EODL One-Act Play Festival 2024
The Ottawa Little Theatre won big at this weekend’s EODL (Eastern Ontario Drama League) Festival hosted by Studio Theatre in Perth, Ontario. OLT’s entry was The Whitefish [...]
2024 Annual General Meeting Invitation
All members of the Ottawa Little Theatre are invited to the 2024 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2 pm Where: In the [...]
Interview: Guilty Conscience in Apt 613
'Guilty Conscience' director Ian Gillies discusses the unexpected nature of the performance, the show's intense themes and what he's most excited for audiences to experience. Click [...]
Reviews for Guilty Conscience
Read the full reviews by clicking on the quotes below. "With its sharp dialogue and a blurring of the lines between imagination and reality, Guilty Conscience [...]
Interviews: Guilty Conscience on Rogers TV
Rogers TV Cast members David McIntyre and Melissa Raftis join host Derek Fage. Interview starts at the 40:05 mark. Get your tickets for Guilty Conscience here! [...]
Spotlight Gallery: Multi-Talented Artist Jean Neidy
An Ottawa Little Theatre patron, talented artist Jean Neidy shares some personal stories about her artwork, currently hanging in the Janigan Studio at OLT. Let’s start [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: Now and Then, November 2, 2024
OPEN CALL AUDITION: Now and Then - November 2, 2024 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Now and Then Written by: Sean Grennan Directed by: Brian Cano Production [...]
Deadline for Cornerstone nominees extended!
If you have an exceptional volunteer that you would like to see recognized, please submit to President@ottawalittletheatre.com by October 18, 2024. Learn more and access the [...]
Interview: Romantic Comedy on CTV Morning Live
Romantic Comedy cast members Felipe Moura and Karine Charland join CTV Morning Live to talk all about the production. Watch their interview below and get your [...]
Friends of Options Housing Award – 2024
Recently the Ottawa Little Theatre (OLT) was presented the first annual Friends of Options Housing Award at the Options Housing annual general meeting (AGM). As president [...]
2024 Slate of Nominations for the Ottawa Little Theatre Board of Directors
2024 Slate of Nominations for the Ottawa Little Theatre Board of Directors The following names are being submitted to stand for election for the Board of [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: The Shawshank Redemption, November 9, 2024
OPEN CALL AUDITION: The Shawshank Redemption - November 9, 2024 Ottawa Little Theatre presents *OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE * The Shawshank Redemption ~ Open Auditions November [...]
Spotlight Gallery: Vernisage of Artist Harry Turner
Vernisage ( definition) – Preview of an art exhibition, before the formal opening. Saturday night September 21, 2024 is the date of the vernissage of the [...]
OLT Wardrobe Sale! Saturday September 14, 2024
The Ottawa Little Theatre is having a wardrobe sale! Join us, Saturday September 14, 2024, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, side entrance at 235 Besserer Street, [...]
Spotlight Gallery: Multi-Talented Artist Tricia Savoie
"I hope to make people stop and think about the beauty of the world and nature around us" A talented Montreal-born artist, Tricia Savoie shared some [...]
Interview: Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time on CBC
'Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' cast member Simon-Rys Landry joins Alan Neal on CBC's All in a Day. Click the image below to [...]
Reviews for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Read the full reviews by clicking on the quotes below. "...the show has a riveting plot, with some twists and light character development, but what really [...]
Interview: Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time in Apt 613
'Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' cast mamber Simon-Rys Landry discusses his experience playing the role of Christopher. Click the image below to read [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: On the Farce Day of Christmas, August 24, 2024
OPEN CALL AUDITION: On the Farce Day of Christmas - August 24, 2024 Ottawa Little Theatre presents On the Farce Day of Christmas Written by: Ken [...]
5-Star Review for An Act of Grace at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Fresh off the Scottish presses! OLT's An Act of Grace is getting stellar reviews on the international stage at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Read the [...]
EODL AUDITION NOTICE: The Whitefish River, August 24, 2024
EODL OPEN CALL AUDITION: The Whitefish River - August 24, 2024 Ottawa Little Theatre presents The Whitefish River Written by: Jessie Bergeron Directed by: Joanne Farrell Production Dates: [...]
Spotlight Gallery: An interview with Laura Kelly
OLT is displaying the artwork of Laura Kelly, a talented Ottawa artist currently showing her artwork in the Janigan Studio. How are you affiliated with OLT? [...]
Reviews for Hilda’s Yard
Read the full reviews by clicking on the quotes below. "The acting is first rate, with the entire cast giving strong performances that invest the audience [...]
Interviews: Hilda’s Yard in the Media
Check out all the Hilda's Yard media attention by clicking on the links and videos below. Radio: CBC's All in a Day Click the image below to catch [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: Guilty Conscience, July 20, 2024
OPEN CALL AUDITION: Guilty Conscience - July 20, 2024 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Guilty Conscience Written by: Richard Levison & William Link Directed by: Ian Gillies [...]
Call for Entries to the 84th National One-Act Playwriting Competition
The Ottawa Little Theatre is now accepting submissions to the 84th National One-Act Playwriting Competition! Read about the winners of the 83rd Competition --> Click Here <-- [...]
Message from the Interim President Board of Directors Ottawa Little Theatre – July 2024
Photo by: Maria Vartanova Greetings all, I hope that everyone is in good health and enjoying our Ottawa summer. Well, in that we are six months [...]
Reviews for An Act of Grace
Read the full reviews by clicking on the quotes below. "The dialogue is sharp and snappy, complemented by strong acting—a combination that’s a recipe for success. [...]
Interview: An Act of Grace on Rogers TV
An Act of Grace director Lindsay Laviolette and cast member Venetia Lawless join Rogers TV host Derick Fage to talk all about the production (the interview [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: Romantic Comedy, June 15, 2024
OPEN CALL AUDITION: Romantic Comedy - June 15, 2024 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Romantic Comedy Written by: Bernard Slade Directed by: Brian Cano Production Dates: September [...]
OLT’S Season Sponsor Tea and Toast Celebrates its 10th Birthday
A very special happy 10th Birthday to Tea and Toast and its founder Amy Friesen. Tea and Toast has been a valued season sponsor at OLT [...]
Doors Open Ottawa 2024
By Guy Newsham and Albert Lightstone This year marks the 22nd anniversary of Doors Open Ottawa, and the members of the Ottawa Little Theatre had a [...]
Fundraiser: One Night Only Comedy Night Saturday June 1st
Edinburgh or Bust is a fundraising event taking place Saturday June 1st at 8pm at the Ottawa Little Theatre to support the OLT in bringing our [...]
Spotlight Gallery: Multi-Talented Artist Andrée J. Benson
By Stephanie Haines Andrée J. Benson, fresh off a moving performance playing Nancy in Grand Horizons, is a theatre-lover and an artist, who over the years [...]
Reviews for Stag and Doe
Read the full reviews by clicking on the quotes below. "...this uproariously funny play directed by Greg Hancock feels like you have somehow witnessed each of [...]
Interviews: Cast of Stag and Doe in the Media
Check out the all the Stag and Doe media attention by clicking on the links and videos below. Radio: CKCU FM Click the image below to catch Stag [...]
OLT Bar Selection
Thanks to a lively wine-tasting evening at the Ottawa Little Theatre, the array of red and wine wines available at the bar on show nights will [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, May 11, 2024
OPEN CALL AUDITION: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - May 11, 2024 Ottawa Little Theatre presents The Curious Incident of the Dog [...]
Winners of the 83rd Annual National One-Act Playwriting Competition
May 5, 2024, Ottawa, ON – The Ottawa Little Theatre’s 83rd Annual National One-Act Playwriting Competition received 57 entries from across the country. The winners join [...]
Playreading Group – Call for Interest – Begins May 2024
We are re-starting the Playreading Group. The goal of this group is to get together and have fun reading great plays. This includes the classics, past [...]
EODL Festival Awards 2024
The Ottawa Little Theatre production of Murder on the Orient Express was nominated for 11 awards and won four at the EODL (Eastern Ontario Drama League) [...]
Intimacy for Theatre Workshop – May 13, 2024
When: Monday May 13th, 2024, 7:30pm - 9:00pm Where: Online - Zoom. Registered participants will be sent a link. Limited to 30 people Workshop Facilitator: Megan [...]
Interview: Cast of Grand Horizons on CTV Morning Live
Grand Horizons cast members Andrée Benson and Marlow Stainfield join CTV Morning Live to talk all about the production. Watch their interview below and get your [...]
Reviews for Grand Horizons
Read the articles by clicking on the quotes below. "Directed by Chantale Plante, this play was perfectly cast, bringing all-too-familiar family dynamics to life." Apt613.com "The [...]
Spotlight Gallery: Multi-Talented Artist Jonne Mintern
by Stephanie Haines With Grand Horizons in full swing, we turn our attention to the Janigan Studio, where our latest artist, Jonne Mintern has several paintings [...]
Interview: Cast of Grand Horizons on Rogers TV
Grand Horizons cast members Andrée Benson and Marlow Stainfield join Rogers TV host Derick Fage to talk all about the production (the interview starts at the [...]
Murder on the Orient Express Lottery List of Winners
Our first show of the 2024 season was a smashing success with all 15 shows sold out. Thank you very much for attending. We hope that [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: Hilda’s Yard, April 06, 2024
OPEN CALL AUDITION: Hilda's Yard - April 06, 2024 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Hilda's Yard Written by: Norm Foster Directed by: Val Bogan Production Dates: July [...]
Glowing review for Murder on the Orient Express
Murder on the Orient Express is already picking up steam! Read the full glowing review from Ottawa Life Magazine by clicking on the quote below. Despite [...]
Interview: Cast of Murder on the Orient Express on Rogers TV
Murder on the Orient Express cast members Christian Giansante and Sharon Bernbaum join Rogers TV host Derick Fage to talk all about the production (the interview starts [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: An Act of Grace, March 02, 2024
OPEN CALL AUDITION: An Act of Grace - March 02, 2024 Ottawa Little Theatre presents An Act of Grace Written by: John Muggleton Directed by: Lindsay [...]
Spotlight Gallery: Multi-Talented Artist Roy Van Hooydonk
By: Stephanie Haines Ottawa is very fortunate that in 2015 Roy Van Hooydonk chose to settle down here with his wife Theresa after a 32-year career [...]
February 2024 Message from the Interim President
Hello everyone, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new Interim President of the Ottawa Little Theatre (OLT) Board of Directors. [...]
An Interview with EODL 2023 Best Director: Stephanie Haines
By Stephanie Haines and Albert Lightstone As we gear up for the start of our 111th season, we fondly look back at our last season (2023). [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: Stag and Doe, January 27, 2024
OPEN CALL AUDITION: Stag and Doe - January 27, 2024 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Stag and Doe Written by: Mark Crawford Directed by: Greg Hancock Production [...]
CBC’s All In a Day – Remembering Geoff Gruson
CBC Ottawa's All In A Day Radio Program with Alan Neal hosted a segment to honour Geoff. Venetia Lawless, longtime actor, director, and tireless OLT worker [...]
OLT Mourns the Loss of President Geoff Gruson
The OLT is heartbroken to announce the death of its President and longtime actor/director Geoff Gruson on Dec. 19. Only three days earlier, Geoff had completed [...]
Outerbridge Magic Dec 26- 31
Magic Is Coming to OLT! TICKETS AT: www.eventbrite.ca/cc/ottawa-little-theatre-dec-26-31-2844859. Or phone 613-430-4626. Please note tickets are NOT available through the OLT box office. Experience the enchanting world [...]
Scrooge Interviewed on CBC’s “All in a Day”
OLT's Scrooge, Geoff Gruson, joins fellow Scrooge actors Pierre Brault and John D. Huston for a "Scrooge Off" led by CBC All in a Day host [...]
An Interview with Visionary Local Artist Patrick John Mills
By Patrick John Mills and Albert Lightstone This season we had a spectacular array of plays in addition to a slew of multitalented artists displaying their [...]
AGM – Nominees for OLT Board of Directors
Nominees for Ottawa Little Theatre Board of Directors to be voted at the Annual General Meeting Saturday November 25, 2023 Time: 4pm Four directors’ terms of [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: Grand Horizons, December 02, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION: Grand Horizons - December 2, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Grand Horizons Written by: Bess Wohl Directed by: Chantale Plante Production Dates: April [...]
Face to Face with Actor, Playwright (and Baker) Guy Newsham
By Guy Newsham and Albert Lightstone I have worked with Guy for a number of years primarily on the OLT production of Witness for the Prosecution, [...]
OLT at EODL Festival
Team OLT has returned home with two awards from the 2023 Eastern Ontario Drama League (EODL) One-Act Festival hosted by the North Grenville Community Theatre in [...]
Interview with Current Agatha Christie Director and Former Miss Marple Actor Sarah Hearn
By Sarah Hearn and Albert Lightstone I have had the pleasure of working with Sarah in a number of capacities, and thought what a great opportunity [...]
An Interview with Local Artist Extraordinaire Diane Groulx
By Diane Groulx and Albert Lightstone One of the perks of writing the blogs on our artistic community is that you meet the most interesting people [...]
October 2023 update from Ottawa Little Theatre Board President Geoff Gruson
FOLKS – so I have received a fair bit of email lately, wondering why my President’s messages have dropped in frequency from previous years. My [...]
An Interview with CTV Morning Live – Love From a Stranger
Director Sarah Hearn and cast members Karine Charland and Dan DeMarbre (pictured) join CTV Morning Live to give audiences a little sneak peak of Love From [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: Murder on the Orient Express, October 28, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION: Murder on the Orient Express - October 28, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Murder on the Orient Express Written by: Agatha Christie Adapted [...]
Young Talents Exhibition: An Interview with Artist Pheonix Collver
By Pheonix Collver and Albert Lightstone “Their manners are more gentle, kind, than of our generation you shall find.” - William Shakespeare, The Tempest As we [...]
An Interview with CBC – The Book of Will
Geoff White, director of OLT’s upcoming production of The Book of Will, sat down with CBC's Ottawa Morning to chat about the production. Listen to the [...]
Young Talents Exhibition: An Interview with Artist Charlotte Mooder
By Charlotte Mooder and Albert Lightstone As we are now in our 110th season, it’s obvious that our current roster of volunteers is not the same [...]
An Interview with Apt613.com – The Book of Will
Geoff White, director of OLT's upcoming production of The Book of Will, sat down with Apt613 to chat about the production and all things Shakespeare. Read the [...]
An Interview with Crimes of the Heart Stage Manager Barbara Merriam
“All the World’s a Stage…” and Someone has to Manage it: An Interview with Crimes of the Heart Stage Manager Barbara Merriam By: Barbara Merriam and [...]
CHILDREN’S AUDITION NOTICE – A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, August 29, 2023
We are looking for some more kids to round out our exceptional cast! Do you know a young lad between the ages of 8-10? Maybe a [...]
A Chat with Remarkable Abstract Visual Artist Signhild Damus
By Signhild Damus and Albert Lightstone This month, I’ve had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with yet another one of OLT’s patrons, Signhild Damus, [...]
AUDITION NOTICE – A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, August 12, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE: A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley - August 12, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley A Classic [...]
In the News: Around the World in 80 Days on CBC’s Ottawa Morning
Some of the Around the World in 80 Days' cast and crew were featured on CBC's Ottawa Morning radio show! Listen here to catch director Chris Ralph [...]
Unravelling the Enigma of the AD: A Conversation with Around the World in 80 Days AD Michelle Shortall
By Michelle Shortall and Albert Lightstone This week I had the pleasure to sit down and chat with my friend and fellow OLT Board member Michelle [...]
Audition Notice – The End of the Day – August 5th, 2023, 1:00PM – OLT entry in EODL One-Act Play Festival
The End of the Day A Morality Play Written by: Ron Davies Directed by: Stephanie Haines Production Dates: TBD, Must be available to travel to Kemptville [...]
One-on-One With OLT Patron and Talented Artist Marilyn Laidlaw
By Albert Lightstone and Marilyn Laidlaw The current show, Around the World in 80 Days, is so entertainingly vast and complex in its globetrotting story that [...]
A Chat with Local Nature Photographer Extraordinaire: Leslie Carlin
By Leslie Carlin and Albert Lightstone Our current production of Around the World in 80 Days is so huge and globe-encompassing that we are showcasing not [...]
Q&A with Maria Vartanova: Turning the Lens on OLT’s Official Photographer
By Maria Vartanova and Albert LightstoneIf you have worked on any play as cast or crew within the last several years at the OLT you have [...]
Reviews Are In For The Noble Pursuit
Photo Credit: Maria Vartanova Glowing Reviews for The Noble Pursuit Rave reviews from Broadway World and local theatre critic Covert Ottawa Guy and Apartment613 with a [...]
A Chat with OLT and Live! On Elgin’s Lawrence Evenchick
Tickets on Sale for June 17 Premiere of His New Movie "The Soldier in the Barn" By Lawrence Evenchick & Albert Lightstone I currently have the [...]
EODL Brunch & Awards Ceremony
EODL Brunch & Awards Ceremony The brunch & awards ceremony for the 2023 EODL (Eastern Ontario Drama League) Full-Length Play Festival was hosted by the Ottawa [...]
This Month’s OLT Artist Klaas van Weringh: A Modern-Day Renaissance Man
This Month’s OLT Artist Klaas van Weringh: A Modern-Day Renaissance Man By Albert Lightstone I recently had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Klaas [...]
Noble Pursuit: Talkback with Playwright
All Noble Pursuit Ticketholders Invited! Talkback with Playwright, June 18 Did you know that The Noble Pursuit was written by Ottawa-raised playwright Douglas Bowie some 30 [...]
AUDITION NOTICE – The Book of Will, June 10, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE: The Book of Will - June 10, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents The Book of Will A Historical Comedy Drama Written by: [...]
May 10 “Jurors” Performance To Include Talkback
The May 10th Performance of "Twelve Angry Jurors" to Include Talkback with Expert The team behind Twelve Angry Jurors is pleased to offer a talkback with [...]
Spotlight Gallery Focus on Roy Brash, Canadian Contemporary Visual Artist Extraordinaire
Spotlight Gallery Focus on Roy Brash, Canadian Contemporary Visual Artist Extraordinaire By: Albert Lightstone Recently I had the pleasure of chatting with Roy Brash whose paintings [...]
Partially Solved: Martha the Ghost and the Missing Posters (An OLT Mystery)
Partially Solved: Martha the Ghost and the Missing Posters (An OLT Mystery) By: Albert Lightstone Almost 3 years to the day, some of the alumni photos [...]
Old School Chums: An Interview with Twelve Angry Jurors’ Lawrence Aronovitch
Old School Chums: An Interview with Twelve Angry Jurors’ Lawrence Aronovitch By Lawrence Aronovitch and Albert Lightstone Lawrence and I have been friends since nursery school [...]
AUDITION NOTICE – Crimes of the Heart, May 06, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE: Crimes of the Heart - May 6, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Crimes of the Heart An American Comedy-Drama Written by: Beth [...]
The EODL according to Val: An interview with Val Bogan
The EODL According to Val: An Interview With Val Bogan By Val Bogan and Albert Lightstone During the last week of the remarkable run of Halfway [...]
Winners of the 82nd Annual National One-Act Playwriting Competition
April 6, 2023, Ottawa, ON – The Ottawa Little Theatre’s 82nd Annual National One-Act Playwriting Competition received 37 entries from across the country. The winners join [...]
Venetia Lawless: OLT’s Volunteer Extraordinaire
Venetia Lawless: OLT’s Volunteer Extraordinaire By: Venetia Lawless and Albert Lightstone Many of you will surely recognize Venetia from the multitude of roles she has played [...]
AUDITION NOTICE – Around the World In 80 Days, April 15, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE: Around the World in 80 Days - April 15, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Around the World In 80 Days An Adventure [...]
AUDITION NOTICE – The Noble Pursuit, March 4, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE: The Noble Pursuit - March 4, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents The Noble Pursuit A Suspenseful Comedy Written by: Douglas Bowie Directed [...]
AUDITION NOTICE – 12 Angry Jurors, February 4, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE: 12 Angry Jurors - February 4, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents 12 Angry Jurors A Drama Written by: Reginald Rose Adapted by: [...]