photo by Don Farrow
“Studio theatre is a volunteer-run community theatre. We exist to provide year-round performance arts events that both entertain and engage our audiences and supporters, while providing opportunities to develop and enhance performance and technical skills in our community.”
The Studio Theatre is a charming 197-seat performance venue on the banks of the Tay river in downtown Perth, Ontario. We are recognized as one of the finest community theatres in Eastern Ontario, presenting the best in live theatre and music. Read on for more information about the theatre that Perth is proud to call its own.
Studio Theatre Productions
STP is the production arm of the Perth Studio Project, committed to cultivating the arts in our community through outstanding live theatre productions. The works of playwrights such as Norm Foster, Neil Simon, Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, Agatha Christie and scores more have graced our stage, brought to life by our own seasoned actors and directors. Year after year, the Studio Theatre has grown and matured as both a production organization and a superlative live theatre venue.
Mentoring Progam
In order for the theatre to succeed and grow, we must nurture up and coming directors. To that end, the Studio Theatre Perth has created a mentoring program that allows new directors to learn from the veterans.
Frequently, a new director is encouraged to select and bring to fruition a One Act Play which will be produced as part of our October “Evening of One Act Plays”. One such play each season is selected to be STP’s entry into the EODL One Act Festival. Roberta Peets and Kathie Reid were the first beneficiaries of this important program, mentored respectively by Jeremy Dutton and Patricia Parry. Subsequently, Barb Guthrie and Lucas Tennant (mentored by C. Lee Bates and David Parry respectively) have received Best Director Awards at EODL.
These 4 directors have now become fully-fledged directors of successful productions, and part of an acknowledged group of talented directors at the Studio Theatre. For information about our Mentoring program please email enquiries@studiotheatreperth.com
Theatre Accessibility
Elevator
There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator between the ground floor (lobby) and the second floor (theatre). Studio Theatre volunteers are happy to assist you while using the elevator.
Seating
Accessible seating for wheelchairs and scooters is available in the theatre and can be reserved by calling 613-267-7469 or emailing boxoffice@studiotheatreperth.com
Accessible seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis and companions and caregivers can be seated next to the individual they are accompanying.
There is no ticket fee for “necessary companions”
Guide animals are permitted to stay with their owner throughout our events.
Restrooms
Our venue offers a fully accessible washroom on the main level as well as a partially accessible individual washroom on the second level.
Hearing Assist
The theatre is equipped with an assistive listening system. Speak to one of our users and pick up a free headset on the second-floor entrance to the theatre prior to a performance.