Repercussion Theatre, known for its Shakespeare-in-the-Park summer theatre tour, is one of the few theatre companies in the world that tours professional, classically based productions to different communities. Over the years, Repercussion has performed in many unique spaces, traveling through the U.S. and Canada.

The company also offers classical theatre productions year-round along with acting classes and professional workshops, as well as educational outreach and professional workshops.

As an integral part of the cultural fabric of Montreal, Repercussion Theatre is dedicated to building community – bringing people together to experience high quality, professional, classically based theatre regardless of income, culture, language, age or education. By supporting Repercussion Theatre, you are investing in a much-loved Montreal tradition, helping to create memories, and introducing new generations to live theatre.

Please join us this summer for this unique outdoor theatre experience. Your support as an audience member, financial supporter or volunteer is vital to Repercussion Theatre’s success.

Mission

Repercussion Theatre’s mission is to deliver professional, classically based, visually dynamic theatre that is accessible to all, regardless of income, culture, language, age or education. We bring the performing arts to people in their communities – reaching new audiences and inspiring in them, a lifelong love of theatre.

Vision

To be the centre for English-language classical theatre in Montreal (Canada), where young people go to start their careers, professional actors come to mentor youth, and the public comes to be transformed.

Values

We believe:

• Access to quality entertainment regardless of income.
• Live theatre changes lives.
• Shakespeare is timeless wisdom.
• Theatre can happen anywhere.
• Mentoring young artists is a responsibility of Repercussion Theatre.
• Community matters.
• In introducing innovative interpretations of classic theatre by infusing them with a distinct Montreal artistic and cultural sensibility through the use of multidisciplinary art forms and contemporary references.

Staff

Paul Hopkins, Artistic Director
Zina Koro, General Manager
Claire Robitaille, Book keeper
Amanda Gay, Development Officer
Chris Hidalgo, Production Manager
Jonathan Cohen, Tour Manager

Board of Directors

Julian Sargisson, President
Anne Janody, Treasurer
Sarah Fortier, Secretary
Linda Levesque
Sean Lynch
Eleanor Noble

Honorary Board

Cas Anvar, Founding Artistic Director
Peter Blaikie
Jacques Chagnon
Jake Chadwick
Nicholas Hoare
Michel Lamontagne
Raymonde Lavoie
Robert Libman
Reford MacDougall
Storrs McCall
Alex K. Paterson
Scott Pritchard
John Rae
Marvin Rotrand
Reed Scowen
Jean-Marie Toulouse
Michael York