• Welcome To Shadowpath

    Shadowpath Theatre Productions is a professional theatre company and charitable organization

    located in York Region, Ontario, Canada.We create new works in underused everyday spaces.

    This empowers us to broaden our reach and deliver the performing arts in new ways for underserved communities.

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  • Justin M

    “Really amazing to see these personal stories being told in collaboration with passionate artists and seeing how much joy it brought everyone involved - we need more initiatives like this!”

    Alene D

    "Before this apprenticeship, I was seriously considering leaving the arts world altogether. I was a little stuck because I didn’t know where my place was and if there even was one. This apprenticeship had a massive impact on my creative future. It opened my eyes to the many possibilities and roles in arts administration and that the world needs more female leaders!"

    Rachel F

    "Shadowpath Theatre significantly helps enhance accessibility to heritage and cultural programming in York Region."

    John M

    "Shadowpath's approach to the performing arts in relation to culture, heritage and the environment offers a uniquely educational, entertaining and engaging experience which reflects the unique and storied locations throughout...Southern Ontario."

    Chrissy K

    "Shadowpath creates significant value for the York Region community and has earned an admirable reputation over two decades".

    Maureen D

    "Since I have fatigue and speech issues, my participation in Shadowpath's

    workshops has been limited. Alex and Chantal however are very sensitive and skillful

    facilitators. They have known how to ‘nudge’ me into participation at my own pace and

    to read my individual limits. Their drama exercises serve as a therapeutic tool and I can say this from my own direct experience! I am now finding that I have more confidence and feel much more relaxed in a dynamic group setting. Thanks to these gifted women, I can see how Shadowpath’s drama program has an important role to play in the arena of community health."

  • What's Happening

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    Shadowpath is the happy recipient of a prestigious

    Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award

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    Shadowpath board members and Associate Producer with the Lieutenant Governor General of Ontario Edith Dumont and the Chair of the Heritage Trust John Ecker.

     

     

     

     

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    The Canadian Business Awards named Shadowpath as The Most Impactful Theatre Company, Southern Ontario 2024. MORE

     

     

     

     

     

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     Shadowpath artists collaborated with local seniors to create short films inspired by their ideas!

     

    If you missed our film screening of short films by local seniors you can see photos of our red carpet event HERE

     

     

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    We're taking the fest on tour! Our four film makers will travel to seniors residencies across York Region to share their artistry with others.

     

     

     

     

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    Annual Review HOT of the presses!

     

    See what we've been up to in our last fiscal year.

     

    FULL REPORT

     

     

     

     

  • ABOUT

    Transforming Everyday Places Into Creative Spaces

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    A NOTE FROM OUR

    ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

    'When everyone benefits,

    a whole community wins.'

    'When I started Shadowpath in 2002, I had no idea of its potential. I approached everyday spaces because I couldn't afford to rent the few regional theatres. That turned out to be the best thing for Shadowpath and now everyday spaces are our signature style of theatre producing. Businesses gain a creative boost and access to new customers, performers get a professional opportunity to work in alternative spaces, the community gets more arts and culture programming and Shadowpath connects to community partners and free space! Now that's winning! -Alex Karolyi

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    Land Acknowledgement

    We celebrate the work and lives of the first artists, the first story-tellers and the first history-makers who have been forgotten or ignored as time marched on. We acknowledge these early Creators that lived on the lands we now occupy. These are the traditional lands and territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee and the Anishinaabe peoples. The histories of those that previously cared for this land, the stories they told, and the lives they lived remain an integral part of it. In illuminating the voices of The Forgotten we hope to forge a bridge between all people creating a better more inclusive world where each of us is heard and our contributions acknowledged, commemorated and remembered.


     

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    Black Lives Matter

    The Shadowpath family stands in solidarity with

    Black Lives Matter and commits to actions and attitudes that fully support our black community. We aim to be part of the urgent change necessary to create a truly equal community.

     

    We are doing this through specific and conscious actions with the programs we are presenting, the artists we are collaborating with and the perspectives and stories we are giving a platform to.

     

    We continue to evaluate how we can do MORE.
     

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    MANDATE

    Shadowpath Theatre Productions

    Shadowpath transforms everyday spaces into creative places for suburban audiences. By engaging local, professional artists, our unique approach on activating underused venues, invites everyone to experience the performing arts in unexpected and innovative forms.
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    VISION

    To be leaders in innovative, location-driven theatre in York Region and beyond.

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    Strategic Plan

    The Future Path: 1 - 3 years

    1. New site-specific play development in new venues

    2. Programming for specific demographics, i.e.: women, Indigenous, new Canadians

    3. Training & Mentorship prioritizing female artists

    4. Securing space for a multi-use artist hub

    5. Developing advocacy initiatives

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    Policies

    1. Anti-Racism Policy

    2. Code of Conduct
    3. Copyright
    4. Equity
    5. Conflict of Interest
    6. Pregnant Artists

    7. Anti-Harassment

    READ HERE

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    Annual Review

    See what Shadowpath has been up to in the past year.

     

     

  • Our Team

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    ALEX KAROLYI

    ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

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    MAISSA BESSADA

    ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

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    CHANTAL FORDE

    CREATIVE LEAD

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    JACQUIE LAZAR

    CHAIR

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    BAHAR RASOULI

    CO VICE-CHAIR

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    TU ANH LAM

    CO VICE-CHAIR

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    FAITH HOWE

    SECRETARY

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    PAIGE MADSEN

    APPRENTICE

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    JONA VILLA

    APPRENTICE

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    Community Engagement Award

    From the York Region Arts Council

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    Leading Women Leading Girls

    From MPP Chris Ballard

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    Best Creative Innovation

    Richmond Hill's Creativity Connected Awards

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    Innovation of the Year

    Newmarket Chamber of Commerce

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    Most Impactful Theatre Company

    Canadian Business Awards

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    Most Outstanding Impact Finalist

    Charity Village

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    Excellence In Heritage Conservation

    Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

  • Artists Of The Year

    Since 2015 Shadowpath has recognized an outstanding artist

    for their multi-talented contributions

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    Chantal Forde

    2015

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    Mandy Roveda

    2016

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    Joanna Grace

    2017

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    Chandra Pepper

    2018

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    Maissa Bessada

    2019

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    Tea Nguyen

    2020

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    Jillian Welsh

    2021

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    Erin Jones

    2022

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    Faith Howe

    2023

  • HERSTORY

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