What's Happening
Who Killed Victor Moneypantaloons?
Get ready to crack the case and uncover secrets and suspects at this interactive Murder Mystery event with many ways to participate.
Some guests can play a small part.
Message alex@shadowpaththeatre.ca to secure your role.
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE January 20th
TICKETS and more INFO here
THANK YOU to our venue partner Monte Carlo Inns Downtown Markham
and our Event Sponsor JP Lin Law
Call for Apprentices
Deadline to Apply: January 21st 2026 Start Date: February 1, 2026 to May 1st, 2026 with possibility of extension
Payment: $500/month
Shadowpath seeks apprentices for projects that will explore theatre in green spaces, audio storytelling,
mental health tools for artists and an International Women’s Day project.
We are open to all artists and are especially interested in:
Youth-identifying artists
Movement-based or dance artists
Live in or have a connection to York Region
Are curious about expanding their creative skill set in a leadership capacity
Want to learn about producing, arts management, immersive creation and community engagement programming
Value collaboration, inclusion and innovation
Consider themselves excellent communicators and self-starters
Are familiar with Shadowpath’s work and initiatives
How to Apply
Please send either:
A Letter of Interest (1 page max) or
A 1-minute Self-Tape Intro (please send link to unrestricted access - do not email videos)
Plus your CV or artistic resume to alex@shadowpaththeatre.ca
Include two of the following prompts in your application:
What is your ideal role/job in the arts sector?
What is your ideal community art project?
What does community engagement mean to you?
How do you define leadership in a creative setting?
What is a social issue that matters to you and how can art be part of the solution?
What’s one skill or area you hope to grow in during this apprenticeship?
What are your thoughts or interests in mental health and wellness tools for artists?
We encourage applications from diverse cultural backgrounds, gender identities and abilities.NOTE: dates of availablity importance include Feb 15th in Markham and the weekend of March 8th in Stouffville.
Transportation is the responsibility of the apprentice.
✨ Creative Team & Cast
Created by Alex Karolyi
with additional material by Maissa Bessada and Shivam Chopra
Clara - Chantal Forde
Lillian - Jona Villa
Edward /Treesar - Liam Armstrong
Florence / Watia - Grace Delamere
Fee-Fee / Rev.Phillips - Garrett Mallory Scott
George - Shivam Chopra
William - Rahul Chawla
Burnt Foundation Reporter - Maissa Bessada
Commercial Announcer - Alex Karolyi
With special assistance by: India Morgan, Craig Barnes & Simone Granieri
The Plummet Summit, an unconference for York Region arts and culture workers, launched on September 6th, 2025 at the Varley Art Gallery, and with it our inaugural York Region Cultural Audit.
The scores are in.
Some insights might surprise you… or maybe they won’t!
Round 2 scores coming March 2026.
ABOUT
Transforming Everyday Places Into Creative Spaces
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
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.
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.
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.
VISION
To be a performing arts company that pushes the boundaries of where, what and how theatre can be, by immersing audiences in theatrical worlds embedded in public spaces.
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
Our Team
ALEX Karolyi
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
MAISSA Bessada
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
CHANTAL Forde
CREATIVE LEAD
JACQUIE Lazar
CHAIR
TU ANH Lam
VICE-CHAIR
FAITH Howe
SECRETARY
ATOOSA Moshashaee
Board Member
RACHEL D'Oliveira Fell
Board Member
SHIVAM Chopra
Apprentice
KELVIN Chun
Apprentice
SEBASTIAN Yeung
Co-op Student
PAST EVENTS
TRANSFORMING EVERYDAY PLACES INTO CREATIVE SPACES
Artists Of The Year
Since 2015 Shadowpath has recognized an outstanding artist
for their multi-talented contributions
Chantal Forde
2015
Mandy Roveda
2016
Joanna Grace
2017
Chandra Pepper
2018
Maissa Bessada
2019
Tea Nguyen
2020
Jillian Welsh
2021
Erin Jones
2022
Faith Howe
2023
Zan Redcrow
2024
Jona Villa
2025
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