Watercourse Theatre explores innovative ways to creatively and theatrically share the stories of individuals and groups in our society whose voices are often not heard.

New Project Announced

Living Below the Line is currently being made into a film!

Our Project:

Living Below the Line was a 4-month project that ran from March – June 2022. Individuals living below the poverty line co-created and presented a new stage play with music, with professional theatre makers. Thank you to the over 400 people who came out to see our five live performances in June!

Co-Creators and Actors:

Benita Sissing, Carol Kennedy, Erma Friesen, Glenna Bradley, Jade Attwood, Jeffrey Beckner, Kohar Kilejian, Louise Murray, Rebekah Haynes, Sandee Lovas, Timothy Ryder, Wayne Sorely

Playwright and Producer: Catherine Frid
Director: James Gordon
Music Director: Mary Abdel-Malek Neil
Production Designer: Barbara Bryce
Team Support and Assistant Stage Manager: Kimberlee Walker
Assistant Stage Manager: Pierre Leclipteux

For more information, please contact:
[email protected]

Funded by

Supported by

Thank you to our Donors:

Anonymous
The Church of St. John the Evangelist (Anglican)
City of Kitchener
Dianne Ensing
Beverly Esposito
Catherine Martin
Alexander McLellan
Sylvia Paurys
Carolyn Reesor