Knox Centre Theatre Collective
Welcome to the home page of the Knox Centre Theatre Collective. We are a not for profit theatre group presenting plays with a social justice theme. The collective grew out of a desire to have a theatre group that presented plays with a meaning.
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Coming Soon:
Knox Players Acting Workshop
The Theatre Collective is looking for actors! We will meet for 4 week workshops starting in the fall of 2010. If you are interested in more information please contact Helen Young at 403-281-7065 or kctc@nucleus.com
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New This Fall:
Just Acts Play Festival
The festival plan will be to choose a common theme for each year and look at ideas that work within that theme. Plays will be developed that examine the chosen theme. The ideal situation would be to have three 20-minute plays with a short break between each one.
Our theme for the fall is Examining Violence. These plays will look at violent protest and bullying as well as other issues. Stay tuned for more details.
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Productions to date:
Our World: Part 2, Opening Doors by Helen Young - May 6 & 7, 2010
In the spring of 2009 we began a series entitled Our World. These plays are written in the form of a news talk show and will take a look at the history of Knox as a downtown church. The series of plays began with Behind the Rainbow, our show on Knox becoming an affirming congregation. Part 2, Opening Doors looked at the involvement Knox has had with community outreach groups such as Inn from the Cold, and CUPS.
Knox will celebrate its 100th anniversary of their building in 2013 and the collective is joining in the celebration by showing the people of Calgary what the people of Knox of contributed.
Grace of God a new play by Helen Young
What can a police officer; two social workers and a homeless man learn from a pregnant 14 year old sex worker named Grace. Could she be carrying the new Messiah? (November 2009)
Our World Part One, Behind the Rainbow, a look at Knox becoming an Affirming Church
This Spring the Theatre Collective celebrates the journey of our Knox community of faith becoming an Affirming Church within the United Church of Canada with its newest play edited by Helen Young, Behind the Rainbow. From its beginnings with small group gatherings of people sharing stories about what Knox means to them to the celebration of our second anniversary as a church affirming LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) members of the family of faith, Behind the Rainbow declares that our affirming journey is about making certain all are included. For at Knox, God is here for everyone! Directed by Helen Young (June 3 & 4, 2009)
Well… A new play by Wade Lifton. Two youth. A conversation. Faith. Water. Life. Well was written as a final assignment for the Youth Ministry Certificate Program at Naramata Centre. This play looks at the shortage of clean water in the world through the eyes of two high school students. (November 7 & 8, 2008.)
THE DOOR a new play by Helen Young took a look at bullying and body image in high schools. This play was the result of Body Image workshops done with teens in the spring and fall of 2006. (March 14 & 15, 2008)
The Nativity Pageant by the Shearman and Tailors of the York Mystery Cycle adapted by Robertson Davis gave us an opportunity to showcase our beautiful medieval sanctuary by presenting a traditional Christmas story. Donations from the show went to the interfaith food bank. (December 16, 2007)
What Mary Said by Sharon Montgomery is a one-act play wherein Mary Magdalene helps a man in crisis. The play was inspired by Karen L. King’s lecture and book The Gospel of Mary of Magdala: Jesus and the First Woman Apostle, published in 2003. (May 4 & 5, 2007)
BONDS, an award winning play by Helen Young looks at the story of two sisters dealing with HIV/AIDS. BONDS was presented as a joint fundraiser for AIDS Calgary and the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church. (October 11-14, 2005)
Thank you for your time and interest in the Collective. If you would like to find out more please contact Helen Young, Artistic Director, at (403) 281-7065 or email kctc@nucleus.com.
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Workshops and Auditions
The Knox Centre Theatre Collective is looking for actors
If you are interested in trying your hand at acting please contact Helen Young @ kctc@nucleus.com or call (403)281-7065.
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