Setting The Stage
Founded in 1990 as Theatre Beyond by Paul Gelineau, the company became The People’s Theatre Kingston in 1992 and had two more Artistic Directors under that name: Kathryn MacKay (1993-94) and Kathleen LeRoux (1994-97). In early 1998, AD Craig Walker (1997-2007) shortened its name to Theatre Kingston and moved into the Baby Grand Studio in Kingston’s historic Grand Theatre, where it began offering a full season of four or more productions a year (with occasional expeditions to alternative venues in Kingston and Toronto). During the tenure of AD Kim Renders (2008-2011), the company initiated several TYA initiatives to engage the next generation of theatre-goers in the region: the ‘Children’s Drama Club’ and a summer Drama camp for school-aged children. During Brett Christopher's tenure as AD, Theatre Kingston renewed their mandate to hire professional artists and produce theatre at the highest standard of quality. In 2017 Brett left to become Artistic Director at the Thousand Island's Playhouse and the company was helmed by Interim Artistic Director Kathryn MacKay with the support of Metcalf Foundation Intern in Artistic Directing, Mariah Horner.
Currently Rosemary Doyle has returned to Kingston to continue the tradition of professional excellence with outstanding plays.
Currently Rosemary Doyle has returned to Kingston to continue the tradition of professional excellence with outstanding plays.
Rosemary DoyleArtistic Director/ Producer
rosemary@theatrekingston.com Rosemary Doyle has made a life in the theatre. She has 40 years experience in theatre, as an actor, singer, playwright, director, designer, producer, marketer and administrator. When asked which of these she prefers, she would not be able to tell you, as she thinks of herself as just a "THEATRE PERSON".
A returning Kingston native, she has worked for Shaw, Mirvish, KST, Kingston Summer Festival, the Thousand Islands Playhouse, and many others. She is the founding Artistic Director of the Red Sandcastle Theatre, a venue she opened in Toronto's Leslieville neighbourhood in 2011. This indie storefront theatre, which brought shows east of the DVP, is still going strong. |
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