Welcome to Urban Stories Theatre, Home of the one act play.

 

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ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!!​

 

The theme for the 2027 Just Acts Play Fest will be:

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Examining Marriage. 

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Thank you to all the playwrights who submitted plays.

We had a number of very promising play but could only

take 4. The chosen plays are:

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Examining Marriage Lineup:

 

 

The Almost Couple

By Shea Christie

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The Future of Marriage

By Jill Diane Turcotte

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How To Humour A Husband

By Milton Joseph

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Blueberry Sausage

By Lana Patterson

 

 

 

Urban Playwright’s Club

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Are you a playwright looking for feedback, inspiration, or writing accountability?

Join this monthly meet-up of playwrights and hone your writing skills by

sharing a scene from your script. Whether you’re working on your first play,

or are an established playwright, all levels of experience are welcome.

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Attendees will be asked to bring a theatrical work-in-progress and

have the chance to participate in reading each other’s work aloud.

Feedback/suggestions will only be offered by group members at the

playwright’s request.

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Club Leader: Helen Young, Artistic Director of Urban Stories Theatre.

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Cost: Free!
Where: TBA

When: Mondays 6:30-8:30 pm monthly
Dates: (subject to change) Starting September 2026

Contact Helen Young -

urbanstoriesyyc@gmail.com for more information.

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More Workshops will be announced as they are ready.

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Thank you to everyone who came out to the 

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The Urban Playwrights Showcase

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We had a great time hearing selected readings from new plays. 

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Thank you Playwrights​:

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Carolyn Wright - Stronski

Marilynn Russell

Steven Morton

Helen Young

Dianna Campbell Smith

Valeria Orrego Vargas​​

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And Thank you actors:

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Donna Della Rosa

Sepidar Yeganeh Farid

Sandy Lucas

Tamara VanHorn

Stephanie McGillvrey

Milton Joseph

Steven Morton

Jeff Gottfredsen

Hannah Yurab

CJ Konelsky

Mira Maschmeyer

Valeria Orrego Vargas

Gabe Persaud

 

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