About Open Door Theatre
At Open Door Theatre, we believe that theatre is more than just entertainment. It is a powerful tool for personal growth, creativity, and community building. Our mission is to provide a safe and inclusive space where students can explore their love for theatre making, while having fun and stepping outside of their comfort zones.
We understand that theatre can be intimidating for some, which is why we strive to create an environment that is supportive and welcoming. We want our students to feel free to experiment, take risks, and make mistakes without fear of judgment. We believe that this is where true creativity and innovation come from.
We are committed to tailoring our instruction to the needs and interests of our students. We listen to their ideas and feedback, and we work with them to create productions that are truly unique and exciting. We believe that by empowering our students to take ownership of their creative process, we can help them build confidence, leadership skills, and a sense of purpose.
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"Wonderful, my daughter loves it! She can't wait to go each week! Adam and Allison are wonderful!"
Adam Brake
Artistic Director
Allison Crowe
General Manager
Adam Brake is a Actor/Director/Writer whose work has taken him all over Canada and the UK! Having grown up in the Youth Theatre scene here in Corner Brook, Adam knows what makes a great theatre is the community it is placed in.
Along with his artistic director duties at Open Door, Adam is also a professor of Acting at Memorial University’s Grenfell Campus. Adam is very lucky and humbled to get to spend so much time with the artists of Western Newfoundland while they are training!
Corner Brook’s Allison Crowe is an internationally-renowned concert performer and recording artist who’s featured in home-grown docs & Hollywood blockbusters. At Open Door theatre - she’s our GM, music instructor, and costume designer. (And whatever else is needed in the moment!)