Drivers: we need drivers with their own vehicles to transport participants from central pick-up points to the rehearsal studio and to performance venues (and take them back again afterwards) We also need a volunteer to schedule the drivers.
Regular and Occasional Instructors: we are looking for anyone who has something valuable to share whether it be theatre related or something that might enhance the lives of the participants. If you feel you have something to offer please don't hesitate to ask us.
Fundraisers: for finding donors, writing grant applications and assisting with fundraising events.
University and Community College Students: we have opportunities for placement for students in the field.
Police Check: Volunteers working with young people require a Police Records Screening - Vulnerable Sector
Community Partners
Streetwise Actors partners with BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF HALTON:
Streetwise Actors is a unique program that Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton is excited to be a part of. This program is filling a specific need that we at Big Brothers Big Sisters see every day; self-esteem development and teen programming. It is this age range where programming for teens typically tends to drop off. Teaching teens acting skills is teaching them so much more than simply how to play a character. Among a long list of things, it teaches them the importance of commitment, punctuality, team work and most importantly self-confidence and self-esteem. It is with your support and with the support of Streetwise Actors that these teens will be provided with the opportunity to develop themselves and take part in something that they would never otherwise be able to. To you, this project may seem like a bunch of kids putting on a play, but to these kids it is a way out…a way to escape the realities of life and for a moment take an opportunity to do something fun, something for themselves and maybe find something that they excel at.
Board of Directors
Andrew Branch - Director
Andrew is in financial services management and lives in Oakville, he is active in community projects.
Mike Branch - Director
Mike Branch is partner in Inovex, an Oakville Software Engineering Company; he recently appeared as 'Algenon' in The Oakville Player's production of The Importance of Being Earnest and as 'Finch' is the MSC Alumni production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'.
Vince Carlin - Director
Vince, currently a professional actor, was, before his retirement, successively head of CBC Newsworld, Chair of Journalism at Ryerson University and CBC Ombudsman.
Randy Smye - Secretary
Randy is a retired Sheridan College professor of English where since 1972 he developed programs for freshman English and business communications. For over 30 years he’s been an active participant in Oakville community theatre with roles in acting and in the various backstage crafts. Randy’s worked as publicist for many Oakville Drama Series productions as well as for their annual subscription campaign. He’s also a longtime member of the Oakville Masters Swim Club and enjoys biking and dragon boating.
Kevin Haxell BA LLB - Treasurer
Kevin is an Oakville lawyer specializing in family and real estate law and has acted and directed in community theatre
Virginia McEwen-O'Hara
Virginia is a retired network programmer for the CBC and is an award-winning community theatre actor. She has served as president of the Burl-Oak Theatre Group.
David Nash - President and Executive Director (see under 'Executive Director)
Elizabeth Nash - Director
Liz is a qualified personal support worker and is working at a long-term care facility in the activation department. She has worked backstage in community theatre as an ASM, make-up artist, costume assistant and many other roles.
Derek Thompson - Director
Derek is the founder of IOP Graphics, an Oakville Printing Company. Derek has considerable experience in fundraising, including helping the Halton Police and the Toys for Tots campaign.
Volunteers
