Future Stage Canada is a national-calibre competition for serious new performers ages 10 and up.
ABOUT FUTURE STAGE
- One day at Toronto's Great Hall.
- Twenty-eight categories across song, spoken word and acting.
- Adjudicated by working professionals, built by people with twenty years at the top of Canadian performing arts.
One performer will leave as Future Stage Canada’s Grand Champion 2027.
We believe there is incalculable value in performance experience, and we strive to provide a day that blends fun, education, celebration and prestige to upcoming artists looking to begin a professional career in the industry.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Erica Peck has appeared on major stages across North America for the last 20 years- following her groundbreaking debut as Scaramouche in We Will Rock You, she would go on to appear in several Mirvish productions such as The Boys in the Photograph, Kinky Boots and most recently, Titanique. She has performed in national tours for Kinky Boots, We Will Rock You and Les Belles Soeurs. Other credits include three seasons at the Stratford Festival (Maureen in RENT, Happy Medium in A Wrinkle in Time, Magenta/Usherette in The Rocky Horror Show, and Lucy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.) Across Canada, she has appeared in Hairspray (Penny), Cabaret (Sally Bowles), Songs for a New World (Woman 1), The Wedding Singer (Julia) and has performed with Queen and The Killers. A proud graduate of Cawthra Park School of the Arts, and attendee of Sheridan College.
ERICA PECK
Sarite brings decades of experience as an actor, teacher and creative professional to her work. As a performer, her credits include the Charlottetown Festival, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, and the Musical Stage Company. Alongside her performing career, she is an accomplished producer, with multiple SummerWorks shows and the celebrated theatre education masterclass "The Director's Series". A graduate of Randolph Performing Arts Academy, Sarite currently uses her event management and creative production skills in a corporate Advertising career, and is thrilled to revisit the stage in a new capacity as co-founder of Future Stage Canada.
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Dance
Olivia Rodenburg
Olivia is a seasoned dance instructor with years of experience in various dance styles. Her infectious enthusiasm and precision inspire students to reach new heights in their dance journeys. Contemporary dance stole her heart and she enjoys sharing her creative expression with all her students.
Acting
LUCAS BENNETT
Lucas Bennett is an acting guru who guides aspiring actors to discover their inner thespian. His dynamic classes ignite imagination and build confidence on stage. From Shakespeare to film/tv, Lucas has experience both on screen and stage.
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Guitar
Ethan Mason
Ethan is a guitar virtuoso who makes learning to strum and pick a breeze. His creative approach to music keeps students engaged and excited.
Voice
SOPHIA CHANG
With a powerful voice and a talent for teaching, Sophia helps students find their true vocal potential. Her dedication to technique and expression is unmatched. She has performed on across the US and appeared in Wicked on Broadway.
Acting, Musical Theatre
Ava Martinez
With a passion for storytelling and the stage, Ava brings a dynamic flair to her acting and musical theatre classes. Her infectious enthusiasm inspires students to explore their creativity and shine on the spotlight of performance. Join Ava to unlock your full potential in the world of theatre.
Dance
MAYA JOHNSON
Maya is a versatile instructor skilled in various performing arts disciplines. Her well-rounded approach enriches students' artistic journeys. Having performed with professional ballet companies around the world she brings her knowledge to all ages.
Acting
Ben Toner
A virtuoso in the world of piano, Benjamin has a gift for turning beginners into skilled pianists. His patient and innovative teaching style fosters a love for the ivories.
Dance
Olivia Rodenburg
Olivia is a seasoned dance instructor with years of experience in various dance styles. Her infectious enthusiasm and precision inspire students to reach new heights in their dance journeys.
Ari is a proud Sheridan Musical Theatre graduate and the casting director of the Stratford Festival. He served as Winnipeg Jewish Theatre’s Artistic and Managing Director from 2015–2022. Once upon a time, Ari hosted & produced Shamless Sundays and Shameless For a Cause, popular open mic cabaret nights and fundraisers for Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.
Directing: The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, Dear Jack, Dear Louise, After Jerusalem, Tribes, The Whipping Man, Stars of David(WJT); The Theory of Relativity, The Secret Garden(MTYP Musical Theatre Company); Frankenstein(University of Winnipeg); Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Knavish Hedgehogs at Winnipeg Fringe). Selected Acting: Mendel in Falsettos (WJT/ Dry Cold Productions); Snail in A Year With Frog and Toad and Snoopy in A Charlie Brown Double Bill (Manitoba Theatre for Young People); Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet (Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre); Tootles in Peter Pan (Stratford Festival); George in Hana’s Suitcase (Magnus Theatre).
Ari Weinberg
Drayton Entertainment: Finding Neverland, Dear Evan Hansen, Jesus Christ Superstar, Twist and Shout, Chicago, Backstage Pass. Other theatre: Evan Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen (Dora Nomination, Toronto Theatre Critics Award); Tommy in Tommy, Mark in Rent, Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show, and appeared in A Wrinkle in Time, The Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof, and Chicago. (Stratford Festival). He has performed on stages across Canada, including The Shaw Festival, Theatre Aquarius, Grand Theatre, Young People’s Theatre, Ross Petty Productions, Theatre Calgary, Citadel Theatre, Vancouver Playhouse, and Musical Stage Company. Robert’s work has been nominated for Dora Mavor Moore, BroadwayWorld, My Entertainment World, Sterling, Betty Mitchell, and Calgary Critic’s Awards.
Online: robertmarkus.com
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OUR VENUE-THE GREAT HALL
We welcome you up our red-carpeted stairs, and into the main hall, which features a gorgeous stage, waterford crystal chandeliers, and a state of the art sound system.
Built in 1889 at Queen Street West and Dovercourt Road, The Great Hall in Toronto originally opened as the West End YMCA. Over the decades, it transformed from a community gym—where famed Indigenous runner Tom Longboat trained—into a temperance hall, union headquarters, and a 2016-restored cultural event space.
LONGBOAT HALL
Our studio space is located in Longboat Hall, named for the Indigenous runner who trained there, Tom Longboat. The former home of The Theatre Centre, in this black-box style space, workshops and studio categories will be hosted.
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