About Us

What Do We Do?

* workshops * seminars * afterschool programs * in-school programs * performances * community events * private events * ... you name it!

Our Goals

* to offer a proactive approach to promoting peace, respect, community, conflict resolution and non-violence

* to provide a vehicle in which many Ontario arts curriculum expectations may be met

* to draw upon many techniques to engage auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning styles: from movement, voice work, self reflection, attentive listening, role play, characterizations, and problem solving

* to teach concrete fine arts techniques and skills and foster a love and appreciation of the arts in students

We offer consultations and pre/post activities upon request.

Our History

TheatrePeace has its roots in a volunteer-led drama and fine arts program called Peace of Theatre. This program, created by Christina Akrong in 1996, was offered in elementary and high school Section 27 classes. Teaching peace through drama, the program also visited and worked with children and youth in residential treatment centres and pyschiatric wards. In 2002 TheatrePeace became a registered organization and its membership increased through collaborations with students in the York University Theatre Department. In 2007, we incorporated into a non-profit corporation, and are now governed by a Board of Directors.

Our Mandate

The use of fine arts, particularly drama, is an effective and fun way to teach and practice relationship skills, which are at the heart of personal success and failure, conflict and bullying, teamwork and self-esteem. Through its workshops for schools, TheatrePeace helps students address and prevent conflict (such as bullying), and promote peacemaking skills. TheatrePeace workshops also meet Ontario curriculum expectations in the fine arts, including drama, dance, and visual arts.

Executive Director

Alexandra is a founding member of TheatrePeace and has held the position of Ensemble Director for the last two years. Prior to that Alexandra was a workshop facilitator and member of the performance ensemble. Alexandra received a BA from York University in theatre studies and a post-graduate certificate from Humber College Institute for Advanced Learning in public relations.

Alexandra has been involved in theatre throughout Ontario for over ten years. She co-founded a summer repertory company in her hometown of Goderich, Ontario in 2003 and has performed in a number of productions in the greater Toronto area. Alexandra has recently launched her own public relations agency – VITUS Productions, which specializes in theatre promotion. Since graduating from Humber in April, Alexandra was working for Live Nation, the worlds largest performing arts promotional company.

Board of Directors

TheatrePeace is a non-profit corporation. We are governed by the following Board of Directors:

• Claus Breede, President
• Trudy Mauti
• Isaac Akrong
• M. Colleen Pontello
• Danielle Chateau

• Sue Levesque, Director, Treasurer (2007-2008)
• Christina Akrong, Founding Executive Director (2002-2008)