Theatre of the Beat
Theatre of the Beat (TOTB) is a Canadian touring theatre company working to catalyze conversations on social justice and its intersection with the beliefs of the communities in which we find ourselves. Since 2011, Theatre of the Beat has been staging change across North America (and recently The Netherlands) by creating original social justice theatre and workshops for underrepresented populations. Through an immersive cultural exchange of grassroots theatre, hospitality, and philosophy, the company empowers its audience to work towards a just future. We create and perform original theatre across Canada (and USA), host talk backs, spark discussions, and teach workshops. Founded by Johnny Wideman in 2011, Theatre of the Beat first hit the stage when it produced Rebecca Steiner's Gadfly: Sam Steiner Dodges the Draft in partnership with Conrad Grebel University College. Since that premiere, Theatre of the Beat has written, produced and toured over 10 different plays, created and facilitated multiple workshops around the themes of restorative justice, consent and social change. We have also gone on to partner with NGOs and Community Groups across Canada, all while employing a five person staff. Theatre of the Beat has performed over 350 shows, to over 30,000 people in theatres, festivals, churches, universities, and prisons throughout (almost) every Canadian province (we are still waiting on you Newfoundland!), The United States and The Netherlands.
