Behind the Curtain at Alumnae Theatre
Thursday, September 24, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
70 Berkeley Street
Behind the Curtain is a free open-house afternoon at Alumnae Theatre Company, the women-led troupe founded in 1918 and housed in a historic fire hall at 70 Berkeley Street. Visitors get a building tour, a chance to watch an actor and director work in real time, optional improv games, and space to ask how community theatre actually runs.
The September 24, 2026 session is ideal if you have walked past the brick fire hall in Corktown and never gone inside. It is also a low-pressure entry for people curious about volunteering, auditioning, or simply understanding how a century-old company still stages work downtown.
Berkeley Street is reachable via King streetcar or a short walk from St. Lawrence Market. Confirm timing and any RSVP needs on alumnaetheatre.com before you go; free events can still hit capacity. Wear comfortable shoes for stairs typical of heritage buildings.
Stay for the Q and A if you can. Hearing how direction and rehearsal notes land in the room is more useful than another polished lobby speech. Pair the visit with a market lunch or a Distillery District stroll afterward.
