Announcing Our New Incoming Executive Director
We have some very exciting news to share! The Board of Directors of Here For Now Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of Crystal L. Spicer as Executive Director. Crystal will be joining us this April, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome her to the team.
“We are delighted that Crystal has agreed to accept this role and reflects on the ongoing growth and success of Here For Now. Crystal brings a wealth of expertise in Administration and Production to this newly created position.” - Susan Moffat on behalf of the Board of Directors
Crystal brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the performing arts, spanning music, dance, and theatre. Her career has taken her through some of Canada’s most respected arts institutions, including the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Stratford Festival, the National Arts Centre, and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. She also played a key role in bringing Queen’s University’s Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts to life - a project rooted in both artistic vision and community connection.
Crystal’s appointment feels especially meaningful as we continue to settle into our new permanent home. With her deep understanding of production, administration, and what it takes to sustain an arts organization from the inside out, she brings exactly the kind of leadership we need as we keep learning what this company can become.
Rod Beattie & Diana Leblanc in Love Letters by by A.R. Gurney
Celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend with a moving, intimate theatre experience and support two of Stratford’s beloved cultural organizations.
Love Letters by A.R. Gurney
Starring Rod Beattie* & Diana Leblanc*
Through decades of heartfelt correspondence, this Pulitzer Prize–nominated play reveals the humour, heartbreak, and quiet longings that shape a lifetime. With nothing but their voices and the written word, Rod Beattie and Diana Leblanc, two of Canada’s most cherished theatre artists, bring extraordinary depth, warmth, and humanity to this tender story of love and friendship.
Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, a friend, or simply your love of great theatre, Love Letters is the perfect way to mark Valentines.
This licensed event is a co-fundraiser for the Stratford Perth Museum and Here For Now Theatre, supporting live performance, storytelling, and shared cultural heritage in our community.
Saturday, February 14 at 2:00 pm
Sunday, February 15 at 2:00 pm
at Here For Now Theatre
This event is currently SOLD OUT
* “The participation of these Artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Benefit and Fundraiser Policy.”
Announcing our 2026 Season!
“The 2026 season is all about curiosity, courage, and the artistic thrill of taking big swings. What unites the plays I have selected for next year is a boldness of imagination. Every playwright in the 2026 season has taken creative risks that feel fresh, daring, and I hope will be deeply rewarding for audiences.
As a company devoted to new work, it matters to me that we make space for plays that push boundaries and spark curiosity. Theatre should be alive, thrilling, and ever-evolving — a place where we challenge our narratives and discover new ways of seeing. I believe that this is exactly what next year’s playbill will do, and I can’t wait to share it with you.”
-Fiona Mongillo, Artistic Director
The Surrogate
I Am An Island
Love Us Most
Ghosts of My House
Early Genius
By Jon Fosse (in English translation)
Directed by Peter Hinton-Davis
August 19 - 30 2026 | Opening August 20
Suzannah
By Christine Quintana
Directed by Marie Farsi
October 28 - Nov. 8 2026 | Opening October 30
As Above
By Meghan Gardiner
Directed by Sara-Jeanne Hosie
December 9 - 23 2026 | Opening December 11
The Gift Exchange
We will also be hosting LIMITED ENGAGEMENTS and a READING SERIES - details to come!
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