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 Steiners 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 faci...