Entertaining Mississauga since 1945.
Clarkson Music Theatre is a local community theatre group based in Mississauga, Ontario. Our diverse membership ranges in age from eight to 93 years old.
Originally founded in 1945 as a local church group that performed Gilbert & Sullivan musicals exclusively until 1970, CMT has established a rich tradition of music and theatre, having since produced over 100 award-winning musicals and cabarets.
CMT presents a major fall production each year as part of The Encore Series at Meadowvale Theatre, and is very active in the community, bringing over ten Christmas concerts to senior centres every holiday season.
CMT proudly fosters both newcomers and established talent in music, drama and theatrical design while supporting local charities. Indeed, Clarkson embodies all that is community theatre.
Our Story
Clarkson Music Theatre believes in providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. These principles should be the reality everywhere on the world stage. In light of recent events, the Board of CMT is thinking critically about the issues surrounding diversity and inclusion that exist within the theatre community. We welcome your voice to join our discussion as we listen, learn, and support our fellow artists.
Our Mission
Rita enjoys performing and singing in shows and concerts. CMT is a big part of her life. Thanks to the Board of directors for all their work and dedication.
Rita Ferguson
President
Mary has been a member of CMT since 1989. In addition to performing this is her third round of serving on the board. She is happy to be a member of this lovely group of people that feels like family.
Mary DiRenzo
Secretary
Michelle has been a member of Clarkson Music Theatre since her first appearance as a child in Carousel. Since that time, Michelle has appeared in many productions including Hairspray, Blood Brothers and Cabaret. Michelle joins our team as marketing director, sharing the talents she learned from the Vancouver school of performance. And Michelle can dance up a storm!
Michelle Ferguson
Director of Marketing
A member since 2001, Christine has enjoyed her CMT time both onstage and behind the scenes. When not dancing, singing, and over-acting, she likes to produce, paint sets, make props, and organize. She loves her Clarkson family and is delighted to be involved with her theatre community.
Christine McMahon
Vice President / Director of Production
Nicole is a new member to the Mississauga theatre community but has had a lifelong passion for community theatre ever since her first role as Molly in a Brampton production of “Annie” when she was 5 years old. Now, she prefers to be backstage dedicating her time to being a prop master. When not spending time at the theatre, Nicole is a passionate environmental advocate and avid reader.
Nicole Chafe
Director of Administration
Kevin wears many hats. On the Board, he is our membership and privacy director. As such, he sends out our newsletters to you. As Safety officer, Kevin helps the production team juggle safety protocols that have been initiated since the age of COVID. Kevin also mans the build portion of our productions and works with a team of great individuals to build our sets. Finally, Kevin and his wife Debby (our Assistant Stage Manager) hosts many a cast party.
Kevin Roose
Director of Membership / Safety Officer
Nick is a lifetime member of CMT (over 30 years) and has served on the Board in many many roles – the latest of which is Treasurer.
Nick Forrow
Treasurer
Susan has been a member of CMT since 2001 and a board member since 2009. Susan enjoys being on stage performing, with CMT and other groups within the Encore Series. She is involved with recruiting and scheduling volunteers to work at Rama Gaming House, from which CMT receives revenue to offset costs of producing shows and concerts. Susan is happy to be part of a group that has been entertaining Mississauga for almost 80 years.
Susan Wray Toogood
Director of Finance
Katy is a lifetime theatre lover and performer, and quickly fell in love with the community theatre world in 2022. After discovering Clarkson Music Theatre rehearsing practically in her own backyard, she’s been a performer, volunteer, and now board member with the group. When not performing, you can find Katy trying to debug some computer code or reading her book club’s latest fantasy novel.
Katy Scott
Director of Social Media
Board of Directors
For a full description of these roles, please refer to our policies.
Presenting sponsors of the Encore Series
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Clarkson Music Theatre is grateful for the support of the City of Mississauga, through which it is affiliated.
Clarkson Music Theatre is a member of the Mississauga Charitable Gaming Association and is generously supported with funds raised through volunteering at Rama Gaming House Mississauga.