<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Clarkson Music Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since 1945, Clarkson Music Theatre has established a rich tradition of Music and Theatre in Mississauga.]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:31:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[December 2025 Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello all! We hope you are all prepared for Christmas; tis the season!

It's been a very busy fall for CMT with our production of Anastasia and the Christmas Cheer Choir. Anastasia was sold out completely! It was wonderfully received by our audience every night with standing ovations and cheers.  From Russia to Paris the audience were enthralled by every scene, the wonderful costumes, sets, orchestra, dancing, projections and acting and singing. We even had a train on stage!]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/step-into-the-spotlight-audition-for-clarkson-music-theatre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68661b84ba7ee5785a83a8f9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:56:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ba317_14e0aa65a9214115a3b9877cd1634736~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[August 2025 Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings all. We have two purposes for this early August Newsletter.  The Christmas Cheer Choir is gearing up again to do its great work in our senior centres. Seona Sydor Producer, Ruth McDonald Music Director. Please confirm your interest / intent to join the Christmas Cheer Choir to msydor5@rogers.com. She needs to prep music, so can you try to hit her Deadline of August 25th. The group will rehearse once weekly starting September 3rd at 1 p.m. at Christ First, 1700 Mazo Crescent –...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/audition-booking-and-ticket-sales-at-clarkson-music-theatre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68661b80d7f2edd2bba79017</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:56:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 2025 Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anastasia finds its Cast! Congratulations to the cast of our upcoming fall production of ‘Anastasia’, now fully cast. From brand new talent, to long time members, ‘Anastasia’ promises to honor everything Clarkson celebrates while also being an incredible show! Congrats to all and see you in the fall for rehearsals! Anya Emily Searle Dmitry Johnny McGroarty Vlad Kirk DePalma Gleb Nathan Younger Lily Allison Colosimo The Dowager Empress Maria Leslie Carney Ensemble (including some featured...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/experience-local-theatre-in-mississauga-with-clarkson-music-theatre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68661b7fba7ee5785a83a8ea</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:56:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ba317_11f7171bd590491297a872ac9b662816~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 2025 Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings Clarkson Music Theatre Family and Friends. We have lots of news for you including An update on our 80th Anniversary celebrations May 10 and Nov.21 A report on our past season: Something Rotten and True Tales Anastasia updates (Info Night May 13 and audition details (May 29,30,31/June1) News on the Celebration of Artistry June 21 Info for Encore subscription renewal and purchase of individual tickets The upcoming Open House at Meadowvale Theatre on September 7th. The CMT 80th...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/may-2025-newsletter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a075491e17018105dedf709</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ba317_69cb1285a98c4321ba65840cdd29c058~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_929,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[December 2024 Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congratulations ‘Something Rotten’ A huge congratulations to the cast and crew of ‘Something Rotten’, which closed to cheers of acclaim, sold out crowds, and well deserved standing ovations. The only rotten thing about it, is that it’s over! In true ‘It’s a Musical’ fashion, the cast reunited for an encore, to share memories and music at their cast party. We thank the crew and all volunteers (builders, painters, sewers, fundraisers, marketers, proppers) for their generous support of the cast....]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/december-2024-newsletter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a075561e17018105dedf8a4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ba317_08fb29a362d34d52b2589280f6f94efb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 2024 Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[1. “Something Rotten!” this way comes! Good morrow ye fair and gentle kinsfolk! Art thou ready to witness a performance of epic proportions? If you’ve seen the stir that’s going on in Stratford, you understand that “Something Rotten!” is a show for the ages – and our production is right next door! Presented at Meadowvale Theatre November 30 – December 8th. Go to our website www.clarksonmusictheatre.com to see the full cast list and team. Join us this fall at Meadowvale Theatre in our fancy...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/july-2024-newsletter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0757d0d0805c2303f534c3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ba317_6d6ee175bbeb441b92c793f7734b3ddf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_493,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A singularly sensational end to 2023 and looking ahead to 2024!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking back on our season so far, we want to extend a huge congratulations to both of our fall productions. A Chorus Line dazzled audiences at the Meadowvale Theatre and truly was one singular sensation! Our Christmas Cheer Choir brought joy to so many throughout the holiday season, ensuring everyone had a holly-jolly Christmas. Congratulations to both incredible casts! Our Christmas Cheer Choir! The cast of A Chorus Line! Coming up next is our much anticipated Spring concert: "From Page to...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/a-singularly-sensational-end-to-2023-and-looking-ahead-to-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0758693056b1288115ae28</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ba317_9c7e031c16b54e679d9fc7d3a335d655~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_913,h_408,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall 2023 Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[​A huge welcome to all of CMT's new members! We are thrilled to have you as a part of this amazing CMT family and hope you come back and continue to play with us and all the Encore Series groups! Community theatre is built on and for people like you and we can't wait to celebrate you on the stage this season.  As such, don't forget to get your tickets for CMT's 2023 production of A Chorus Line, currently in rehearsals. The show will run at Meadowvale Theatre from December 1st to 10th and is...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/fall-2023-newsletter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0759ece17018105dee01a9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 2023 Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings CMT friends and family. Here is your Summer Newsletter, with  many details to note including: CMT’s AGM Sept.15; Call for Nominations to the Board; Casting opportunities in “A Chorus Line”; The Christmas Cheer Choir; CMT Fall Social Sept.8th; Meadowvale Theatre Open House Sept.10th and MORE!!! Please support your MTM community by purchasing your Encore subscription at www.encoretix.ca or by calling 905-615-4720. We rely on you, our network of friends, to help get bums in seats. New...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/july-2023-newsletter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a075a2ed0805c2303f53986</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8eeaec0a6a94a7c8c6ab9337b9f8195.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jukebox Journey Closes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cast of Jukebox Journey did an amazing job in their two show celebration of music from Jukebox musicals. Congratulations to our amazing cast, volunteers, band. Thank you Robin Dalgleish our rehearsal and performance pianist extraordinaire. Thank you especially to our Music Director - Erica Astles - for her brilliant theme concept, show selections, patience, stamina, talent. She took the cast along our journey through snake pits, page turns, challenging timing and phrasing. "YOU LEARN"...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/jukebox-journey-closes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a075ad20b9e4f37fd254d43</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ba317_1cf0d35940f443b8a4bfd578056a4851~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_671,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CMT continues its journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clarkson Music Theatre, having completed its 8 show tour-de-force run of Cinderella at Meadowvale Theatre, moves on to our next production -"Jukebox Journey", under the direction of Erica Astles.  We are delighted to confirm a cast of more than 50 voices - comprising established members from our community (many of them performers fresh from their appearance in Cinderella), and new friends who will join us in performance for the very first time.  Our salute to Jukebox Musicals include...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/cmt-continues-its-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a075b2f22114a9aa2a7d794</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ba317_a2d318ed37d94cbd8e8c1aee81932926~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congratulations Cinderella Cast and Crew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clarkson Music Theatre is very proud of its recent return to the stage with our production of Cinderella, presented at the newly renovated Meadowvale Theatre. We are grateful to a cast and crew and team that worked tirelessly to bring this magical tale to the stage. Kudos continue to roll in and audiences are united in their enthusiastic endorsement of a job well done. It seems magic really can happen. From incredible sets (a carriage pulled by four white horses, tapestries, village squares,...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/congratulations-cinderella-cast-and-crew</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a075c76e17018105dee0777</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ba317_30129665d8c64d46a9d4a9b4cf1bae71~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_939,h_787,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring 2022 Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings Clarkson Music Theatre Family and Friends. We have lots of news for you - from plans for our Gala, to news on CMT members, to Cinderella updates (how to audition and when to buy tickets), to the Launch of the newly renovated Meadowvale Theatre, to the Christmas Cheer Choir and a fall Get together. Read on… The CMT 75+2 years Gala At last, it is time to celebrate 75+2 years of Clarkson Music Theatre! We are writing to update the details of our Gala event whether you have already...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/spring-2022-newsletter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a075d430b9e4f37fd2552be</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ba317_1ed0710a1b7147abbbd67f7c9afd8bb5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_475,h_476,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer 2021 Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings to the friends and Members of Clarkson Music Theatre. We hope that you are enjoying this beautiful weather and spending more time with family and friends. We are pleased to provide you with some updates on what we have been doing and what you have to look forward to. Despite the ravages inflicted by the Coronavirus on our theatre community, your Board has worked hard to ensure that many successes have been achieved during this difficult year. The 75th Anniversary Gala has been...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/summer-2021-newsletter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a075daee17018105dee0a5f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_586da33732c344fbbcc1aeb10ca9788c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 2021 Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings to the friends and Members of Clarkson Music Theatre. We hope you are snug and safe in this crazy COVID world of today. We come with not unexpected updates about scheduled events, a plea for a volunteer, as well as a cool initiative at the end of this newsletter. 2021 Productions The CMT Board reluctantly announces the cancellation of the Spring concert which we had hoped to present at Eden United this May 2021. Stay tuned for updates on our Fall Production. In these difficult...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/february-2021-newsletter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a075e9cd0805c2303f54357</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d51328886e0496c8df492379755249a.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarkson's AGM on September 24th, 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clarkson Music Theatre invites our members in good standing to our Annual General Meeting, to be held by zoom on September 24th - Registration at 7:15 p.m. / meeting begins at 7:30 pm. Members should have already received: a zoom link to the September 24th AGM, a zoom link to a September 17 workshop on how to use Zoom, and a link to your on-line PROXY in the event of your inability to attend the AGM. If you have not received your 3 links, and you are a member in good standing, please contact...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/clarkson-s-agm-on-september-24th-2020</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a075ef622114a9aa2a7dfe6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ba317_d046386e54904bd49ee47372d85072ca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_712,h_707,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 2020 Newsletter: AGM, fees, 2020 news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings from Clarkson Music Theatre. This is your July Newsletter, including updates on the ramifications of the Coronavirus, your membership fees, and your AGM. Let’s get started. The Coronavirus has hit the theatre community particularly hard. For the safety of our participants and our audience, the CMT Board has made several difficult decisions in this – our 75th Anniversary Year. The 75th Anniversary Gala has been postponed for a second time. The new date is June 19, 2021. Venue: Noble...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/july-2020-newsletter-agm-fees-2020-news</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a075f260b9e4f37fd2556c5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_71afe9cd01514c91b6499c722401dc52~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACTCO Theas for The Addams Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[On April 4th, Clarkson Music Theatre celebrated with the community theatre world at the livestreaming of the ACTCO awards. We are so proud of the achievements of the entire theatre community. Together, we have shared great music theatre with southern Ontario. Thank you Act-co Gala and our adjudicator, Andrew Lamb. The Addams Family  The Addams Family won Theas in the following categories. CONGRATS TO: Best Set Design - Bruce Brown Best Performance Male in a Supporting Role - Craig Marshall...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/actco-theas-for-the-addams-family</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a075faed0805c2303f54573</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ba317_a6167b22188049b0a09b547e14fa313f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_662,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID19 and the 75th Anniversary Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello Clarkson family and friends.  Covid19 has thrown all our lives into turmoil and our focus and energies continue to be the health and well being of our membership.  No one knows when this crisis will abate, but the latest news is that it will get worse before it gets better, and that projections indicate that our battle will continue for a time   The CMT June Gala -- open to past and present members of CMT -- appears safely in the future, but perhaps not so. Experts also talk about the...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/covid19-and-the-75th-anniversary-gala</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0760f1d0805c2303f547eb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ba317_d046386e54904bd49ee47372d85072ca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_712,h_707,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID19 and our concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello Clarkson Friends and Family. With heavy hearts, we must inform you that our spring concert, "This is Clarkson" will be cancelled. Please know this decision was not reached lightly and we struggled with the “what-ifs” of how long the virus would last, or if we could viably postpone this event. But the decision was made very easy when we factored in the health and safety of our cast. Above all, Clarkson treasures its members. That element of the equation was the most significant in...]]></description><link>https://www.clarksonmusictheatre.com/post/covid19-and-our-concert</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0761344187691eea848885</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ba317_d046386e54904bd49ee47372d85072ca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_712,h_707,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Scott</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>