BOLD. PROVOCATIVE.
CONTEMPORARY. THEATRE.
RECENT PRODUCTIONS
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The Neighbours
February 24 - March 29, 2026
Written by NICOLAS BILLON
Directed by MATT WHITE -
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Beyonsea and the Mothers
January 29 - February 9, 2026
Written by Teneile Warren
Directed by Teneile Warren -
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Late Company
May 15-26, 2024
Written by Jordan Tannahill
Directed by Kwaku Okyere -
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Izad Etemadi: Let Me Explain
2023-2026 (Touring)
Written by IZAD ETEMADI
Directed by MATT WHITE -
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This is How We Got Here
November 9-20, 2022
Written by KEITH BARKER
Directed by MATT WHITE
Welcome to Green Light Arts
Founded in 2014, Green Light Arts is an award-winning charitable theatre company based in Waterloo Region with the conviction that theatre is essential to human understanding and a powerful force that strengthens the social fabric of our community.
To date, we’ve delivered over 27 theatrical productions—including 9 premieres—that center underrepresented voices and bring urgent stories to the stage. Our work embraces artistic risk and sparks dialogue around pressing social issues, creating daring, text-based contemporary theatre that resonates deeply with audiences. Beyond the stage, we mentor emerging artists, provide paid apprenticeships, deliver arts education, and curate outreach events that invite our community into the conversations our artists ignite.
Through rigorous professional practice we uphold and further the artform of theatre. Through the artform of theatre, we enrich the social fabric of our community.
Photo of Co-Founders Carin Lowerison (Managing Director 2014-2025) and Matt White (Artistic Director). Photo credit: Conan Stark (@starkconan)
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INVEST IN CULTURE.
INVEST IN COMMUNITY.
The 12-year journey that has brought Green Light Arts to where we are today has been largely thanks to the generosity of individual donors.
Every dollar donated, every hour of volunteer time, helps us deliver the highest theatrical experiences possible—engage our community in making sense of the world through a shared love of the arts—and contribute to a stronger arts ecology in Waterloo Region and beyond.
Help us green light the arts!