Two Planks and a Passion is committed to creating unforgettable shared experiences through one of the oldest mediums that exists: the theatre. Our award-winning Theatre Off The Grid, set on 186 acres at the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, is a forum where our most treasured stories and legends come to life through the ingenious invention of some of Canada’s most accomplished artists.
News and Events
'Too Many Rainy Days' Fund Needed
While Beowulf was a hit, we need your help to help recover from our rainy days this season. We had more than in any other year, and it took a toll on our box office revenue, which is our second most important source of funding.
Click here to see a special letter from Artistic Director, Ken Schwartz
Click Here to donate now through Canada Helps
Email us at mail@twoplanks.ca,
or call our office at (902) 582-3073.
Beowulf critical and Audience Success
We are finished our run of the critically and audience acclaimed production of Beowulf.
"stirring performance...The plot is electric...comical and forceful...” Chronicle Herald
“Beautiful performances from the 11-person cast...creatures are wrought with imagination
and humour... Epic and...amazing.” - Kate Watson, The Coast
Named the critics’ pick for Canada in the Globe and Mail, this classic tale resonated with audiences from across Canada and around the world.
Creative Team for Beowulf!
The creative team for this rich adapatation by Rick Chafe brings back familiar faces, welcomes new actors and designers. Click to find out who's coming to play with us! This world premiere by Rick Chafe, the playwright who brought us our award-winning 2007 production of The Odyssey. Full of dragons and daughters, monsters and men, this show is a classic tale retold with humour, drama and giant puppets.
Click here for the press release about Beowulf.
Click here for more information about the season
Click here for tickets.
The Crucible wins two Robert Merritt Awards for acting
The Crucible won two acting awards at the 2011 Robert Merritt Awards on Monday, March 28th. John Beale for Best Supporting Actor for his moving and subtle performance as Reverend Hale, and Graham Percy for Best Actor for his triumphant portrayal of John Proctor. We were honoured to also be nominated for: Leesa Hamilton for Costumes; Burgandy Code for Best Supporting Actress and the Crucible for Best Production (fourth nomination for this category in 4 years).
Two Planks takes on the bullies
Before bullying became top news, Ken Schwartz was using theatre to combat it in NS schools. With his unique form of creative empowerment, Artistic Director Ken Schwartz works with high schools around the province to give them tools to tell their stories and change lives. In its fourth year, the Positive Action Project doesn't impose a story or a point of view, but gives students the tools to tell the stories of their own schools. Click here to find out more.
New Partners announced for Two Planks
Two Planks worked with local publisher and designers Gaspereau Press to produce its poster imagery this year. That adds to existing partners Gaspereau Winery and the Farmhouse Inn, as well as new partners Port Pub.
Ross Creek Centre, Theatre Off The Grid named one of Nova Scotia’s 101 “Musts”
The Ross Creek Centre and Two Planks and a Passion Theatre have been named one of the 101 things you Must do in Nova Scotia- we’re listed in Allan Lynch’s latest book Nova Scotia Book of Musts published by MacIntyre Purcell publishing.
