Reflections from Theatre Terrific

At Theatre Terrific, we believe that when creative minds combine self-expression with a bit of theatre magic, anything is possible. For decades, our mission has been to lead the way in inclusive, barrier-free performing arts, proving that every body, voice, and story belongs on stage. Our Artistic Director, Kevin Jesuino, recently sat down with host Kelly MacDonald on AMI’s podcast Reflections for an insightful episode titled Talking Accessible Theatre: Learning Our Role. In

We’re hosting a 40th Anniversary Community Potluck Picnic, and everyone is invited! Come hang out, enjoy some delicious food, and celebrate four decades of inclusive community and theatre with us. As Canada's longest-running inclusive theatre, we can't wait to celebrate 40 years of breaking barriers and creating art together! Learn about Theatre Terrific's history here. Whether you were a participant in one of our classes, an actor in a production, a former staff or board mem

Theatre Terrific, Canada's longest-running inclusive theatre company, is proud to mark its 40th anniversary with the world premiere of 1984:AGAIN, an eerie, thought-provoking devised adaptation of George Orwell’s classic novel. Presented at Granville Island’s Picnic Pavilion as part of the 2026 Vancouver Fringe Festival, this gripping production follows Winston Smith as he commits the ultimate crime in a total surveillance state: falling in love. His forbidden relationship wi

Flatness has taken over our lives. It’s on our smartphones, our workstations, and our televisions - a flat, black mirror that reflects back a simplified version of ourselves and our world. As artists, we see the world differently. When we look at the windows of a city or the strangers on transit, we aren't seeing objects; we are seeing subjects. Each person is a fully realized character in their own play, navigating a spectrum of unspoken dreams and complex emotions. I think