Our School Programming
Mixed Company Theatre has been inspiring students to create social change for over 20 years through Forum Theatre. An UNESCO-recognized educational tool, Forum Theatre is a participatory style of theatre known for its effectiveness in helping students tackle issues that directly affect them. Students have the opportunity in a Forum Theatre presentation to “rehearse for reality” and try out their own solutions for positive change.
Our school productions and workshops have examined difficult social issues such as mental health stigma and support, healthy relationships and consent, and inclusion and equity.
In true Theatre of the Oppressed fashion, we constantly consult with educators and the Ontario curriculum in developing our shows, which means that you can rest easy knowing that your Mixed Company program has been thoughtfully tailored to the needs and developmental level of your learners. A part of the current drama curriculum for Ontario schools, Forum Theatre productions have often been used as an educational tool to support requirements in other areas, including Language Arts, Health and Physical Education, and Social and Family Studies.
Program Options
In the 2026-27 school year we have three different program formats available for schools to book – learn more about these options below!
Customized Forum Theatre Presentations
75-90 mins – Max 350 students – Grades 5+
Our interactive Forum Theatre presentations are customized to reflect the unique needs, interests, and learning goals of your school community.
Using student-centered scenarios and facilitated audience participation, our actor-facilitators invite students to critically explore complex social issues and experiment with strategies for positive change in real time.
Each presentation is developed in consultation with educators to ensure the content is relevant, age-appropriate, and aligned with your school’s priorities around social justice, equity, and mental health.
Sample Topics: Consent, Gang Violence, Anti-Racism, Mental Health, Harassment, Substance Misuse, Diversity and Inclusion, Homophobia and Transphobia, and much more!
Classroom Forum Theatre Workshops
Up to 75 min – 1 class – Grades 4+
Our classroom workshops based in the Forum Theatre methodology give students the opportunity to explore complex social issues in a safe, facilitated environment that encourages creative problem-solving. Accordingly, our workshops are customizable to the issues that are most relevant to your classroom and are compatible with a wide variety of social justice, equity, civics, and arts-related curriculum content.
In these workshops, students experience a blend of fun group games, critical discussion, and participatory theatre exercises in order to unpack, discuss, and find actionable solutions to the chosen topic.
Equity & Wellness Workshops: These highly interactive workshops use Forum Theatre games, exercises, and collaborative creation to help students explore social justice, equity, and mental health topics in an engaging and experiential way.
Through guided participation, discussion, and reflection, students build empathy, communication skills, critical thinking, and confidence while examining real-world social challenges and generating ideas for positive change.
Each workshop is customized to support your classroom or school goals and can be adapted for a wide range of ages, experience levels, and learning environments.
Sample Topics: Consent, Gang Violence, Anti-Racism, Mental Health, Harassment, Substance Misuse, Diversity and Inclusion, Homophobia and Transphobia, and much more!
Forum Theatre Methodology Workshops: Introduce students to the powerful tools and practices of Forum Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed through dynamic, hands-on workshops led by experienced facilitators. Students actively engage in games, image work, devising exercises, and facilitation techniques that deepen their understanding of how theatre can be used as a tool for dialogue, critical inquiry, and social change.
These workshops can support:
- drama and devised theatre courses,
- student leadership development,
- arts-based social justice learning,
- collaborative creation processes,
- and applied theatre education.
Sessions are customized based on your learning objectives, student experience level, and curriculum connections. Our facilitators work collaboratively with educators to create an experience that is engaging, reflective, and aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations
Virtual Forum Theatre Project Support
Up to 75 min – 1 class – Grades 4+
Developing a student-created Forum Theatre project? Our experienced facilitators can join your classroom virtually to provide customized feedback, coaching, and creative mentorship throughout the devising process. Available as single-session consultations or ongoing project support.
Sessions may focus on:
- Forum Theatre structure and facilitation,
- devising and scene development,
- social issue exploration,
- rehearsal feedback,
- audience interaction strategies,
- and performance refinement.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop tools for navigating sensitive social issues of equity.
- Learn to view problems from multiple perspectives and increase empathy for others.
- Explore different forms of communication and creative problem-solving.
- Generate passion for the arts, civic engagement, social justice and equity.
For more information on how our programming connects to the Ontario Curriculum and how to integrate our programming in your lessons, check out our Teacher Resources page.
Booking Information
To inquire about booking a program, and for pricing details, click the button below to send a booking inquiry to our team:
Or contact our communications team through email: communications@mixedcompanytheatre.com.