The Orléans Star

OST production presents the best of Winnie-the-Pooh

The OST production of Winnie-the-Pooh included some of A.A. Milne’s most beloved characters. Read what the The Orléans Star thought of our most recent All Ages production here.

Penned by: Fred Sherwin

Published: April 27, 2023

All in a Day with Alan Neal

Six stories of hunny, heffalumps and the Hundred Acre Wood, and six Pooh Bears to help tell each one on-stage

Dani, Jason and our Artistic Director, Megan, discuss Ottawa School of Theatre’s production of Winnie the Pooh, and its 45-member cast of rotating characters. You can listen to the segment here.

This segment originally aired on April 11, 2023.

Best In Ottawa

The 5 Best Acting Schools in Ottawa

Ottawa School of Theatre is number 1 in Best in Ottawa’s best acting schools rankings. Read the full article to learn what they had to say about OST and the other four schools that made the ranks here.

Penned by: Eva Park

Published: December 22, 2022

Logo courtesy of Best In Ottawa

The Orléans Star

Brilliantly written holiday production an instant Christmas classic

Gracing the Richcraft Theatre stage for the first time in three years, OST puts on a magical, original show, written by two of its own, Bruce Deachman and Joanna Henry. Read the full article here.

Penned by: Fred Sherwin

Published: November 28, 2022

Photo courtesy of The Orléans Star

All in a Day with Alan Neal

Kathi Langston retires from Ottawa School of Theatre

Kathi Langston talks about retiring as Ottawa School of Theatre’s Artistic Director after 30 years and passing the torch to Megan Piercey Monafu. You can listen to it here

This segment originally aired on May 9, 2022.

Photo courtesy of CBC

Ottawa Parenting Times

Bringing Down the House

Kathi Langston discusses the importance of theatre, keeping classes going during the pandemic, returning to in-person classes and retirement. Read the article here.

Penned by: Tracey Tong

Published: April 22, 2022

Ottawa Parenting Times

Summer camps at the Ottawa School of Theatre

“Happy (meh) one-year anniversary of COVID-19!”

Despite the challenges that emerged during the height of the pandemic, OST-ETO was able to adapt and prevail. Now, looking to the future, they prepare for summer camps and the upcoming year’s classes, whether virtual or in-person. Read the article here.

Penned by: OPT Staff

Published: April 21, 2021

The Orléans Star

School of Theatre artistic director passes the torch after 20 years

“Kathi Langston has been the face and the inspirational heart of the Ottawa School of Theatre.”

After postponing her retirement after the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kathi is preparing for retirement after 20 years as the school’s Artistic Director. Read the article here.

Penned by: Fred Sherwin

Published: March 17, 2022

The Orléans Star

Live theatre returns to Shenkman for first time in 2 years

After two long years, actors return to the stage for the first time in a cabaret-style setting. Under the direction of Kathi Langston, students return to perform Fall Fun and Stories. Read the article here.

Penned by: Fred Sherwin

Published: December 9, 2021