As the curtain closes on our 2024–2025 Reflection Season, we’re filled with gratitude—for you, our community of supporters, and for the incredible artists and teams who brought these stories to life on our stage.
This year, we invited audiences to peer into the theatrical mirror and explore themes of memory, transformation, and resilience. Together, we journeyed through intimate solo performances, music-infused history, and bold theatrical visions:
We began with the evocative physical storytelling of Empty-Handed from The Biting School, and were moved by Brendan McLeod and The Fugitives’ powerful blend of song and verbatim theatre in Ridge.
The winter brought wonder with Ann Mortifee’s Reflections on Crooked Walking, a magical, all-ages musical that once again drew audiences into its imaginative world of friendship, mystery, and discovery.
Photos from L to R: Empty Handed by Luciana Freire D’Anunciação, Ridge by Mike Savage, ROCW by Jon Benjamin
In January, I remember… offered a deeply personal journey from celebrated choreographer Joe Laughlin. Blending movement and memory, the piece traced his four decades in dance with honesty, vulnerability, and joy—reminding us all that it’s never too late to follow our passions or rediscover the things that make us feel alive.
February’s Women of the Fur Trade by Frances Koncan—a witty and powerful Indigenous reimagining of Canadian history—was a season standout, playing to sold-out houses and packed school group matinees. With sharp satire and fearless humour, the play challenged colonial narratives and invited audiences to see the fur trade era through a bold feminist and Indigenous lens, all while keeping us laughing throughout.
April brought the irresistible energy of A History of Motown, starring the incomparable Krystle Dos Santos. With sold-out shows and buzz that spread like wildfire, the theatre was electric—it felt like a true celebration. By popular demand, we’re thrilled to be bringing it back this August for an encore run.
Photos from L to R: I remember… by Michael Slobodian, WOTFT by Jon Benjamin, Krystle Dos Santos by Rebecca Roberts
May started with The Frontliners by Zahida Rahemtulla—a moving, timely story of community and crisis. We ended our season with Michelle Thrush’s transformative solo work Inner Elder, a powerful personal journey that left all of us laughing and reflecting.
Through it all, you showed up with heart and curiosity, and helped shape our season. Thank you for being part of what makes Firehall special.
Stay tuned for the announcement of the Firehall’s Elbows Up Almost All Canadian 2025-2026 season!
Photos from L to R: The Frontliners by Sarah Race and Michelle Thrush in Inner Elder by Ben Laird
With heartfelt thanks,
The Firehall Team