Theatre Smash proudly presents the Toronto premiere of German playwright Marius von Mayenburg’s The Ugly One.

A razor sharp black comedy about getting ahead in today’s image-driven and consumer-based culture, The Ugly One premieres in Fall 2011 at Tarragon Theatre’s Extra Space.

Read the full press release here.

Directors Acting: A Week-Long Masterclass with Micheline Chevrier

Dates: February 7-12, 2011
Cost: $150 per person
Location: Tarragon Theatre Studios

Directors Acting is a week-long workshop that offers Emerging Artists the opportunity to hone directorial skills through active learning. Click for more.

Theatre Smash presents readings of three acclaimed plays from around the world:

Thursday, Dec 2 – 8 PM:
References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot by Jose Rivera
directed by Sarah Baumann
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Friday, Dec 3 – 8PM:
Mary by Thomas Bradshaw
directed by Steven McCarthy
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Saturday, Dec 4 – 8 PM:
An international hit by one of Germany’s hottest young playwrights.
Come find out what Theatre Smash is planning to produce in 2011.
directed by Ashlie Corcoran
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The reading on December 4 will be followed by the FREE launch party for Theatre Smash’s 2011 season. All readings at Tarragon Theatre’s Near Studio (30 Bridgman Avenue).

Tickets are $10 for one reading, $15 for two and $22 for all three – available at the door.