Staging Environmental Action–Local vs Global Food Systems & the Environment

Would you like to build a vision and pathway for Scarborough’s environmental future?

Staging Environmental Action is a free, hands-on theatre project where creativity meets environmental action.

Whether you're passionate about the environment, curious about theatre, or simply looking to connect with your community, this is your chance to make your voice heard. In these workshops led by Toronto and Scarborough theatre artists, explore local environmental issues, learn theatre and storytelling techniques, and join other Scarborough residents in co-creating original theatre pieces inspired by the challenges and possibilities in your neighbourhood.

Explore 5 environmental themes relevant to Scarborough over a 10-part workshop series (each theme will be unpacked over 2 workshops).

The workshop theme for Nov 12 and Nov 19 is Local vs Global Food Systems & the Environment

• How can we balance our cultural food preferences, affordability, convenience, and environmental responsibility? Who has access to fresh, healthy, and sustainable food in Scarborough, and who faces barriers?
• How can communities build food systems that are environmentally sustainable, culturally inclusive, and accessible to everyone?

Let's explore lasting solutions together and create environmental justice through movement, play, and theatre.

We examine this theme over a two-part workshop series. Registration is for BOTH sessions:
📅 Thursday, November 12, 5:30–7:30 PM
📅 Thursday, November 19, 5:30–7:30 PM

We strongly encourage attending both days for a complete experience.

Check out all our upcoming workshops at linktr.ee/rehearsalforchange

No theatre experience is necessary! Just bring your curiosity, ideas, and willingness to participate! Workshops will be conducted in English - people of all fluency levels welcome.

Who can join?

• Youth, adults, seniors, and newcomer residents
• People of all backgrounds and experience levels
• Anyone interested in creativity, community, and caring for the environment
  

What you'll gain?

We invite you as a resident of Scarborough’s multigenerational, multicultural community to share your concerns and challenges related to Scarborough’s environment, imagine solutions to overcome current barriers to change, and discover how theatre can inspire meaningful environmental action and stronger, more connected communities. You will gain:

• Free theatre and storytelling experience
• Awareness and understanding of local environmental issues
• Skills in creative expression, collaboration, and community advocacy
• A chance to participate in The Green Tableaux - a collaborative cross-Scarborough vision and roadmap for Scarborough’s environmental future expressed through original theatre tableaus
• An opportunity to participate in future workshops to build your own theatre-based advocacy skills
• Free refreshments served at each workshop
  

Notes about our workshop series:

• Our workshop series continues throughout Fall 2026, every Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, starting Sep 17 and ending Nov 19, at The Hub - Mid-Scarborough.
• Go to linktr.ee/rehearsalforchange to check out more workshops being offered
• If you love what you experience, join us in our 3-session training workshops (dates to be announced!) to build your skills in theatre-based facilitation to advocate for the environment in your community!
• This project is funded by the Toronto Arts Council.

Questions? Write to [email protected]

Learn more about the program and the lead artists: www.pavlauppal.com

Learn more about SEA: scarbenv.ca

Event venue

The Hub - Mid Scarborough (SCHC & Partners), 2660 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, Canada

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