Our History

Medina Theatre Ensemble originated in 1985 as a community, nonprofit organization. It was founded by Ben and Sylvia Lennick. Their vision for Medina continues to this day. In preparing a production, we consider the process as important as the staging, if not more so. That is why we are unique in creating staged reading productions. Medina offers drama classes, workshops, scene study, directing and training in all facets of acting. Medina also holds a film appreciation series for its membership.

The Medina Theatre Ensemble originated in 1985 and was given its name by our first president Ben Lennick.

Medina adopted Ben’s belief that all actors should use the same approach to theatre. To ensure that this approach is followed, we offer Drama classes, workshops in Improvisation, Scene Study, Playwriting, Directing and training in all phases of Acting.

Yearly, we present several staged readings of plays, preferably Canadian, which make a social statement, for the general public as well as our members. Often these presentations are followed by a discussion with the playwright or a distinguished panel.

As well as actors we welcome new members who are interested in Administration, Stage Management, Set Design, Properties, Lighting, Sound, Wardrobe and Publicity.

We are a community, non –profit, non–denominational theatre ensemble.

At our annual general meeting each September, we elect our new executive and appoint our new board of directors who assume chairs for program, membership, communication, script search, publicity and social, as well as members-at large.