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Photos of Chilina Kennedy, Vanessa Sears and Jennifer-Rider Shaw next to the words The Spotlight: Centre Stage with their names under it.

CELEBRATED SPEAKERS

THE SPOTLIGHT: CENTRE STAGE

Lazaridis Hall, Tom Patterson Theatre
Saturday, October 16, 2027
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Spotlight Series with Graham Abbey

This series of conversations, hosted by Graham Abbey and featuring some of Canada’s most celebrated actors, is dedicated to Nicholas Pennell, an iconic Festival performer. This series is supported in part by the Nicholas Pennell fund.

The Spotlight: Centre Stage

Three powerhouse performers take centre stage as Chilina Kennedy, Vanessa Sears and Jen Rider-Shaw sit down with Graham Abbey to reflect on their careers, the joys and challenges of musical theatre and what it means to be a leading lady today, while paving the way for the leading ladies of tomorrow.


Venue Capacity: 185 seats

Support for The Meighen Forum is generously provided by Kelly & Michael Meighen and the T.R. Meighen Family Foundation.

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