InterAction December 2025 Community Update

Hello InterAction families and community,

As we enter the holiday season, we would like to take a moment to share some exciting updates, extend our gratitude, and keep you informed about what’s ahead for our theatre community.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – December 12 & 13

We are thrilled to present our upcoming production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at St. Mac’s Theatre on December 12th and 13th. Our students have been working incredibly hard, and we can’t wait for you to see their talent shine on stage.

A heartfelt thank you to all volunteers who have stepped forward to help with the production. Your time, energy, and support make this possible, and we are deeply grateful.

Holiday Raffle – Now Live!

To support our programming and future theatre productions, we are hosting a holiday raffle running until December 13th, when the winners will be announced on stage at the end of Rudolph!

Thanks to the incredible initiative of one of our community members—thank you, Melody!—local Uptown businesses generously donated a range of products and services. We’ve packaged these into seven themed gift baskets that will be raffled off during our Rudolph finale.

A huge thank you to our raffle sponsors:Paddington Station, Bubbly Cup, Emporia, In Pursuit, The Feel Good Store, Heartbreak Boutique, Obscurity Shop, JLM Patisserie, and Juniper. Please show them some holiday love by stopping in to shop or say hello!

Full raffle details and ticket purchasing link: https://www.iactspa.com/rudolph-tickets

Proceeds from the raffle directly support our youth programming and productions.

Coffee House Success

Our recent Coffee House was an epic success—standing room only! Because of your enthusiasm, we’ll be hosting these events every second month moving forward and working on ways for people in the community to participate.

While our regular programming continues to thrive, we do not currently generate enough revenue to fully fund our on-stage productions. Coffee Houses, raffles, and community fundraising help bridge this gap, ensuring we can continue offering meaningful theatre experiences to our youth.

With year-end approaching, if you are considering charitable donations, we hope you will keep InterAction in mind. Your support directly impacts our ability to offer accessible, high-quality arts experiences.

You can make donations directly through this link, and a tax receipt will be issued automatically:  

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/interaction-school-of-performing-arts/

Research & Learning Initiatives

We are working on several new research and learning opportunities and are actively applying for grants to bring these ideas to life. We look forward to sharing more as these projects develop.

Winter Break & March Break Camps

Please note that classes will pause from December 13 to January 5. We hope all families enjoy a restful, relational, and joyful time off.

March Break Camp registration opens January 5th - please mark your calendars!Summer Camp registration will open X Date - please mark your calendars! 

Looking Ahead to 2026

As we wrap up 2025, we want to acknowledge the dedication of our staff during a year that brought significant challenges, meaningful progress, and important work still ahead. The Board is deeply optimistic about InterAction’s future.

We are committed to:

• Transparency

• Collaboration

• Strong communication

• Making decisions that prioritize the well-being and sustainability of the organization

We are excited to continue building partnerships with community organizations dedicated to youth in our region, and we have big plans for 2026.

None of this progress would be possible without you—our families, our supporters, and especially our staff. Their dedication to your children is the foundation of everything we do.

Watching our students step into the spotlight this December will be a powerful reminder of why InterAction matters.

We can’t wait to see their shining faces—and yours—at Rudolph on December 12th and 13th. These young people are remarkable, and we hope you are as proud of them as we are.

With gratitude,

Andrea, Carrie, Charles and Sara