ABOUT OVATION
Professional musical theatre with something to say.
Founded in Ottawa in 2018, Ovation Productions creates intimate, ambitious theatre that explores humanity through unforgettable storytelling.
Photo by Curtis Perry
WHY OVATION EXISTS
Photo by Curtis Perry
Every production
begins with the
same question.
Ovation Productions was founded on the belief that musical theatre can do more than entertain. We created the company to produce work that is artistically ambitious, emotionally honest, and capable of sparking meaningful conversations both inside and outside the theatre.
By asking questions like: Why does this story matter now? We shape every creative decision with intention, from the works we choose to produce to the way each story is brought to life onstage.
Whether audiences leave laughing, reflecting, questioning, or simply seeing the world from a new perspective, we hope every production offers an experience that lingers long after the final bow.
THE OVATION DIFFERENCE
The principles that guide every production.
Story First
Every production begins with the story itself. We look for works that ask meaningful questions, challenge perspectives, and leave audiences with something worth carrying beyond the theatre.
Designed for Connection
Every production is shaped by the relationship between the story, the artists, and the audience. We believe the right space strengthens that connection, creating experiences that feel immediate, personal, and unforgettable.
Built on Collaboration
Great productions are built by talented people who feel valued. We foster an environment where professionalism, preparation, curiosity, and mutual respect allow artists to do their best work.
The Conversation Continues
The final bow isn't the end of the story. We hope every production sparks reflection, conversation, and connection long after audiences have left the theatre.
OUR FOUNDER
A note from our founder
Theatre has shaped my life in more ways than I could have imagined. As a performer, educator, producer, and dramaturg, I've experienced it from many different perspectives, but what has remained constant is my belief in the power of a great story to bring people together.
Ovation grew from that belief, and I'm grateful to every artist, audience member, supporter, and collaborator who has helped shape it along the way.
My hope is that every person who walks through our doors leaves feeling something they didn't expect, whether that's joy, empathy, reflection, or simply a new way of seeing the world.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
Tanya Guimond
Founder & Artistic Producer
