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Collective Creation Project (12-18)

ABOUT

The Collective Creation Project (CCP) is a free program for students aged 12–18, created in partnership with Magnus Theatre and students across Thunder Bay. Guided by professional theatre artists, participants collaborate to create an original play that explores a social issue affecting our community. Students take part in every stage of the creative process — from writing and performing to production and touring.

The 2025–2026 program runs from September to March, and is open to all, regardless of ability or prior experience. This season, CCP will debut their production on stage in Magnus Theatre’s Studio Theatre, before touring elementary schools throughout Thunder Bay.

Last year, CCP worked with the Lakehead Social Planning Council and the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board to present A Parent’s Struggle, a moving play about the daily realities faced by families living on the edge of poverty.

CCP 25/26

2526

Dates: September 11th, 2025 – April 1st, 2026

Session time: Thursdays, 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Theme: Access to Health Care

For the 2025–2026 season, CCP will explore the critical topic of access to health care in Thunder Bay. From long wait times and rural service gaps to mental health supports and the challenges faced by marginalized communities, this year's project invites students to investigate the complex realities of health care in Northern Ontario through research, discussion, and storytelling.

Participants will be involved in every step of the process — from writing and devising scenes to acting, production, and live performance. The finished piece will premiere in Magnus Theatre’s Studio Theatre before touring elementary schools across Thunder Bay, sparking conversation and awareness among younger audiences.

 

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Community Partners

Look out for our 2025/2026 Community Partner announcement coming soon! Previous Community Partners have included:

  • The Indigenous Friendship Centre
  • Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board
  • Lakehead Social Planning Council
  • Thunder Bay District Health Unit
  • Lakehead Conservation Authority

Funding

The Collective Creation Project (CCP) has been made possible in the past thanks to the generous funding of The Thunder Bay Community Foundation as well as the Ontario Arts Council.