@DavidConnollyTO

(he/him) Grateful double below-knee amputee. Associate Artistic Director @ Drayton Entertainment.

 Waterloo, Ontario
instagram.com/davidwconnolly
Joined January 2010
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Alex Mustakas, founding Artistic Director & CEO of Drayton Entertainment, as supported by the award-winning charitable arts organization’s volunteer Board of Directors, has announced a leadership transition as part of the theatre’s multi-year succession plan. Under Mustakas’ continued mentorship and guidance, David Connolly, Associate Artistic Director and Director of Education for the organization’s burgeoning new Youth Academy, will be appointed Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment commencing January 1, 2025. While Mustakas may be stepping out of the limelight as Artistic Director, he will continue his tenure behind-the-scenes as Drayton Entertainment’s CEO for the next several years. The role will enable him to continue with mentorship across all departments of the organization, including artistic, production, and administration. It will also allow him to focus on future artistic and business endeavours, including sourcing new programming, artists, and voices, as well as developing more Canadian creations and hitting the road more often to review theatrical trends and best practices across the world. Read more on our website: draytonentertainment.com/lea…
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Congrats to David Connolly, Associate Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment & Director of Education of the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy, for being selected as the inaugural recipient of the Changemaker Award for the 2024 Equity Honours, presented by @CdnActorsEquity
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We have the MOST talented students collaborating with professionals to make theatre magic happen! On stage at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse from February 14 - 25. Get your tickets at draytonentertainment.com/sho… #Footloose #HighSchoolMusical #Broadway #Musical #BroadwayMusical
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Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy’s production of Footloose lets high school students "cut loose", both on- and offstage! At the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse from February 14-25 only. draytonentertainment.com/abo…
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These photos from Mamma Mia! will have you shouting "'I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do' wanna see this show!" ☀️🎤
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Tickets are LIMITED! Get yours today before it's too late: draytonentertainment.com/...…
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David Connolly retweeted
The War Amps@TheWarAmps7 Apr 2022
April is Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month. The War Amps is an integral source of support for amputees as we advocate for legislative changes to improve their quality of life. Learn more about our work → waramps.ca/ways-we-help/advo… #llam #llldam
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⭐ Open the doors and cue the stage lights! Our seven stages will be alive with memorable music, entertaining stories, joyful laughter, heartfelt applause, and maybe even a few tears as we celebrate the return of live theatre during the 2022 Season. More: draytonentertainment.com/Onl…
Black background with stage lights and text Announcing the 2022 Season. 15 rectangles of show artwork with gold borders.

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David Connolly retweeted
Melanie Doane@MelanieDoane18 Mar 2022
Taking a moment on recent trip to CBC, remembering and thanking MrDressup for the gentle and magical world he created for so many kids. Come #FeelTheFeels with me and our amazing kids tomorrow morning. New episodes!!UkuleleU@CBCKids@Uke_U_Kids@cbcgem
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March Break is coming up fast! Do your kids need something to do? Sign them up for our #BroadwayBootCamp! Only a few spots are left.
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In an interview with @wr_record, @DavidConnollyTO (Theatre Arts Performance '89) spoke with @joelrubinoff about his journey as a performer/director/choreographer who “happens to be” a double below-knee amputee, & as a champion for inclusion. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3mh5tnC
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Our partners at @SainteMarie_hhp in #Penetanguishene (home to the King’s Wharf Theatre) are presenting a FREE online event in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, June 21. Registration is required. hhp-events.ca/
Image of person dance with other performers and audience members in the background outside under a tent. Text: National Indigenous People's Day virtual edition. Huronia Historical Parks. Registration now open: https://hhp-events.ca/register/ Two more images, one image of two adults and a youth smiling at each other and another image of 4 people in front of a fire.

ALT Image of person dance with other performers and audience members in the background outside under a tent. Text: National Indigenous People's Day virtual edition. Huronia Historical Parks. Registration now open: https://hhp-events.ca/register/ Two more images, one image of two adults and a youth smiling at each other and another image of 4 people in front of a fire.

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Play to win! There are many things that people miss about coming to the theatre, and one of them is our popular 50/50 draw. We've been doing 50/50 for over 20 years, and now we're taking it to the next level ... online and across the province! drayton5050.com/  Please RT!
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For the record @Mike_Pence, it’s Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez to you.
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David Connolly retweeted
The AFC@AFC_helps20 May 2020
Another episode of the brilliant #MasterClass series: Thu May 21 at 2 pm (ET) join host @DavidConnollyTO and his star guest @ChilinaKennedy! To register, e-mail [email protected] with “Chilina” in the subject line - spots are limited. Thank you for supporting The AFC! 🙏
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Theatre-lovers tune in! ❤️@AFC_helps is hosting a 24-hour virtual telethon called "Places, Please" to benefit members of the entertainment industry impacted by #COVID2019. The online fundraiser starts now and continues live for 24 hrs until Thursday at 2: youtube.com/watch?v=mBzxfj_W…
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David Connolly retweeted
Craig Norris@craignorriscbc7 Mar 2020
On #inTheKeyOfC today: @JustinJRutledge @alliex @Metric @dizzytheband & A LOT more..including a conversation about accessibility in the arts with @DavidConnollyTO & ⁦@GeorgeAlevizos_⁩. 5pm/4CT all across Ontario on @cbcradio 1. More info here - ow.ly/XmwO50yFKNF
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#ICYMI Associate Artistic Director @DavidConnollyTO and actor @GeorgeAlevizos_ spoke with @CBCKW891's @craignorriscbc on Monday about inclusivity in the theatre industry! 📻Hear the full interview here: cbc.ca/news/accessibility-in…
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Congratulations @DavidConnollyTO! The @bwaycon Ready, Willing, and Very Abled panel looks like it was a huge success! We are so proud!💫 @mrubinoff @JohnHeginbotham @TheJohnMcGinty @SydneyMesher @caslk
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