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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions about Cahoots Theatre below!

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Can I work at Cahoots Theatre?

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We are a very small company with only a few employees and various contractors to support our programming. Check out our work with us page and our social media for any current job opportunities.

How can I stay up to date with Cahoots Theatre?

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Follow us on Facebook, and Instagram. You can also sign up for our newsletter.

What is Cahoots Theatre space like?

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Cahoots Theatre's entrance is on Trefann Street, a few meter north of Queen Street. The front door has an automatic door opener button which will open the door out on to the street. When entering the space, people will step directly inside the the studio space that is all one level. Depending on the day and the needs of renters, artists, and staff there may be chairs, table and a stage management table set up with lighting and sound equipment.

There is a kitchen with an working stove, microwave, fridge, sink and kettle stored with tableware, glassware and utensils to the east side of the studio. In front of the kitchen, there is piano.

The Cahoots Theatre office is located in front of the kitchen to the left of the piano. The door to the office opens into the office and is wheelchair accessible. with various desks, computers and chairs.

Walking eastward from the kitchen, the accessible, all-gender was room is equipped with paper towel, toilet paper, towels, sanitary napkins, cleaning products, a shower with unscented shower soaps.

East of the bathroom is locked door that leads to a restricted basement Cahoots Theatre does not rent. East of that is the emergency exit which leads to a hall that provides access to the north and south of the building.

What is Cahoots Theatre’s mailing address?

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Cahoots Theatre's mailing address is: 

3-388 Queen St. East

Toronto, ON,

M5A 1T3

When is Cahoots Theatre open?

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Work hours of operation are between 9am-6pm. Our employees primarily work in a hybrid environment at home and at Cahoots Studio. Please contact them for their working hours. Employee hours may differ but staff will always aim to get back to you in a timely manner.

When was Cahoots Theatre founded?

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Cahoots Theatre was founded in 1986 by founding Artistic Director, Beverly Yap. Learn more about Cahoots Theatre's history here: 

Where is Cahoots Theatre located?

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Cahoots Theatre is located at 3-388 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON, CAN. Check out how to get here.

Cahoots Theatre operates on the land of Anishinaabe, the Haundenosaunee, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. This land is known by many names such as Treaty 13 Territory and Tkarón:to, a word from the Mohawk meaning trees standing in the water. Tkarón:to has always been a meeting place because of how the waterways intersect. Cahoots is within the wampum belt covenant, The Dish with One Spoon Territory. This is the agreement between the caretakers of the shared territories and hunting grounds. Check out our full land acknowledgment:

Please note our staff is working remotely for the foreseeable future so no one is in the physical space.

Who is the leadership at Cahoots Theatre?

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Cahoots Theatre has historically been led by an Artistic Director and an administrative head. Currently, the company is being co-led by Tanisha Taitt, Artistic Director (2019-present), and Richard Chan, Managing Director (2025-present). The leadership is supported by the Board of Directors which consists of a board chair, a treasurer, and a secretary.

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Tickets

Can I add a donation on top of my ticket purchase that goes towards Cahoots?

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If a ticket is purchased on another theatre’s ticket vendor, unless stated on the ticket form, donations can not be added to the ticket purchase. If a donation would still like to be made, please donate here as a separate transaction.

Can I buy a ticket(s) for someone who can’t afford a ticket? Can I donate a ticket?

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Absolutely! If you're purchasing for someone you know, you can add that additional ticket to your order. Please make sure you send the digital ticket/confirmation email to the person you are buying for.

You can also make a donation here and in the private notes section please mention your donation should be used for tickets. We will set aside the amount you donate for folks who need access to free tickets.

If you would like to directly send money for a donated ticket instead, please email us at info@cahoots.ca

Thank you so much for supporting Cahoots and our community.

Can I purchase tickets in person?

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Cahoots generally does their productions in external spaces with various ticketing payment options including in person. Please email info@cahoots.ca to verify payment methods are accepted if you’re not sure.

Can I purchase tickets over the phone?

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For tickets being purchased on another theatre venue site, please call their box office. To figure out which box office to call, please refer to the where the show or event is taking place.

How can I buy tickets to a show?

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If you would like to buy tickets for a show you see on this website, please go to the show's page and click on the Get Tickets link. That link will take you to another theatre's box office system. To make sure you're buying tickets to the correct show, make sure the titles of the show are the same on the Cahoots site and the external vendor.

If you don't see a Get Tickets link, it may be because tickets are not on sale yet or the show is now closed.

If you have any questions about buying tickets for a show, please send us tinfo@cahoots.ca.

How can I buy tickets/register for an event?

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Visit our event page and click the event you would like to attend. Click on the "get tickets' button for the event you would like attend. Most of our event registration is done through SimplyK. Choose the date and number of tickets you would like to reserve on the SimplyK registration form. You will also have an option to add a donation. You should receive a confirmation of your registration via email within 30 minutes. Check your junk email if you don't see it.

If you have any questions about registering for an event, please send us an email to info@cahoots.ca.

How much are tickets for Cahoots programming?

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Cahoots Theatre aims to make programming accessible to everyone who would like to attend shows, events and community gatherings whether online or in-person. For in-person shows our prices range from $25-$35 per ticket. Depending on the show there are usually discounts posted on social media. If you would like to attend an event but cost is a barrier, please email us at info@cahoots.ca

I’m being redirected to another site to purchase a ticket, what do I do?

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Sometimes when purchasing a ticket for a show, you may be redirected to another theatre’s website to make the purchase (eg, Theatre Passe Muraille or Theatre Centre). You are being redirected to the correct place to make the purchase. 

If you have questions about purchasing a ticket, please contact the box office of the theatre you are being redirected to or email us at info@cahoots.ca

I’m experiencing technical trouble on another site where I’m purchasing my ticket, what do I do?

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If you experience technical issues on another theatre’s ticket vendor page, please contact the theatre’s box office or email us at info@cahoots.ca.

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