NOT SO AMATEUR AMATEURS
WELCOME to our PROGRAMS PAGE
Read and scroll down ... Some ask why we charge for some programs and why some of our programs are FREE - we want to keep all of our programs free and low-priced. We charge for our camps because we pay for the space and/or the instructors and supplies, etc. We charge a little for our chess program because there are fees associated with being part of the chess community and for buying the supplies. We charge for our aerial arts programs because the instructors are professionals in their field and need to be compensated for their time. We are able to run our drama programs for free in Inverary because our instructors volunteer their time and we are able to keep the Inverary Playhouse costs low. On this page, scroll to the bottom to see FREE theatre, face painting, ballooning, and princessing/character programming. Scroll all the way to the bottom to see all the programs - at the very end is our Large Cast program - our most popular program - it's free and you need to get on the invite list to attend.
Chess Program in Inverary (4750 Latimer Rd)
Our 2026 programs are listed below - Scroll down to see our FREE Drama/Theatre, Face Painting, Ballooning and more programs: Sign Up Now to any programs by emailing mydramaqueen@gmail.com
Schedule for the Chess Club (***THE CHESS CLUB is in Inverary - 4750 Latimer Rd)
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Also listed below, the CHESS TOURNAMENT in Kingston.​
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Your teacher, Sid Anjivel, has been playing chess for 50 years. He has taught chess for 15 years. At just 17, he won the Montreal Amateur Chess Championship. Sid has continued to play competitive, recreational and tournament chess since. He has organized tournaments, taught chess in schools, and tutored individual students to succeed in tournaments.
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Winter/Spring Chess Program (2025) - $50 for the term - ages under 6-17
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Monday, Jan 26th - 5-6:30pm
Monday, Feb 2nd - Cancelled for rehearsal
Monday, Feb 9th - 5-6:30pm
Monday, Feb 16th - Cancelled for Family Day
Monday, Feb 23rd - 5-6:30pm
Monday, March 2nd - 5-6:30pm
Monday, March 9th - 5-6:30pm
Monday, March 17th - Cancelled for March Break
Monday, March 23rd - 5-6:30pm
Monday, March 30th- 5-6:30pm
Monday, April 6th - Cancelled for Easter
Monday, April 13th - 5-6:30pm
Monday, April 20th - 5-6:30pm
Monday, April 27th - Last meeting Chess and Pizza party - 5-6:30pm
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To sign up contact Christine Harvey - mydramqueen@gmail.com or 613 314 3505
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***KINGSTON REGION EASTERN ONTARIO SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT - For EVERYONE wanting to qualify to compete in Chess
Date: Saturday, March 28th
Timing: TBA
Location: Bayridge Secondary School In the Gym
Cost:$30 if you sign up in advance - $35 if you show up at the door
Registration Instructions: Please contact Sid at sidanjilvel@gmail.com
Aerial Arts Programs
Check out the summer camps page for video - This program runs in Inverary - 4750 Latimer Rd
Aerial Arts Circus 2026
Winter Program - Rehearsals at the Inverary Playhouse - 4750 Latimer RD
2 session running during this term (1 runs 5pm-6pm) (1 runs 6pm-7pm) - $175 for each of these sessions for the full winter term.
On these same day we are offering 2 intense classes with only one or two people in it running 7pm-7:30pm and one from 7:30pm to 8pm - each of these programs costs either $30 dollars a session - if you book multiple we can set up a better price for the term.)
Thursday Jan 15th
Thursday Jan 22nd
Thursday Jan 29th
Thursday Feb 5th (no program)
Thursday Feb 12th
Thursday Feb 19th
Thursday Feb 26th
Thursday March 5th
Spring Program - $225 - This is our performance program - it culminates in a performance at the end - Rehearsals are at 4750 Latimer RD
2 session running during this term (1 runs 5pm-6pm) (1 runs 6pm-7pm) - $195 for each of these sessions for the full winter term.
As part of these programs, we will include some extra one on one training sessions ... 7pm-7:30pm and one from 7:30pm to 8pm -
Thursday March 26th
Thursday April 2nd
Thursday April 9th
Thursday April 16th
Thursday April 23rd
Thursday April 30th
Thursday May 7th
Thursday May 14th Performance at the Domino - we meet at The Domino Theatre (52 Church Street) at 4pm - we practice until our performance at 7pm
Performance is FREE for the public, but donations will collected and appreciated
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To sign up or to ask questions - email Christine Harvey - mydramaqueen@gmail.com
FREE Drama/Theatre Programs
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Spring Improvisation Class - FREE - This class is at the Inverary Playhouse - 4750 Latimer Rd
Ages 9 to 17 - if you are under this age with experience contact us and we can discuss.​
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Wed, Feb 25th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, March 4th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, March 11th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, March 18th - No Rehearsal - March Break
Wed, March 25th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, April 1st - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, April 8th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, April 15th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, April 24rd - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, April 29th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, May 6th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
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Monday, May 11th - Rehearsal and Performance- arrive at 5pm for rehearsal - Performance at 7pm
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Wed, May 13th - Performances - at 10am, 12pm and 7pm Please arrive at 8am for a rehearsal - please arrive at 5 before the last show. There will be someone there to supervise all day.
The SHOW is by donation :)
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French Production - FREE - this production is fully in french and will performed for french speakers - ages 6-17
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Saturday, March 7th - 5:30-7:30
Saturday, April 11th - 5:30-7:30
Saturday, April 18th - 5:30-7:30
Saturday, April 25th - 5:30-7:30
Saturday, May 2nd - 5:30-7:30
Saturday May 9th - 5:30-7:30
Tuesday, May 12th - Rehearsal - 4pm-9pm
Thursday, May 13th - Performances at 10am and 12pm
Friday, May 14th - Performances - at 10am, 12pm and 7pm Please arrive at 8am for a rehearsal - please arrive at 5 before the last show. There will be someone there to supervise all day.
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To sign up for any of these programs - text or email Christine: 613 314 3505 - mydramaqueen@gmail.com
Free Face Painting Workshops - Learn and/or refine your face painting skills -Scroll down to see dates
Face Painting Workshops
We are still working to announce our Face Painting Workshop dates. Check back for dates
Learn all the basics of Face Painting or advance your skill :) - FREE - there will be professional face paints for purchase there - to sign up, contact Christine Harvey - 613-314-3505 or email mydramaqueen@gmail.com - why are we offering FREE face painting classes? Because we are hoping to train new painters to work with our team. If you are hired as a face painter for us, you are paid, but you also raise money for the Not So Amateur Amateurs so that we can continue to provide FREE and low-priced programming :)
Ballooning Workshops - scroll down for dates.
Learn Ballooning Skills
Learn ballooning with a professional. Ages 7 and up.
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To sign up, contact Christine Harvey - 613 314 3505 - mydramaqueen@gmail.com
Why do we offer ballooning workshops? We are hoping that you will learn and then work for our team. You can earn money and raise money for our non-profit theatre company at the same time.
Learn to be a princesss or a hero or pirate or character actor at parties. Get a job with us :) Contact Christine Harvey to set up a workshop - mydramaqueen@gmail.com - Ages 12 and up
NSAA LARGE CAST
FREE PROGRAM - Sign up for AUDITIONS
Our Annual Large Cast performance will start on in September or Octorber. (Ages 6 - 19) You must get on the audition/invite list to be part of the production. Rehearsals starting this fall in Inverary (4750 Latimer Rd) - show in Feb 2026 at the Domino Theatre in Kingston (52 Church Street) - The schedule is mailed out to our invite list between June - Oct. Rehearsals are usually Saturday eves from Oct-Dec and then Saturdays during the day in January. This is our most popular program - when you are part of this program, you can then go on to be invited to some of our programs that are not posted like our teenage productions and travelling theatre productions, holiday and family productions and more. For more information to come. Contact Christine Harvey to get on the audition/invite list. Email her at: 613 314 3505