NOT SO AMATEUR AMATEURS
WELCOME to our PROGRAMS PAGE
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 2025 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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Ask about possible tournament opportunities.
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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 13th - 5-6:30pm
Monday, Jan 20th - 5-6:30pm
Monday, Jan 27th - 5-6:30pm
Monday, Feb 3rd - Cancelled for rehearsal
Monday, Feb 10th - 5-6:30pm
Monday, Feb 17th - Cancelled for Family Day
Monday, Feb 24th - 5-6:30pm
Monday, March 3rd - 5-6:30pm
Monday, March 10th - Cancelled for March Break
Monday, March 17th - 5-6:30pm
Monday, March 24th - 5-6:30pm
Monday, March 31st - (pd day for schools but we are still running)
Monday, April 7th - Chess and Pizza party - 5-6:30pm
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To sign up contact Christine Harvey - mydramqueen@gmail.com or 613 314 3505
Aerial Arts Programs
Check out the summer camps page for video - This program runs in Inverary - 4750 Latimer Rd
We will have 1 or 2 aerial artists onsite to work with our small group of aspiring aerial artists. They will have lost of time on the silks, but will also be taught flow circus arts between lessons. The first program will teach the basics of aerial arts...the second program the students will create a performance piece and will get to present their show for family and friends at the Domino Theatre in Kingston.
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Aerial Arts Program - Ages 6 to 13
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We have 1 or 2 aerial artists joining us for each session. We are excited to have you join us.
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Winter term - $175
Thursday, Jan 23rd - 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday, Jan 30th - 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday, Feb 6th - 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday, Feb 13th - 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday, Feb 20th - 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday, Feb 27th - 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday, March 6th - 5:30pm-7pm
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Spring Term - $250 - working toward performance
Thursday, March 20th - 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday, March 27th - 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday, April 3rd - 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday, April 10th - 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday, April 17th - 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday, April 24th - 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday, May 1st - Dress Rehearsal 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday, May 8th - Dress Rehearsal - 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday, May 15th - Be at the Domino for 5pm for rehearsal and Performance at the Domino Theatre is a 7pm
Thursday, May 22nd - extra in case we have shift of cancel a meeting
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To sign up or to ask questions - email Christine Harvey - mydramaqueen@gmail.com
FREE Drama/Theatre Programs
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 26th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, March 5th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, March 12th No rehearsal - March Break
Wed, March 19th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, March 26th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, April 2nd - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, April 9th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, April 16th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, April 23rd - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, April 30th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wed, May 7th - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
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Monday, May 12th - Rehearsal and Performance- arrive at 5pm for rehearsal - Performance at 7pm
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Wed, 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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French Production - FREE - this production is fully in french and will performed for french speakers - ages 6-17
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Saturday March 1st - 5:30-7
Saturday, March 8th - 5:30-7
No rehearsal during March Break
Saturday, March 29th - 5:30-7
Saturday, April 5th - 5:30-7
Saturday, April 12th - 5:30-7
Saturday May 10th - 5:30-7
Tuesday, May 13th - Rehearsal - 4pm-9pm
Thursday, May 15th - Performances at 10am and 12pm
Friday, May 16th - 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
Ages 6 and up - Workshop in Inverary - 4750 Latimer Rd - Inverary ON - 4pm-5pm Thursdays Feb 27th
Workshop in Kingston - 8 Hatter Street - 4pm-5pm Thursday March 6th
Check back for more dates - you must sign up in advance to attend
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.
Workshop in Inverary - Feb 20th (4750 Latimer Rd)
Workshop in Kingston - March 20th - 8 Hatter Street
You must sign up to attend
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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