FAQs

The Theatre Arts Guild is proud to be Canada’s oldest community theatre with a record of continuous operation. The guild has never wavered in its mandate “to promote the study, practice, and knowledge of the dramatic and musical arts in the city of Halifax and the neighbourhood,” as stated in its Act of Incorporation. TAG remains a true community resource, offering the theatrical experience to both onstage and backstage participants.

The Pond Playhouse is the home of the Theatre Arts Guild. The Playhouse accommodates a maximum audience of 90.

The Pond Playhouse accommodates a maximum audience of 90. The building also houses a lobby with bar and a large rehearsal hall.

No, The Theatre Arts Guild is run completely by volunteers and has no paid employees.

Location

The Pond Playhouse is located at 6 Parkhill Road in the Jollimore area of Halifax, just off Purcell’s Cove Road at the Williams Lake Road intersection (map). Halifax Transit Route 25 (GOVERNORS BROOK) stops around the corner from the theatre on Purcell’s Cove Road.

Limited parking is available at the Pond Playhouse parking lot for audience members. Vehicles may also park (carefully) along the SOUTH side of Parkhill Road (the opposite side of the street from the Playhouse). Parking is NOT permitted on the north side (the side the Pond Playhouse is on). Parking is also available on Forward Ave (off Williams Lake) and in the parking lot at the Frog Pond Trail off Purcell’s Cove Rd. Thank you for observing the parking rules.

The outer doors of the Pond Playhouse open approximately 45 minutes prior to the performance. Come early—we suggest at least 30 minutes before the show, but no later than 15 minutes before show time. The ability to seat latecomers will be determined by each production. Please don’t be late!

There is no formal dress code enforced by TAG. Most of our patrons dress casually.

Yes. Snacks are available for sale and there is limited bar service in the lobby pre-show, at intermission, and post-show, with selected alcoholic beverages as well as soft drinks, juice, and water. Only bottled water is permitted inside the theatre.

Yes. The closest restaurants are at the Armdale roundabout and along Herring Cove Road.

Productions include musicals, comedies, mysteries, dramas, and an ever-popular children’s production during the Christmas season.

TAG’s season runs from September through June, with 5 shows per season plus events such as our annual SpringFest.

Run length differs by production. Typically shows run 2 to 2 1/2 hours, including a 15 minute intermission).

No. Cameras, video cameras and any other image or sound-recording devices are all strictly forbidden in the theatre.

Yes, you can meet cast members in the lobby when they have had a chance to change out of their costumes. (With the exception of children’s plays, when the entire cast often greets the audience in the lobby in costume for photos and signatures.)

TAG productions are not suitable for children under the age of 3 years. The live theatre experience, which includes a dark auditorium, bright lights, and sound effects, is too overwhelming for children under the age of 3 years. Babes in arms are not permitted in the theatre, out of courtesy to our audiences and our actors. Every person in attendance must purchase a ticket. Age group suggestions will be provided for each of TAG’s plays.

TAG uses SimpleTix for the sale of tickets online. When purchasing tickets online, you will receive a confirmation email from orders@SimpleTix.com. Charges will show on your credit card as “SQ*Theatre Arts Guild”. Tickets may also be purchased at the door (subject to availability). The Theatre’s Box Office is open 45 minutes before and during each performance.

While uncommon, the Theatre Arts Guild may need to cancel a performance due to weather or illness. In that case, ticket holders will be issued a full refund. The refund will be issued using the same payment method used for the purchase. If you used cash to purchase, please contact us at tickets@tagtheatre.com.

Not at this time.

Yes! TAG partners with Square to provide e-gift cards. These cards may be used to buy tickets online and at the Pond Playhouse box office.

Not at this time. However, seats may be reserved in the front row.

Yes, the first row of the Pond Playhouse is at floor level and reserved for those in wheelchairs or others who need floor-level seating. Select a seat in “Row A” when purchasing your tickets online.

Yes. The Theatre Arts Guild is committed to ensuring the enjoyment and safety of cast, crew and patrons, including air quality. Please refrain from wearing scented personal care products of any kind to the theatre. Thank you for your cooperation.

We welcome volunteers at TAG. If you would like to get involved, please fill out the volunteer form.

We hold general auditions for each play. Audition notices are listed on our auditions page.

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