The Space is an extracurricular arts school and theatre company that services the Windsor-Essex area of Ontario.
We provides a safe and encouraging venue to learn crafts in dramatic, performing and visual arts.
Though our focus is on theatre and the benefits of drama, our mandate remains developing a life long passion for the arts across all disciplines.
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Karen Mossman
B.A (Honours), B.ED, OCT
Founder/Executive Director
Karen Mossman taught in the public school system for 31 years. For the last ten years of her public school teaching career she taught drama pedagogy as a sessional instructor at the Faculty of Education, University of Windsor. Karen earned a number of specialists’ qualifications during her career in special education and the arts. Karen saw the importance of the process of drama in helping students develop self-esteem and self-confidence. She views the performance aspect of her work as part of the process of developing personal strengths in students that would benefit them in their careers and personal lives. It had been Karen’s dream to some day have her own dramatic arts school and to be able to nourish young minds and to foster “a life-long passion for the arts”.
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Kristen Nixon
B.FA, B.ED, OCT
Artistic Director/Instructor
Kristen Nixon is a professional theatre director, creator and arts educator. A graduate from Queen's University's Artist in Community Education program (2011) and the University of Calgary's Drama Department (2009), with experience in performance, stage managment, and playwriting, Kristen's artistic passions are directing and devised theatre. As a theatre educator Kristen has previously worked with Quest Theatre and Calgary Young People's Theatre inspiring youth engagement with the arts in Calgary and across small-town Alberta, as well as with The Theatre for Young People in Toronto. Kristen is excited to have found a place to call home at The Space and could not be more excited for the upcoming season. Kristen is pursuing a path as professional theatre artist and educator, both seeking and providing inspiration and mentorship.
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Mandy London
Artistic Associate/Instructor
Mandy London is excited to be a part of The Space. She is currently enrolled in the Musical Theatre program at St. Clair College. Mandy has been performing and dancing since the age of three and wants to share her passion with the children. Mandy is well trained in dance, voice and acting. She has spent the past 6 summers choreographing and teaching dance at MYTP’s Summer Camp. Mandy believes that every child can express themselves through performance, helping them grow more confident and creative.
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Roger Wellington
B.ED, OCT
Artistic Associate/Instructor
Roger Wellington has recently finished his Drama in Education and Community degree and his Bachelor of Education at the University of Windsor. He has teaching experience ranging from elementary, special needs, to high school dance and drama and is an Ontario Certified Teacher. He has won numerous scholarships and titles across the United States and was also the choreographer of the Holy Names Players productions of "Hairspray" (2011) and "Footloose" (2009) and the Padre O'Connor Theatre Co. production of "Grease" (2010) in Windsor. Most recently, Roger performed as a chorus member in "Grease Das Musical" which toured Germany and Austria in 2007 and Lebanon and Austria in 2009. Roger has studied a variety of dance styles and is one of few male teachers to become certified in the Cecchetti method of ballet, holding teacher qualifications. Roger has always been passionate about teaching.
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Denise Dutkowski
Office Administrator
A longtime volunteer with The Space, Denise is now our office administrator. With over 25 years experience in the non-profit sector, Denise is a exciting addition to our team. A total “Spacer”, having seen her three grandchildren progressing through our programs over the past 5 years, she is enthusiastic about the benefits the program provides. Just don't get her started about how her grandchildren have flourished and how their confidence has increased dramatically (no pun intended). Denise will be at THE SPACE every Saturday during the programs or you may contact her Monday to Friday by e-mail or by phone. She will be pleased to assist you with any questions you may have.
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