
Photo: Thousand Island Playhouse
St. Lawrence College (SLC) will present an Honorary Diploma to Brett Christopher, Managing Director of the Thousand Islands Playhouse, during its Brockville campus convocation ceremony on Friday, June 6 at 11 a.m. The recognition highlights Christopher’s exceptional contributions to arts education and regional theatre development.
A champion of youth and community engagement, Christopher has led initiatives such as the Playhouse’s Young Company, a unique for-credit partnership with the Upper Canada District School Board that immerses high school students in professional theatre training. His work has also strengthened ties with SLC’s Music Theatre Performance program, offering students hands-on experience, mentorship, and technical support through professional productions.
“It gives us great pleasure to present these Honorary Diplomas to such exceptional individuals from across Eastern Ontario,” said Glenn Vollebregt, SLC President and CEO. “Having them share their remarkable journeys and motivational messages to our graduating class during our Convocation ceremonies is moving and inspirational. I extend my sincere congratulations to each recipient on behalf of SLC and our Board of Governors.”
The Honorary Diploma is part of a series of recognitions at SLC’s 2025 spring convocation ceremonies, which will also honor community leaders in Cornwall and Kingston.
(By: Tim Baltz)