The Black Box

The Black Box at The Guild in Charlottetown features a vibrant lineup of events in July, from high-energy improv and compelling monologues to heartfelt live music and community celebrations.

The Popalopalots bring another unpredictable and outlandish night of hilarity on July 19. Doors open at 7:30 pm, and the show starts at 8 pm. Admission is cash-only at the door. This is a 19+ event.

The Actors’ Place PEI (TAP) is presenting its first-ever Monologue Slam on July 18 at 7:30 pm. Watch 12 actors compete for cash prizes and the title of crowd favourite. Each actor will receive feedback from two judges—Laurie Murphy, actress, director, and founder of Charlottetown’s HA Club, and Brendan Henry, a visual effects artist, producer, and director. Tickets are available online at locarius.io/events/2534/tap-presents-monologue-slam or theguildpei.com, and at the door. All proceeds will go toward supporting TAP, an artist collaborative dedicated to helping Island-based actors at all levels improve their craft.

The Janzen Boys are heading East this summer, playing their first show in Charlottetown on July 23. They’ll bring harmonies, heartfelt stories, and folk-country sound to The Guild starting at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. This is an all-ages, dry event. Tickets are limited and seating for this show is first come, first served. More details at theguildpei.com.

From July 26–August 1, the Guild will host a variety of shows and events in collaboration with Pride PEI. Visit pridepei.ca to see the full Pride PEI Schedule.

The Guild is located at 111 Queen Street in Charlottetown. For more information, call 902-368-4479 or email bmarkham@theguildpei.com.