The name Upper Room Arts is inspired by the 120 believers who gathered in Jerusalem—waiting in prayer, surrendered to God, and expectant for His move. Like them, we believe that powerful art begins in a place of intimacy with the Holy Spirit. We gather to be formed, filled, and empowered by the Spirit of the Creator.
But the story doesn't end in that room. Once the Spirit fell, they rushed into the streets to proclaim the wonders of God in a language everyone could understand. This is our mandate as Christian artists: we wait on God to capture our hearts, then we go into the public square—the schools, the campuses, and the streets—to speak the language of our culture and boldly point the world to Jesus.
Why the Upper Room?
Who we are
Intimacy leads to impact.
Our touring model is designed to be highly affordable, ensuring this kind of ministry is accessible to every organization, regardless of size or budget.
We Come to You
No need for a theatre; we adapt to your environment. We provide all promotional materials to make invitation easy.
Professional Quality
Over 25 years of experience in performing and producing excellence that honours the Creator and captivates the audience.
Kingdom Focused
Designed to spark conversation, worship, and outreach.
Arthur Wachnik
Founder & Director, Upper Room Arts
Arthur has been a driving force in Christian performing arts since 2001, dedicated to bridging the gap between professional excellence and deep-rooted faith. His journey took a pivotal turn during his final year of theatre school; despite securing a prestigious role with one of Canada’s most prominent theatre companies, a radical encounter with God redirected his heart toward a higher calling.
Throughout a career spanning dozens of faith-based projects, Arthur has served as an actor, singer/musician, producer, director, and writer. His ministry extends far beyond the stage: he has served as a youth worker (YFC), pastor, and arts evangelist in prisons, hospitals, and homeless shelters. Arthur has also led numerous short-term mission trips, partnering with organizations like AVC/Nehemiah (Germany) to present the Gospel through music and theatre. In his current role as an Arts Pastor, he produced several large-scale, faith-based musicals (seen by 25,000 people annually) and numerous other productions, solidifying his conviction that a single theatrical encounter can create a lasting bridge to the Gospel.
Arthur recently launched UPPER ROOM ARTS, to equip the next generation of Christian artists to become a prophetic voice across Canada and beyond. He finds his greatest joy in connecting his love for God with the craft of storytelling. Arthur lives in Mississauga with his wife, Ester, and their four sons, and can often be found on the open road on his motorcycle.
Coming soon...
Improv Nights and workshops
Youth Summer Camps
Artist training and Spiritual development
Street Performance Outreach
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Based out of Toronto, Ontario.
We’re here to answer your questions and connect.
Touring Southwestern Ontario and beyond.