Stage Whispers

An interview with Canadian composer, lyricist & librettist, Leslie Arden

Leslie Arden https://lesliearden.com

The Lancashire Lass - Watershed Festival https://www.watershedmusictheatre.com/the-lancashire-lass

Cathy Elliott Memorial Scholarship, Sheridan College

https://sheridancollege.academicworks.com/donors/cathy-elliott-memorial-scholarship-fund

SW EP. 33 April News

**Please check all theatre websites for their current COVID protocols. Many theatres continue to require proof of vaccination and masks**

Theatre Collingwood

https://theatrecollingwood.ca

Orillia Opera House Professional Theatre Series

http://www.orilliaoperahouse.ca/en/events/theatre.aspx

Talk is Free Theatre, Barrie

Orlando - https://tickets.tift.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0

The Musical Stage Company, Toronto

Marquee Festival

https://musicalstagecompany.com

The South Simcoe Theatre, Cookstown

https://thesouthsimcoetheatre.com

Globus Theatre, Bobcaygeon

https://www.lakeviewartsbarn.com/globus-tickets-2022

Blackhorse Village Players, Caledon

http://www.blackhorsetheatre.ca/five-alarm.html

Theatre Aurora

https://www.theatreaurora.com

Mariposa Arts Theatre

https://www.mariposaartstheatre.com/shows

Gaslight Community Theatre Productions

https://tickets.theatrecollingwood.ca/TheatreManager/1/login&event=0

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Kevin had the opportunity to speak to Emma Phillips and Earl Sacrey of Dragonfly Theatre Company in Muskoka. They spoke of the theatre scene in cottage country, the company's past and future, as well as their current production Neil Simon's California Suite.

http://www.dragonflytheatre.ca/

Other groups mentioned:

Dot the T https://www.facebook.com/DotTheT/

Huntsville Theatre CO https://www.huntsvilletheatre.org/

Monarch Performing Arts Studio https://themonarchpas.com/performances-3/

Muskoka StageWorks https://www.muskokastageworks.com/

SW-031 March 2022 Show Notes

**Please check all theatre websites for their current COVID protocols. Many theatres continue to require proof of vaccination and masks**

BlackHorse Village Players, Caledon

http://www.blackhorsetheatre.ca

Tickets for Five Alarm by Karen DaSilva April 27-May 15

https://thelittleboxoffice.com/blackhorsetheatre/

Box Office 905-880-5002

Kempenfelt Community Players, Barrie

https://kempenfeltplayers.com

Call for Director, Music Director and Producer for Elf Jr.

Expressions of interest to [email protected]

The South Simcoe Theatre, Cookstown

https://www.thesouthsimcoetheatre.com

Call for Directors for Four Play - Deadline March 27th

More information https://www.thesouthsimcoetheatre.com/four-play

Expressions of interest to [email protected]

The Curtain Club, Richmond Hill

https://thecurtainclub.org

Tempting Providence by Robert Chafe, April 7th-23rd Box Office at 905-773-3434

https://thecurtainclub.org/tempting-providence-by-robert-chafe/

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts - June 10th - 25th

Theatre Aurora

https://www.theatreaurora.com

Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz from May 5-8 and 12-14

No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre from June 2-11.

Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=thtau

Auditions for Inez in No Exit - expressions of interest to [email protected]

Mariposa Arts Theatre, Orillia

https://www.mariposaartstheatre.com

Steel Magnolias April 21st-30th at the Orillia Opera House. https://secure1.tixhub.com/orillia-oh/online/b_otix.asp?cboPerformances=3345&cboEvent=1090

Caledon Town Hall Players

https://www.caledontownhallplayers.com

Kiss The Moon, Kiss the Sun, A Dramedy by Norm Foster March 25-April 2

Tickets: https://www.caledontownhallplayers.com.

Dragonfly Theatre Company, Bracebridge

http://www.dragonflytheatre.ca

Neil Simon’s California Suite June 1-11

Dinner theatre info and tickets available from their website shortly.

Talk is Free Theatre, Barrie

https://www.tift.ca

A Grimm Night, an immersive dance creation by TranscenDance Project at The Great Hall on 1087 Queen St. West in Toronto (April 14-17)

Tickets: https://tickets.tift.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0

Theatre by the Bay, Barrie

https://theatrebythebay.com

Professional Workshop Series

Text Analysis Brush Up for Actors and Directors with Jeannette Lambermont-Morey March 27th from 2pm-6pm in-person at Studio House Barrie located at 4-347 Bayfield Street, Barrie

Tickets: https://theatrebythebay.com/learn#workshop

Theatre Lab

April 4th 6-9pm, in-person, Five Points Theatre lower lobby

Sign up: https://theatrebythebay.com/learn#lab

Theatre Collingwood

https://theatrecollingwood.ca

Sign up for the waitlist for additional sessions of “Effective Storytelling” workshops for seniors, led by Scott Hurst.

Call Anne at Theatre Collingwood at 705-445-2200 to be added to the list

Episode 30 Show Notes

Michael Torontow:

https://michaeltorontow.com

Talk is Free Theatre

https://www.tift.ca

TIFT “Bigger Than Big” program:

https://www.tift.ca/service-projects?tab=bigger

Canadian Musical Theatre Database:

https://www.cmtdb.ca

Media about CMTDB:

https://www.tift.ca/articles/cmtdb-launch

https://www.broadwayworld.com/toronto/article/Canadian-Musical-Theatre-Database-Announced-20210525

Opportunities

Theatre Aurora

Audition call for Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz.

For more info or to book an audition, contact [email protected].

Theatre Aurora is also forming a new committee to look at the membership and volunteer experience. If you’d like to be a part of the new committee, email [email protected]

Orangeville Music Theatre

https://www.orangevillemusictheatre.com/auditions/

Looking to fill the role of Mr. Laurence for their production of Little Women. Anyone interested can email [email protected]

Theatre By the Bay

Simcoe County Theatre Festival

Theatre by the Bay is hosting the first ever Simcoe County Theatre Festival scheduled for sometime this June. Deadline for submissions of one-act scripts as well as director expressions of interest from directors is February 26. And once the plays have been selected, TBTB will begin accepting submissions from interested actors. https://theatrebythebay.com/festival

TBTB workshop

Composing Work with Mandy E. MacLean, on Sunday, February 27 from 2 until 6, happening in person at the Moving Art Centre in Barrie. The workshop will provide an opportunity to explore techniques to train your instincts, make strong theatrical decisions, and create new works. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tbtbs-professional-workshop-series-mandy-e-maclean-tickets-264342725207

‍Act On It With Dee

Penetanguishine’s Deanna Palazzo Dalziel, stage, film, and TV actor, is launching acting classes for kids for ten weeks starting the first week of March, at The Pulse Nutrition! Classes will go over all the basics of acting including Improv, For more information or questions, email [email protected]

Theatre On the Ridge

http://www.theatreontheridge.ca/news/creatives-in-residence-playwright-announced

Theatre on the Ridge has just announced that Uju Umenyi has been chosen as their playwright-in-residence for 2022 to create the Story of Samuel Stout, an escaped slave who arrived in Scugog and lived a full life there. They’re planning on presenting the play in September of this year.

Productions

Theatre Orangeville

Things My Fore Sisters Saw by Leslie McCurdy runs Mar 3-13.

More Confessions from the Ninth Concession written and starring Dan Needles and Ian Bell runs March 23 - April 10.

You and I, a playfully-interactive show for babies ages 12 to 30 months March 26-27

https://www.theatreorangeville.ca/

South Simcoe Theatre

Burn March 3-20. https://www.thesouthsimcoetheatre.com/

Mariposa Arts Theatre

Presents Steel Magnolias at the Orillia Opera House April 21-30. https://secure1.tixhub.com/orillia-oh/online/b_otix.asp?cboPerformances=3345&cboEvent=1090&bmultiple=1&width=1519

Theatre Collingwood

Elvira Kurt and the Girls Nite Out comedy troupe. Sunday, March 6th and Monday, March 7th

https://theatrecollingwood.ca/

Moving Art

Tickets for our Jr & Sr shows go on sale MARCH 1ST!

April 23rd-May 1st, our Sr Triple Threat program presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!

June 4th-12th, our Jr Triple Threat program presents: Seussical Jr.!

https://movingart.ca/events/

Talk is Free Theatre

Orlando

Adapted by Sarah Ruhl, Based on the novel by Virginia Woolf, Created and performed by Merlin Simard and Raven John

Spring 2022 Five Points Theatre, Barrie, 60 minutes

https://www.tift.ca/shows/eternal-ego-festival

Show Notes - Episode 28 - An Interview with Kempenfelt Community Players

Kempenfelt Community Players

https://kempenfeltplayers.com

KCP YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkNEJWJrPKkU8D7-xDYiHJg

Show Notes - SW27

Huronia Players - Huroniaplayers.ca “See a Show”

Call 705-433-2321

huroniaplayers.thundertix.com/events/192069

Orangeville Music Theatre - https://www.orangevillemusictheatre.com

Caledon Town Hall Players - https://www.caledontownhallplayers.com

Borelians - http://borelians.ca

Theatre Aurora - https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1

Talk is Free Theatre - tickets for A Grimm Night

https://tickets.tift.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0 After JANUARY 28

Sweetheart - Tickets: https://events.eply.com/SweetheartAOneWomanMusical

Virtual program: https://issuu.com/kaylebee/docs/sweetheart_program_2_

Musical Stage Company - https://musicalstagecompany.com

Mariposa - https://www.mariposaartstheatre.com/events/steel-magnolias-by-robert-harling

The South Simcoe Theatre - Watch social media for details.

Theatre by the Bay

workshop: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tbtbs-professional-workshop-series-jeff-ho-on-zoom-tickets-252130046757?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=TBTB%27s+Professional+Workshop+Series+-+Jeff+Ho+%28on+Zoom%21%29&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail

Season announcement February 1 - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJrrWxvb7a4vgh0ESQsAVGg

Simcoe County Theatre Festival - https://theatrebythebay.com/festival

Queensville Players - auditions [email protected].

We All Shine Productions - auditions - watch their social media

Drayton - Backstage Pass series -

https://www.draytonentertainment.com/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=backstage-pass&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=

Barrie Performing Arts Centre update - recorded report/meeting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUaP6mF6HM8

Shownotes Episode 26

Infinity Performing Arts Team

Infinity Performing Arts Studio

Infinity Arts Productions IAPC Corp.

4 Alliance Blvd, Unit 4 & 5

Barrie Ontario, L4M 5J1 (705)881-5578

https://infinityartsproductions.com/

Instagram: @infinityartsproductions

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Infinity-Performing-Arts-Studio-1034069616678868

The Lost Heroes of Oro by Alinka Angelova May

Theatre by the Bay - February 17-20, 2022

http://theatrebythebay.com

Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church

https://www.oro-medonte.ca/Pages/Oro-African-Methodist-Episcopal-Church-Re-opened.aspx

Theatre in Central Ontario: An interview with actor, director, choreographer, educator Scott Hurst about storytelling in the theatre.

Show Notes:

To see Scott’s bio and watch an interview conducting by the Barrie Public Library:

https://barrielibrary.libnet.info/event/5647623

https://my.nicheacademy.com/barrie/course/19401/sequence/17779

To learn more about Andrew Prashad’s One Step at a Time:

https://www.andrewprashad.com/onestepatatime

Stratford Festival:

https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/