Upcoming Events:
A Christmas Story
Nov 30 to Dec 7, 2008
We are pleased to announce that this year’s
Christmas production will be “A Christmas Story”. Through the combined efforts
of Jean Shepherd, The Ted Turner Organization, and Dramatic Publishing,
playwright Philip Grecian has brought this classic to the live stage.
Show dates are November 30 to December 7, 2008.
We are looking for a Director and Producer. If interested, please submit an
application to the PCT Board of Directors ASAP.
Stage Stunt Survival
Saturday, June 7, 2008
St. Mary's Community
Players is hosting a Stage Stunt Survival Workshop led by K. Reed Needles
Location: Drama Rooms of St. Mary's DCVI, 338
Elizabeth Street, St. Mary's ON
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Time: 10 am to 4 pm, with lunch break
Max. number of participants: 20, on a first come basis
Cost: $50 - cheques made payable to St. Marys
Com-munity Players
Mail to: P.O. Box 284, St. Mary's ON N4X 1B1
Application Deadline: May 28
Contact: Gretchen Rozek, 519-284-2823 (garozek@gmail.com)
K. Reed Needles (on the right in photo below) is an actor and educator as well
as a qualified fight choreographer and founding member of Fight Directors
Canada. He has been part of the University of Toronto fencing team. He has
worked with all ages, and has done fight choreography for the Canadian Opera
Company, the Stratford Festival and the Grand Theatre in London, as well as
numerous other companies. His workshop will include armed and unarmed combat.
It is intended to be a hands-on experience, so come prepared and dressed for a
very active day.
Set Painting Workshop
Saturday July 19, 2008
Galt Little Theatre
(Cambridge, ON) is hosting a 3-hour workshop on set painting taught by Jane
Coryell.
Saturday, July 19 10am - 1pm (Bring snacks to munch on as we throw paint around
in a big way!)
Fee only $10. Contact Pauline Faul to register pfbfaul@hotmail.com
Learn how to do the unusual techniques of the 2-tone roller wap-wap; the 2-brush
slap-slap; the two-sponge tap-tap tissue painting spritzing. Learn the usual
techniques of marble faux finish; faux wood grain; quick ‘n’ dirty ways to do
faux brick and stone.
Learn why we paint wood to look like wood. Learn why we ‘build it up’ and then
‘break it down’.
Wear really grubby clothes and shoes. Bring rubber gloves if you like to keep
your hands reasonably clean. Bring a notebook and pen / pencil if you want to
record the techniques. Bring a camera, too! Be prepared to have a heckuvalotta
fun. This workshop will double your appreciation for other people’s scenery and
productions.
Minifest 2008
Let’s Create Together
Tuesday May 6th and Friday May 9th - 7PM Both Nights
Audition Dates For Minifest Tuesday May 6th and Friday May 9th at Christ Church, Anglican in Petrolia, in the church proper 7PM both nights.
THIS IS AN ADULT PLAY with some language and provocative content... seeking 2-3 women, ages 18-40 and 3-4 men ages 18-60.
THIS PLAY IS QUICK AND FUNNY!!!!!! Bring your sense of humour to the auditions, please!!!
What is Minifest? Come out and find out or call Lindsay Peterson 882-3905.
A Tale of Two Cities
Grant Patterson is producing “A Tale of Two Cities” in October at the Chatham Kiwanis Theatre (700 seats). Anyone interested in acting or an associated position should call Grant at 519-962-4786.
Oil Baron's Ball
Date: August 2008
Special performance for oil celebration in Oil Springs.
A number of actors will be needed to impersonate historical characters from the days of oil.
Unknown at this time how many and which gender.
More information will be posted here as it is available..
