Join us for the CAST Senior Company performing May 23-31!
Beauty and the Beast
Directed by Joanna Sweete
Musical Direction
by Chuck Baxter
Choreography
by Juliana Sherk
May (22 preview), 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2008 at 8 pm and May 25, 2008 at 2 pm
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic as Belle tames the unfortunate Beast and he transforms into a handsome prince. Based on the Academy Award winning animated feature, this Disney favourite includes all of the wonderful songs from the film!
Announcing Theatre Woodstock's 2008-2009 Season!
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Deb Prentice
Musical Direction by Chuck Baxter
Choreographed by Jessica Johnson
October 16, 17, 18, 19*, 22, 23, 24, 25 (*matinee)
Inspired by the farces of the playwright Plautus (251-183 B.C.), it tells the bawdy story of a slave and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his young master woo the girl next door. This show that TIME magazine called "good clean, dirty fun" is one of the funniest musicals of all time. (Audition information)
This Year, Next Year
by Norah Harding
Directed by Terry Todd
December 4, 5, 6. 7*, 10, 11, 12 , 13 (*matinee)
Set in Bournemouth England in 1944, a heart warming story that will evoke both laughter and tears, of a mother and her three daughters living and loving during the last months of WWII. Based on true events, this script is written by Norah Harding from London and was first produced at Blyth in 1995.
Rescuing Elephants
by Dalene Flannigan
Directed by Dalene Flannigan
February 5, 6, 7, 8*, 11, 12, 13, 14 (*matinee)
Join us for the World Premiere of a powerful new script that explores a family's struggle with early onset Alzheimer's. Its warmth and reality will captivate you.
WODL Festival 2009
March 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Theatre Woodstock will host the annual WODL Festival - five nights of amazing community theatre. See a different show each night, then come to the ball and see who won the awards!! (Not part of your subscription).
Outlaw
by Norm Foster
Directed by Joanna Sweete
April 16, 17, 18, 19*, 22, 23, 24, 25 (*matinee)
A young Canadian homesteader travelling far from home finds himself accused of murder in the state of Kansas in 1871. With only his wits to defend himself, he turns the law of the land, and the men hell-bent on enforcing it, upside down. This comedic western is a unique take on the days when guns were the law.
Pippin
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Roger O. Hirson
Directed by Jennifer Paquette
Musical Direction by Chuck Baxter
Choreography by Juliana Sherk
May 28, 29, 30, 31*, June 3, 4, 5, 6 (*matinee)
Join Pippin on a musical journey of discovery. This Broadway favourite (originally by Bob Fosse) captivated audiences and continues to appeal to the young at heart everywhere. The energetic pop-influenced score by three-time Oscar®-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell ) bursts with one show-stopping number after another, from soaring ballads to infectious dance numbers. (May be added to your subscription).
Calling for Nominations for 2008-2009 Board
Dear Friend of the Theatre,
As you are aware, Theatre Woodstock is a non-profit charitable organization managed by a volunteer board. We encourage you to take an active role in the organization. You may have just the talents we are looking for, and you'll get a chance to participate in helping Theatre Woodstock grow over the coming season.
A nomination form and a list of positions are available here:
TW-NominationForm2008-2009.pdf. (Update, May 9: We now only need someone to fill the role of Secretary).
Or perhaps you know of someone we should contact to fill one of the vacancies on the Board. If so please call Peter Johnston (519-537-7775) or Bonnie Hartley (519-537-5836).
Backstage Newsletter for May 2008 is now posted. (May 11, 2008)
2008-2009 Season information posted. (Apr. 30, 2008)
Oxford's Got Talent press release! (Mar. 24, 2008)
Minifest Workshop, July 25-26. Information now posted. (Feb. 8, 2008)
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Our slogan is 'Award-Winning Live Theatre' because of our track record at Western Ontario Drama League (WODL) Festivals. The following shows have won best of festival at WODL...
- Dear Brutus, 1952
- Tango, 1969
- One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, 1974
- The Miracle Worker, 1979
- Gwendoline, 1985
- Salt-Water Moon, 1992
- Mass Appeal, 1994
- Orphans, 1999
On top of winning the WODL Festival, Gwendoline, Salt-Water Moon and Orphans all went on to clinch the top spot at Theatre Ontario! This award-winning live theatre is happening in our own backyard. Come out and experience it for yourself!
Theatre Woodstock is a member of the Western Ontario Drama League and Theatre Ontario.
