Theatre Woodstock: News and Notices

Theatre Woodstock Auditions for This Year, Next Year

airplane This Year, Next Year
Directed by Terry Todd
Produced by Brian Jackson

Production Dates: December 4-13, 2008

Step back in time to Bournemouth, England, 1944 and meet three high-spirited sisters, Ivy, Norah and Sheilah and their mother as they struggle to survive together while bombs whistle overhead. In a richly textured and truly moving script, Norah Harding recreates the hardships and profound effects of war on their lives and their loves and the great courage, compassion and humour these wonderful characters draw on to overcome these trials.

Wednesday, August 27, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Thursday, August 28, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

at the Market Centre Theatre, 22 Reeve Street, Woodstock

Casting requirements

5 women ( ages 19 - 45 )
1 man ( aged 45 - 55 )

Rehearsals on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, commencing October 5, 2008.

Scripts are available from Producer Brian Jackson, 519-608-3990.

For more information, contact Director .

Theatre Woodstock Auditions for Rescuing Elephants

elephant eye Rescuing Elephants
by Dalene Flannigan
Directed by Dalene Flannigan

Production dates February 5 to 14, 2009

Take part in the World Première of a powerful new script that explores a family's struggle with early onset Alzheimer's. Its warmth and reality will captivate you.

Sunday October 19 7:00-9:00 pm
Monday October 20 7:00-9:00 pm

at the Market Centre Theatre, 22 Reeve Street, Woodstock

Characters:

ZITA: 40-50 She is confident, busy, used to public speaking. BILL's wife. KATE's mother.
BILL: early 50's. Husband of ZITA. Father of KATE. Outgoing, charming. Is developing Alzheimer's.
KATE: The daughter. As the play progresses through two years, she is 17 to 19.

For more information contact Bonnie Hartley at 519-537-5836. Electronic copies of this original script are available now by email. Contact . Hard copies will be available by mid August. Rehearsals will most likely be Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Theatre Woodstock celebrates its volunteers

At the 2008 Annual General Meeting, Theatre Woodstock congratulated members Rob Utting and Kevin Schneider for their outstanding contributions to community theatre.

Rob Utting received the Lee Bennett Honorary Lifetime Award for his contributions to the theatre. Pictured l to r: Brian George, Rob Utting, Bonnie Hartley and Donald Hastie.

Kevin Schneider was presented with the Red Young Award for his work with CAST. Pictured l to r: Sally Johnston, Kevin Schneider and Jennifer Paquette.

CAST raises over $15,000 for the Stephen Lewis Foundation

CAST company members Jacob and Simon with Stephen Lewis at an event in London (photo by Barbara Coloroso)

CAST held a wake-a-thon at the theatre on December 16, 2006. The evening went off without a hitch. There were probably about 75 people in attendance. Each and every one of the young people who participated was absolutely fabulous. There was not a single incident - astounding when you consider there were kids from 7 to early 20's (with no sleep to boot).

The guest speaker (Sarita Vandernaalt), who spent time in an AIDS orphanage in sub-saharan Africa, was beautiful and incredibly moving. You could have heard a pin drop during her presentation. When we asked for questions - we were overwhelmed. The question period went on for over an hour.

The committee of young people created a wonderful night - that included a talent show, jam sessions, dance class, crafts and movies. The kids were determined to make it all night and they succeeded - only two small ones caved.

The results are staggering - over $15,000 was raised for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Smart Serve

Are you Smart Serve certified and interested in a volunteer opportunity? Theatre Woodstock is seeking such individuals who would be able to serve during intermission at our performances. Please contact our General Manager at 519-537-8871.

Fundraising Opportunity for Charitable Organizations

As a charitable organization, you are able to purchase tickets for Theatre Woodstock's preview shows at a reduced rate of $5 per ticket. Tickets can then be sold to your membership at the regular rate allowing your organization an opportunity to raise funds. A minimum of 25 seats must be purchased to take advantage of this offer. Contact our General Manager at 519-537-8871 for more information.

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