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Merry Birthday Theatre at Pioneer UC - Nov 7-9 and 13-16
MERRY BIRTHDAY – written by Lake of Bays residents J S Jacklin
After hearing Holly’s endless rants about friends too busy with the Christmas season to celebrate her birthday, members of her book club decide to invade her home with the good intention of throwing her a surprise party. While awaiting Holly’s arrival, a bevy of dirty little secrets are discovered along with a few truths about themselves.
Purchase your Tickets Here $40 each
Pioneer Memorial Hall 2370 Highway 60, Hillside, ON, seats 50 people/show, is wheelchair accessible and offers plenty of free parking. They also provide a cash concession (by donation) with all donations going to their Pioneer Memorial United Church Furnace Replacement Campaign. (Also, $10 from each ticket sold will also be donated to this campaign.)
3 performances are part of the Muskoka GIRLFRIENDS’ GETAWAY WEEKEND EVENT ON
NOV. 7, 8 and 9 at 7pm.
Also: NOV. 13 at 2pm, 14 and 15 at 7pm & 16 @ 2pm
Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Show runs 2 hours (including 1 intermission) $40
DIRECTED BY: Jeff Braunstein
STARRING: Robin Clipsham, Carrie Schiffler and Jodie Auckland
STAGE MANAGEMENT: Jan Jacklin
COSTUMES: Barbara Stronach
PROPS: Emeleigh Stroud
Presented by DOT THE T PRODUCTIONS. A professional theatre company who prides itself on producing poignant, thought-provoking stories, usually with humour, to audiences in and around Muskoka. Contracting local artists, thus keeping the local economics active, is a key component to Dot The T’s mandate.
A Christmas Carol- Theatre at Pioneer United Church - Dec 12, 13 & 14
A Christmas Carol:
by Charles Dickens and adapted by William Colgate and Joan Bendon
Christmas just isn't Christmas without a dose of Charles Dickens' classic, "A Christmas Carol." Published in 1834, it tells the famous tale of a miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge. Over the course of the story, he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, who give him a new perspective on his life. Ultimately, these encounters teach him the importance of generosity, kindness, and the Christmas spirit.
Thursday, Dec 12 at 7:00
Friday, Dec 13 at 7:00
Saturday, Dec 14 at 2:00
Tickets $25- Go on sale November 4th ($10 from each ticket sold will be donated to the Pioneer Memorial United Church Furnace Replacement campaign)
Purchase Link: A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens (Adapted by William Colgate and Joan Bendon) (zeffy.com)
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In this adaptation by William Colgate and Joan Bendon, the story is told in 60 minutes by 6 actors, playing 15 characters, with all the feels this classic brings during the holiday season.
The Larks will bring audiences into the Christmas spirit with a carol singing 30 minutes before the show starts.
For the 7pm show- the carol singing will start at 7pm and the show will start at 7:30. For the 2pm matinee, the carol singing will start at 2pm and the show will start at 2:30pm.
There is no intermission, but goodies will be on hand prior to the show (cash donations).
Directed by Joan Bendon
Performed by: William Colgate, Ahne Crawford-Ridley, Cydney Jones, James Jones, Aussa Pennial, Phil Ridley
Doors open 30 minutes before show time.
General seating. 50 seats/performance
Plenty of free parking
For ages 8 - 98.
FYI, Sponsorship opportunities for this show are available.
Shakespeare: A Most Rare Vision - June 12-14, 2024 at Pioneer Church Hall
Muskoka Players present "SHAKESPEARE: A MOST RARE VISION"
Written and Performed by Lake of Bays resident, Bill Colgate and directed by his wife, Joan Bendon.
REVIEW:
"Bill Colgate's one-man romp through Shakespeare's works is delightful... Whether you are a serious Shakespeare fan or you haven't thought about the plays since high school, you'll love this show. "Andrew Wagner Chazalon, Editor/CEO of Dockside Magazine.
Tickets $25 (with $10 donated to Pioneer Memorial United Church Furnace Campaign)
Contact dotthet@yahoo.com to RESERVE your spot today. Let us know your name, the performance date, number of tickets and e-transfer $25 per ticket.
Wednesday June 12 at 2 pm, Thursday June 13 at 7 pm, Friday June 14 at 2 pm
Pioneer Memorial Church Hall, 2370 Highway 60 at Hillside, Lake of Bays
As seating is limited to 50 people/performance, reserving your spot is highly recommended.
If seats are still available, $25 Cash only will be accepted at the door. Doors open 30 minutes to show time. There is also a cash-only concession.
REMINDER, $10 from every ticket sold and all concession donations will contribute to the Pioneer Memorial Church's Furnace Replacement Campaign. NOTE: Over $4,000 has been raised so far!
DOWN BY THE BAYS is a community cultural hub for performing arts in Lake of Bays. Dot The T Productions, Muskoka Players, Muskoka Stageworks and The Dorset Theatre Company share the stages at the Lake of Bays United Churches in Hillside (Pioneer Memorial Hall), Dwight (Stewart Memorial) and Dorset (Knox United).
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Advertising spots are available for your business or organization in our PLAYBILL and on the SLIDESHOW on the big-screen TV that runs prior to the show. Only $25 and your logo/message will be proudly displayed to our audience showing your support for this new cultural hub in Lake of Bays.
Contact us asap to get the exposure you want! Or maybe you have some bigger ideas! Let’s talk
“Old Love” Theatre - June 8-18, 2024 at Pioneer Church Hall
Norm Foster's comedy "OLD LOVE" spans three decades, and half a dozen meetings between Bud (Andy Bartle), a salesman, and Molly (Jodie Auckland), his boss's wife. One of them is smitten from the very first meeting—the other, let's just say—less so. Written by Canada's pre-eminent comic playwright Norm Foster this clever and witty play celebrates the pursuit of love, the kind of love that makes you breathe just a little bit faster. Charmingly written, with just a few curse words for effect, Foster's use of one-liner's serve the script well and has the audience smiling, chuckling and laughing throughout the entire play. Dot The T is very excited to bring this production to Pioneer Memorial Hall for 8 performances.
Contact downbythebayslob@gmail.com to RESERVE your spot today. Let us know your name, the performance date, number of tickets and e-transfer $40 per ticket.
Wednesday May 8 at 2 pm, Thursday May 9 at 7 pm, Friday May 10 at 7pm and Saturday May 11 at 2 pm.
Wednesday May 15 at 2 pm, Thursday May 16 at 7 pm, Friday May 17 at 7pm and Saturday May 18 at 2 pm.
Pioneer Memorial Church Hall, 2370 Highway 60 at Hillside, Lake of Bays
As seating is limited to 50 people/performance, reserving your spot is highly recommended.
If seats are still available, $40 Cash only will be accepted at the door. Doors open 30 minutes to show time. There is also a cash-only concession.
REMINDER, $10 from every ticket sold and all concession donations will contribute to the Pioneer Memorial Church's Furnace Replacement Campaign. NOTE: Over $4,000 has been raised so far!
DOWN BY THE BAYS is a community cultural hub for performing arts in Lake of Bays. Dot The T Productions, Muskoka Players, Muskoka Stageworks and The Dorset Theatre Company share the stages at the Lake of Bays United Churches in Hillside (Pioneer Memorial Hall), Dwight (Stewart Memorial) and Dorset (Knox United).
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Advertising spots are available for your business or organization in our PLAYBILL and on the SLIDESHOW on the big-screen TV that runs prior to the show. Only $25 and your logo/message will be proudly displayed to our audience showing your support for this new cultural hub in Lake of Bays.
Contact us asap to get the exposure you want! Or maybe you have some bigger ideas! Let’s talk
Blooming Violet Theatre- April 10-13 at Pioneer Church Hall
Blooming Violet, written by Lake of Bays resident JS Jacklin, is a full-length stage play with 15 characters. Blooming Violet takes you back in time from 1916 to 1952 with a story about an ordinary British working-class woman during an extraordinary time in history.
Without the bells and whistles, and performed by 4 talented actors with no props, period costumes or sets, this heartwarming story comes to life, with a smattering of music and joviality throughout!
Contact dotthet@yahoo.com to RESERVE your spot today. Let Jan know your name, the performance date, number of tickets and e-transfer $20.
Wednesday April 10 at 2 pm, Thursday April 11 at 7 pm, Friday April 12 at 7pm and Saturday April 13 at 2 pm.
Pioneer Memorial Church Hall, 2370 Highway 60 at Hillside, Lake of Bays
As seating is limited to 50 people/performance, reserving your spot is highly recommended.
If seats are still available, $20 Cash only will be accepted at the door. Doors open 30 minutes to show time. There is also a cash-only concession.
REMINDER, $10 from every ticket sold and all concession donations will contribute to the Pioneer Memorial Church's Furnace Replacement Campaign. NOTE: Over $2,500 has been raised so far!