AUDITION NOTICE
Pinocchio, by Vic Hyde (adapted by Kathy Hyde-Nagel)
Directed by Tyler Collins / Produced by Valerie King and Evelyn Principato

Our annual holiday show is a one-hour, all ages production. This new version of the show follows a band of actors bringing the story to life at an Italian carnival, including music, dancing, corny jokes, and lots of audience participation. It’s a modern twist on the classic tale and the perfect way to introduce the young (and young at heart) to the magic of live theatre.

CAST REQUIRED
*must be 16+ to audition

Pinocchio: The wandering, wooden hero, (Any gender, age 16-24)
Fox: A crafty canine who follows the hero, (Any gender, age 20+)
Cat: A felonious feline with a heart of gold, (Any gender, age 20+)
Narrator/Puppet Master: The ringmaster of an acting troupe, (Any gender, age 30+)
Geppetto: Pinocchio’s kind-hearted father, (Male, age 50+)
Blue Fairy: Good fairy, looking out for Pinocchio, (Female, age 25-40)
Alfonso and Alfredo: Two actors; clumsy, physical jokers, (Any gender, ages 16-35)
Marietta: A young girl and Pinocchio’s friend, (Female, age 16-24)
BEN: A villainous rogue, (Male, age 40+)

OPEN AUDITION DATES & TIMES
Tuesday June 24^th, 7 pm to 10 pm & Wednesday June 25^th, 7 pm to 10 pm
Callback’s (if needed), Sunday June 29th, 1pm to 3pm

All auditions are in 15min slots and will consist of cold readings from the script. For all parts, improv skills and ability to play an instrument are an asset. (Advance scripts not available.) Advance booking suggested, but walk-ins will be seen as available.

AUDITION LOCATION
Theatre Burlington Drama Centre
2311 New Street, Burlington Ontario, Canada, L7P 3N9
(Enter through Stage door at back of building)

SHOW DATES
Three Weekends: November 29, 30, December 6, 13, 14.
**All shows are afternoons, with 2 performances per day.

Theatre Burlington is committed to promoting diversity in all aspects of our organization. We encourage actors of all ages, ethnicities, genders and sexual identity to audition.

To book an audition OR for more info, please contact the production team through the following e-mail address:

Theatre Burlington is proud to present our second annual short play festival.

Come and enjoy short plays (approximately 10 minutes each), written, directed and acted by local playwrights, directors and actors.  The topics of the plays run the gamut from humour to drama, and maybe, even a little farce.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE:
TICKETS

Dates:
Friday, June 13, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 14, 2025 @ 2:00 PM (Matinée show)
Saturday, June 14, 2025 @ 7:00 PM

Friday, June 20, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 21, 2025 @ 2:00 PM (Matinée show)
Saturday, June 21, 2025 @ 7:00 PM

All tickets $15.00

Curtain: Evening shows at 7:00 PM / matinées at 2:00 PM

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE:
TICKETS

SHOW LINEUP
June 13/14

The Interview, by Heather Kirk
A trans woman has been required to explain herself to an authority figure. Her story is very personal, and goes in an unexpected direction.
Director: Heather Kirk
The Woman: Heather Kirk

Pregamers, by Kyla Dowling
Armed with a perfect pregame soundtrack, Bella is ready to go clubbing and find her soulmate, even if her friends Morgan and Lexi have reservations about this fun night out.
Director: Maya Tomala
Bella: Naomi Moshe
Lexi: Rachel Brinzan
Morgan: Mars Holford

Insight, by David Mouti
An older job applicant goes to extreme lengths to ensure the company’s young CEO listens to him, but things take an unexpected turn when the applicant’s true motives are revealed.
Director: Valerie King
Aaron: Adam Trischler
Colin: Dean Rooney

The Project, by Kate Racheter
Parents visit their child’s science fair, only to end up questioning their parenting when they see the nature of her project.
Director: Jay Douglas
Dawn: Nectaria Bogdanis
Mia: Kendra Dyck

= 15-minute intermission =

At The Cottage, by Valerie King
During a light-hearted summer evening of cribbage, two married couples in their forties chat about optimal ways to die—with a surprise ending.
Director: J.R. Hewson
Adam: Jamie Sinclair
Jeff: Dean Rooney
Jessica: Natasha Fiorino
Sandra: Nectaria Bogdanis

Tricky Ransom, by Cynthia Dempster
A clever mother of an abductee, outwits the abductor when he comes to collect the ransom money.
Director: Cynthia Dempster
Alex: Deanna Moreira
Alex Jr.: Kaitlin Danison
Thomas: Dave Moreira

Charity, by Julia Kollek
A fundraising training session at a charity serving the homeless takes an unexpected turn when an actual homeless person turns up.
Director: Julia Kollek
Jill: Natasha Fiorino
Sophie: Tess Fairbridge
Homeless Man: Dean Rooney

Looking For Kitty, by Maryjane Cruise
After Iris’ husband betrays her, Iris must decide whether her marriage is worth saving.
Director: Janine Heaven
Iris: Alaina Attard

20 minute Q&A after performances

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
June 20/21

The Mother Ship, by Michael Brown
A man sits on a bench awaiting his bus and is joined by a woman awaiting her ride; an intergalactic spaceship!
Director: Michael Brown
Bud: Adam Trischier
Gloria: Sabrina Reschke

She’s Fine, by Karen Lee-Boulton
A brother and sister grapple with differing ideas about care planning for their elderly mother who is living with dementia.
Director: Karen Lee-Boulton
Glenda: Mary Pat McBride.
Paul: Jamie West

On The Go, by Tony Corrie
The play is a comedy where a strange and bizarre incident occurs on the Toronto to Burlington Go train
Director: Tony Corrie
Man 1: Keith Stemshorn
Man 2: Christopher Sterling
Ticket Collector: Maureen Ried
Woman: Lisa Weeks

Prognosis, by John Lawrence Reynolds
Diagnosis is a comedy set in an operating room where the surgeon, in the presence of a semi-alert patient and a nurse, angrily accuses the anesthesiologist of having an affair with his (the surgeon’s) wife.
Director: John Lawrence Reynolds
Doctor Mattina: Charles Lo Manto
Doctor Callahan: Braden Worton
Nurse Boucher: Em Nicholson
George Bell (patient): Mark Collis

15-minute intermission

The Great Deception, by Wendy Oughtred
A lonely widow discovers a mysterious box in her dead husband’s closet.
Director: Wendy Oughtred
Man: Rod McTaggart
Maya: Anastasia Saluk
Rosalyn: Wendy Oughtred
Sophia: Ilene Elkaim

That Guy, by Kyla McCall
Our life situation can seem unfair until someone makes us see it in a positive light.
Director: Janine Heaven
Abby: Kyla McCall
The Guy: Charles Lo Manto

The Encounter, by Caroline Way
What if Peter and Judas bumped into each other after they both betrayed their Messiah?
Director: Caroline Way
Judas: Christopher Sterling
Peter: Braden Worton

Interrogation Room, by Glen Benison
A Police Interrogator interviews a murder suspect.
Director: David Cairns
Charlie Wylie: Julie Docherty
Harold Watters: Anthony Deciantis

20 minute Q&A after performances

Continue reading →

THEATRE BURLINGTON ANNOUNCES 2025-26 SEASON

For the second year in a row, Theatre Burlington is proud to present an all-Canadian playbill for the 2025-26 season.

We kick off the season with “The Birds and the Bees” by Mark Crawford.

Newly divorced Sarah has moved back home to live with her mom, Gail. But Gail has other things on her mind; why do her honeybees keep dying, what’s the deal with her flirtatious neighbour Earl, and what’s the secret that Ben, the hunky Masters student, is hiding. This comedy examines all types of relationships and will leave you with a full heart.

October 17, 18, 24, 25. 31 and November 1.
(October 18, 25 and November 1 include a matinee)

The annual holiday show for children is “Pinocchio” adapted by local playwright, the late Vic Hyde.
This one-hour production, in the style of an English pantomime, includes music, dancing, corny jokes, and lots of audience participation. It’s a modern twist on the classic tale and the perfect way to introduce the young (and young at heart) to the magic of live theatre.

November 29, 30 and December 6, 13, 14
(two shows per day)

Our winter show is “Mary’s Wedding” by Stephen Massicotte.
Set against the backdrop of the first World War, Mary and Charlie embody a love that rings sweetly and true. But world events have little consideration for them, and Charlie is shipped out leaving Mary alone. This entrancing drama, tells the story of two lovers caught in events beyond their control, as seen through their memories and dreams.

February 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 22, 27 and 28.
(February 15, 22, 28 include a matinee)

We close out the season with “Hurry Hard” by Kristen Da Silva.
When Bill and Sandy’s marriage splits up, so does their curling team. A hotly contested regional bonspiel brings them back together reigniting passions both on-and-off the ice. This laugh out loud play about friendship and finding new love, was named the best new comedy in Canada in 2019.

April 17, 18, 24, 25 and May 1. 2.
(April 18, 25 and May 2 include a matinee)

Theatre Burlington is also pleased to present “Playtime”, our annual 10-minute play festival. Come and enjoy several short plays written, directed and acted by local artists.

May 29, 30 and June 5, 6
(May 30 and June 6 include a matinee)

Why not become a season ticket holder?  Seasons tickets are available now at TheatreBurlington.on.ca or by calling the box office at 905-639-7700.

Individual tickets for these shows will go on sale August 1st, 2025. All main stage shows are $31 ($27 for seniors). Kid show tickets are $15.

Theatre Burlington is located on Teen Tour Way, behind the Central Park band shell and beside Central Library.

By Vern Thiessen
Directed by Graham Clements
Produced by Deb Dagenais

At the height of the Great War, three nurses cross the ocean to care for injured Canadian soldiers. Despite the circumstances, the trio manages to stay hopeful, and in the process find friendship and independence. This award-winning drama examines the role of women, in a world where men, once again, are trying to destroy it.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE:
TICKETS
Adults: $30
Seniors: $27

Dates:
Friday, April 11, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
Friday, April 18, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 19, 2025 @ 2:00 PM (Matinée show)
Saturday, April 19, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
Friday, April 25, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 26, 2025 @ 2:00 PM (Matinée show) ***NEW
Saturday, April 26, 2025 @ 8:00 PM

Curtain: Evening shows at 8:00 PM / matinées at 2:00 PM

Contact our box office for seasons tickets.
Cash payment and ticket pickup available at the door.

Continue reading →

By Conni Massing

Directed by Michelle Spanik
Produced by Michael Hannigan

Love can be tough to navigate at any age. 30-something Kate searches for the meaning of romance through a series of disastrous dates. Meanwhile, her long-widowed mother rekindles a relationship with a man she knew 60 years ago. This Rom-Com challenges the notions of love and romance.

Dates:
Friday, September 13, 2024 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 14, 2024 @ 8:00 PM
Friday, September 20, 2024 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 2:00 PM (Matinée show)
Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 8:00 PM
Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 28, 2024, @ 8:00 PM

Curtain: Evening shows at 8:00 PM / matinées at 2:00 PM

Online tickets available starting August 1, 2024.
Contact our box office for seasons tickets.

Cash payment and ticket pickup available at the door.

Continue reading →