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Audition Notice: Playtime 2

Auditions: March 23 & 24, 2025

Theatre Burlington is holding auditions for our second annual short play festival.  The festival takes place over 2 weekends in June.  16 short plays (approximately 10 minutes each), will be presented. 

All plays are written, directed and acted by local playwrights, directors and actors. The topics of the plays run the gamut from SciFi, to humour, and drama, and maybe, even a little farce.

AUDITION INFORMATION:
LOCATION: Theatre Burlington Drama Centre
2311 New Street, Burlington Ontario, Canada, L7P 3N9
(Use the red backstage door, facing the Library)

Sunday March 23, 2025, 7:00-9:00 PM
Monday March 24, 2025, 7:00-9:00 PM

To book an audition time, send an email to:

****PERFORMERS MUST BE AVAILABLE ****
There will be two weekends of performances. You may be required for both.
First weekend: June 12th for the dress and tech rehearsal and Friday, June 13th for 7:00 PM performance and Saturday, June 14th 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM performances.
Second weekend: June 19th for the dress and tech rehearsal and Friday, June 20th for 7:00 PM performance and Saturday, June 21st 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM performances.

Auditions are cold readings. Plays are a mixture of comedy and drama.
Newcomers are welcome. No experience necessary.

Plays Requiring Actors

Insight, by David Mouti
A expert job applicant, desperate for the Company’s young CEO to listen to him, goes to extreme lengths to ensure he’s heard.
Roles: Male, late 20’s to early 30’s, male, early to mid-60s

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.
Roles: Male, age 30 to 45, the dad. Female, age 30-50, the mother.

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.
Roles: 2 females, age 40-50 2 males, age 40-50

Looking For Kitty, by Maryjane Cruise
After Iris’ husband betrays her, Iris must decide whether her marriage is worth saving.
Roles: Female, age 40ish

Diagnosis, 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.
Roles: Surgeon, male, mid-30s in age; bluff, quick to anger
Anesthesiologist, male, mid-30s; cooler, somewhat reserved
Patient, male, 25 to 40 years of age; slim/athletic physique
Nurse, female

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!
Roles: Bud, male, age 20-40
– A Human living on Earth. Precise. Clean.
Gloria, female, age 20-40
– A Centurion visiting Earth. Blunt. Inquisitive.

She’s Fine, by Karen Lee-Boulton
A brother and sister disagreeing on care for their elderly mother living with dementia.
Roles: Female, middle aged

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.
Roles: Charity organizer, any gender, age 50+.
– This person founded the charity & comes across as a self-declared expert and
authority figure. They’re actually out of touch with the people their charity is trying
to help.
Charity volunteer, different gender from the Organizer, age 18-40.
– This person wants to make a difference in the world, and is more in tune with reality
than the charity organizer.
Homeless person, any gender, age 20+
– This person has had a tough life & has found themselves living on the street. They
don’t fit society’s stereotype (e.g. on drugs, uneducated, a criminal etc.), they just need some stability in their life

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.
Roles: Female, 20 plus
– Woman is freaked out after observing the bizarre behaviour of fellow passengers
Male, 20 plus
– A novice assassin.
Male or Female 20 plus
– GO train inspector. Confronts passengers about their behaviour

The Encounter, by Caroline Way
What if Peter and Judas bumped into each other after they both betrayed their Messiah?
Roles: Peter, male, late 20’s to early 30’s. African American or Middle Eastern preferred
Judas, male, late 20’s to early 30’s. Middle Eastern preferred

That Guy, by Kyla McCall
That Guy is a play about a person not realizing how fortunate their life is until someone helps them see their circumstance in a more positive way and to be grateful for it.
Roles: Male, ages late 30’s to early 50’s

Bluebirds

ADDITIONAL MATINEE ADDED ON APRIL 12TH!

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 @ 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.

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Play Time 2 – A Short Play Festival

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:
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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

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Theatre Burlington 2024-25 Season

Theatre Burlington is pleased to announce its playbill for the 2024-25 season, featuring a lineup of all Canadian plays,

We kick off the season with “The Invention of Romance” by Conni Massing.

Love can be tough 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 delightful rom-com challenges the notions of love and romance.

September 13,14,20,21,27,28 (September 21 includes a matinée)


The annual holiday show for children is “Santa the Panto” by Diana Kimpton (adapted by Julie Donoahue and Kathy Hyde-Nagel).

Beatrix the Bad hates Christmas and will stop at nothing to prevent it from happening, including kidnapping Santa.  It’s up to Mrs. Claus, Barbie, Ken and the “Elf on a Shelf” to rescue Santa and save Christmas. The perfect show to introduce children to the magic of live theatre.

November 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 30 (November 22 is an evening show)


Our winter show is “Timepiece”, by Kico Gonzalez-Risso.

As the clock ticks down in the kitchen, the kids want to plan for the future.  Mom wants a smooth transition into the golden years, while Dad doesn’t understand what all the fuss is about.  This dark comedy explores the parent-child relationship amid a changing family dynamic.

February 7,8,9,14,15,16,21,22 (February 9 and 16 include a matinée)


We close out the season with “Bluebirds” by Vern Thiessen.

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

April 11,12,18,19,25,26 (April 19 includes a matinée)


Why not become a season ticket holder? For just $75 you get all three main stage shows, and as an added bonus, you can reserve the same seat for all three.  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, 2024. All main stage shows are $30 ($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.

Children’s Play – Santa the Panto

By Diana Kimpton (adapted by Julie Donoahue and Kathy Hyde-Nagel)

Directed by Julie Donahue
Produced by Kathy Hyde-Nagel

Join us this festive season for our annual holiday show for the young and young at heart. A perfect introduction to live theatre for children.

Beatrix the Bad hates Christmas and will stop at nothing to prevent it from happening, including kidnapping Santa.  It’s up to Mrs. Claus, Barbie, Ken and the “Elf on a Shelf” to rescue Santa and save Christmas. The perfect show to introduce children to the magic of live theatre.

Our children’s production are designed for the little ones to experience live theatre in an up close, friendly theatre setting using colourful costumes, sets and lighting. The children usually sit up front on mats while caregivers use the regular chairs.

A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will be donated to Cystic Fibrosis Canada.  To make a donation, click the QR code or visit:

http://changemakers.crowdchange.ca

Dates:
Saturday, November 16, 2024 @ 1:30 PM
Saturday, November 16, 2024 @ 3:30 PM
Sunday, November 17, 2024 @ 1:30 PM
Sunday, November 17, 2024 @ 3:30 PM
Friday, November 22, 2024 @ 7:30 PM (Evening show)
Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 1:30 PM
Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 3:30 PM – SOLD OUT!
Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 1:30 PM
Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 3:30 PM
Saturday, November 30, 2024 @ 1:30 PM
Saturday, November 30, 2024 @ 3:30 PM

Curtain: Friday shows at 7:30 pm / matinées at 1:30 & 3:30

All tickets are $15 – general admission

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

Cash payment and ticket pickup available at the door.

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TIMEPIECE

By Kico Gonzalez-Risso
Directed by Maureen Dwyer
Produced by Mark Collis

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

As the clock ticks down in the kitchen, the kids want to plan for the future, Mom wants a smooth transition into old age, and Dad doesn’t understand what all the fuss is about. This dark comedy explores the parent/child relationship and the changing family dynamic.

Dates:
Friday, February 7, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 8, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 9, 2025 @ 2:00 PM (Matinée show)
Friday, February 14, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 15, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 16, 2025 @ 2:00 PM (Matinée show) CANCELLED
Friday, February 21, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ 2:00 PM – NEW SHOW ADDED
Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ 8:00 PM

Curtain: Evening shows at 8:00 PM / matinées at 2:00 PM
Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain

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

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

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Western Ontario Drama League (WODL) festival (May 17-18)

 

Theatre Burlington’s ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’ wins WODL award

The production won the award for outstanding production as well as outstanding ensemble

The accolades continue to roll in for Theatre Burlington’s critically acclaimed production of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.

At the recent Western Ontario Drama League (WODL) festival (May 17-18), celebrating the best in community theatre, Virginia Woolf won the award for outstanding production as well as outstanding ensemble.

Kelly Kimpton won the award for best lead actor, while Deb Dagenais won for outstanding direction by a first time director.

On the technical side, Virginia Woolf was nominated for best costumes (Barb Pollard), best set design (Michelle Spanik) and outstanding lighting design (Tricia Ward). In addition, Mark Collis and John Spanik were nominated for an award of merit behind the scenes, for their design and build of a prop “umbrella gun”.

WODL supports community theatre groups stretching from Burlington west to Sarnia and north to Tobermory.

Theatre Burlington has been presenting award-winning productions, including three main stage shows and an annual holiday show for children, for more than 70 years. The Drama Centre is located on Teen Tour Way, behind the Central Park bandshell and beside Central Library.

Executive Board 2024-2025

Theatre Burlington Executive

President William Armstrong
Vice President Julie Donoahue
Secretary currently unfilled
Treasurer Liz Boydell
Business Administrator Neil Palmer
Past President Chuck Learn

Department Heads

Box Office
(Inquiries only. Purchase tickets
online
or by phone only)
Evelyn Principato
Volunteer Coordinator
Moe Dwyer
Communications Julie Donoahue
Advertising & Promotion Liz Boydell
Publicity Kathy Hyde Nagal
Social Media Shannon Campbell
Membership Liz Boydell
Play Reading Chair
Michelle Spanik
Facilities
Chuck Learn
Webmaster
Julie Donoahue

 

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack & The Beanstalk – Show Cancellations

The following performances have been cancelled due to illness.

  • Saturday November 18, 2023 @ 1:30 PM – CANCELLED
  • Saturday November 18, 2023 @ 3:30 PM – CANCELLED
  • Sunday November 19, 2023 @ 1:30 PM – CANCELLED
  • Sunday November 19, 2023 @ 3:30 PM – CANCELLED

Our box office manager will be contacting ticket holders to re-book tickets or issue refunds to any cancelled shows.

Theatre Burlington thanks you for your patience and understanding.