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June 22, 2017
Producer’s ‘Thank You’ Awards, Gift of BLT
For Outstanding Contribution to the Production
– Mending Fences: Producer Chuck Learn thanked John Strobe
– Cinderella: Producer Kathy Nagel-Hyde thanked Brian Thorpe
– Papers: Producer Michelle Spanik thanked Peggy Churey
– Return Engagements: Producer Barb Pollard thanked Eleanor Cook
By Donald L. Coburn
Directed by David Mallis
Produced by Michelle Spanik
A dramatic comedy to start the season.
Weller Martin and Fonsia Dorsey, two elderly residents at a nursing home for senior citizens, strike up an acquaintance. With no visitors coming to see them the pair talk about their lives, their families and matters of the heart. They start to enjoy each other’s company. Weller offers to teach Fonsia how to play gin rummy, and they begin playing a series of games that Fonsia always wins. Weller’s inability to win a single hand becomes increasingly frustrating to him, while Fonsia becomes increasingly confident.
While playing their games of gin, they engage in lengthy conversations about their families and their lives in the outside world. Gradually, each conversation becomes a battle, much like the ongoing gin game.
“A thoroughly entertaining lesson in the fine art of theatrical finesse. The closest thing the theatre offers to a duel at 10 paces.” — The New York Times
“Powerful and undeniably unforgettable.”
September 15-16, 22-23, 28-29-30, 2017
Curtain 8:00 PM
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A Comedy by Bernard Slade
Directed by Tom Levely
Produced by Barb Pollard
This ingenious comedy is by the author of Same Time, Next Year, Tribute, Romantic Comedy and Same Time, Another Year. The first act is comprised of three vignettes showing separate couples: a tipsy actress and the bellboy who has bedded her the night before, a gutsy Polish woman who has survived World War II and a carpenter whom she chooses to father her baby, and an acid tonged columnist and his cool psychotherapist wife who are about to split up. In Act II, we learn much to our merriment how they ended up. And, we learn how, ultimately, their stories are all linked together.
“A packed house roared with laughter… the play is laced with great one liners and farcical situations… A ton of laughs.”
– Door County Advocate
April 14-15, 21-22, 27-28-29, 2017
Curtain 8:00 PM
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“Michael Hannigan and Dia Frid were outstanding in The Handyman, one of the best local shows I’ve ever seen. Now they tackle comedy in Theatre Burlington’s Papers“
– Dennis Smith, Burlington Post, Thursday January 26, 2017
By Allan Stratton
Directed by Tom Mackan
Produced by Michelle Spanik
This comedy is about the lives and loves of the highly learned in the halls of higher education. With wicked wit and finely tuned dialogue this will appeal to your love of theatre.
Here’s a comedy about the lives and loves of the highly learned in the halls of higher education, or as one lecturer describes it, “an endless stream of intellectual toads, known as the academic faculty.” Charles is an accomplished writer beginning his post as Lakeside U. as Writer-In-Residence. He is writing a new novel. Myra is on the Faculty and is writing a book on Charles. Both are in their prime and both are priming. The situation is set, the plot develops and a relationship lurks. Also lurking is Bobbi, a delicious undergrad with aspirations to poetry and to Charles. The wit is wicked, the dialog is finely tuned comedy. Stratton’s play sparkles with a writer’s love of fooling around and he has a clever ending that will tickle your love of theatre.
“Stratton’s love of theatre and of people illuminates his work… Packed with crisply funny lines, Stratton has almost certainly conjured up another hit.”
– Robert Crew, Toronto Star
February 3-4-5*, 10-11-12*, 16-17-18, 2017
Curtain 8.00 PM / *2:00 PM matinee
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A one act show written for the children
By Vic Hyde
Directed by Sondra Learn
Produced by Kathy Hyde-Nagel
The classic story of Cinderella pantomime style. A great experience for children to be introduced to the theatre in an up close and friendly setting.
Our children’s productions are designed for the little ones to experience live theatre in an up close, friendly theatre setting. Colourful costumes, sets and lighting. The children usually sit up front on mats, while the caregivers use the regular chairs.
One hour long shows for the kids – all tickets $10.00
November 18-19-20, 24 (sold out)-25-26-27, 2016
Saturday & Sunday shows – 1:30 & 3:30 PM matinees
Thursday – evening shows – 7:00 PM
Friday – evening shows – 7:30 PM
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By Norm Foster
Directed by Graham Clements
Produced by Chuck Learn
Mending Fences portrays human drama that is relevant to anyone who has ever been a parent, a son or a daughter, which includes us all. It tells a story that spans two generations but takes place over a few days. It is a powerful play that uses hockey as the symbol of a powerplay between father and son. Foster’s magic is in his ability to weave pathos with humour without ever confusing the audience about whether it’s time to laugh or cry. An excellent script supported by superb acting makes this a powerful play and a must-see for everyone who appreciates the magic of live theatre.
“Norm Foster is our most-produced playwright for a reason: he’s very, very funny.”
– Montreal Gazette
September 16-17, 23-24, 29-30, October 1, 2016
Curtain 8:00 PM
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June 23, 2016
Producer’s ‘Thank You’ Awards – Gift of BLT
For Outstanding Contribution to the Production
– The Odd Couple (female version): Producer Sondra Learn thanked Lynn Bragg
– Hansel & Gretel: Producer Michelle Spanik thanked Matt Dafoe
– Death by Design: Michael Hannigan thanked Nancy Mleczko
– Eat Your heart Out: Producer Michelle Spanik thanked the Illuminaires (T. Ward, J. Spanic, L. Bonanno, C. Learn & S. Semeniuk}
The Burlington Post Award – Gift of The Burlington Post
For Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees
– Valery Harrison as Victoria in Death by Design
– Kerstin Henke-Rodaway as Sylvia in The Odd Couple
WINNER: Kate Racheter as The Girls in Eat Your Heart Out
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart to share with you the passing of Robin Pittis. He was a great friend and volunteer to community theatre in the area.
On Sunday May 15th at 2:00 PM the Pearl Company, 16 Steven Street, Hamilton will be remembering Robin with a celebration of his life. Our thoughts and condolences goes out to his family and friends.