Stage Whispers

21/01/2024

We are hosting classes!

Want to learn the basics of improv? Have you seen our shows and thought "I'd love to learn how to do that?"

Now you can!

Starting Tuesday, February 13, we are running a 6 week Intro to Improv course.

Led by longtime Old Dance Hall Player Kevin Scharf, and longtime improv instructor Mike Davidson, sessions will be held at St. Paul's Centre in Downtown Orillia.

For more info, check our webpage at https://www.olddancehallplayers.com/post/winter-2024-improv-classes

14/10/2022

The day has arrived! Check out our insightful interview with Rachel Moore and Daniel Reale, two theatre artists launching their performance careers in the middle of a pandemic!

We hope you'll enjoy this final episode of the Stage Whispers podcast. And if you missed any along the way, you can still find them on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your favourite podcasts. Thanks for your support! Kevin, Nancy, and Trudee wish you all a happy return to our beloved theatres!

Show Notes: The following are some of the people/organizations/productions mentioned in the interview: Julie Tepperman and Aaron Willis of Convergence Theatre - https://www.convergencetheatre.com/jul

07/10/2022

Are you ready for Stage Whispers' final episode? It's our interview with recent theatre school grads Rachel Moore (from "Barrie, Europa," Simcoe County Theatre Festival) and Daniel Reale (from "Mary of Shanty Bay," Theatre by the Bay), launching next Friday! Thanks for listening. ❤

04/10/2022

Are you game for a spooky immersive horror experience, just in time for Hallowe’en?? Check this out!

As magical as Halloween - an ultimate immersive journey in three parts (including an actual dinner as part of the story). Only 30 tickets to all three parts are available per performance.

More info: https://www.tift.ca/shows/the-written-in-blood-trilogy

03/10/2022

NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO BARRIE THEATRE LAB TONIGHT. Tonight's edition (for October 3) has had to be postponed until Monday, October 17.

23/09/2022

It's the fourth Friday of the month — time for our news episode, filled with details of opportunities for actors, crew, and audience alike! We hope you'll have a listen.

Show Notes Talk is Free Theatre 1) Horror trilogy Written in the Blood, Site-Specific Immersive Theatre Experience https://www.tift.ca/shows/the-written-in-blood-trilogy 2) 20 NOMINATIONS FOR THE 42N

19/09/2022

Tickets for Huronia Players next show are on sale now!

Huronia Players upcoming events are available for purchase online. When you secure your tickets in advance, you'll receive an immediate email receipt....

18/09/2022

Take note: Sunday’s Giants in the Sky performances (tomorrow) have had to be cancelled due to expected bad weather.

09/09/2022

It's that time again - the second Friday of the month - and we've got a wonderful interview with the driving force behind Theatre Collingwood, Erica Angus. Join us as Nancy talks with her about her life and work in Collingwood, TC's plans for the future and why she loves porches so darn much!

Episode 42 - Erica Angus - Theatre Collingwood Theatre Collingwood https://theatrecollingwood.ca Gaslight Theatre https://gaslighttheatreproductions.com Theatre by the Bay https://theatrebythebay.c

06/09/2022

Have you scheduled your audition?

Lat chance to sign up to audition for We Will Rock You with the Kempenfelt Community Players! Get your form in now before it's too late!

https://kempenfeltplayers.com/project/wwry/

05/09/2022

Join us this Friday, September 9th for Episode 42 - Nancy interviews Theatre Collingwood Executive Director Erica Angus ! Find out what they've been up to over the past two years, and learn all about how they plan to continue to entertain and educate theatre lovers in Collingwood and around the region!

26/08/2022

Wait, what? It's already the end of August? Yup, and things continue to heat up in the world of theatre, so check out our concise, cheerful summary of what's on - from auditions, to premieres and everything in between.



https://soundcloud.com/stagewhisperspodcast/sw-041-augustnews/s-oxOQOJtX2SY?si=b4f91f8da0cb460482453fc6c0cd8301&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

August News Notes Theatre by the Bay, Barrie and Shanty Bay Amazing Race - https://theatrebythebay.com/amazing Mary of Shanty Bay by Leah Holder Tickets @ https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mary-of-shanty

24/08/2022

Big audition for those in the Penetang Midland area!

Ding d**g, it's audition time! 🌈👠💚

Young performers aged 9-15 are invited to audition for Wizard of Oz: The Panto, where they'll perform in the Children's Chorus alongside professional performers.

Auditions are on September 11 at the King's Wharf Theatre.

For more information on how to audition, visit our website: https://draytonentertainment.com/online/article/youth-auditions-2022

24/08/2022

For those who may be following this story of the unlicensed and religious production of Hamilton in the US:

The Door McAllen confirmed that its production was unauthorized and "infringed on the rights and copyrights of many" in a letter shared to the church's social media accounts. The Door also said it would destroy recordings or photos of the production.

23/08/2022

Our next news episode will hit this page on Friday morning, August 26. But if you haven't listened to our last episode, click below for Kevin's interview with Sue Cook, Andrée Day, and Stacey Schat, great minds behind community theatre's Huronia Players, Kempenfelt Players, and Mariposa Arts Theatre!

Episode 40 - Surviving the Pandemic: The Community Theatre Perspective August 2022 Huronia Players http://www.huroniaplayers.ca Kempenfelt Community Players https://kempenfeltplayers.com Mariposa A

17/08/2022

There’s still time to audition for KCP’ We Will Rock You!

Have you submitted your audition form for We Will Rock You? Get yours in today for your chance to rock out with Directors Keelan Ballantyne and Julie Underhill, Musical Director Edwina Douglas, and Choreographer Kieren Day!
https://kempenfeltplayers.com/project/wwry/

12/08/2022

How did local community theatres survive the pandemic? Kevin spoke to Sue Cook, Andree Day and Stacey Schat to find out. https://soundcloud.com/stagewhisperspodcast/sw-040-surviving-the-pandemic/s-2iA95xIUsiV?si=78380b29a2724ed7bc351590fbf2b9ed&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

10/08/2022

Audition Reminder!!

AUDITION REMINDER!!
It's not too late to throw your hat in the ring! We've even broadened the age ranges for several of the characters, so dust off those audition shoes, and sign up now!

Ready to be part of a crazy Canadian comedy set in a typical small town? Of course, everyone knows everyone else, including their business, dreams, and dashed love affairs. What happens when two long-time arch enemies compete in the town’s annual Chili Cook Off? Well, a combination of savoury and sweet ingredients makes this competition a fun exploration of how a lack of honest communication between childhood friends can change those friends’ lives – but not forever.
Click on the link below for full audition details:
https://www.thesouthsimcoetheatre.com/auditions

Be a part of the fun and audition for a role:

Ava Rose: In her thirties to fifties. Killaloe born and raised.

Ellen Pelham: In her twenties or thirties. A rambler in every sense of the word.

Connie Gardiner: In her thirties to fifties. Ava’s childhood friend, now rival.

Tucker Dell: In his twenties or thirties. Fresh out of culinary school.

Caleb Seaton: In his thirties to fifties. The prodigal Killaloen, returning to be the town reporter.

** If you are unable to attend either audition date, please send a Letter of Intent (if Candy is familiar with your stage work) or a Self-Tape (Candy will send you the side that is appropriate). If you need help with creating a self-tape, just let her know. **
Send your interest in auditioning directly to director Candy Pryce at [email protected]

Please feel free to contact Candy directly if you have any questions about the play, the audition process or rehearsals.

~ Mel Hinch, Producer

09/08/2022

Submissions are now open for KCP’s We Will Rock You! Don’t miss out!

Audition forms for We Will Rock You are now live! Submit your form today to audition from September 7th to 10th and be part of this rocking show!

https://kempenfeltplayers.com/project/wwry/

02/08/2022

Check out AD Iain Moggach's description of Theatre by the Bay's next offering, Burke Campbell's comedic A Scandal for All Seasons!

30/07/2022

✨HURONIA PLAYERS, MIDLAND
AUDITION CALL - Gibson and Sons ✨

Actors! Please come out and audition for outstanding Canadian playwright Kristen Da Silva’s brilliantly written warm, chaotic situational comedy set in small town Ontario where a family is struggling to survive and adapt to major lifestyle changes!

While mourning the loss of his wife and the mother to his two sons, Declan and his youngest son, Harry, desperately try to cope with their feelings and additional responsibilities of holding onto their failing family funeral home business. Harry, at the same time, secretly desires to find his first love, but trying to run the funeral business seriously hampers his potential for a normal dating experience; as a result, he resorts to secretly seeking a potential life partner/wife (Katya) via an online dating service.

Added to this chaotic mix, older brother, Luke, who unexpectedly arrives on the scene trying to cope with personal issues of his own.

Katya’s arrival to meet Harry and surprise the Gibson family is further complicated with the unplanned arrival of her older sister Eva who plans to live with Katya and Harry. Both Katya and Eva have absolutely no idea that their new home in Canada is a funeral home.

Add to the mix Aunt Jo and new funeral home intern Becca, who are trying to deal with the chaos and personal problems of the three men while keeping the business under control and you have the recipe for great comedy.

Cast of 7:
👉 Father (Declan).............late 50's/60's+ ​(old fashioned, frustrated, desperate)

👉 Son (Harry)................. late 20's--early 30's ​(awkward & shy)

👉 Son (Luke)................... late 30's/40’s (savvy but troubled)

👉 Intern (Becca).............. late 20's--early30's ​(upbeat & spunky)

👉 Aunt (Jo) .....................late 60's+ ​(wise & compassionate)

👉 Life partner/Bride (Katya).late 20's-early 30's ​(carefree - Russian accent required)

👉 Surprise Sister (Eva)……..late 30's-40's ​​(ornery - Russian accent required)

🗓 Audition dates:

Monday August 8th and Wednesday August 10th (7:00 to 10:00 pm)

☎️ Call Backs:
Saturday August 13th (1:30 to 5:00 pm)

Show opens early November…..

📍Location:
HP Rehearsal Room, 2nd floor
Midland Cultural Centre (MCC)
Corner of King and Elizabeth Streets, downtown Midland

Requirements:
• Covid protocol in effect
• Readings from script
By Appointment
If you are interested or have questions, please e-mail Linda Blow, Stage Manager at [email protected]

27/07/2022

Just had a wonderful chat with 3 wonderful people about how their theatre groups made it through the pandemic. Look for the podcast in your feed on the second Friday in August!

25/07/2022

Here are the details of the Village Players auditions we mentioned in our last news episode!

22/07/2022

Our July news episode is ready for your listening pleasure! It's got details of auditions, performances, educational opportunities, and more — even an announcement from ACT-CO! Some of this news is time-sensitive so check it out ASAP!

ACT-CO Festival and Gala Update www.actco.ca If interesting in participating on the Festival Committee or gala Committee, email [email protected] Auditions: Kempenfelt Community Players, Barrie www.