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Current Production: 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum' opening October 17 (Preview October 16) 
A Funny Thing Happened Directed by Deb Prentice October 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25 at 8:00 pm Director's Notes Thanks for giving me the opportunity to present Theatre Woodstock's first major musical since Anne of Green Gables! The show that Time magazine called "good clean, dirty fun" has been running somewhere everywhere in the world since the early 1960's. The play is based on the style and spirit of the 26 surviving plays of Titus Maccius Plautus, a third-century Roman playwright who created comic conventions and humorous wordplay still being used by modern day writers. Sally and I are proud and lucky to have such a dedicated and talented cast and crew. I thank them all for helping me bring my vision of Forum to life. Many of you will recognize our Musical Director extraordinaire, Chuck Baxter. We are also happy to welcome Jessica Johnson, the new owner of Woodstock Dance Academy, as our choreographer. They both take this show to the next level and have made the process fun and easy. We couldn't do it without a dedicated stage manager, set designers and builders, creative painters, costume designers, someone to find a rubber chicken - and many more people who cheerfully volunteered time and talent. It has been a fun and rewarding journey. I advise you to get your tickets early and be prepared for a night of music and laughter! Deb Prentice, Director Call the Box Office now -- phone 519-537-2582.
Dinner and Theatre Packages 3 Great Choices, One Great Price for Dinner & Theatre! On Wednesday, October 22nd, you can see A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and enjoy a meal for one combined price at any of the following fine restaurants: (Wednesday evening performances only.)
Contact the Box Office, 519-537-2582 to purchase your Dinner & Theatre tickets today!
Season Tickets Still Available! Subscribe Now & Save! Subscriptions are available at Party Central at Sobey's Plaza or the Theatre Woodstock Box Office 519-537-2582. Four Great Shows for $65:
Plus, add the CAST Senior Company Show Pippin (May 2008) to your subscription for only $15 per ticket. Subscribers save at Theatre Woodstock!
A Note from the President Hello. Let me introduce myself. I am Peter Johnston, the new President of Theatre Woodstock. My wife Sally and my daughters Samantha and Emily may be more familiar to you. They have been involved with Theatre Woodstock for several years now primarily backstage and/or in the booth. I have, however, enjoyed my Theatre time as an audience member and behind the bar downstairs on most nights. Many of you may also know me from my 30+ years working for the City of Woodstock at Southside Aquatic Centre and Lions Pool. New to the Board this year is our Advertising and Publicity Director Marco Matern, our Secretary Sheila English, our Production Director Brian Jackson and in a returning role, our Technical Director Donald Hastie. Welcome aboard! Let's rock this boat, a little! The 2008-2009 season begins with what promises to be a hilariously campy musical entitled A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Deb Prentice (Director), Kath Oliver (Stage Manager), Sally Johnston (Producer), Chuck Baxter (Musical Director) and Jessica Johnson (Choreographer) lead an amazing cast and crew. You do not want to miss this one. Be sure to get your tickets early because once the curtain goes up, everyone is going to want to see it! CAST had another successful summer camp and has had a great start to their fall program in preparation for their two shows in early January. Joanna Sweete and Jason Paquette are at it once again directing our Junior and Sophomore groups to bring to you two wonderful shows. A Year with Frog and Toad the Musical and The Nutcracker Sweete (written by Joanna). Jennifer Paquette can be found directing our Senior CAST as they prepare for their spring show, Pippin. These CAST productions are to be enjoyed by all so get your tickets soon as they always sell out! In July, TW hosted the Western Ontario Drama League (WODL) Minifest with John R. Smith chairing a hardworking group of volunteers. The event was a huge success. Congratulations and a huge "Thank You" to John R, Cheryl Hylton, Laura Earle and the rest of the team! This will continue to be an exciting season for Theatre Woodstock, as we will be hosting the WODL Festival in March 2009. We have our work cut out for us but with everyone pitching in I'm sure we'll break some legs. Bye for now! Peter Johnston
Theatre Woodstock Auditions for Rescuing Elephants
Production dates February 5 to 14, 2009 Take part in the World Premiere of a powerful new script that explores a family's struggle with early onset Alzheimer's. Its warmth and reality will captivate you. Sunday October 19, 7:00-9:00 pm Characters:
For more information contact Bonnie Hartley at 519-537-5836. Electronic copies of this original script are available now by contacting Bonnie at hartley.bj@gmail.com. Rehearsals will most likely be Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Profile: Marco Matern is appointed as Publicity Chair to the Board of Theatre Woodstock
Marco also contributes her time as a Committee Member for the City of Woodstock's, community program Winter Lights and runs her own Event Management and Promotions firm. The Board welcomes Marco's enthusiasm and creative abilities to take them to the next level as they head into another exciting, theatre season. The public and businesses in Oxford County may contact Marco through the offices at Theatre Woodstock and review all show details and performance dates at the Theatre Woodstock website. Telephone: 1-519-537-2582 - Website: www.theatrewoodstock.com
Play Readers Wanted In order to select the four shows for the coming season, many scripts are considered. If you would like to be part of the reading team or have a script you would like us to read, please contact Bonnie Hartley at 519-537-5836.
CAST has started another season with a fabulous line up of shows and wonderful staff working with our young actors. Let us introduce our season and our staff. Our fall session includes A Year With Frog and Toad. The director for our junior group is the fabulous and well-loved Jason Paquette. Musical director is Betty Ford, choreographer is Taylor Markham and stage manager is Danielle Markham. The sophomore group is working on The Nutcracker Sweete. Experienced black light director Joanna Sweete is teaching the art of puppetry to the group. Stage manager is Jeff Sweete. Our spring session begins January 24, 2009. The junior show will be 1000 Cranes directed by Victoria Thompson, and the sophomore group will be working on Alice in Wonderland, directed by Jason Paquette, musically directed by Betty Ford and choreographed by Taylor Markham. Our senior CAST company is excited to be working on the fabulous musical Pippin. This production is going to include some amazing theatrical surprises that you aren't going to want to miss and includes an orchestra. Our senior company actors have the pleasure of working with Jennifer Paquette as their show director, Chuck Baxter as their musical director, Juliana Sherk as their choreographer, Betty Ford as piano accompanist and Donald Hastie as stage manager. CAST is looking to train interested potential technicians If you have always wanted to know more about theatrical sound and lighting, please contact GM Laurie Markham at 519-537-8871. No experience neccesary. Should be 14 or older. (trained technicians have the opportunity for part-time employment for TW through City rentals at the Market Centre.)
Contact our Editor Backstage is edited by Claire Lewis. You can reach Claire by telephone at 519-421-4425. Please make submissions for the newsletter to clairebear@bmts.com. "The way to get good ideas is to get lots of ideas and throw the bad ones away." |
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Written and Directed by Dalene Flannigan
Theatre Woodstock is a charitable organization that brings to Oxford County award-winning, live theatre performances. Community support from Oxford County businesses and theatregoers alike allows TW to bring live theatre to the many ages found within their audience. The new 2008/2009 production season begins with a new addition to the Theatre family. TW boasts not only amazing talent in their actors but also within their multi-talented appointed Board Members. Marco Matern is recognized through her years of hosting local television for Rogers TV and her community involvement. Known to many as a face in the media, she was recently appointed the prestigious position of Publicity Chair. She brings her Advertising and Communications experiences of 25 years to her position as Publicist offering her international business experience, print production knowledge and event management talents to this integral role. Marco will promote the four productions which will begin with Theatre Woodstock's first production, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, on October 16th, 2008. 
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