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Comedy...Tragedy.....but most of all............FUN!!

Office Hours

Auditions for ETC's first show of the 2008-9 Season!

May 5 and 6 @ 7 pm

at the theatre

"Office Hours"

By Norm Foster          Directed by Sue Jennings

 

The Story: "Office Hours" is a series of individual sketches that take place in various offices in a big city on Friday afternoon. Each sketch works independently from the others but they all loosely link together through various props and gags.  It's a funny, quick moving, rather satirical play.  Strong comedic timing is essential to the play's success.

 

Casting Reguirements: Flexible but approx. 10 actors needed: 5 women and 5 men.

The Director is looking for a variety of ages from 20's to 60's with creativity, flexivility and willingness to work hard and  have fun!   Some actors will be required to play more then one role.   No experience necessary, new faces are always welcome at ETC!

 

Audition Format: Reading from the script and some improvisation.

 

Show Dates:  Sept. 10 - 21/08

 

Rehearsals:  Tuesday and Thursdaay evening through May and June, taking a break in July and re-starting following the August long weekend, again only rehearsing on Tues. and Thurs. nights, (no weekends!)  Due to the sketch-like nature of the play, not alll actors will be required at all rehearsals.  There's lots of room for flexibility and working around vacation schedules.

 

Crew Requirements:   Anyone interested in working backstage on this show should also attend one of the audition dates and let SM Rose Hoy know what you're interested in.  No experience necessary.  Sound, lights, props, set construction and decor - we will train you for the job!  Learn a new skill and have a great time doing it!

WODL

W.O.D.L. AWARDS GALORE!!
 
 
Each of the individuals and teams in the following list deserves
special recognition.  However, there are so many from
this outstanding production we can only say...
 
Congratulations to one and all!
 
 
          Winners:
The Terry Doyle Memorial Award
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Major Role
 
Gord Cameron as Host in Ten Times Two
____
 
The Reuben Cardinell Award
Best co-ordinated Production
 
Elmira Theatre Company
____
 
 
          Nominations:
 
The Bonanno Award
Outstanding Peformance by an Actress in a Major Role
 
Tracy Kenyon as Constance et al, Ten Times Two
____
 
The Pat and Vincent Matthewson Memorial Award
Oustanding Ensemble Work
 
Ten Time Two
___
 
The April Chappelle Award
Outstanding Direction
 
Deb Deckert - Ten Times Two
____
 
The D. Park Jamieson Memorial Award
Best Production in Festival
 
Ten Times Two
____
 
The Spanik Award
Best Visual Production
 
Ten Times Two - Elmira theatre Company
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The Harold P. Sellers Memorial Award
Outstanding Technical  Achievment
 
Dave Laverty, Kevin Presseault, Joe Brenner,Deb Deckert
Ten Time Two - Elmira Theatre Company
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          Special Adjudicator's Awards of Merit:
 
          The Gifts of:
Mr. and Mrs. David Perkins
 
Laurie Kleinknecht, Costumes, Ten Times Two
CAnielle Deckert, Hair and Makeup, Ten Times Two
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Mr. W. (Bill) Meaden
 
Deb Deckert, Music Selection, Ten Times Two
Paul Dietrich, Tree Creation, Ten Times Two
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

W.O.D.L. Festival 2008

Ten Times Two is in!!!
 
The adjudication results for W.O.D.L Festival 2008 have been announced and we're thrilled to have been chosen for our production of Ten Times Two.
 
At the W.O.D.L. awards announcements yesterday, Feb. 17/08,
the Lighting Design Award went to Dave Laverty
 
In addition,  nominations went to:
 
Deb Deckert and Joe Brenner - Sound Design
and
Paul Dietrich - Set Design
 
Festival Week includes:
 
          Mon., March 10 – Moonlight and Valentino, Thistle Theatre (Embro)

         Tues., March 11 – I Ought to Be In Pictures, Kincardine Theatre Guild

         Wed., March 12 – A Bed Full of Foreigners, Guelph Little Theatre

         Thurs., March 13 – Letters in Wartime, St. Mary’s Community Players

         Fri., March 14 – Ten Times Two, Elmira Theatre Company

         Sat., March 15 – Awards Ball and Banquet

If you want to attend a night, a few days, or an entire week of wonderful theatre, come to Festival 2008.

Sponsored by Theatre Kent in Chatham.

For ticket and other info, just click,  http://wodl.on.ca/08wodl_brochure1.pdf

 

 

 
 
 
 

Ten Times Two Opening

 
It's great to know that ETC has a reputation for being a fun and energetic company.
 
The recent article in The Record discussing the recent adjudication of Ten Time Two indicated "Spunky Elmira chose the hilarious but little known play by Canadian playwright, David Belke."
 
Yes, we are spunky, and yes, it is hilarious!!
 
There's still time to come out and see it.  It's running at 8:00 P.M. - Fri. Feb. 8, Sat. Feb. 9 & Sun. Feb. 10 at 2:30 as well as Fri. Feb 15 and Sat. Feb. 16, both at 8:00 P.M.
 
Note:  Tickets may be purchased at The Centre in the Square, Kitchener, (see the link on our main page), as well as at the door.  ($17)

Mugworts Bane - AUDITIONS

Mugworts Bane
by
local playwright:
Paddy Gillard-Bentley
 
Directed by
Tracey Kenyon 

Date: Saturday, January 26

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: Elmira Theatre company, 76 Howard Ave., Elmira

Cast Requirements: Students of all ages welcome!

No prep necessary. Group audition.

Rehearsals: TBA

Productions Dates: To be presented throughout the day at the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, April 5, at 9:00, 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00

For more information, contact producer Bev Dietrich, 669-5257 or dietrich@golden.net

Maggie's Getting Married - AUDITIONS

 
 
Maggie's Getting Married
by
Norm Foster
Directed by
Mike Grant
 
Dates: Jan. 14 & 15

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Elmira Theatre company, 76 Howard Ave., Elmira

Cast Requirements: 3 men 3 women

No preparation required, ETC traditionally does cold readings in groups. Just show up at the audition.

Rehearsals: TBA

Productions Dates: April 25-27, May 1-4 and 8-10

The Story: While the rehearsal party takes place in the living room, Maggie’s family copes with the night before wedding jitters in the kitchen. Maggie is nervous, her fiancée is missing, Dad is feeling sentimental about losing his little girl,

Mom is feeling pressured to have everything go perfectly, the sister’s boyfriend is trying to sneak a smoke on the back deck and the sister is trying to figure out whether or not she’s slept with the groom before.

Ages quite flexible. Listed are script descriptions but director Mike Grant says he can swing 5 plus years up or down depending on who comes to auditions.

Maggie; 29. The bride. She is getting married tomorrow. She is sweet, smart and slightly insecure.

Wanda: 32. Maggie’s older sister. She sells real estate and has much more experience with men than her sister.

Cass: early 50’s. Maggie’s mother is a no-nonsense woman, determined to make this night perfect for everyone.

Tom: 56. Maggie’s deadpan father who works as a dentist but has bigger dreams. He is going through a midlife crisis.

Axel: 37. Wanda’s latest boyfriend. He’s a wacked out actor with a real fear of women.

Russell: 35. The groom. Also in real estate. Somewhat of a social misfit as he tries too hard to make people like him.

 

 

2007

   2007
what a year!
 
A fantastic year of hard work, quality shows and most of all FUN!!!
 
 
Thanks to all who contributed time, money - or any resource at their disposal -toward it and a standing ovation to our audiences!  Their glowing reception of our artistic endeavours helps keep the burning desire to present our talents in the performing arts alive.
 
 
We all want to wish you the very best for the future and say:
 
 
Happy New Year!!!!
2008

The Odd Couple

What a success!!
 
The Cast and Crew are having a blast in this run of The Odd Couple and it shows.  Standing ovations are the rule and accolades are pouring in.
 
This is just a sample of the comments received.
 
          "Hey guys, that was a wonderful production.  We were busting a gut laughing!"
 
        "... fabulous seats and the meal was great as well."
 
        "The props were unbelievable...."
 
        "We had a walk down memory lane for sure."
 
        "Very well done!!!!!  We loved all of the characters."
 
Tickets are still available for this Thurs., Nov 22, which is show only ($17).  So invite your friends and family to come out and join in this laugh riot.

Ten Time Two

Auditions for Ten Times Two

By David Belke

Directed by Deb Deckert

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7:00 PM and Saturday, Nov. 17 10:00 AM

 

The Story Beginning in 1399 two immortals, known as "The Host" and Ephraim, agree to a wager. Ephraim must seduce the serving wench Constance into saying she loves him. Fate intervenes and the bet continues as the reincarnated Constance returns to the same location but in a different personality every 75 years. This is a whirlwind romantic romp through ten centuries, a tour de farce for the actors and the costume crew!

Cast Requirements: 2 men, 1 woman

EPHRAIM - an immortal, an evil-doer with great charisma, he thinks he’s God’s gift to women.

THE HOST, a supernatural observer and manipulator, quick witted and charming

***The female characters are all played by the same actor; will need to sing and do accents; CONSTANCE (1399) an Irish serving girl; LADY ELEANORE Penfield (1475) an English lady in waiting; POLLY (1550) a Cockney swineherd; SISTER FRANCESCA de la Cruz (1625) a Spanish nun; BETSY Parsons (1700) a young woman of London; SIMONE De Longchamps (1775) a French spy; CATHERINE Ballantyne-Bell (1850) a Scotswoman visiting London; PRU Grevney (1925) an American socialite; WOMAN (2000) a businesswoman; CONSTANCE (2075) a historical interpreter and museum curator

Crew Requirements:

Please contact SM Bev Dietrich (669-5257 or dietrich@golden.net) if you’d like to be part of this demanding show. Although the cast is small, the crew will be an integral part of the show as scene changes and costume changes must be choreographed these will be the fastest changes you’ve ever done!

Show Dates: Feb 1-3, 8-10, 15-16. Rehearsal: TBA

NB -> This is our "IN" Festival entry for the WODL competition in March.

***If you audition or crew for this show it is with the understanding that you are committed to present the show in Chatham in March, if we are chosen to compete in the Festival.

If the show wins at this level it’s on to the Theatre Ontario competition during the 2-4 weekend in May, this year to be held in North Bay.

-> If you already know you’re going to be away - like Cuba in March or camping "May two-four" weekend - this is not the show for you.

The Odd Couple

Cast of The Odd Couple
 
Director Joe Brenner is pleased to announce the cast of Neil Simons's 'The Odd Couple'*, our fall dinner theatre production.
 
 
Oscar the slob:  Tom Bolton
Felix the fastidious:  Gord Cameron
Murray:  Gary Seibert
Roy:  Paul Duncan
Speed:  Mike Grant
Vinnie: Patrick Hoy
and
Cecily and Gwendolyn, the Pigeon sisters:  Kathy Paul and Michelle Kreutzer
 
Come out and see this veteran cast in an absolutely hilarious production: starting Nov. 9, running through to Nov. 24.
*With special permission by Samuel French  
 
 
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