Western Ontario Drama League
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- WODL Festival 2019 - Guelph - 11 to 16 March 2019
- Festival 2019 Pre-Festival Results
- WODL Festival 2019 - Guelph - Schedule
- Monday March 11 - Absolutely....Fred - Cambridge Community Players
- Tuesday March 12 - Strangers Among Us - Theatre Burlington
- Wednesday March 13 - The Beauty Queen of Leenane - Guelph Little Theatre
- Thursday March 14 - Bare Bear Bones - Paris Performers Theatre
- Friday March 15 - Girls Like That - Theatre Sarnia
- Purchasing Tickets
- Booking Hotel Rooms
- News From Around the WODL Region
- Theatre Ontario Festival - 15 May 2019 to 19 May 2019 - Richmond Hill
- Playwrights Guild of Canada - Overstock Play Sale
- Playwrights Guild of Canada - Canadian Play Outlet
- If you are producing Canadian Plays this Season - Check This Out
- ONstage Theatre Listings
- Is your WODL Membership Information Up-to-date?
- Dates for your Diary
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WODL Festival 2019 - Guelph - 11 to 16 March 2019
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Festival 2019 Pre-Festival Results
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Click the image below to see the full, printable pre-Festival results:
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WODL Festival 2019 - Guelph - Schedule
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Click the image below to see the full, printable schedule for the week:
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Monday March 11 - Absolutely... Fred - Cambridge Community Players
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Synopsis:
Fred is a faithful, honest guy who just wants to get married and settle down. Since his TWO girlfriends are almost perfect, he turns to his neurotic friend, Henry, for advice.
If only he can figure out which woman has the qualities he is looking for -- WITHOUT the women finding out about one another!
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Tuesday March 12 - Strangers Among Us - Theatre Burlington
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Synopsis:
Gabrielle and Michael meet by accident, fall in love, part, meet again and fall in love all over again.
The problem is, every time they meet, they forget each other’s names. They can’t help it; they suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.
Complicating things are family members who have difficulty with the changes and challenges Gabrielle and Michael experience, as they become more and more entangled in the debris of memory and language.
Eventually, Gabrielle and Michael end up in a long-term care facility where they meet other people suffering from the same malady, extraordinary people who live and die with courage and hope.
In the end Michael and Gabrielle find love again and, in the process, change the lives of the people around them
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Article from the
Hamilton Spectator
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Wednesday March 13 - The Beauty Queen of Leenane - Guelph Little Theatre
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Synopsis:
The Beauty Queen of Leenane
, written by Martin McDonagh, the Oscar winning Writer and Director of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, is a prime example of the ruthless black comedy which has become McDonagh’s trademark.
A modern classic of Irish theatre, the play, is set in the mountains of Connemara and tells the story of Maureen Folan, a plain and lonely woman in her early 40s, and Mag, her manipulative, aging mother.
Mag’s interference in Maureen’s first,
and potentially last, romantic relationship sets in motion a chain of events that are as tragically funny as they are horrific.
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Thursday March 14 - Bare Bear Bones - Paris Peformers Theatre
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Synopsis:
Paris Performers' Theatre is taking you on a unique camping experience with their second show of the 2018-2019 season with the comedy
Bare Bear Bones written by Michael Grant and directed by Terri-Lynn Graham.
Ruth (Alex Graham) and Norman (Alex Riker) have become newly empty nesters and are struggling to be "just a couple" again instead of a family. With advice from a marriage counselor they head back to the place they fell in love, where Norman proposed and where they raised their young family in the summers, Bear Bones Family Campground.
After arriving late at the campground, both Ruth and Norman quickly discover that things are not the same as they were years ago. Frank (Rich Dallaway), the campground owner and his daughters Libby (Deanna Stevens) and Annie (Jessica O'Connor) confirm the couples' suspicions that times have definitely changed.
"Frank is a man who has dealt with loss and despair by shedding all the burdens life throws at him and embracing a more "stripped down" way of life," says Dallaway of his characters decision to change the way the campground is run. So do they stay? Do they leave? Campground rules clearly state "NO REFUNDS" and the old tent trailer has been parked and erected. Why not make the best of the situation? With their marriage on the rocks, can Ruth and Norman make the weekend work and rekindle the love they once had?
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Director’s Notes:
By Terri-Lynn Graham
I'm a stage manager by trade. I like to be organized, tell people what to do and be in control. Yes, you may feel sorry for my husband... Directing I would say is quite different. Although I still get to tell people what to do and where to go, there is constant need for change. Change of plans, change of scenery, change of direction and flow of a piece of work. I've watched some amazing directors in my time at PPT and have learned so much from them. I am truly grateful to Greig, Linda, George and Matthew among the others I've worked with here for allowing me the privilege to watch their creative genius soar and bring a bunch of words on a page to life in a way that is truly magical.
I'm equally ecstatic to work with my ridiculously talented cast and crew who have been gentle and patient with me, offering their own advice and ideas - this show is truly a group effort.
Most importantly I want to thank my family - my parents for being Ruth and Norman when I was leaving the nest and showing me how to survive. My children for making my husband and I Ruth and Norman as they start to spread their wings, and my husband Tyler for always being on whichever side the road is on to protect me and come along for the ride while I head out on my next crazy adventure.
This show is all about life, love and finding yourself. Ruth and Norman are every parent out there. They show us how important it is to laugh together and come through the hard times together, to remember the good and the bad times and that when we shed our inhibitions, we can find a side of ourselves that we've never seen before.
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Friday March 15 - Girls Like That - Theatre Sarnia
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Synopsis:
Girls Like That
is an explosive play staring seven young women that explores the evolution of feminist consciousness and modern female friendships in the wake of advancing technology. It examines mob mentality, sexual insecurity, double-standards, and the struggle to define oneself in a crowd.
The plot follows one class of girls, part of a prestigious school that takes only 20 students a year, guaranteeing they will remain in the same class from kindergarten to graduation.
Jumping back and forth in time, the audience sees how societal pressures and expectations creep in and affect the dynamics of this group starting at their first meeting at five-years-old. As they near graduation, a naked photo of one of them gets sent around to the entire school and the other six girls explore what this means to their group, and themselves.
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Director's Notes:
By Henri Canino
I have wanted to direct this play for several years now. I first read the script on an airplane and when I finished it my husband looked over and asked why I was crying. I had no words at the time as to why this play hit home so hard. As I reflect more and more, I realize I can relate to every one of these characters in the fight for survival through the terrain of high school and beyond, especially when it comes to being a woman.
This play addresses the anxiety, disconnection, and powerlessness that many young girls and boys go through on so many levels. It may trigger different reactions from the audience depending on who is watching: It may be all too familiar for some and to others a brutally real lesson demonstrating what growing up in the modern world can look like.
The play itself is roughly based on the tragedy of Amanda Todd, a 15-year-old Canadian girl who was blackmailed into showing somebody her breasts on a webcam. The image went viral and she was subjected to horrific bullying. What happened to her was much bigger than the person who took the picture, it was the reaction of her peers and how she was torn apart. I’m interested in where this shame comes from when it comes to the naked female body and the double standard that’s out there.
One of the most poignant lines from the play is when one of the characters says to herself, “I want to say it doesn’t make sense. I want to ask about the space in between. Cos she’s a prick-tease cos she didn’t, and she’d be a slut if she did, so how does she get to the space in between?”
I hope this play can create conversations that are needed for our future generations navigating the rough waters of identity and self-worth.
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Reviews:
From the Sarnia Journal:
From First Monday:
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Videos:
Director, Henri Canino:
Opening night:
Promo A:
Promo B:
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Visit the Guelph Little Theatre Box Office at
thelittleboxoffice.com/guelphlittletheatre/
to order your tickets online or call 519-821-0270. The Box Office is only open Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm but if you leave a message, box office staff will return your call to complete your order.
5 Play Package
Purchasing a 5-Play package online is a two-step process.
Step 1 – Purchase Your Package
- Visit the GLT Box Office web site thelittleboxoffice.com/guelphlittletheatre/.
- From the list of GLT show offerings, select the “Buy” button for the “WODL 5-ticket package”.
- This will bring you to a details page. Select “Buy” again.
- On the next page, you can specify how many packages you wish to purchase. (Each package gets you 5 tickets.) Then select “Add to Cart”.
- This will bring you to the confirmation page. Verify the details of your purchase, provide the requested customer and payment information, and then select “Checkout”.
After you complete this first step, you will receive an email with your receipt, and a separate email with a voucher code. Once you have the voucher code, you can proceed to the next step.
Step 2 – Book Your Seats
- Return to the GLT Box Office web site thelittleboxoffice.com/guelphlittletheatre/.
- From the list of GLT show offerings, this time select the “Book” button for the “WODL Festival”.
- This will bring you to a selection page listing all 5 of the festival shows. At the top is a box marked “Enter Voucher Code”. Click on this box, and it will change into a window where you can enter your voucher code. (Cutting and pasting works. If you enter the code manually be careful the “O” and “0” are different.)
- Once you have entered your code, click the “Apply” button.
- When your code has been accepted, click “Book” next to the entry for the first show.
- This will bring up the seat selection page. At the top of the screen you will be presented with the available ticket options: the Single Performance tickets for $25, and the Package tickets for $0. Select the Package ticket type, and the pick the seat you want from the seating plan at the bottom of the page. Then click “Add to Cart” to save your selection.
- At the top of the screen you will see “What’s On > WODL Festival > Dates > Tickets”. Click on “Dates” to return to the list of shows. Then repeat your seat selection for the other four Festival shows.
- Once you have selected seats for all five shows, click “Checkout”.
- Verify your order information, provide the requested customer information, and click “Checkout”. You will receive an email with your tickets to print at home.
Please note: The Box Office software only allows you to book seats on one voucher at a time. If you order multiple 5-Play Packages, you will need to book the seats for each as a separate order.
Festival Gala
To order Gala tickets online:
- Visit the GLT Box Office web site thelittleboxoffice.com/guelphlittletheatre/.
- From the list of GLT show offerings, select the “Book” button for the “WODL Banquet and Awards Gala”.
- This will bring you to a details page. Select “Buy” again.
- This will open the ticket selection page. You will be provided with a list of all of the WODL member theatre groups. Select your tickets on the line for the theatre group you want to sit with. If you are not affiliated with a WODL member group, there is a “No Preference” option available. Indicate the number of tickets you wish to order and the select “Add to Cart” at the bottom of the page.
- This will bring you to the confirmation page. Verify the details of your purchase, provide the requested customer and payment information, and then select “Checkout”. You will be sent an email with your Gala tickets to print at home.
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please contact us at
monabc.theatre@gmail.com
and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
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HOTEL: Holiday Inn - Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre
RATES: $112.99 - 132.99 Full hot breakfast included for up to two people. For each additional guest, a $10 extra charge includes breakfast.
GROUP CODE: WDL
HOW TO BOOK:
- Call 519- 836-0231 and provide the group code = WDL
For an interactive and printable hotel poster
click here.
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News from Around the WODL Region
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There’s not a lot happening around the region in March, but even if you don’t make it to Guelph for WODL Festival, there are still some plays for you to take in!
If you have any special events planned at your theatre in the upcoming months, please let me know!
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Theatre Ontario Festival - 15 May 2019 to 19 May 2019 - Richmond Hill
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The Curtain Club is hard at work preparing an exciting Theatre Ontario Festival experience for all of the attendees – both the entries and all of the community theatre artists who come to Festival to celebrate.
We look forward to announcing our workshops and play readings that go with the detailed adjudications as part of your Festival education experience.
And on March 16
th, we look forward to welcoming WODL’s entry to that Festival.
Join us at Theatre Ontario Festival, May 15 to 19 in Richmond Hill.
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Playwrights Guild of Canada - Overstock Play Sale
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The Overstock Play Sale is ongoing! Don't miss your chance to pick up 10 plays for $10. More information about this sale
HERE
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Playwrights Guild of Canada - Canadian Play Outlet
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The
Canadian Play Outlet
has launched its new site with over 2000 Canadian Plays right at your fingertips. Looking for something specific? Check out the curated
Collections
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Every month you can take a look at the newest unpublished and published plays available!
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If you are Producing Canadian Plays this Season - Check This Out
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The Playwrights Guild of Canada publicises productions of Canadian-written plays through its website,
www.playwrightsguild.ca
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Theatre Ontario publishes an online list of current and upcoming productions by its member groups. To see what is on
click here
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Is your WODL Menbership Information Up-to-date?
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Are you on the board of a theatre group that belongs to WODL? If your group has:
- A new President
- New WODL delegates
- A new Treasurer
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WODL Festival 2019, Guelph
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Theatre Ontario Festival 2019, Richmond Hill
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WODL Annual General meeting, Tillsonburg
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See what's happening on our social sites
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