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EVERYBODY LOVES "MARY"
Hi Folks!
We are so excited about the arrival of Mary of Shanty Bay next week. We are presenting this show at the Simcoe Street Theatre October 5th-8th. I first saw this performed in 2018. It is a beautiful historic piece but the real beauty is that you will still be entertained even if you are not a history buff!
This production was written by Leah Holder, from the real life diaries of Mary Sophia Gapper, who visited Canada from England in 1828. What started off as a short visit soon became a lifelong adventure, with Mary and her new husband building a home on the edge of a new world and struggling for survival. They settled at the "edge of the world" in Oro Township! This is a heartwarming examination of a part of Ontario regional history and the settlement of Shanty Bay.
Photo credit - Khaleel Gandhi (@khaleelgandhi on Instagram)
Set design - Brenda Thompson
Lighting design - Jonathan Killing
Costume design - Madeline Ius
Costume assistant - Selina Jia
Playwright - Leah Holder
Director - Rochelle Reynolds
Mary of Shanty Bay was written by actor Leah Holder, who also plays "Mary" in the production. It is currently running in Shanty Bay and I have included a review that was done of the play HERE.
Take a step away from the craziness of election time and come out for an enjoyable example of truly Canadian theatre, at the Simcoe Street Theatre in Collingwood. For tickets please call 705-445-2200 or shop online at www.theatrecollingwood.ca.
