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The Thousand Islands Playhouse produces professional theatre with talent drawn from across the country. www.1000islandsplayhouse.com In 1981, Greg Wanless returned home from a number of successful seasons at Stratford with the dream of reestablishing a theatre in Gananoque.
For a short time, from 1967-1968, Gananoque had been home to the St. Lawrence Summer Playhouse, located in a tent in the parking lot of the Blinkbonnie Hotel. The theatre was extremely popular with locals and tourists alike, featuring a mix of Broadway musicals and American and British comedies. But despite its success, it was soon moved to Kingston where it continued running until 1976.
Greg’s desire to bring theatre back to Gananoque was met with considerable support from the community, which had deeply missed the activity and excitement generated by the previous Playhouse. Under Greg’s leadership, and with the help of the community and a close group of artists and actors, the Thousand Islands Playhouse presented its first show on June 25, 1982.
The local Rotary Club sold the Gananoque Canoe Club to the Playhouse, community members donated money to renovate the building, and tradespeople generously gave of their time and expertise. That first season it was not unusual to come across a local businessman working alongside an actor building a deck, or a plumber teaching people how to install a toilet. Community members often dropped by after work to check on the progress of the building, and hosted dinners for hungry performers or production staff.
After such passionate community involvement in the theatre’s beginnings, it seemed natural that the Playhouse’s mission statement include an acknowledgment of our commitment to community life. Thirty years later, the Playhouse remains an important part of life in Gananoque and our commitment to the community continues to guide our artistic vision.
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Announcing our Studio 'S' 2018 lineup! Eric Friesen returns to host this intimate concert and conversation series featuring world-renowned classical musicians. Gryphon Trio - July 16 Cellist Bryan Epperson - July 30 Pianist Stewart Goodyear - August 13 Pianist Jan Lisiecki - August 26 Subscriptions on sale February 1. Single tickets on sale March 1. http://www.1000islandsplayhouse.com/studio-s/
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ATTENTION YOUNG THEATRE ARTISTS: We are now accepting submissions for the 2018 Young Company! This is an opportunity for emerging theatre artists to work and train in a professional environment and tour a show across Eastern Ontario. Deadline to submit: Friday, February 9 http://www.1000islandsplayhouse.com/assets/YoCo2018_Casting.pdf
Rehearsals are underway for the Voaden Staged Readings at Dan School of Drama and Music, Queen's University. Catch them this Saturday, January 20 at 4pm at the The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts Studio Theatre. The first reading will be this year's Herman Voaden National Playwriting Competition second prize winning work, "Happy" by Brian Drader. It will be followed an awards ceremony and the reading of the first prize winning work, "The Team" by Michael Kras (approximate start time is 7:30pm). More info: https://sdm.queensu.ca/the-voaden-prize/ 📸: The cast of "The Team" by Michael Kras.
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There are only a few days left to claim your free ticket for 2018! Purchase a subscription or patron membership before December 31* and you'll receive a free flex ticket for the season. Box Office Holiday Hours December 27 – 29: 11am – 5pm December 30 – January 1: Closed *Our Box Office is closed December 30 & 31 but we will honour voicemails and e-mails received over the weekend.
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It's crunch time - you only have until 5pm on Friday to buy a holiday gift for the theatre lover in your life! Purchase a subscription or patron membership before December 31 and you'll receive a free flex ticket for the season. We wish everyone a happy holiday season and can't wait to see you in 2018. Box Office Holiday Hours December 23 – 26: Closed December 27 – 29: 11am – 5pm December 30 – January 1: Closed
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