Upper Canada Playhouse
Description
Upper Canada Playhouse is a professional theatre company producing an 8-show season of comedies and live concerts April through December Upper Canada Playhouse is a classic, intimate theatre experience.
Upper Canada Playhouse was established in 1983 and began life in a giant tent in the woods on the outskirts of Upper Canada Village. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, The Playhouse has become one of the most acclaimed professional theatre companies in Eastern Ontario.
Audiences come from the many Seaway Valley communities as well as from Ottawa, Brockville, Upper New York State and Montreal to take in a show at the Upper Canada theatre and leave laughing. The Playhouse features some the finest professional actors, designers and directors in the country. The small, intimate theatre gives you the feeling of being right on top of the action, so you won’t miss a beat.
Upper Canada Playhouse offers musicals and comedies that tickle your funny bone.
Laughter is the best medicine, and Upper Canada Playhouse serves up a funny and memorable prescription of musicals and comedies from April through December. The theatre season kicks off in the spring with a musical concert featuring live musicians and bands. Summertime brings a four-show comedy series ranging from the slapstick fun of a farce to a variety of entertaining classic and modern situational plays that look at life through a comic lens. There’s something for everyone.
‘Enjoy the laughter & music of The Playhouse Experience-fabulous productions of entertaining shows professionally produced in a charmingly converted toothbrush factory where everyone’s close to the action!’
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facebook.comHey, come work with us! Upper Canada Playhouse is accepting applications for the following full-time seasonal positions. Front of House Manager/Volunteer Co-ordinator Responsible for the organization, safety and comfort of audiences and co-ordination of volunteers. Contract time frame: Tuesday through Sunday with a combination of 2pm & 8pm shows. April 23-May 4; June 4-September 30; October 12-14 and November 26-December 23, 2018. Salary commensurate with experience. Production Assistant/Carpenter To execute the duties of assistant carpenter and all production elements including sound, lighting, props and running crew duties. Contract time frame: April 15-September 30 with the possibility of extension. Salary commensurate with experience. Apply by mail; email or in person before March 30, 2018 to: Upper Canada Playhouse 12320 County Rd 2, PO Box 852 Morrisburg, ON K0C 1X0 ucp@uppercanadaplayhouse.com
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Job Posting: Technical Director/Head Carpenter Theatre: Upper Canada Playhouse, Morrisburg, Ontario Dates of Employment: April 15-September 30, 2018 (with option to extend to December 23) Theatre Description Upper Canada Playhouse is a professional theatre company currently in its 35th season and located in the Eastern Ontario community of Morrisburg, operating under the jurisdiction of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. It is a mid-sized theatre company with a season running April through December consisting of Spring and Fall live concerts which are toured in, a flagship 4-show summer series June through September and a Christmas production November and December, all of which are built, rehearsed and produced in-house. Job Description The Technical Director/Head Carpenter position is a blended position responsible for heading the season’s set construction and the supervision, co-ordination and execution of all production aspects including lights, sound, props and running crew. Proven on-the-job set construction skills and experience are essential for this position. The TD/Head Carpenter position will be responsible to the Artistic Director and will work closely with the theatre’s designers, stage management team and turnaround staff in the production of the theatre’s 4-show summer series. Required Skills Successful candidates will have trained at a technical theatre production institution AND/OR have comparable extensive technical professional theatre experience. It is essential that candidates have strong on-the-job stage carpentry skills and experience and be familiar with all power tools and set construction equipment. They will also have demonstrated proficiency with all theatre production aspects such as QLab, Autocad and an ETC Element or comparable lighting board. The candidate should also demonstrate a good work ethic, excellent and proven problem-solving and communication skills and the ability to manage time and schedules effectively in meeting deadlines and achieving goals. They should have proven leadership skills and work effectively with designers, directors, stage management and other production staff to successfully execute the technical demands of a fast-paced professional summer theatre. Application Requirements Candidates must submit a cover letter and updated resume listing all technical theatre training and/or experience. Applications must also include several REFERENCES. Receipt of all applications will be confirmed. Only those chosen for interviews will be contacted. Please email resumes by February 23, 2018 to: Donnie Bowes, Artistic Director Upper Canada Playhouse donniebowes@gmail.com
The Fall/Winter Theatre School Finale production ‘R is for Revolution’ …a look at the 60’s Family members, friends and anyone interested in seeing what this group of creative and hard-working young actors have been up to, are invited to drop by The Playhouse: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH AT 2PM Show is approx. 40 minutes Admission is free ALSO Check our site for upcoming info on our 2018 Summer Junior & Senior Theatre School!
Thank you to all our patrons. We've had an amazing 2017 and cannot wait to begin our 2018 Season! Wishing everyone a great holiday season. Just a reminder we will be closed until January 2.
Our 2017 Quilt winner picked up her quilt today. Congratulations Muriel Franklin.
Box Office in the Christmas Spirit! Check out Mistletoe Magic and see why! Running December 1 - 17.
Our Box Office Team sells 2018!!
Our 2018 Season sales start Monday, November 6, 9am! Our Newsletter is now available online!! http://www.uppercanadaplayhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2018-Upper-Canada-Playhouse-Newsletter.pdf
Great News! We are an official "Go" for our Fall/Winter Theatre Camp. It will run select Saturdays - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm November 4 - January 27. Cost will be $200 held in the Rehearsal Hall at Upper Canada Playhouse and will be for ages 6 and up. Contact us 613-543-3713 or boxoffice@uppercanadaplayhouse.com as soon as possible to register.
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