Peterborough Theatre Guild's Next Production 'God of Carnage' to Run 10 Shows In Three-Week Span

The Peterborough Theatre Guild has announced its next production, ‘God of Carnage’ which will run 10 shows in a three-week span.

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Shows are occurring on Sept. 29 and 30; Oct, 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 and 14. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. while matinees (Oct. 1 and 8) are at 2 p.m. at the Peterborough Theatre Guild.

God of Carnage is a winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Play. It is described as a comedy of manners without manners. Set in present-day New York City, it is the story of two couples who meet for the first time shortly after their respective sons have a nasty schoolyard tangle. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed but as the meeting progresses and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than their liberal principles in tatters. the production was written by Yasmina Reza.

Tickets are $30 for adults, $27 for seniors and $22 for Students. They can be purchased online or by phone at (705) 745-4211.

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Norm Foster’s ‘The Long Weekend’ Presented by the Peterborough Theatre Guild

The Peterborough Theatre Guild has announced the final play of the season ‘The Long Weekend’ written by Norm Foster, coming to the Theatre Guild July 5 to 9 and July 12 to 15.

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The Long Weekend is a full-length comedy by Norm Foster. During a weekend visit between two couples, the true nature of their relationships come to the surface as the four so-called 'best friends' slowly discover how they really feel about each other. 

Successful lawyer Max and his wife Wynn are about to show off their beautiful new their summer home to their best friends, Roger and Abby. But it doesn't take long to uncover the true feelings behind this long friendship. What is meant to be a relaxing holiday weekend turns into a battle of wits as their pasts catch up with them, the gloves come off and old scores get settled in comedic fashion.

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The Theatre Guild’s adaptation is directed by Jason Shulha, with project manager Margaret Pieper, and will feature David Adams, Siobhan MacQuarrie, Chelsey Mark and Jennifer Hilborn. The July 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15 shows will begin at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances July 9 and 15 beginning at 2 p.m.

Norm Foster’s writing delivers non-stop mischievous fun and scrumptious plot twists. The production is described as a hilariously tangled web of truths, deception and surprises that will leave the audience guessing – and laughing – all the way to the final curtain.

Tickets for the show can be purchased for $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $15 for students online or via phone.

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Hometown PTBO: Rachel Dalliday In Her Upcoming Performance "Something Rotten!" With the Peterborough Theatre Guild

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with Rachel Dalliday of the Peterborough Theatre Guild about how she broke into the arts, her upcoming performance in "Something Rotten!" and how it will be her last show in Peterborough.

Shows are April 28-30, May 4-7 and 11-13.

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Gibson and Sons Comedy Production Comes to The Peterborough Theatre Guild

The comedy production Gibson and Sons, written by Kristen Da Silva, is coming to the stage at Peterborough Theatre Guild starting Feb. 24.

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Directed by Jerry Allen and produced by Pat Hooper, this comedy performance stars Luke Foster, Dan Smith, Lyndele Gauci, Jade O'Keeffe, Brian McIntosh, Bethany Heemskerk and Sheila Charleton.

Gibson and Sons at the Peterborough Theatre Guild has multiple dates with showtimes beginning at 7:30 p.m. (Feb. 24, 26, March 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11), as well as matinee performances (Feb. 26, March 5) beginning at 2 p.m.

The cast and crew work together to tell Kristen Da Silva’s story of Harry Gibson, who helps his father run the family business (a struggling small-town funeral home) through he sees it beginning to interfere with his love life. Missing his recently departed mother, and hungry for companionship and the chance at having his own family, he secretly turns to an unconventional method of meeting a woman: an online Russian bride service. When his bride Katya and her acerbic older sister Eva arrive on Canadian soil, the sisters are plunged into culture shock while the Gibson family is thrown into a tailspin.

The Theatre Guild notes that the March 9 performance will have a reduced capacity with COVID-19 protocols in place, although masking is encouraged at all performances.

Tickets will be $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $15 for students and can be purchased online or by phone.

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Peterborough Theatre Guild Announces Line Up For 2022/23 Season

Peterborough Theatre has released their full 2022/2023 season of shows and are now selling tickets.

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After two years of COVID restrictions, cancelled shows and a quiet stage, Peterborough Theatre guild has announced a full season of live theatre and music.

Constellations by Nick Payne (a staged reading) – September 16, 17, 18(M)

Our Place by Terry Gabbard (one act) – October 14, 15, 16(M) / 20, 21, 22, 23(M)

Rumors by Neil Simon - November 4, 5, 6(M) / 10, 11, 12, 13(M) / 17, 18, 19

The Little Prince, book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, adapted by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar – December 2, 3(M), 4(M) / 6, 7, 8, 9, 10(M)

The Crucible by Arthur Miller – January 20, 21, 22(M) / 26, 27, 28, 29(M) / February 2, 3, 4

Gibson and Sons by Kristen Da Silva – February 24, 25, 26(M) / March 2, 3, 4, 5(M) / 9, 10, 11

Something Rotten! by John O’Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick (Musical) – April 28, 29, 30(M) / May 4, 5, 6, 7(M) / 11, 12, 13

The Long Weekend by Norm Foster – July 5, 6, 7, 8, 9(M) / 12, 13, 14, 15(M), 15(E)

*M = Matinee Performance * E = Evening Performance

Ticket prices:
Full Length: Adult $25.00, Seniors $22.00, Students $15.00
Musical:
Adult $32.00
Seniors $28.00
Students $20.00
One-Act:
All Tickets $15.00
Family:
All Tickets $10.00

Tickets for all shows are available now for season subscription holders. Individual show tickets available approximately six weeks before opening night.

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The Heart Of The Song Will Grace The Stage At Peterborough Theatre Guild This June

The Heart of The Song, directed and produced by Kate Suhr will take the stage at Peterborough Theatre Guild June 16 - 17.

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With over 2 years of empty stages and seats, the Theatre Guild is excited to welcome song back into their building, they said in a press release.

The show will feature local performers Linda Kash, Shay Burd, Indigo Chesser, Stephen Cullen, Lisa Devan, Dan Duran, Beth McMaster, Marsala Lukianchuk, Wayne Robinson, Jane Werger, Gillian Wilson and Kate Suhr.

Musicians will be Curtis Cronkwright, Justin Hiscox, Sam Quinn and Saskia Tomkins.

Ellen Lueck, Seanon Yip Choy will act as Stage Managers, with Alan Stanley on Sound Design and Andy Duncan on Light Design.

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Brian MacDonald Of Peterborough Theatre Guild Reflects On Performers Hard Work Leading Up To The Debut Of 'Annie'

After postponing ‘Annie’ for two years, Peterborough Theatre Guild is set to start it’s week-long performance on Friday, at Showplace.

Brian MacDonald is the musical director and also plays the role of Rooster in the musical. Photo by Luke Best.

While initially slated to run May 2020, the Theatre Guild has had to put Annie on hold since then due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Brian MacDonald, music director and actor in the show, says they have been rehearsing on and off, whenever restrictions would allow it, since then.

“It’s almost surreal, this has been a two and a half year process,” said MacDonald. “Knowing we’re going to have an audience, it becomes real in our minds. There’s a sense of urgency now that just wasn’t there before.”

He notes that most shows take about three months, from auditions to the presentation, and that this is by far the longest ‘rehearsal’ period he has been a part of.

“The one thing you don’t get during a quick rehearsal schedule, is you don’t get to fully know the cast, so we’ve definitely taken advantage of that.”

MacDonald says that while the cast and crew have grown close, they’ve also had to switch roles for various reasons.

Due to the nature of the musical Annie, many cast members are portrayed by children. Having auditioned over two years ago, some of them just don’t fit the role any more, says MacDonald.

“Voices can change so quick, we’ve found that some of our little sopranos have matured into having a beautiful, young-adult, lower voice.”

Now, less than a week away from presentation, MacDonald says he and the cast are excited to finally be able to share their production with an audience.

“Having an audience to be able to interact with, and to be able to have their reactions - that’s the last piece of this puzzle.”

MacDonald notes how supportive Peterborough is of the arts community, and how lucky he and the performers are to have that.

“There are no words to describe the arts community in Peterborough,” he said. “There’s been many times I’ve left Peterborough , but I’ve always came back. It’s a beacon here. There’s just such a community here. The theatre community is somewhere we can go, where we can learn and where we can play. It’s an experience you just can’t get anywhere else.”

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Peterborough Theatre Guild Presents Annie At Showplace Performance Centre In April

After more than two years without a curtain rising the Peterborough Theatre Guild will present ‘Annie’ at Showplace Performance Centre, in April.

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“The pandemic has had such an indelible impact on, not just one or two, but nearly three lost seasons of the arts in Peterborough. Not only does this have an inexplicable effect on our theatrical venues, creators, and players in an artistic season, it has left us with absence from what is a wellspring to the soul - that is, the stage, and experiencing it together,” Peterborough Theatre Guild wrote in a press release.

The show will run April 29, 30 at 7 p.m. Matinee, May 1 at 2 p.m. May 4, 5, 6, 7 at 7 p.m. Matinee, May 7 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available by emailing boxoffice@showplace.org or phone (705)742-7469.

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PTBOCanada Preview & Pics: The Curious Savage At Peterborough Theatre Guild

The Curious Savage is the latest production to take the stage at the Peterborough Theatre Guild. Written by John Patrick and directed by Glen Walker, this is a must watch performance. You're whisked away to the year 1950, where we see Mrs. Savage (played by Linda Driscoll) join the other residents of the sanatorium known as "The Cloisters". After the passing of Mrs. Savage's husband, she inherits $10 million—but her stepchildren disagree with how she wishes to spend it so they have her committed into the home. From there, many stories unfold at the home throughout this touching production that is filled with mystery, humour, and cleverness. You will find yourself drawn to the stories of each character, wishing for them to find their right path. These characters are exceptionally portrayed by Linda Driscoll as Mrs. Ethel Savage, Rebekah Fallaise as Fairy May, Jessica Mauro as Florence, Josh Butcher as Hannibal, Frankie Black as Jeffrey, and Carole Jones as Mrs. Paddy. Here are some preview pictures below...

The Curious Savage runs until October 11th. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or by calling 705.745.4211.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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