Theater, Museums, and Festivals
Never imbued with a cult of wilderness like the nearby Adirondack mountains, the Thousand Islands since the mid-nineteenth century have been a very sociable place that featured collective community activities--regattas, races, festivals.
Theaters (United States) or Theatres (Canada)
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Clayton Opera House, Clayton, NY
The newly renovated Clayton Opera House has an exciting program planned for 2010.Tthe complete list is available on their website.
In the first full year of year-round operation this center for the performing arts and community activities drew more than 8,000 enthusiastic patrons from across the North Country, Canada and beyond.
In 2002, when the Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund launched the Opera House Revival Project at the request of the Town of Clayton, it sought to preserve the building’s historical features and bring its infrastructure up to 21st century standards. The resulting $3.2 million renovation improved seating, installed heating and air conditioning, upgraded plumbing and electrical, extended the building to add amenities for performers, installed an elevator, and preserved and enhanced the third floor for community activities.
The renovation included exterior improvements, heating and air-conditioning systems, an elevator, major electrical and plumbing upgrades, new bathrooms, state and federal access and egress compliance and third floor improvements. Also included is an addition to the back of the building needed to house mechanicals, a “green room” for performers and dressing rooms. The venue also gained new stage curtains, lighting and rigging, a new sound system and an exquisitely transformed interior.
Over 400 donors contributed to the Centennial Campaign to Renovate the Clayton Opera House and raised more than $3,000,000. The Opera House tributes this success to Dr. John Eppolito and Glorian Reinman who began the grassroots campaign. Of this total, $1,300,000 was contributed by State and Federal agencies. Gifts and pledges made to the Centennial Campaign by March 31, 2007 were matched one-for-one by a New York State “challenge grant” secured by Senator James Wright. The generosity of our broad donor base clearly illustrates the enthusiasm with which the renovation project and the overall revival of the Opera House was received.
Check the Clayton Opera House Website
Clayton Opera House
405 Riverside Drive, Clayton New York 13624
Opera House: 315-686-2200 / TIPAF Admin Office: 315-686-1037 / Fax: 315-686-4916
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Thousand Islands Playhouse, Gananoque, Ontario
The Thousand Islands Playhouse at Gananoque is on the water and their two fully renovated heritage theatres are well known throughout the arts community.
Founded by Artistic Director, Greg Wanless more than a quarter century ago, the Thousand Islands Playhouse at Gananoque now offers a full summer season of performances at two theatres. The Springer and Firehall Theatres present eight dynamic theatrical productions, professional art exhibitions, and six lively concerts between May and November. Originally the building was the home of the Gananoque Canoe Club, before the club was moved to a new headquarters situated on the Gananoque River.
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The Island Belle I, brings theatre patrons to the Thousand Islands Playhouse, Gananoque ON
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The 2012 Springer Theatre Playbill:
May 11 – June 16 Nunsense II Musical comedy by Dan Goggin
A hilarious musical which finds the thoroughly stagetruck, singing Sisters back to kick up their heels in a cheeky new show. Tues –Sat 8 p.m. with 2:30 matinees, Weds, Sat. and Sunday.
June 22-June 21 Somewhere Beyond the Sea - Comedy premiere by Douglas Bowie
A comic encounter that follows the adventures of a newly retired librarian who finds her world upended by cataclysmic forces beyond her control while treating herself to a European food and wine tour. Tues –Sat 8 p.m. with 2:30 matinees, Weds, Sat. and Sunday.
July 27- Sept 1 Little Shop of Horrors – Musical by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken
Great rock ‘n’ roll; doo-wop and early Motown –style songs fill one of the most loved musicals of the last few decades ( suitable for audiences 13 and up ). Tues –Sat 8 p.m. with 2:30 matinees, Weds, Sat. and Sunday
September 7 –October 6 Henry and Alice: INTO THE WILD New comedy by Michele Riml
A longtime-married couple with economic challenges tries out camping for their summer holidays, determined to make the sparks fly once more! Tues –Sat 8 p.m. with 2:30 matinees, Weds, Sat. and Sunday.
Oct 10- 27 (Limited run) Theatre Newfoundland Labrador’s production of Tempting Providence, a true story by Robert Chafe The internationally- acclaimed true story of Nurse Myra Bennett, who comes to work in an isolated community in Newfoundland in 1921 – and stays for decades. Tues –Sat 8 p.m. with 2:30 matinees, Weds, Sat. and Sunday
The 2012 Firehall Theatre Playbill will feature:
June 28 – July 28 Presented in Association with Festival Players of Prince Edward County.
Amelia: The Girl Who Wanted to Fly New Musical by John Gray
This insightful musical re-imagines Amelia Earhart’s dramatic rise from a life as the “girl next door” to becoming one of the first female celebrities. Tues –Sun 8 p.m. 2:30 matinees, Friday and Saturday.
August 10 – September 8 The Clockmaker a romantic mystery by Stephen Massicotte
In an intriguing race against time itself, a humble clockmaker and an unhappily married woman try to find the key to a better life for both of them. Tues –Sun 8 p.m. 2:30 matinees, Friday and Saturday.
For ticket information please call the Box Office
Phone: (613) 382-7020 Toll-Free 1-866-382-7020
Fax: (613) 382-4506 Voicemail Extension: 36
E-Mail: boxoffice@1000islandsplayhouse.com
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Brockville Arts Centre, Brockville, Ontario
Located in downtown Brockville this building is owned City of Brockville and operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. This year-round facility has a seating capacity of 761; and the theatre regularly hosts some of the finest stage actors and music productions in Ontario and Canada. A new electronic newsletter is now sent to patrons and subscribers to announce the playbill and provide up-to-date information. Please visit their schedule to see the 2009.
Inside the Arts Centre, The City of Brockville operates a art exhibition space displaying the work of local and regional artists, rotating on a monthly basis. The purpose of this exhibition space is to enhance public awareness, provide access to and promote the visual artists throughout the city.
Check out their website for current productions and future events.
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Harry Connick, Jr. at the Brockville Arts Centre. Glyn Davies photograph.
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Address:
PO Box 5000
235 King St. West
Brockville, Ontario Canada K6V 7A5 |
Telephone:
Box Office (613) 342-7122
Toll Free 1-877-342-7122
Production (613) 342-7122
Fax-Box Office/Administration (613) 345-2615
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