Peggy Wrightson, who has been involved in community theatre for over 23 years, the last five in York Region, is a seasoned actor. However, she notes in community theatre all club members take on different roles to ensure a production comes to fruition. For Peggy, being properties coordinator is something she enjoys when she is …
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The Miracle of Theatre is Coming to Richmond Hill … learn about directing
Brandon Moore, a longtime member of The Curtain Club explains directing in community theatres as an opportunity to hone and improve a craft. As a longtime actor/director himself, he has a lot of experience, including with the Theatre Ontario Festival. The Festival, he explains is a real opportunity for theatre directors to hear objective feedback …
OPENING THIS WEEK – Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me by Frank McGuinness
On April 1, 2011, after the opening night performance, patrons will be treated to a reception in the lobby of the theatre with an opportunity to meet the cast, design team and crew. Plenty of tickets for the run of Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me by Frank McGuinness, at the incredible price of only $18.00 …
The Curtain Club Thanks Charles Foran
The Curtain Club celebrated a great fundraising event on February 27, 2011. Author Charles Foran was in attendance to give us all a little bit of insight from his book: Mordecai: The Life & Times, which was released in fall 2010. A number of local persons of note were also in attendance, including Richmond Hill …
AUTHOR’S NIGHT – Sunday, February 27th
The Curtain Club is thrilled to present Canadian author Charles Foran on Sunday, February 27th. Charlie will be speaking and reading from his most recent book: “Mordecai: The Life and Times“. This is a great opportunity for all you avid readers out there. Doors open at 6:30 and the evening will start at 7pm. Cost …
HAPPY NEW YEAR – 2011!
ONE SEASON ENDS AND ANOTHER BEGINS
Alas, the 2009/2010 Season comes to an end. This season must surely have been one of the most eventful of The Curtain Club’s 5+ decade history. We planned to begin the season late in the year to compensate for the planned renovations (yes, new bathrooms and better space for our patrons, just about nothing for …
Fans of Theatre…Don’t Miss this Chance to Visit Backstage and Win Tickets!
The Curtain Club is pleased to announce its participation in Doors Open 2010. On June 12th along with various other locations in Richmond Hill, The Curtain Club will open its backstage space to fans and patrons. Joan Burrows, President of The Curtain Club, notes: “Theatre is enjoyable and thrilling to an audience because of the …
2009/2010 FESTIVAL GALA AWARDS (THEA) RESULTS
Congratulations to The Curtain Club and it’s members on nominations and awards received during the Association of Community Theatres – Central Ontario Gala. Congratulations to Colleen Sibeon who was awarded best performance by a female in a supporting role in a drama for her portrayal of Louise MacKeigan in Marion Bridge. Congratulations also to Dan …
The Curtain Club is the envy of patrons’s in Richmond Hill, Georgia.
We recently moved to Richmond Hill. I just found you guys on the web and was thrilled that our little town has a theatre. I was all prepared to order season tickets and apply for membership. I was very excited about the new Center for Performing Arts. Imagine how I feel now that I discover …