This has been an extraordinary year full of challenging and unpredictable developments. As we rang in the New Year, I could never have predicted that we would close the theatre within a few months and postpone the last two shows of the 2019-2020 season. Although we have been warned for years about the threat of …
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COVID-19 Update – May 13, 2020
It’s hard to believe that one year ago today we opened the 2019 Theatre Ontario Festival. A great time to socialize, discuss and enjoy wonderful live theatre. What a different world we are in today. Although the battle against COVID-19 continues, there are glimmers of hope that the world is starting to get back to …
COVID-19 Update
Update to Curtain Club Theatre Patrons March 23, 2020 – COVID-19 The past month has been a challenging one for all of us as we confront the impact of COVID-19. The Curtain Club would like to thank our audience for all the kind support and patience you have shown us as we work through these …
The Future of Theatre Ontario
The Curtain Club is saddened to hear that Theatre Ontario is on the verge of closing its doors. Theatre Ontario has offered vital support to the theatre community throughout Ontario for 48 years. It has been instrumental in providing information and education to the professional and amateur theatre sectors, creators, students and emerging artists. It’s …
RH Thomson recognizes the importance of community theatre
WHATSON Mar 08, 2019 by Victoria Curran – Richmond Hill Liberal Thomson is pictured playing a Cub Scout (circled) in a still from the 1957 play The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker with his older sister Janet (on the right). – The Curtain Club Archives The Curtain Club’s history in Richmond Hill dates back to 1954—65 seasons …
YorkRegion.com – Richmond Hill’s Curtain Club Theatre welcomes new director
WHATSON Mar 22, 2019 Richmond Hill Liberal See the original article here. Sergio Calderon is directing the next play at the Curtain Club Theatre in Richmond Hill. Mending Fencesby Canadian playwright, Norm Foster, is a poignant comedy about a father and his estranged son struggling to find each other again. It is Sergio’s first directing job for the …
Curtain Club Grants 5 Cicely Thompson scholarships!
The Curtain Club is pleased to announce that the organization will be awarding five $500 scholarships to local York Region students who are planning to continue their post secondary education in the arts. The five recipients of this year’s Curtain Club Scholarship in Memory of Cicely Thomson are Anna Lee Dimpfel and Casey Spector (Alexander …
Tickets Available Online!
Dear Curtain Club theatre goers, What a summer it has been! It is almost time for us to begin our 63rd season. In conjunction with Canada celebrating it’s 150 birthday, we present this season with all Canadian plays. As of August 19th our Box Office is open! We have been working hard at expanding our …
ACT-CO Festival Results
ACT-CO hosted their annual gala on Saturday evening April 11, 2015 and all three of our plays (Almost, Maine; Moonlight & Magnolias; Rough Justice) were recognized and here are the results: Best Stage Management: Nomination for Phyllis Anderson for Rough Justice (Drama Category) Nomination for Sharon Dykstra and Lynda Muir for Moonlight and Magnolias (Comedy …