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Remember, Maggy?

By Canadian playwrights, Matt Murray and Carol Anne Murray

Directed by Jerrold Karch
Produced by Peter Jonasson / Michelle Spanik

“Remember, Maggy?” follows two polar opposite sisters in their 40’s and the journey of their complex and often hilarious relationship over the span of five years.

Kate, a widowed housewife and Maggy, a pill-popping/alcoholic actress, battle to stay connected while dealing with the progression of their sharp-tongued Irish mother’s Alzheimer’s; together with a family secret which, if revealed, threatens to destroy their already fragile relationship.

Dates:
April 14, 2023 @ 8:00 PM
April 15, 2023 @ 8:00 PM
April 21, 2023 @ 8:00 PM
April 22, 2023 @ 8:00 PM
April 28, 2023 @ 8:00 PM
April 29, 2023 @ 8:00 PM

Curtain: All shows at 8:00 PM

Please note this play contains strong language

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My Old Lady

By Israel Horovitz

Directed by Judi Wilson
Produced by Mark Collis

When a down on his luck middle aged man inherits an apartment in Paris, he plans to solve his financial woes by selling it. He arrives on the doorstep and discovers, to his dismay, that the elderly woman living there has lifetime habitation rights under an arcane French law and she is not about to give them up. Because he has no other place to go, she invites him to stay in the spacious apartment. A spiral of friendship, romance with the old lady’s outspoken daughter, and some uncomfortable revelations about his unmourned father affect all in this poignant play.

Dates:
Friday, February 3, 2023 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 4, 2023 @ 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 5, 2023 @ 2:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Friday, February 10, 2023 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 11, 2023 @ 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 12, 2023 @ 2:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Friday, February 17, 2023 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 18, 2023 @ 8:00 PM

Curtain: Evening shows at 8:00 PM / matinees at 2:00 PM

Please note this play contains strong language

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Hansel & Gretel

By Canadian playwright, Vic Hyde

Directed by Michelle Spanik & Kathy Hyde-Nagel
Produced by Michelle Spanik & Kathy Hyde-Nagel

Not part of the series but offered for the enjoyment for the young and young at heart to enjoy affordable family fun.

Our children’s production are designed for the little ones to experience live theatre in an up close, friendly theatre setting using colourful costumes, sets and lighting. The children usually sit up front on mats while caregivers use the regular chairs.

Children are invited to meet the actors and visit the set at the end of the performance.

Dates:
November 18, 2022 @ 7:30 PM
November 19, 2022 @ 1:30 & 3:30 PM
November 20, 2022 @ 1:30 & 3:30 PM
November 25, 2022 @ 7:30 PM
November 26, 2022 @ 1:30 & 3:30 PM
November 27, 2022 @ 1:30 & 3:30 PM
December 2, 2022 @ 7:30 PM
December 3, 2022 @ 1:30 & 3:30 PM

Curtain: Friday shows at 7.30 pm / matinees at 1.30 & 3.30

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Waiting Room

By Diane Flacks

Directed by Maureen Dwyer
Produced by Michelle Spanik

What are you willing to risk to save a life?

A doctor embarks on a ground-breaking medical experiment despite the objections of his colleagues. Meanwhile, a couple are torn about whether the doctor has what it takes to save their baby. This is a play about life in the waiting room of a major children’s hospital. This is a play about medical compassion and risk. This is a play about families who find the will to keep going. This is a play about the needs of the heart and the extremes of medicine. This is a play about breaking the rules. This is a play about hope.

Show dates
Friday, April 1, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Friday, April 8, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Friday, April 15, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Friday, April 22, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Please note this play contains mature content and strong language

Please note: General admission seating only (100 seats maximum per performance).

All those entering the Drama Centre must be fully vaccinated. Masks and social distancing are required for attendance to help protect patrons, cast and crew.

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On A First Name Basis

By Norm Foster

Directed by Shirley Marshall
Produced by Michelle Spanik

Tells the story of a very successful, but cantankerous, novelist who suddenly discovers that he knows nothing about his maid of 28 years. She, on the other hand, knows absolutely everything about him! He makes it his mission to learn all he can about her in a most engaging conversation. With revelations that are surprising, funny, and extremely moving, this is a love story, a social commentary and a mystery wrapped in witty dialogue and vivid imagery.

Show dates
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 8:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 8:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Friday, October 15, 2021 at 8:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 8:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 8:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 8:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Friday, October 29, 2021 at 8:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 8:00 PM – SOLD OUT

Please note: General admission seating only (48 seats maximum per performance).

All those entering the Drama Centre must provide proof of full vaccination or medical exemption and photo ID. Masks and social distancing are required for attendance as per Ontario COVID regulations.

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Spring 2021 News

For over a year, the COVID-19 crisis presented huge challenges for our theatre. We are just now starting to see a glimmer of light at the end of this very long tunnel. That said, we have great hopes that we can produce the following in the 2021/2022 season :

On a First Name Basis* a delightful comedy by Norm Foster – Fall 2021
Waiting Room* a touching powerful drama by Diane Flacks – Winter 2022
Cat and the Canary* a mystery/comedy by John Willard – Spring 2022
(*subject to change)

You will notice that we have not included our annual Children’s show in the line-up. This is due to format that we usually use for this show (with children on mats, in very close proximity). It saddened us to do so, but given the current situation we feel it is the best course of action. If things improve so that we feel we confident that we can safely present it, we will reconsider to see if we can make it happen.

We look forward to the time when we can open wide the theatre doors and welcome you all back to another great season of theatre.

Stay safe!

The Executive of Theatre Burlington

Thank You!

Theatre Burlington Update

Hello again,

Theatre Burlington is looking to the future when we will be able to once again welcome you back. While returning may look different, know that we will be offering you the same quality productions that you have come to know.

Rest assured that the health and safety of our audience and membership is of the upmost importance to us. Theatre Burlington will be following the guidelines as set out by the City, Health and Government officials when the time comes.

Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to welcoming you back to Theatre Burlington when it is safe to do so. We love when you come to the theatre.

Yours in health,

Michelle Spanik
President
Theatre Burlington

2019-2020 Season Update

Following the recommendations of our health professionals and Government, Theatre Burlington is heartbroken to announce the cancellation of our upcoming production of Monday After the Miracle. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all of our cast and crew for the hard work they have done for the production.

Keep safe and stay strong as we all make our way through this difficult time. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to welcoming you back to Theatre Burlington when it is safe to do so. We love when you come to the theatre.

Yours in health,

Michelle Spanik
President
Theatre Burlington

Monday After The Miracle

By William Gibson

Directed by Sondra Learn
Produced by Penny Oliver

This sequel to “The Miracle Worker” takes place in Boston and continues the story of Helen Keller. Now 23 and Annie Sullivan, 37, share the joys of accomplishment, the long, slow process of self-awareness, and the love that binds them. John Macy, a young English instructor from Harvard is hired to help with the editing of Helen’s remarkable biography Annie falls in love with John and they marry.

In time, Annie finds her loyalties divided and Helen struggles with jealousy, loneliness and fear of abandonment. This is an emotionally charged, profound and rewarding story.

As the play ends, the two women accept the inescapable truth of their condition – that they are inextricably bound together and must find, in each other, whatever rewards life might bring.

Please note this play contains mature content & strong language

Dates: April 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 2020
Curtain 8:00 PM

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