You Fancy Yourself- Theatre at Pioneer - April 23-26

"You Fancy Yourself is a tough explosive work that sends passions spinning across the stage. Ideas tumble like battered leaves caught in a windstorm in Ardal's excoriating vision." —Hamilton Spectator

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Wednesday April 23 (2pm)

Thursday April 24 (7pm)

Friday April 25 (7pm)

Saturday April 26 (2pm) 

$40 per ticket Link to purchase (You can decide whether you support the Zeffy platform. To opt out use the dropdown and check “Other” and put in 0%)

$10 from each ticket purchased will be donated to the Pioneer Memorial United Church Environmental Lighting Fixtures upgrade fund. 

Pioneer Memorial United Church is located at 2370 Hwy #60 (at the foot of Tally-Ho Winter Park Road) Hillside, Lake of Bays.

SYNOPSIS:

You Fancy Yourself is the story of a young girl with a vivid imagination and a stunning ability to enrich the lives of everyone she encounters. When Elsa and her family move from Iceland to Scotland, she is filled with uncontrollable joy over the new adventure she is about to begin. With her infectious energy and love for the dramatic, Elsa stands out both in her community and within her classroom, but this exuberance also targets her as an outcast.

Written and performed by AWARD WINNING playwright, Maja Ardal, You Fancy Yourself, is a hilarious and poignant tale set in the world of playground politics and childhood loyalties, and has been highly praised for its ability to awaken the youthful memories in all of us.

Doors open 30 minutes before show time. 

General seating. 50 seats/performance (If seats are available, you can pay CASH at the door.

There is a CASH concession available (by donation)

Plenty of free parking

Thank you to Capstone Market for your sponsorship!

A Christmas Carol- Theatre at Pioneer United Church - Dec 12, 13 & 14

A Christmas Carol:

by Charles Dickens and adapted by William Colgate and Joan Bendon

Christmas just isn't Christmas without a dose of Charles Dickens' classic, "A Christmas Carol." Published in 1834, it tells the famous tale of a miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge. Over the course of the story, he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, who give him a new perspective on his life. Ultimately, these encounters teach him the importance of generosity, kindness, and the Christmas spirit.

Thursday, Dec 12 at 7:00

Friday, Dec 13 at 7:00

Saturday, Dec 14 at 2:00

Tickets $25- Go on sale November 4th ($10 from each ticket sold will be donated to the Pioneer Memorial United Church Furnace Replacement campaign)

Purchase Link: A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens (Adapted by William Colgate and Joan Bendon) (zeffy.com)

(You can decide whether you support the Zeffy platform. To opt out use the dropdown and check “Other” and put in 0%)

 In this adaptation by William Colgate and Joan Bendon, the story is told in 60 minutes by 6 actors, playing 15 characters, with all the feels this classic brings during the holiday season.

The Larks will bring audiences into the Christmas spirit with a carol singing 30 minutes before the show starts. 

For the 7pm show- the carol singing will start at 7pm and the show will start at 7:30. For the 2pm matinee, the carol singing will start at 2pm and the show will start at 2:30pm.

There is no intermission, but goodies will be on hand prior to the show (cash donations).

Directed by Joan Bendon

Performed by: William Colgate, Ahne Crawford-Ridley, Cydney Jones, James Jones, Aussa Pennial, Phil Ridley

Doors open 30 minutes before show time. 

General seating. 50 seats/performance

Plenty of free parking

For ages 8 - 98.

FYI, Sponsorship opportunities for this show are available.

Merry Birthday Theatre at Pioneer UC - Nov 7-9 and 13-16

MERRY BIRTHDAY – written by Lake of Bays residents J S Jacklin

After hearing Holly’s endless rants about friends too busy with the Christmas season to celebrate her birthday, members of her book club decide to invade her home with the good intention of throwing her a surprise party. While awaiting Holly’s arrival, a bevy of dirty little secrets are discovered along with a few truths about themselves.

Purchase your Tickets Here $40 each

Pioneer Memorial Hall  2370 Highway 60, Hillside, ON, seats 50 people/show, is wheelchair accessible and offers plenty of free parking. They also provide a cash concession (by donation) with all donations going to their Pioneer Memorial United Church Furnace Replacement Campaign. (Also, $10 from each ticket sold will also be donated to this campaign.)

3 performances are part of the Muskoka GIRLFRIENDS’ GETAWAY WEEKEND EVENT ON

NOV. 7, 8 and 9 at 7pm.

Also: NOV. 13 at 2pm, 14 and 15 at 7pm & 16 @ 2pm

Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Show runs 2 hours (including 1 intermission) $40 

DIRECTED BY: Jeff Braunstein

STARRING: Robin Clipsham, Carrie Schiffler and Jodie Auckland

STAGE MANAGEMENT: Jan Jacklin

COSTUMES: Barbara Stronach

PROPS: Emeleigh Stroud

Presented by DOT THE T PRODUCTIONS. A professional theatre company who prides itself on producing poignant, thought-provoking stories, usually with humour, to audiences in and around Muskoka. Contracting local artists, thus keeping the local economics active, is a key component to Dot The T’s mandate.

Shakespeare: A Most Rare Vision - June 12-14, 2024 at Pioneer Church Hall

Muskoka Players present "SHAKESPEARE: A MOST RARE VISION"

Written and Performed by Lake of Bays resident, Bill Colgate and directed by his wife, Joan Bendon.

REVIEW:
"Bill Colgate's one-man romp through Shakespeare's works is delightful... Whether you are a serious Shakespeare fan or you haven't thought about the plays since high school, you'll love this show. "Andrew Wagner Chazalon, Editor/CEO of Dockside Magazine.

Tickets $25 (with $10 donated to Pioneer Memorial United Church Furnace Campaign)

Contact dotthet@yahoo.com to RESERVE your spot today. Let us know your name, the performance date, number of tickets and e-transfer $25 per ticket.

Wednesday June 12 at 2 pm, Thursday June 13 at 7 pm, Friday June 14 at 2 pm

Pioneer Memorial Church Hall, 2370 Highway 60 at Hillside, Lake of Bays

As seating is limited to 50 people/performance, reserving your spot is highly recommended.

If seats are still available, $25 Cash only will be accepted at the door. Doors open 30 minutes to show time. There is also a cash-only concession.

REMINDER, $10 from every ticket sold and all concession donations will contribute to the Pioneer Memorial Church's Furnace Replacement Campaign. NOTE: Over $4,000 has been raised so far! 

DOWN BY THE BAYS is a community cultural hub for performing arts in Lake of Bays. Dot The T Productions, Muskoka Players, Muskoka Stageworks and The Dorset Theatre Company share the stages at the Lake of Bays United Churches in Hillside (Pioneer Memorial Hall), Dwight (Stewart Memorial) and Dorset (Knox United).

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Advertising spots are available for your business or organization in our PLAYBILL and on the SLIDESHOW on the big-screen TV that runs prior to  the show. Only $25 and your logo/message will be proudly displayed to our audience showing your support for this new cultural hub in Lake of Bays.

Contact us asap to get the exposure you want! Or maybe you have some bigger ideas! Let’s talk

“Old Love” Theatre - June 8-18, 2024 at Pioneer Church Hall

Norm Foster's comedy "OLD LOVE" spans three decades, and half a dozen meetings between Bud (Andy Bartle), a salesman, and Molly (Jodie Auckland), his boss's wife. One of them is smitten from the very first meeting—the other, let's just say—less so. Written by Canada's pre-eminent comic playwright Norm Foster this clever and witty play celebrates the pursuit of love, the kind of love that makes you breathe just a little bit faster. Charmingly written, with just a few curse words for effect, Foster's use of one-liner's serve the script well and has the audience smiling, chuckling and laughing throughout the entire play. Dot The T is very excited to bring this production to Pioneer Memorial Hall for 8 performances.

Contact downbythebayslob@gmail.com to RESERVE your spot today. Let us know your name, the performance date, number of tickets and e-transfer $40 per ticket.

Wednesday May 8 at 2 pm, Thursday May 9 at 7 pm, Friday May 10 at 7pm and Saturday May 11 at 2 pm.

Wednesday May 15 at 2 pm, Thursday May 16 at 7 pm, Friday May 17 at 7pm and Saturday May 18 at 2 pm.

Pioneer Memorial Church Hall, 2370 Highway 60 at Hillside, Lake of Bays

As seating is limited to 50 people/performance, reserving your spot is highly recommended.

If seats are still available, $40 Cash only will be accepted at the door. Doors open 30 minutes to show time. There is also a cash-only concession.

REMINDER, $10 from every ticket sold and all concession donations will contribute to the Pioneer Memorial Church's Furnace Replacement Campaign. NOTE: Over $4,000 has been raised so far! 

DOWN BY THE BAYS is a community cultural hub for performing arts in Lake of Bays. Dot The T Productions, Muskoka Players, Muskoka Stageworks and The Dorset Theatre Company share the stages at the Lake of Bays United Churches in Hillside (Pioneer Memorial Hall), Dwight (Stewart Memorial) and Dorset (Knox United).

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Advertising spots are available for your business or organization in our PLAYBILL and on the SLIDESHOW on the big-screen TV that runs prior to  the show. Only $25 and your logo/message will be proudly displayed to our audience showing your support for this new cultural hub in Lake of Bays.

Contact us asap to get the exposure you want! Or maybe you have some bigger ideas! Let’s talk

Blooming Violet Theatre- April 10-13 at Pioneer Church Hall

Blooming Violet, written by Lake of Bays resident JS Jacklin, is a full-length stage play with 15 characters. Blooming Violet takes you back in time from 1916 to 1952 with a story about an ordinary British working-class woman during an extraordinary time in history.

Without the bells and whistles, and performed by 4 talented actors with no props, period costumes or sets, this heartwarming story comes to life, with a smattering of music and joviality throughout!

Contact dotthet@yahoo.com to RESERVE your spot today. Let Jan know your name, the performance date, number of tickets and e-transfer $20.

Wednesday April 10 at 2 pm, Thursday April 11 at 7 pm, Friday April 12 at 7pm and Saturday April 13 at 2 pm.

Pioneer Memorial Church Hall, 2370 Highway 60 at Hillside, Lake of Bays

As seating is limited to 50 people/performance, reserving your spot is highly recommended.

If seats are still available, $20 Cash only will be accepted at the door. Doors open 30 minutes to show time. There is also a cash-only concession.

REMINDER, $10 from every ticket sold and all concession donations will contribute to the Pioneer Memorial Church's Furnace Replacement Campaign. NOTE: Over $2,500 has been raised so far!