"If money go before, all ways do lie open."
— Ford, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act Two Scene Two
Annual General Meeting
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It's that time of year again. Our Annual General Meeting will take place at the Seaway Valley Theatre, 30 Sixth Street East in Cornwall, on Friday, October 28th at 7:00 PM. This is where the board, our committees, and our general membership will come together to reflect upon the past season, look forth to the new one, and seek out paths to the future.
All members are welcome to attend and contribute to the discussion. However, you must have a paid membership for 2022-2023 to have voting privileges. Please come if you can. |
Murder Mystery Fundraiser
CLUES LEAD TO MURDER AT THE DOWN TOWN ABBEY
© 2016 by Laurie McRae-Bingley
Produced by Murder on the Funny Side Theatre Productions
© 2016 by Laurie McRae-Bingley
Produced by Murder on the Funny Side Theatre Productions
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Come join us for an evening of laughter, mayhem and MURDER! Written by Laurie McRae-Bingley (who played Ruth Tisdale in our recent production of Opening Night) and directed by Brett Desrosiers, this production is a spoof of the popular TV show Downton Abbey and incorporates elements of the classic board game Clue into the story.
A murder occurs at “Lord CrawToMe's” manor and the local constabulary is assigned to the case. If you know the characters from the original show, you're sure to recognize them onstage. As this dinner theatre production is set in the fabulous 1920s, we encourage you to play the part and dress in 1920s style if you wish. Put your detective hats on and help solve the case! WHEN AND WHERE: Saturday, November 12th Cocktails at 5:15 PM, show at 6:00 PM, dinner at 6:30 PM Seaway Valley Theatre, 30 Sixth Street East, Cornwall |
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RESERVED SEATS: $50.00
Includes a spaghetti dinner with Caesar salad, rolls, and dessert. (Gluten free and vegetarian options will both be available upon request. Please contact us when you buy your tickets.) A cash bar will also be on site and prizes will be awarded.
Advance tickets are now available online via The Ticket Wicket (hit the button below) or by phone at 613-933-3998. All proceeds will go to the SVTC's building operations fund, future productions, and other theatre related activities. For more information, please contact us at info@svtc.ca.
We strongly recommend that you buy tickets in advance and get them early to avoid disappointment. All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges.
Includes a spaghetti dinner with Caesar salad, rolls, and dessert. (Gluten free and vegetarian options will both be available upon request. Please contact us when you buy your tickets.) A cash bar will also be on site and prizes will be awarded.
Advance tickets are now available online via The Ticket Wicket (hit the button below) or by phone at 613-933-3998. All proceeds will go to the SVTC's building operations fund, future productions, and other theatre related activities. For more information, please contact us at info@svtc.ca.
We strongly recommend that you buy tickets in advance and get them early to avoid disappointment. All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges.
Sponsor the SVTC
Our sponsors provide financial resources which are crucial to maintaining the quality of our work. They also receive great benefits for their generosity. We offer five levels of sponsorship.
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PLATINUM (TITLE) SPONSORSHIP
$5,000.00 Only one spot available This is great value for your sponsorship dollars and a fantastic way to promote the performing arts in our community. Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity! |
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- In conjunction with Corus Entertainment, year-round tags on all SVTC on-air advertising, plus inclusion in all SVTC/Corus promotions
- Top billing on our stage wing banners, visible at all SVTC performances
- Acknowledgement in the pre-show announcement before every performance of every production of the season
- Your logo in all advertising for all productions, including the yearly SVTC rack card, the front cover of all programs, the headline on all newspaper ads and posters, and a link on our website
- In all show programs, accreditation on the sponsor and patrons page and a specially designed half-page ad
- The largest sized lobby sign at our performance venues for our entire season
- Ten tickets to our winter musical, six tickets to all cabaret red carpet previews, and six tickets to our children's musical
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GOLD PLUS SPONSORSHIP
$2,000.00 Only three spots available This exclusive package includes all of the benefits of a Gold sponsorship PLUS:
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- Your logo appears on the cover of the program for "your" show
- Acknowledgement in the pre-show announcement before every performance of "your" show
- In conjunction with Corus Entertainment, tags on all SVTC on-air advertising for "your" show (a $1,200.00 value)
- A link and button ad on the Corus website
- Leaderboard impressions on Fresh Radio's website
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GOLD SPONSORSHIP
$1,500.00 Extensive exposure all season.
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SILVER SPONSORHIP
$1,000.00
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BRONZE SPONSORSHIP
$750.00
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Enter to win in our February 50/50 draw
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What better way to raise funds for a good cause than a good ol' 50/50 draw? We’re starting up again with another draw which will be held on Sunday, March 6th at 7:00 PM.
Tickets are $5.00 each, three for $10.00, and ten for $20.00. Half of all money raised will go into the jackpot and the other half will go to our building fund, future productions, and other theatre related activities. Tickets will be available for sale in person at the Seaway Valley Theatre on the following dates: February 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26 from 7:00 to 9:30 PM February 13, 20, 21 and 27 from 1:00 to 3:30 PM Please be sure to read all of the rules and regulations listed below before buying your tickets. WHEN BUYING TICKETS, PLEASE BE SURE TO TICK THE BOX ASKING TO SHARE YOUR MAILING ADDRESS WITH THE SVTC. |
TICKETS LEFT
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The Seaway Valley Theatre is owned and operated by the Seaway Valley Theatre Company, a not-for-profit charitable corporation under the governance of an elected board of directors. The Seaway Valley Theatre receives no operational funding from any level of government. We rely on ticket sales, rentals, donations and sponsorships as our primary sources of operating revenue. With productions on hold due to the pandemic, we are counting on your support. The purpose of our 50/50 draws are as follows:
• To help support and expand our child and youth programing through production opportunities and theatre camps which run over the March Break and summer holidays once it is safe to do so
• To fund repairs, renovations, and maintenance of our theatre building
• To support and improve the quality of our shows re: playwright, sound, and lighting when it is safe to do so
• To fund overall operations such as utilities
Our series of 50/50 draws will take place as follows:
• Tuesday, June 1st to Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Draw will take place on Thursday, July 1st at 9:00 AM.
• Thursday, July 1st to Saturday, July 31st, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Draw will take place on Tuesday, August 3rd at 7:00 PM.
• Sunday, August 1st to Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Draw will take place on Friday, September 3rd 9:00 AM.
• Wednesday, September 1st to Thursday, September 30th, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Draw will take place on Friday, October 1st at 9:00 AM.
• Friday, October 1st to Sunday, October 31st, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Draw will take place on Monday, November 1st at 9:00 AM.
• Monday, November 1st to Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Draw will take place on Wednesday, December 1st at 9:00 AM.
RULES OF PLAY FOR 50/50 RAFFLE – LICENSE #M825227, CHARITABLE REGISTRATION #848186169RR0001
1. Purchasers must be 18 years or older to play. Tickets may NOT be purchased in the name of a minor.
2. You must live in the province of Ontario at the time of purchase. Your address is required on the purchasing site.
3. Prices of tickets: 1 for $5.00, 3 for $10.00, 10 for $20.00.
4. Tickets will be available online at www.svtc.ca and at https://bit.ly/3fCD5Jl beginning Tuesday, June 1st, 2021.
5. After purchasing, patrons will receive a confirmation email with proof of tickets purchased and a second email with the tickets.
6. The winning ticket number will be selected randomly by picking a ticket stub.
7. The winner will be contacted by phone or email and the winning number will be posted online at www.svtc.ca and on social media.
8. The winner will then be paid by cheque for the amount posted. All payments will be made by cheque.
9. The winning ticket holder has 6 months in which to claim their prize from the date of the draw for which their ticket was purchased.
10. The winner must provide his/her name, address (same as written on the purchasing site), and phone number with picture identification
for our report sheet.
11. Once the certified winner is verified and provides identification with photo ID, they will be given a cheque in the amount of the declared prize which is, at minimum, 50% of the total sales for that draw. If the winner cannot provide ID, then the winning proceeds will be held until such identification can be provided.
12. In the event that the winner does not come forward, the winning stub will be kept in a safety deposit box and held for 6 months. After
that period of time has elapsed, the prize will be donated to a local charity other than the Seaway Valley Theatre Company with the
approval of Cornwall Lottery Licensing.
13. The name of the winner will then be posted on our website and social media.
14. The following individuals are not eligible to participate in the 50/50 draw:
- SVTC board members
15. A valid ticket is the receipt and proof of purchase.
16. Only valid tickets are eligible for the draw.
17. Tax receipts cannot be issued for ticket purchases.
18. The above set of rules will be posted on our website, www.svtc.ca.
ONTARIO PROBLEM GAMBLING HELPLINE (1-888-230-3505)
www.connexontario.ca
• To help support and expand our child and youth programing through production opportunities and theatre camps which run over the March Break and summer holidays once it is safe to do so
• To fund repairs, renovations, and maintenance of our theatre building
• To support and improve the quality of our shows re: playwright, sound, and lighting when it is safe to do so
• To fund overall operations such as utilities
Our series of 50/50 draws will take place as follows:
• Tuesday, June 1st to Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Draw will take place on Thursday, July 1st at 9:00 AM.
• Thursday, July 1st to Saturday, July 31st, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Draw will take place on Tuesday, August 3rd at 7:00 PM.
• Sunday, August 1st to Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Draw will take place on Friday, September 3rd 9:00 AM.
• Wednesday, September 1st to Thursday, September 30th, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Draw will take place on Friday, October 1st at 9:00 AM.
• Friday, October 1st to Sunday, October 31st, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Draw will take place on Monday, November 1st at 9:00 AM.
• Monday, November 1st to Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Draw will take place on Wednesday, December 1st at 9:00 AM.
RULES OF PLAY FOR 50/50 RAFFLE – LICENSE #M825227, CHARITABLE REGISTRATION #848186169RR0001
1. Purchasers must be 18 years or older to play. Tickets may NOT be purchased in the name of a minor.
2. You must live in the province of Ontario at the time of purchase. Your address is required on the purchasing site.
3. Prices of tickets: 1 for $5.00, 3 for $10.00, 10 for $20.00.
4. Tickets will be available online at www.svtc.ca and at https://bit.ly/3fCD5Jl beginning Tuesday, June 1st, 2021.
5. After purchasing, patrons will receive a confirmation email with proof of tickets purchased and a second email with the tickets.
6. The winning ticket number will be selected randomly by picking a ticket stub.
7. The winner will be contacted by phone or email and the winning number will be posted online at www.svtc.ca and on social media.
8. The winner will then be paid by cheque for the amount posted. All payments will be made by cheque.
9. The winning ticket holder has 6 months in which to claim their prize from the date of the draw for which their ticket was purchased.
10. The winner must provide his/her name, address (same as written on the purchasing site), and phone number with picture identification
for our report sheet.
11. Once the certified winner is verified and provides identification with photo ID, they will be given a cheque in the amount of the declared prize which is, at minimum, 50% of the total sales for that draw. If the winner cannot provide ID, then the winning proceeds will be held until such identification can be provided.
12. In the event that the winner does not come forward, the winning stub will be kept in a safety deposit box and held for 6 months. After
that period of time has elapsed, the prize will be donated to a local charity other than the Seaway Valley Theatre Company with the
approval of Cornwall Lottery Licensing.
13. The name of the winner will then be posted on our website and social media.
14. The following individuals are not eligible to participate in the 50/50 draw:
- SVTC board members
15. A valid ticket is the receipt and proof of purchase.
16. Only valid tickets are eligible for the draw.
17. Tax receipts cannot be issued for ticket purchases.
18. The above set of rules will be posted on our website, www.svtc.ca.
ONTARIO PROBLEM GAMBLING HELPLINE (1-888-230-3505)
www.connexontario.ca
"The play's the thing..."
Have you ever wanted to take the helm of one of our productions? Is there a play on your bucket list that you've always wanted to stage? Are you eager to learn new leadership skills? We enthusiastically invite any and all who are interested in directing or producing a show to approach us with ideas, and we eagerly await what will be bought to the table.
The deadline for submitting proposals for our 2022-2023 season is Monday, February 28th. This is to give the board adequate time to study and consider the artistic and commercial viability of potential projects for the next season. Those which have been accepted are made public with the announcement of our following season, which is usually done in spring.
All proposals must meet the following criteria for consideration:
1. Generally speaking, we aim to stage four shows per season: one Broadway style musical and one children's musical at the Aultsville Theatre, and two smaller, non-musical plays at the Seaway Valley Theatre.
2. Anyone interested in putting forth a show proposal should contact either the company president, Lise Richer, at RicherL@svtc.ca, or the artistic advisor, Andy Davidson, at aad@twcny.rr.com. Andy also has access to a collection of scripts that potential directors and producers can peruse.
3. All show proposals must include, but not be limited to, the following:
4. The board's final decision will be based on a project's overall feasibility. All of the above, including both the production team's experience and the anticipated audience turnout, are factors in determining if a show proposal is accepted.
5. Once a show proposal is accepted, the producer must prepare a detailed working budget within thirty days of acceptance and re-submit it for board approval. From there, an updated monthly budget must also be maintained to ensure that expenses are kept on track. It must be available upon request by the company's executive producer or their designate.
The deadline for submitting proposals for our 2022-2023 season is Monday, February 28th. This is to give the board adequate time to study and consider the artistic and commercial viability of potential projects for the next season. Those which have been accepted are made public with the announcement of our following season, which is usually done in spring.
All proposals must meet the following criteria for consideration:
1. Generally speaking, we aim to stage four shows per season: one Broadway style musical and one children's musical at the Aultsville Theatre, and two smaller, non-musical plays at the Seaway Valley Theatre.
2. Anyone interested in putting forth a show proposal should contact either the company president, Lise Richer, at RicherL@svtc.ca, or the artistic advisor, Andy Davidson, at aad@twcny.rr.com. Andy also has access to a collection of scripts that potential directors and producers can peruse.
3. All show proposals must include, but not be limited to, the following:
- A copy of the script. (A Dropbox folder is available to submit and distribute electronic versions of scripts.)
- A personal summary of the play by the director.
- The anticipated performance dates.
- The number of cast members.
- The names of the producer and the director.
- A detailed budget including estimated revenues and expenses, costumes, set construction costs, royalties, scripts/scores, etc.
- If a professional is needed in any capacity, it must also be noted on the proposal form with the appropriate fees added to the list of expenses.
4. The board's final decision will be based on a project's overall feasibility. All of the above, including both the production team's experience and the anticipated audience turnout, are factors in determining if a show proposal is accepted.
5. Once a show proposal is accepted, the producer must prepare a detailed working budget within thirty days of acceptance and re-submit it for board approval. From there, an updated monthly budget must also be maintained to ensure that expenses are kept on track. It must be available upon request by the company's executive producer or their designate.
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Friday, November 12th at 6:30 PM
Seaway Valley Theatre, 30 Sixth Street East, Cornwall
It's that time of year again. Our Annual General Meeting will take place at the Seaway Valley Theatre on Friday, November 12th at 6:30 PM. This is where the board, our committees, and our general membership will come together to reflect upon the past season, look forth to the new one, and seek out paths to the future.
All members are welcome to attend and contribute to the discussion. However, you must have a paid membership for 2021-2022 to have voting privileges. Also, in accordance with provincial government guidelines, those aged 12 and up must provide proof of double vaccination against COVID-19 and photo I.D. to enter the theatre. Please come if you can.
All members are welcome to attend and contribute to the discussion. However, you must have a paid membership for 2021-2022 to have voting privileges. Also, in accordance with provincial government guidelines, those aged 12 and up must provide proof of double vaccination against COVID-19 and photo I.D. to enter the theatre. Please come if you can.
Hit the AUDITIONS option on the menu at the top of
this page for info about how to prepare and what to expect.
"What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play!"
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Advance tickets for all four shows of our 2021-2022 season will soon be available online in the coming months. Hit this button to visit our ticket selling website, The Ticket Wicket:
If you’ve already registered on The Ticket Wicket for previous seasons, please know that you’ll need to create a new account with new log in info when buying tickets for 2021-2022. Unfortunately, this is a technological issue that's beyond our control, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience it causes you. Thank you for your understanding. |
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Tickets for all performances of our shows may also be bought at the door from one hour before curtain time. Seating at the Seaway Valley Theatre is general admission. All seats at the Aultsville Theatre are assigned and all admission prices for our shows there include a $1.00 Aultsville Capital Refurbishment fee. Both venues are wheelchair accessible.
We strongly recommend that you buy tickets in advance and get them early to avoid disappointment. All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges.
We strongly recommend that you buy tickets in advance and get them early to avoid disappointment. All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges.
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Do you have kids with dreams of theatre life? No plans for the summer yet? Our fifth annual Summer Theatre Camp will give your child(ren) the chance to learn about and participate in all aspects of a production of Disney's Sleeping Beauty KIDS. Improvisation techniques and theatre games will be among parts of the process. Only twenty-five spots are available and it’s first come, first served, so book now to avoid disappointment. Our camp runs for two weeks.
DATES AND TIMES:
Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 26
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Drop off at 8:30 AM and pick up at 4:30 PM.)
Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 26
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Drop off at 8:30 AM and pick up at 4:30 PM.)
LOCATION:
SVTC Headquarters, 30 Sixth Street East, Cornwall, Ontario
(The former Navy Veterans building, across the street from Giant Tiger)
SVTC Headquarters, 30 Sixth Street East, Cornwall, Ontario
(The former Navy Veterans building, across the street from Giant Tiger)
FEE: $300.00
A 50% deposit is required at registration with the balance due on or by the first day of camp. Early drop off at 8:00 AM and late pick up at 5:00 PM are available at an extra charge.
A 50% deposit is required at registration with the balance due on or by the first day of camp. Early drop off at 8:00 AM and late pick up at 5:00 PM are available at an extra charge.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
We're also seeking motivated individuals to help out as volunteers for our camp. Preference will be given to those with experience in dealing with large groups of children. If you're a high school student, this can be counted toward your volunteer hours.
We're also seeking motivated individuals to help out as volunteers for our camp. Preference will be given to those with experience in dealing with large groups of children. If you're a high school student, this can be counted toward your volunteer hours.
CONTACT INFO:
For more information about our camp and/or to inquire about the volunteer positions, please contact Frank Burelle at svtccamp@frankburelle.ca.
For more information about our camp and/or to inquire about the volunteer positions, please contact Frank Burelle at svtccamp@frankburelle.ca.