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Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday, November 29th at 6:30 PM at the Seaway Valley Theatre, 30 Sixth Street East in Cornwall. As always, an election of new members to the board of directors will be on the agenda.
All members and supporters are welcome to attend and contribute to the discussion. However, you must have a paid membership for 2024-2025 for voting privileges. Please come if you can. |
"If money go before, all ways do lie open."
— Ford, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act Two Scene Two
We're always coming up with new fundraising ideas. Keep your eye on this page for future events and initiatives.
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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DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP
$7,500.00 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 on both Fresh 104.5 and Boom 101.9 plus inclusion in all SVTC Corus promotions
- A link and button image on both Fresh 104.5's and Boom 101.9's websites for the duration of the advertising for the SVTC’s shows
- Top billing on the stage wing banner for performances staged at the Aultsville Theatre
- Your company mentioned as a sponsor in all announcements before every show of the season
- Your logo on the cover of the SVTC's playbill brochure
- Your logo on the cover of all programs of the season
- A larger logo on advertising for all productions (newspaper ads and posters)
- A specially designed one-page ad located mid-program next to the cast list in all programs of the season
- A listing in the Diamond Sponsor section of the sponsorship page in all programs of the season
- The largest sized lobby sign at the Seaway Valley Theatre for the season
- A link on the SVTC’s website Eight tickets for our Winter Musical, six tickets for all Red Carpet previews for our plays, and four tickets for our Children’s Musical
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PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP
$5,000.00 Only three spots available Be the show sponsor for one of our plays or our Children's Musical Included in this sponsorship:
Extensive exposure ALL season:
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GOLD SPONSORSHIP
$3,000.00 Extensive exposure all season. |
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SILVER SPONSORHIP
$2,000.00
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BRONZE SPONSORSHIP
$1,000.00
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All sponsorship levels include HST. Don't see what you’re looking for?
Please contact the chair of our marketing committee, Christiane Taylor, at
[email protected] to create a sponsorship package specially designed for you.
Please contact the chair of our marketing committee, Christiane Taylor, at
[email protected] to create a sponsorship package specially designed for you.
"If money go before, all ways do lie open."
— Ford, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act Two Scene Two
We're always coming up with new fundraising ideas. Keep your eye on this page for future events and initiatives.
The Seaway Valley TheatreOur base of operations is the Seaway Valley Theatre, a performance, event, and meeting venue located at 30 Sixth Street East in Cornwall. The former home of the Cornwall and District Navy Veterans Association, we acquired the building in June of 2020 and have since repurposed it for our needs.
The upper floor contains two spacious, wheelchair-friendly rooms with free Wi-Fi. One is the Ianni Performance Hall, so named for the SVTC’s most generous benefactor. This is where we have our smaller productions, rehearsals, and our theatre camps for children. The other is our Event Room, which is our lobby during performances. It is also used for rehearsals and other theatre related activities. |
Seaway Valley Theatre, January 2022
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The theatre is four blocks north of Cornwall's downtown core, close to many of the city's best known restaurants and shops. Plentiful free parking is available both in front of and behind the building.
Both rooms on the upper floor may be rented as venues for meetings and performances. They also have full access to a bar area for which we have a liquor license. If you are planning a function and need a central and reasonably priced location for it, we invite you to host it in our building. Please visit www.seawayvalleytheatre.ca and the theatre's Facebook page for more information.
Both rooms on the upper floor may be rented as venues for meetings and performances. They also have full access to a bar area for which we have a liquor license. If you are planning a function and need a central and reasonably priced location for it, we invite you to host it in our building. Please visit www.seawayvalleytheatre.ca and the theatre's Facebook page for more information.
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The SVTC has recently been given a $148,300 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund. This grant was used for the installation of new house lighting on the main floor of the Seaway Valley Theatre, which was completed in July. This will give theatre lovers in Cornwall and SDG&A a more comfortable experience for many years to come. It's also funded the purchase of a new, twenty-four unit wireless microphone system, which was bought in June. We now have a more stable and secure layer of tech infrastructure which will greatly improve the sonic quality of our performances.
"The Seaway Valley Theatre Company is an important asset to our Arts & Culture community throughout Stormont, Dundas & South Glengarry. This grant will help SVTC to present world class events here at home in Cornwall. Congratulations to all of the entertainers, organizers and supporters with this new upgrade to the lighting systems,” said Nolan Quinn, MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry. |
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“We’re absolutely over the moon to have received this grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation,” said Lise Richer, president of the Seaway Valley Theatre Company. “Although we still have a lot of work to do, we’re now closer to seeing our dream become reality. We’re so grateful to the OTF for believing in us and this investment in our community.”
For more information about the Ontario Trillium Foundation, visit www.otf.ca.
Our 2024-2025 season
Our nineteenth season is a diverse mix of Canadian content, revered favourites, and family-friendly fun. As ever, we've got something for everyone. Click on each of the images below to learn more
about all of our shows, including performance dates, venues, curtain times, and ticket prices.
A love story in honour of Remembrance Day
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The beloved Disney adventure comes
to life onstage |
A tense thriller that
will keep you guessing right up to the very end |
Enjoy a glass of wine
with the Brewster sisters in the classic black comedy |
Our seniors love to act out and we love them for it! The Seaway Valley Theatre Company has created a new, thriving group for those aged 55+ called Act II Seniors Theatre.
Our seniors explore different facets of theatre including improv, scene studies, technique, and monologues. We were excited to see that our TikTok videos (which you can watch by hitting this link) have been seen 987.6K times with 124.7K "likes." More recently, prominent influencers have duetted with these videos, including J.J. Niemann, a Broadway actor.
One of the Act II Seniors stated, "I could never have imagined that I would ever be acting on stage!" Our theatre company is constantly amazed. We see them convey a range of emotions with courage, fortitude, and charm. They blossom and flourish as they find their expression in the arts. They become more vibrant and alive.
It's not surprising that research shows that when older adults are exposed to acting instruction, memory and cognitive functions improve significantly. They also have a greater sense of well-being. By forming the Act II Seniors Theatre, the SVTC commits to creating theatrical opportunities to explore the aging journey and make a positive impact on our seniors' lives. The more fun and mayhem the better!
From musicals and comedies to drama, the Seaway Valley Theatre Company has been providing the Cornwall area with high-quality community theatre since 2006. Our talented actors are aged 6 to 96. We also recently acquired our own theatrical venue for all our performances.
For more information, please contact Cathy Durham at 613-363-6444 or [email protected]. You can also watch this interview posted below.
"If money go before, all ways do lie open."
— Ford, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act Two Scene Two
We're always coming up with new fundraising ideas. Keep your eye on this page for future events and initiatives.
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. |
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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 [email protected], or the artistic advisor, Andy Davidson, at [email protected]. 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 [email protected], or the artistic advisor, Andy Davidson, at [email protected]. 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 [email protected].
For more information about our camp and/or to inquire about the volunteer positions, please contact Frank Burelle at [email protected].