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New Building, New Logo
As we announced some time ago, we'll soon refresh our visual branding with a new company logo. Many thanks indeed to all who responded to our appeal for suggestions. We now put it to you, the public, to help us make our ultimate choice. We've set up a special website where you can rate the logo that you think best represents the company. The poll is now open until Monday, November 2nd via this link where you'll find two pages worth of images that you can rate using the 1 to 5 stars system. You have the option of rating or skipping each image.
Remember that these are all just preliminary ideas; colours, fonts, sizing, etc. will all be adjusted as needed. Please also abide by the honour system and rate each image only once.
"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 an upcoming season is January 15th of every calendar year. 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 in a more intimate venue.
2. Anyone interested in putting forth a show proposal should contact either the company president, Lise Richer, at svtc.lise.richer@gmail.com, 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 an upcoming season is January 15th of every calendar year. 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 in a more intimate venue.
2. Anyone interested in putting forth a show proposal should contact either the company president, Lise Richer, at svtc.lise.richer@gmail.com, 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.
Our plans for our current season
2020-2021 is our fifteenth anniversary season. Hit the PLAYBILL
option on the menu at the top of this page to learn of our plans.
option on the menu at the top of this page to learn of our plans.
"If money go before, all ways do lie open."
— Ford, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act Two Scene Two
We're in the process of devising new and innovative ways to raise funds to help offset the costs of our work. Stay tuned to this page for future news.
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 2020-2021 season will 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 2020-2021. 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. All seats for our autumn and spring comedies are general admission, while all seats at the Aultsville Theatre are assigned. All admission prices for our shows there include a $1.00 Aultsville Capital Refurbishment fee, and the venue is 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.
Let us entertain you...
Our 2020/2021 season will be full of unforgettable fun! Give up your cares for a few hours and let us entertain you. Four great shows and and loads of talented people - on, back, and off stage - all coming together to make our fifteenth anniversary season happen. Click on these titles to learn more.
Autumn Comedy
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Children's Musical
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Winter Musical
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Spring Musical
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The SVTC PlayhouseOur home is 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 this year and are currently repurposing it for our needs.
We now have spaces to hold auditions and store all of our properties, costumes, technical equipment, and archives. We have recently completed renovations to the building's foyer, which now serves as our event room. The former banquet hall is being converted to a rehearsal and performance space for both our smaller productions and our annual theatre camps for children. The building also includes an elevator, generous restrooms, a bar, (liquor license pending) and a kitchen. We are four blocks north of the downtown core, close to many of Cornwall's best known restaurants and shops. Parking is free and the building is wheelchair accessible. In the future, we hope to generate additional revenue by offering space to other community groups and private individuals for meetings and gatherings. Rental fees and policies are currently under consideration; stay tuned to this page as information becomes available. |
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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.
