The New Curtain Theatre Company

FOR THE LOVE OF THEATRE

2010-04-17T06:36:00.001-07:00

Greetings Everyone . . . and welcome to Spring!

It is A Night for Mothers . . . Showcase for Local Talent . . . New Beginnings . . . . Hearts For Haiti . . . . all themes for our annual (our 4th one actually) theatre fundraiser. This year we are changing things up and making the event of the year accessible to many more. We have lowered our price to $45 per person and that includes dinner (3 course) and a night of entertainment. Plus there are loads of fabulous prizes for you to bid on and take away. Plus raffles and door prizes. Some of the items are absolutely amazing . . . artwork, luxury weekend getaways, design packages, fine dining, theatre packages, sports packges and more.

The venue has also changed this year so we can fit more people in. This year we are holding the event at Reflections over looking the beautiful Northwest Arm . . . . . or THIRSTY's . . or JACK's for the more 'seasoned' of us in town. The address is 72 Marine Drive and there is plenty of parking.

TIME: May 8th, 2010 at 6 PM for a 6:30 PM start

MEAL : This year the meal is supplied by Dennis Wiseman and his team at Reflections and consists of:

Salad Greens with Raspberry Vinegrette

Cornish Hens (Vegetarian Option of Vegetable Lasagne)

Tiramisu (Fruit Cup for allergies)

ENTERTAINMENT:

This year we are providing you with the best of our local talent from classical to contemporary, country to traditional, both young and old, from music to theatre and sometimes a combination of both. Surely a night to entertain for all.

Please come out and support our very own professional company so that we are able to bring you some of the best live theatre in the province duringthe 2010 - 2011 season. We have a great line up planned this year including more community outreach projects and youth acting classes. But we aren't able to acheive our goals without your support.

ALSO . . . remember that as a registered charity with CCRA we aer able to provide a charitable receipt in the value of $30 per person (per ticket). As well a portionof our evenign proceedings will be used to go towards the Relief for Haiti fund.

To book your tickets now call Jane Thompson at 466 3596, Berit Pittman @ 466 1471, Mervie Adams at 466 2533 or Geoff Adams at 1 709 237 4538 or email the theatre at newcurtaintheatre@gmail.com

SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!

A LITTLE NEWS FOR ALL OUR PATRONS

2010-02-01T14:43:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to keep you all up to date on the recent developments of The New Curtain Theatre Company. As you know our annual fundrasier is approaching. But before you run out to purchase your tickets we want to let you know that we are shaking things up a bit this year. Apart from numerous other events happening in town at the same time as our events we have decided to re-vamp this year and create an event that is more inclusive and bigger and better than before. Something that can be enjoyed out doors as well as in. This year is all about new beginnings and new paths to forge. And we are laying the seeds for alot of very exciting ideas.

We are looking at more of a concentration on community this year and the first of these items will be the start of our youth and adult acting classes. Stay tuned for exact dates and times. Also we are exploring a series of smaller events at The Loft Theatre.

So stay tuned into this site and we'll be filling you in with in the following month.

Looking forward to bring you the latest news.

If you want any more information feel free to contact me at 237 4538

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2010-01-01T10:41:00.000-08:00

Welcome to 2010 everyone.

We are a little slow getting off the ground this year but we are still around - just wanted to let you all know that! We are experiencing a little upgrading to the building at the hill at the moment and all three buildings are looking very slick. As well we have a fabulous new slate for our 2009-2010 board now with some very noteable and repectable names who are helping to make New Curtain a theatre company with something important to say. As well Jane Thompson and Fiona van der Linden are our captains at the helm in our volunteer committee so if you wish to get involved don't hestitiate in contacting them.

2010 is going to be a yearof new starts and new beginnings. We are all about new beginnings here at New Curtain and bringing in the new year with a whole new approaches to theatre and what we are going to be offering you. We are spreading our wings in new directions with a fresh marketing approach and as well new and adventurous types of activities and programming. If you are wondering what is happening at the theatre this year check out the article in next week's PACKET. We are starting our youth and adult classes again and as well we have two shows on the roster - WHEREVERVILLE and SHIRLEY VALENTINE. This is what we have proposed and are waiting to hear back on funding and sponsorship applications. As well we are going to be instituting our first commnity production so keep your ears and eyes open for that one.

So please stay in touch . Our new temporary phone number is 709 237 4538 right now and we can still be reached at the same email of nctc@persona.ca (but that may be changing when we get our new marketing strategy on the go as well as a new website).

Hope you have all had a happy holidays and that you acheive all your goals in 2010.

Best Wishes to all and looking forward to seeing you through out the coming year

Geoff Adams

General Managing Director

ANNUAL GENREAL MEETING

2009-09-17T03:32:00.001-07:00

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

For those of you who are interested in finding out what has been accomplished at the theatre company this past year come on out and join us in our annual general meeting to be held at 1 PM on Sunday, September 27th at the Random B Room at The Clarenville Inn.

The meeting will be from 1 PM to 2:30 PM

See you there
Geoff

Artistic Managing Producer

2009-03-05T16:44:00.000-08:00

SHAKESPEARE ON THE SLOPES - THE 2nd ANNUAL EVENT.

"COME ON UP - TO THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL"

SPONSORED IN PART BY Government of Newfoundland & Labrador (Department of Tourism,Culture and Recreation), THE BENEFIC GROUP, PRATT HENLEY BLACKWOOD and TOWN OF CLARENVILLE.

This year we will be introduced to a whole new group of the Bard's friends. From star-crossed lovers to dueling spouses. Let yourself experience the splendour of the WHITE HILLS SKI RESORT and the crisp winter air of the most sought-after winter locale in eastern Newfoundland.

This year we will see the greatest love story ever told - ROMEO & JULIET - open the 2nd annual Bard Festival with Amelia Manuel and Brad Hodder in the lead roles.

Shakespeare’s famous tale of star-crossed lovers is unquestionably the world’s best-known love story. Against a backdrop of family hatred and violence, Romeo and Juliet meet, fall in love and secretly marry. When Romeo is suddenly drawn into the conflict, the lovers’ future plans are thwarted and Fortune becomes the arbitrator of their destinies. Aiden Flynn interprets a unique staging that juxtaposes new love with historical conflict in the middle of the Wild Wild West on the prairie in the middle of who knows where.

On the alternate nights from R&J Danielle Irvine's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW takes centre stage and features Geoff Adams and Didi Gillard-Rowlings in the title roles. Shrew is one of Shakespeare’s most delightfully boisterous romantic comedies. Petruchio, who is determined “to wive it wealthily in Padua,” cleverly obtains the hand of feisty Kate who has previously refused to marry. He then sets out to tame his new bride. While Kate and Petruchio engage in a lively battle of wits, a trio of suitors employs disguises and ingenious strategies as they vie for Kate’s beautiful sister, Bianca. Irvine also places this merry battle of the sexes in the unruly Wild West, adopting the style of the spaghetti western and sure to please one and all.

So "Come one. Come all. And see the greatest show on earth" .

Check out our special prices and check with the local hotels and B&B's for package pricing.

Adults - $18 (Both shows for $30)

Student (youth) and Seniors - $14 (Both shows for $22)

Group rates available.

PAY WHAT YOU CAN SATURDAY MATINEES.

PHONE 466 7966 for more information and reservations. Or email us at nctc@persona.ca

TICKETS CAN BE PICKED UP AT DRs. HALLERAN Office @ The Manitoba Professional Building in Clarenville, NL.

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, March 18th - Romeo and Juliet. 8 PM

Thursday, March 19th - The Taming of the Shrew. 8 PM.

Friday, March 20th - Romeo and Juliet. 8 PM.

Saturday, March 21 - The Taming of the Shrew. 2 PM

Saturday, March 21 - Romeo and Juliet. 8 PM

Sunday, March 22 - The Taming of the Shrew. 8 PM

Tuesday, March 24 - Romeo and Juliet. 8 PM

Thursday, March 26 - The Taming of the Shrew, 8 PM

Friday, March 27 - Romeo & Juliet, 8 PM

Saturday, March 28 - The Taming of the Shrew. 2 PM

Satruday, March 28 - Romeo and Juliet. 8 PM

Sunday, March 29 - The Taming of the Shrew. 8 PM

TIS THE SEASON !

2008-12-01T19:31:00.000-08:00

Come on out and see our family feature production from the 10th to the 14th of December where we will present A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens (adapted by Jeff Pitcher of Theatre Newfoundland & Labrador)

Get yourself and the family in the Christmas mood and come out to The Loft Theatre at WHITE HILLS to take part in the classic tale of the Holiday Season. Join us for an evening with The Cratchitts, The Togetts, Mrs Dilber and Mrs Guiness and the spirits of Christmases Past, Present and Future . . . . and of course the immovable SCROOGE . . . . . and see the transformation take place right before your very eyes.

We offer adult rates at $18, Student, Seniors at $14, Students at $10 and Family Rates of $45 for a family of four.

All shows are at 8 pm with a 2:30 pm matinee on the 13th.

Refreshments during intermission.

Call 466 7966 for reservations or message us at nctc@persona.ca

We are proud to annouce that this show is sponsored by

Tourism, Culture and Recreation of Newfoundland adn Labrador

and

The Rotary Club of Clarenville

MARY'S WEDDING by Stephen Massicotte

2008-10-31T04:21:00.001-07:00

Come out and see our Remembrance Week production to THE GREAT WAR.

Winner of the 2000 Alberta Playwrighting Competition, Mary's Wedding is a beautiful and sweeping tale set during World War I. Young Mary has just immigrated to Canada from England and meets Charlie, a handsome cavalry soldier. Love ensues. The Great War beckons. Only letters, memories, and dreams keep their love alive.

Featuring Robert Thorne and Karla Wheeler

Directed by Geoff Adams

Shows are from November 12, 13 14, 15 and 16th, 2008

LOCATION: THE LOFT THEATRE, 102 White HIlls Road, White HIlls Ski Resort, Claenville, NL

Saturday pay what you can matinnee (2:30 pm)

Group bookings available.

All shows at 8 PM

Call 466 7966 for reservations and information

DO YOU WISH TO SUPPORT OUR THEATRE COMPANY?

2008-09-28T13:34:00.000-07:00

Hi there everyone.

It is that time of year again when we are trying to make the upcoming season happen.

If you wish to make a donation or sponsor our season in some way you can contact us directly at :

The New Curtain Theatre Copnay
102 White HIlls Road
Clarenville
Newfoundland
Canada
A5A 3B2

or link to our GIVEMEANING SITE at

nctc

Lookig forward to hearing from you soon.

Geoff
Artistic Managing Director
and
The board fo THE NEW CURTAIN THEATRE COMPANY

WE KNOW ITS EARLY BUT . . . .

2008-09-20T06:04:00.000-07:00

THE NEW CURTAIN THEATRE ANNUAL

"DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS PUDDING "

DRIVE STARTS NOW!

Hi there everyone,

we know its early but we don't want you to be caught short with only

95 days

left till Christmas.

NCTC's Artistic Director has lent us his secret recipe for

Traditional Dickensian Christmas Pudding

- with a little something extra in it for those who throw caution to the wind. . . .

but seriously . .

crammed full of fruit and nuts and some traditional Newfoundland elements is what makes this pudding so special - we even supply the hard sauce recipe to go with it.

You receive your Dickensian 4 cup pudding ready for steaming and beautifully wrapped -

so you can even buy them as gifts .

So order them now.

Just $25

Call 466 7966

This is a fundraiser for the company's operational expenses for the season

THE ACTING STUDIO BEGINS

2008-08-31T20:24:00.000-07:00

Hi there everyone.

come on out and play with us.

This Friday and Saturday marks the beginning of our fall acting session.

The adult classes are on Friday evenings

(high school students are welcome to enter this one).

7:30 PM for 2 hours

The Youth classes are from ages 10 to 15.

12 noon for 2 1/2 hours

Come one come all and tread the boards.

Courses are $150 for a 8 week session.

Call 466 7966 to register

SUMMER AT THE LOFT

2008-08-21T19:05:00.000-07:00

Come out and join us over the next couple of weeks for our SUMMER AT THE LOFT series of shows. The next two weeks up until Labour Day will see a series of summertime shows.

Thursday and Friday of this week (Aug 22 & 23) will see the mounting of LANUDRY & BOURBON - a showcase of the work of some of our acting studio students. Come see a copleof good old girls spin their yards, sweat int eh heat of a hot Texas afternoon and sip bourbon and fold laundry. Show times are at 7:30 pm and tickets are $10 each.

Sunday will be a fundraising event - LOVE LETTERS and CHOCOLATE where you get to see Petrina Bromley and Geoff Adams perform A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS. The penned corrspondance between two friends from the age of 5 and into their 40's. Also at intermission there will be a dessert buffet. Tickets are $25 per person for the show and the buffet.

Finally, August 27, 29, 30 & 31 will see a remount of the highly acclaimed FOLEY featuring Geoff Adams. This production was met with critical acclaim by Gordon Jones of The Telegram. " a masterful performance that should not be missed". Tickets are $20 each.

All shows are at 7:30 pm. Call 466 7966 for more information.

So come on out this summer and join us at The Loft Theatre to experience some of the best theatre on the go. As Tallulah Bankhead once said - "if you want to support the theatre darling don't be an actor be an audience". Please support you local theatre this year.

BACK ON TRACK

2008-07-28T07:20:00.000-07:00

HI EVERYONE

Sorry for not having kept things up on the site lately but things have been a little crazy. I took a long needed R&R trip to Vancouver, London and Italy in May and June and have returned full of vim and vigour and lots of new theatrical ideas. But then I was way-laid wtih an emergency trip to Halifax to the old Victoria General - but ALLS WELL THAT ENDS WELL. Back on the mend and now back to organizing the latest happenings at THE LOFT THEATRE at White Hills Resort.

We don`t have a regular summer season this year (because of funding issues) but we are looking at filling our roster with a few items in the month of August - called WEEKSENDS AT THE LOFT. This summer we are premiering our first show with the non-professional wing of New Curtain with the talents of some of our recent local students of our acting studio in James McLure`s LAUNDRY & BOURBON. This show will open at the ELIZABETH SWAN PARK on Tilley`s Road, Clarenville " 7:30 PM on August 21st (free show) and will continue at THE LOFT THEATRE for 22-24 of August as a fundraiser for the company.
There will also be a lovely evening of Theatre and Sweets when we will present, for one night only, LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney. Everyone loves a bit of chocolate and a good love story so we will be pairing this show with an intermission of sweet delectables like cheese cakes, pies and such. The date for this will be announced later to check back for updates.
We will also be remounting FOLEY from our 2006 Season which has traveled from St John`s to Gros Morne. This show has been reviewed by Gordon Jones of The Telegram as ``a magnificient perfiormance that should not be missed.`` Stay tuned for confirmed dates

Also we will be openign our doors to people from time to time that will be passing through our town so keep your eyes glues to theis page for updates. Also keep an eye open for our season launch which will be coming up soon.

Check back regularly for updates and see you at The Loft!

THE NEW PLAYWRIGHTS SESSION

2008-04-08T21:00:00.000-07:00

"THE WHITE HILLS PLAYWRIGHTING SESSION"

THIS COMING SUMMER WILL SEE A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT SCHEDULING OF EVENTS FOR THE NEW CURTAIN THEATRE COMPANY. THIS IS GOING TO BE A SUMMER ABOUT “NEW “ BEGINNINGS. WE HAVE SOME NEW PROJECTS OF OUR OWN ON LINE BUT THE MOST EXCITING IS OUR MOVE TO GO NATIONAL IN OUR PROJECTS. AUGUST WILL SEE THE FIRST OF OUR “WRITE ON THE SLOPES SESSION”. WE ARE ALL ABOUT NEW BEGINNINGS HERE AT NCTC AND THIS IS OUR NEWEST PROJECT.

August will see the first of our new playwrights festival where we will invite aspiring writers from across this vast country of ours to submit their short one acts for our jury and the top four will be selected for work-shopping and production festival during the final two weeks of August to culminate on the Labour Day weekend on September 1, 2008.

The requirements are outlined in the following
· Scripts should be at least 20 minutes in length and no more than 40 minutes.
· Stories should be easily staged in a minimal setting.
· Entries are open to all aspiring playwrights from Newfoundland to British Columbia to the Northwest Territories.
· Scripts need to be submitted by July 1, 2008.
· Entries must be accompanied with an application and a $30 entry fee (non-refundable)
The top four entries will be judged by an established Newfoundland playwright and work-shopped and rehearsed and mounted in the final week of the festival leading up to Labour Day Weekend.

nctc@persona.ca or 709 466 6699

Geoff
Artistic Director of THE NEW CURTAIN THEATRE COMPANY

SHAKESPEARE on the SLOPES opens on MARCH 20

2008-03-08T17:58:00.000-08:00

Merchant of Venice and A Midsummer Night's Dream are the two shows in repertory this year at our inaugural festival at the beautiful White Hlls Ski Resort. Come out for a day - or even two - of skiing - Downhill and Cross-Country - and then take in a show in the evening. Or if you wish a break in the mid afternoon come to one of our 2 PM matinnes. Then relax at the Daylodge Lounge at the end of the day. Make a weekend or even a longer holiday as this is Easter Break. Book into one of our many hotels and B&B's. Come and really experience the unique offerings of the Clarenville Area.

Merchant of Venice tells the story of the darker side of the human condition on the Docks of the 1930's. Greed. Power. A pound of flesh or a pound of gold. You choose! Directed by Aiden Flynn of Rabbbittown Theatre. OPENS MARCH 20th.

A Midsummer Night's Dream is the fantasy filled story of lovers who do not always get what they want - or get to much of it - and the hilarity that ensues when a near-do-well fairy gets involved that never gets it right in the "casting of spells department". Directed by Geoff Adams - OPENS MARCH 22nd.

Come out for a day of skiing and an evening at the theatre.

TICKETS $17.50/ $15 for seniors.
Special rates available.
Phone 709 466 6699 or more information on group rates and special deals.

SCHEDULE FOR THE LINE-UP OF SHOWS

WEEK ONE

March 19 - Merchant of Venice (Pay What You Can Preview) 8 PM

March 20 - Merchant of Venice (OPENING NIGHT) 8 PM

March 21 - Merchant of Venice 8 PM

March 22 - A Midsummer Night's Dream (Pay What You Can Preview/Matinnee) 2 Pm

A Midsummer Night's Dream (OPENING NIGHT) 8 PM

March 23 - Merchant of Venice 8 PM

WEEK TWO

March 26 - A Midsummer Night's Dream 8 PM

March 27 - Merchant of Venice 8 PM

March 28 - A Midsummer Night's Dream 8 PM

March 29 - A Midsummer Night's Dream 2 PM (Matinnee)

- Merchant of Venice 8 PM (Closing)

March 30 - A Midsummer Night's Dream 8 PM (Closing)

Come and experience the newest addition to the Clarenville theatre community.

We are now in our new location in at the WHITE HILLS SKI RESORT and in our new home at The Loft Theatre in the Middle Chalet.

AUDITON CALL FOR SHAKESPEARE ON THE SLOPES FESTIVAL

2008-02-18T20:12:00.000-08:00

Our first annual SHAKESPEARE ON THE SLOPES FESTIVAL is in its germination stage and we are putting out the call for actors to be cast in our two productions - Midsummer's Night Dream and THE BOND (Merchant of Venice - adapted by NL director Stephen Drover). This is going to prove to be landmark event for the area and we are inviting all to become a part of this.

The auditions are bweing held at THE RABBITTOWN THEATRE on Freshwater Road in St JOhn's on Saturday, February 23 fromnoon to 3 pm. If you wish to be audtion phone our office - 709 466 6699 - for an audition slot (or email the Artistic Director at nctc@persona.ca)

Please prepare two contrasting pieces and expect to read from the script. The production dates are from March 19-30, 2008 and will be at THE LOFT THEATRE at the White Hills Ski Resort in Clarenville.

FIRST WINTER PRODUCTION FOR THE SEASON

2008-02-03T21:04:00.000-08:00

Our first show of the winter season is sure to have every one on the edge of their seats. A thriller? A ghost story? Or is it true? You come and decide.

Thirty Years ago Nora's mother disappeared into the small dense forest of Butler's Marsh. In her own moment of crisis Nora ventures to Newfoundland for the first time to explore Butler's Marsh. Accompanied by her partner Tim who, though less than helpful is nevertheless adamant that she not be left alone. As the night unfolds that becomes less troubling than exactly whom she is with? This show stars Amelia Manuel and Greg White and is directed by Artistic Director Geoff Adams. This show play was written by acclaimed Newfoundland playwright ROBERT CHAFE.

Come out for an evening of magical and ghostly storytelling. Combine with an afternoon of skiing on the hill or a evening tour of the newly lit cross-country ski trail around the pond.TICKETS are $17.50 .

Show Times are February 7, 8, 9, & 10

All shows are at 8 PM with a 2 PM PAY WHAT YOU CAN on Saturday the 9th.

(This show may not be suitable for under 15)

Check out our Facebook link:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7956833327&ref=nf

For more information and reservations phone 466 6699

THANK YOU AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS

2007-12-31T11:14:00.000-08:00

From myself and the Board of Trustees of The New Curtain Theatre company I would like to wish each and every one of you a happy holiday season and a bright and prosperous New Year for 2008. Thank you all as well for coming out to help us and listen to on the 21 and 22 of December in the reading (Our 1st Annual I hope) of Dickens - A CHRISTMAS CAROL. This I see as the birth of an annual event that will grow each and every year. This event helped us raise a decent amount to contribute toward paying off our renovation over-runs. Also the pudding sales were a hit again this year. With my move of residence (and difficulty in procuring supplies) we didn't have the time to organize the wreath making as last year.

Next year I will be organizing an even bigger Christmas festivity with ideas already starting to form. If any of you have anything in mind to consider please pass it along and who knows it may surface on the roster - remember we are a company for the people and the community.

Keep in tune for upcoming events as we just received some needed funding from the province that will enable us to keep plodding ahead with the shows.

Pass the word along to your friends and get them out to see our next show.

Cheers and Happy Holidays
Geoff

OPEN AUDITION CALL - SEPTEMBER 30

2007-09-16T16:25:00.000-07:00

Rabittown Theatre, New Curtain Theatre Company and Patchwork Productions will be holding a round of open auditions for upcoming shows

Sunday September 30th at 1:00pm
Rabbittown Theatre Building (corner of Linscott and Merrymeeting Road), St John's, NL

Please prepare a short Scene to be performed with a partner during the audition. You are responsible for selecting the scene, securing a partner and rehearsing with that partner. If your partner wants to audition they have the option of using the same time slot/scene, or booking a second slot/scene to use as their audition piece. It is also acceptable to audition with somone who does not wish to audition, this must be noted at time of booking.

To express your interest in auditioning and book a time slot please email your name, phone number and available times to kristaleehann@yahoo.ca. Booking deadline is 9:00pm on Saturday Sept. 29th. Auditions will be slotted on a first come, first serve basis.

Cheers & Best of Luck!
Aiden, Geoff & Krista

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

2007-09-13T18:05:00.000-07:00

COME ONE! COME ALL!
The first AGM of New Curtain is being held at The Loft Theatre at the White Hills Ski Resort on Wednesday, September 19th from 7 to 9 pm. If you want to come out and lend your hand at being a functioning board member of NCTC come on out. We need to create a fresh board of directors who have wonderful ideas and will be eager to get more people out to our shows and have an all round good time. Also come on out even if you want to know what is coming up this year and what you yourself would like to get involved in.

If you have any more questions call Geoff at 466 7966

DATES SET FOR FOLEY

2007-08-18T18:18:00.000-07:00

The final show of the SUMMER TO REMEMBER series has been set. FOLEY will be remounted as of August 17th and will play on the following dates;

FRIDAY, August 17th
SATURDAY, August 18th
FRIDAY, August 24th
SATURDAY, August 25th
SUNDAY, August 26th
FRIDAY, August 31
SATURDAY , September 1
SUNDAY, September 2 (CLOSING NIGHT)

ALL SHOWS ARE AT 8 PM.

FOLEY stars Geoff Adams and is directed by RABBITTOWN THEATRE's Aiden Flynn

"a masterful performance not to be missed" - Gordon Jones; THE EVENING TELEGRAM

Come out to see one of Newfoundland's finest professional theatre companies and visit our new LOFT THEATRE at the White Hills Ski Resort.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 466 7966

A SUMMER TO REMEMBER

2007-06-16T09:34:00.001-07:00

After a crazy introduction and alot of stress filled days and nights New Curtain's summer series is up and running. We will be mounting 3 shows this summer with a finale children's show in a modern adaptation of A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT DREAM.

The summer series though - entitled A SUMMER TO REMEMBER - will include an A to Z roster of shows. From a story of the effect that war can have on a family in 1926 Newfoundland to the zany goings-on of a down and out actress in New York and her search for love and creativity.

The series opener will be David French's SOLDIER'S HEART which previews on June 28th and officially opens on July 1st - the 91st anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont Hamel - July 1, 1916. Plays from June 28th to July 15th, 2007. Esau Mercer has returned home from the war with a secret. Jacob, his son wants to know it. Maybe some things are better left unsaid. This show runs from June 28th to July 15th. Venue: BALBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, THOMAS PLACE, SHOAL HARBOUR. Starring Geoff Adams, James Hawksley and Greg White. Directed by Chuck Herriott.

IT HAD TO BE YOU is a zany comedy by Renee Taylor (of THE NANNY) and Joseph Bolgna set in New York runs from July 20 to August 11th. Want to find love and success in New York ? Hold a man hostage in your apartment on a snowy Christmas Eve and convince him to be your partner both in dramaturgy and in marriage. An evening of Hollywood fluff and fairy-tale fantasy seen through a fun-house mirror. Starring Amelia Manuel, Chuck Herriott and Geoff Adams. Directed by Chuck Herriott. Playing at THE LOFT THEATRE at White Hills.

The final show of the series will be a remount of Michael West's FOLEY (our fall production) in August 2007. Foley is the last of his family, among the last of the protestants in the Republic of Ireland, "the endpoint of all this evolution and fruitcake". He attempts to recall his life, to work out what went wrong along the way and why he's so fond of an old pair of shoes. This will again star Artistic Director Geoff Adams and was directed by Rabbittown's Aiden Flynn.
Playing at THE LOFT THEATRE @ White Hills. Exact dates to be determined.

The summer will conclude with our Youth Acting Camp and their production - a modern adaptation of A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT DREAM at the annual ARTS UNDER THE STARS at Elizabeth Swan Memorial Park. (free admission)

For more information call 466 7966. Tickets for all shows can be picked up at BARE MOUNTAIN CONVENIENCE at 156 Memorial Drive (old Carpenter's Convenience Store).

Ticket prices are $17 for adults and $12 for Seniors and students. CONTACT ST JUDES HOTEL(466-1717 or 1-800-563 7800) and ISLANDVIEW B&B (466-2062) for special package details. All shows are at 8 pm. Thursdays are black (no show). Keep your eyes open on this site for extended season details as they happen.

A BREAKAWAY TO THE END OF THE SEASON

2007-05-03T18:04:00.000-07:00

We here at The New Curtain Theatre are proud to present its spring production of HOCKEY MOM-HOCKEY DAD. This is going to prove to be a very special experience in that the show, whose setting is the bleachers of a small town arena, will be actually staged on the bleachers of the CLARENVILLE STADIUM - right on the blue line. The play uses the backdrop of the bleachers at a peewee hockey club to explore the many faces of the game. Love in the stands, blood on the ice and the usual small town affair. An exploration of the boundaries of love, sport and violence that both grab and disturb. This show will be the regular season closer for the company before it goes into its summer season.
Performed from one end of this country to the other it is something that every small town sports community can relate to - the power and passion that the sport can instill. We hope that you will all come out to see this production in its very unique environment. The show stars new comers to the area - Petrina Bromley and Steve O'Connell (Petrina is a regular at Rising Tide and the Revue show. They both are looking forward to coming here to perform for the Clarenville audience and hope you will all come out to see the show. The show is directed by Artistic Director Geoff Adams. The show runs from May 9th to the 13th with a preview on the 8th. All shows are at 8 PM with a matinee on the 12th at 2:30PM. Tickets can be purchased at BARE MOUNTAIN CONVENIENCE on Memorial Drive. Call 466 7966 for more info.
Also stay tuned soon for an update on the renovation of our new theatre in at WHITE HILLS SKI RESORT.

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OUR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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Note the change of show for March 10 - Foley is being replaced by THE GOOD THEIF at 4:30 pm.

THE 2nd ANNUAL CROSS-HANDED FESTIVAL HITS THE SLOPES

2007-03-07T15:56:00.000-08:00

March 9-11 will see the beginning of yet another venture of the New Curtain Theatre Company. A series of one person shows will entertain the visitors to the slopes of the WHITE HILLS SKI RESORT. See link below for our schedule of events. Call 466 7966 for more info.
http://www.clarenville.net/crosshandposter-web.pdf

FOR THE LOVE OF THEATRE - A Huge Success!

2007-02-17T14:26:00.000-08:00

February 14th saw not only a time for lovers to rule the day but also a time for lovers who love theatre to show us how much. And the feeling was truly in the air that night when 105 people came out to the 1st annual FOR THE LOVE OF THEATRE fundraiser held at The Clarenville Inn. Hosted by the infamous SNOOK, who has special connections to Clarenville, the evening consisted of a variety of love scenes, Broadway show tunes and contemporary love songs with a five course meal. This was topped off by numerous auction items ranging from watercolour classes to a dinner boat cruise to a designer print by Ed Roche.
The evening began with a selection of readings from the Bard of Love - Shakespeare - read by the actors for the evening, Amelia Manuel, Brad Hodder and Geoff Adams accompanied by Ann Lundrigan on the musical end of things. But of course the inimitable humour of Snook tied the whole evening together from his Ode to Bet to his instructional class of love tips.
We saw lots of new faces and were treated to the company of old friends. But during the evening the biggest piece of news of the season was made known when Artistic Director Geoff Adams announced that the efforts of the town, the company and the Ski Hill Association had finally come together with the approval of our grant application for the renovation of their new home in at The White Hills. Come summer NCTC will be operating out of their new home in the Middle Chalet on a year round basis. Construction is due to commence in the next few weeks.
The true success of the evening came to be known when the total numbers were tallied and the gross takings for the evening came to just under $10 000. 00.
The New Curtain Theatre Company wishes to thank all those who helped out with the event - particularly Debbie Halleran, Silvia Rice, Daphne O'Reilly, The Clarenville Inn, Katimavik Canada and all the generous people who donated auction items for the evening. But the word on the street was that it was a hit and an event not to be missed next time around.
Already people are booking for next year so if you want to attend reserve now!!!! Remember - limited seating available!

"NEW HOME FOR THE NEW CURTAIN"

2007-01-24T17:01:00.001-08:00

The big news for the year has finally hit the pages of our local paper. Our new home base is finally official. We have now taken over the Middle Chalet at the WHITE HILLS SKI RESORT. Clarenville now has its own alpine arts centre . . . or at least it will when the renovations are complete. No longer will we have to search for rehearsal space, performance venues or storage for our sets, costumes and props. We have it all in one building. And we can now mount shows on a regular basis . . . or . . . whenever we feel like it. For the full story link to the following page and find out about all of our upcoming projects and ventures.

http://www.thepacket.ca/index.cfm?iid=2232&sid=17983

We have come a long way since BRILLIANT TRACES in April 2006 - - - and we do have a way to go. But I hope you will all join us on the journey!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2007-01-10T05:57:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone and welcome to 2007. Now that another year has dawned we look back on the last with amazement. It is hard to believe that our company has acheived so much in so little time. From our opener BRILLIANT TRACES in April to our family Christmas production DICKENS WRITES A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Rabbittown Theatre) in December. From there to here we have acheived much. But the cherry on top is about to hit the papers when we will be announcing our newest acquistion - our own theatre!
Yes we have acquired our own facility which will become our home base. In an arrangment with the town and the Nordic and Alpine Ski Association, we are taking over the Middle Chalet in on White Hills Ski Resort. A move that will aid in that facilty becoming the year round attraction it was meant to be as well as giving us the home base we so desperately required. No more are we being shifted from pillar to post with each show we do. The next step is the renovations and upgrades to convert the space into the required facility with a lobby/gallery, box office, washroms and offices on the main floor and a 80-90 seat loft style theatre on the upper level. Our goal is to have it up and running by April for our spring show - HOCKEY MOM-HOCKEY DAD. Also stay tuned for a definite grand opening gala event not to be missed. Stay tuned for more news on that front.
For now we just wanted to thank all of you who have been so supportive of our theatre company over the past 8 months and hope that you will remain with us in the future growth we are anticipating.

Welcome to NCTC

2006-12-19T19:48:00.000-08:00

Welcome to The New Curtain Theate Company's webpage. With little fanfare and less announcement we have now hit the cyber waves. Following on the heals of a superbly successful year of theatre and concerts we feel now we have earned to the right to really put our face out there as a force to be contended with in the world of theatre in the Trinity Bay region. Please check this sight often to see what is up and coming in the theatre scene in and around Clarenville. We anticipate entertaining you!!!