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 The following theatre
productions are held at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. The Mission of The
Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts is to provide Oakville residents with a place to
learn about themselves and the world around them through dance, music, storytelling and
theatre.
October
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2012: January | February | March
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| October |
October 6-9, 12-15
Oakville Drama Series: Salt-Water Moon
by David French
It's a splendid moon-filled night at Coley's Point, Newfoundland in August, 1926. Jocob
Mercer has returned from Toronto to the tiny out port, hoping to win back his former
sweetheart, Mary Snow. In his absence, however, Mary has decided to accept the marriage
proposal of Jerome McKenzie, the local schoolmaster. A gently humorous, deeply affecting
play by one of Canada's most respected writers. |
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October 28, 7:00 pm
I, Claudia
Written by Kristen Thomson
Youth friendly performance
This extraordinary one-woman show maps the raw, but beautiful interior life of a misfit
adolescent. Claudia, age twelve-and-threequarters,finds herself suffering from the triple
afflictions of puberty, unpopularity, and her parents' divorce. Using four astonishingly
expressive masks the performer evokes the anguished Claudia, her grandfather, her dad's
new girlfriend,and the school janitor. Both heartbreakingly sad and wrenchingly funny, I,
Claudia casts a spell of rare power in the theatre.
"...one of the freshest things to hit the stage in many a season. Blissfully funny,
unexpectedly touching, I, Claudia is a must-see." ~ RICHARD OUZOUNIAN, Toronto Star |
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| November |
November 3-6, 9-12
Oakville Drama Series: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
This fast paced, hilarious and energetic play will have you laughing so hard you will need
to hold your sides. It is a clever adaptation of all thirtyseven of Shakespeare's plays,
full of outrageous twists and turns which include a cooking show, rap song and football
game. Do not fear; there is no need to have knowledge of Shakespears's works. Be prepared
to be thoroughly entertained! Produced by special arrangement with Broadway Play
Publishing, Inc. |
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November 17, 8:00 pm
Gadfly Dance: Klorofyl
Youth friendly performanceGadfly is the brainchild of Apolonia Velasquez and Ofilio
Portillo, a creative duet originally from Montreal and now based in Toronto. They
communicate through dialects such as: Contemporary, Jazz, Hip hop, House dancing,
Vogueing, Waacking and Bboyin. Their work reflects a distinct language that stands out
from the masses. Rightly named Gadfly Dance Company, they personify innovation. |
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| December |
December 10, 3:00 & 6:00 pm
Miracle on Mercer Street
SECOND CITY
Recommended for ages 6 to 12
Miracle on Mercer Street is Second City's hilarious family musical with a whimsical blend
of live action and puppetry with an amazing collection of colourful diverse characters.
Add to that a tuneful score by Glenn James and a memorable message about embracing
Canada's cultural diversity, and you've got the makings of a holiday classic. |
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December 15, 8:00 pm
The Arrogant Worms Christmas
It's Christmas time and the Arrogant Worms want to provide tuneful and silly escapism for
everyone who needs it. And if you think you don't need it, well you're wrong. You do. The
Arrogant Worms know what's best for you and what's best for you is The Arrogant Worms
Christmas. |
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December 20, 7:00 pm
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
Big Wooden Horse Theatre
Recommended for ages 5 to 10
Based on the book by L Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz, this exciting story follows
the early life of Santa Claus from being abandoned in the forest and adopted by the
woodnymphs,through to making and delivering the very first toys.
"Packed with funny jokes, inventive puppets, enchanting songs and tons of
opportunities for the audience to join in." ~ MELANIE DAKIN, Watford Observer |
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| January |
January 4 - 5, 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
The Wind in the Willows
in The Studio Theatre
Recommended for ages 3 to 8
Based on one of the best loved children's books of all time, The Wind in the Willows
delights audiences with gorgeous puppets, innovative staging and compelling live music.
Kenneth Grahame's deep love and respect for nature inspired this unforgettable story about
shy Mole, urbane Rat and incorrigible Toad and their life along the riverbank.
"This production was very accessible for children. Thanks for your efforts. You are a
very talented team!" ~ TEACHER, Ottawa Carleton District School Board |
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January 5-8, 11-14
Oakville Drama Series: Over the River and Through the Woods
by Joe DiPietro
Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey who routinely visits both sets of
his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. A dream job he's been waiting for threatens to
take him away from his belovd, but annoying grandparents. Thus begins a series of schemes
to keep Nick around. |
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| February |
February 9-12, 15-18
Oakville Drama Series: The Crucible
by Arthur Miller
Winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play. This exciting drama about the Puritan purge
of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our
contemporary society. |
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| March |
March 4, 1:00 & 3:30 pm
Richard Scarry's Busytown
Koba Entertainment
Recommended for ages 2 to 5
Follow the adventures of Huckle and Sally Cat, Lowly Worm, Hilda Hippo, Pig Will, Pig
Won't and more as they put their minds together to solve the many daily mysteries of
Busytown. |
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March 22-25, 28-31
Oakville Drama Series: Harvey
by Mary Chase
Elwood P. Dowd is a sweet, kind man who has an imaginary friend, a pooka named Harvey.
Elwood enjoys spending his days with Harvey, introducing him to all. This eccentric
behavoiur becomes increasingly embarrassing to Elwood's social climbing sister, Veta, so
she decides to have him committed to a sanitarium. Here the fun begins! Enjoy this
delightful tale of the adventures of mild mannered Elwood and his invisibe best friend.
"Harvey" earned Chase a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Harvey is produced by special
arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. |
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March 30, 8:00 pm
Volcano Theatre Company: Goodness
In The Studio Theatre
With time-shifting tales-within-tales, and actors stepping in and out of roles,
award-winning playwright and novelist Michael Redhill takes the audience on a gripping
and, at times darkly funny journey through the life of a recently-divorced writer as he
wrestles with a failed marriage, his family's Holocaust history, and the story of a much
more recent atrocity told to him by Althea, a mysterious woman with a chilling secret.
"Volcano is . . .bold, experimental and bubbling with ideas." ~ The Toronto Star
"Gripping and important." ~ The New York Times
"One of the top ten shows of the past decade." ~ NOW Magazine |
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| April |
March 7, 8:00 pm
The 605 Collective: Audible
Youth friendly performance.
In this collaborative work, five rambunctious performers jump, dive and collide to create
a rough-and-tumble dance, transforming today's hypercommunication into a highly athletic
contact sport. With the increasingly electronic social culture, Audible explores and
exaggerates the overwhelming and often abrasive changes t o how we choose, or are now
forced, to connect. |
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April 11, 7:00 pm
Alice in Wonderland
THÉÂTRE TOUT A TRAC
A tardy rabbit, an egg on a wall that fears his fall, a grinning cat, a Mad Hatter that
sips his tea, a Queen of Hearts who enjoys chopping off heads, and a young girl who
refuses to do her homework. Alice in Wonderland revisited by Théâtre Tout à Trac: A
marvelous tribute to childhood, to power of dreams and imagination. For children and
adults who still enjoy chasing white rabbits. |
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April 19-22, 15-28
Oakville Drama Series: Schoolhouse
by Leanna Brodie
In 1938 within the walls of S.S. #1 Jericho School, a one-room schoolhouse, a delightful
but unmanageable group of children finally meets its match- Melita Linton, an 18 year old
teacher fresh out of Normal School. Schoolhouse explores timeless themes of rejection, of
compassion, of damage, of hope.e earned a reputation for artistic excellence, presenting
works that are visually spectacular and infused with drama. |
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| May |
May 4, 8:00 pm
The Menaka Thakkar Dance Company
Youth friendly performanceFor over 30 years, the Menaka Thakkar Dance Company has been
a unique treasure in Canada's dance world. Canada's oldest Indian dance company exposes
audiences to the stunning beauty of traditional Indian dance, while remaining open to
other dance cultures in the creation of new works. They have earned a reputation for
artistic excellence, presenting works that are visually spectacular and infused with
drama. |
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| June |
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| July |
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| August |
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| September |
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