land acknowledgement Drayton Entertainment acknowledges that we live, work, and create on land that has been home to many nations and peoples (acknowledged and unacknowledged, recorded and unrecorded). The Huron Country Playhouse is situated on territory that is within Treaty 29 of 1827; we recognize its longstanding stewards and earliest storytellers: The Anishinabewaki The Attiwonderonk (Neutral) The Mississauga
JUSTIN TRUDEAU Prime Minister Canada
Dear Friends: I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending Drayton Entertainment’s 2022 season of live theatre. Since 1991, Drayton Entertainment has entertained audiences across southwestern Ontario. I am certain that the many performances planned for this season will be enjoyed by everyone in attendance. I would like to commend all those involved with Drayton Entertainment, both on the stage and behind the scenes, for sharing their talent and creativity. You can take pride in your contributions to Canada’s cultural heritage. Please accept my best wishes for a memorable season. Sincerely,
Justin Trudeau
The Rt. Hon. Justin P. J. Trudeau, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada
ELIZABETH DOWDESWELL Lieutenant Governor Ontario
Over the past few years, the Drayton Entertainment family — including all those on and off the stage, as well as its many loyal audience members — have made it through so many challenges. Your efforts to continue delivering remarkable performances to Ontarians by virtual means is a story of innovation, resilience, and is an illustration of the power of the arts to help us heal, laugh, and persevere. As you welcome back patrons to your theatres for the 2022 Season, know that we have all been inspired by your good work to bring joy to others. In this, the year of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the 70th Anniversary of her reign, we have the chance to celebrate service and our nation’s proud heritage. And so, I take this opportunity to thank all those at Drayton for supporting artistic expression, a vital part of what it means to be Canadian, and a part of our identity that is now more important than ever. The entire 2022 Season promises to thrill, and I have no doubt that today’s performance will be a memorable one. Enjoy the show!
Elizabeth Dowdeswell
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
DOUG FORD Premier Ontario
I’m delighted to extend greetings to everyone taking part in Drayton Entertainment’s 2022 Season. I want to thank all those who helped to make this exciting program a success, including everyone at Drayton Entertainment, as well as the performers, artists, sponsors, backstage crews, and front-of-house teams in Drayton, Cambridge, Grand Bend, Penetanguishene, and St. Jacobs. I would also like to recognize the many keen theatregoers who are sure to enjoy this terrific opportunity to share in the magic of live theatre. Performing arts professionals and their audiences have facedtremendous challenges over the past two years, and I know we all look forward to once again engaging in these communal experiences. Have a memorable and enjoyable season.
Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
BEN LOBB MP
Huron-Bruce
It brings me great pleasure to welcome you all to the 2022 Season at the Huron Country Playhouse. For nearly 30 years, Drayton Entertainment has been bringing talented performers and providing memorable artistic experiences on stages in communities all across Ontario. As your Member of Parliament, I welcome you to Huron-Bruce, and invite you to discover the diverse beauty of Huron County. Please join me in celebrating another successful season with Drayton Entertainment. They have a great playbill for 2022 that you won’t want to miss.
Ben Lobb, MP Huron-Bruce
LISA THOMPSON MPP
Huron-Bruce
As the Member of Provincial Parliament for Huron-Bruce, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Huron Country Playhouse, and the performance you are about to enjoy. I am quite excited about the 2022 Season and I hope you are as well – there is something special about live theatre and entertainment! While you are visiting Ontario’s incredible West Coast, I encourage you to explore the many beaches, trails, restaurants, breweries and wineries, festivals, and activities that are available throughout Huron County. You will experience the friendly hospitality for which our communities have an outstanding reputation. I hope you enjoy your stay, and I invite you to visit the area again soon!
Lisa Thompson, MPP Huron-Bruce
GEORGE FINCH
BILL WEBER
It is my absolute pleasure to congratulate Drayton Entertainment as the 2022 Season begins!
On behalf of the Council and residents of the Municipality of Lambton Shores, I am pleased to welcome you to the Huron Country Playhouse. Enjoy the performance and discover all that Lambton Shores has to offer! Experience our community by strolling our Blue Flag Designated Grand Bend Beach, or by visiting the unique shops, dining establishments, art galleries and museums that add to the vibrant small-town charm of Lambton Shores. Enjoy your stay, and remember to stay in touch with us online at www.lambtonshores. ca or visit us on Facebook or Twitter!
Mayor South Huron
The Huron Country Playhouse and Playhouse II are treasured jewels here in the community of South Huron. During your visit, I encourage you to discover all that South Huron has to offer, from magnificent sunsets and sandy beaches along Ontario’s West Coast, to our signature food and beverage artisans, and our charming main streets packed with boutiques ready to serve up something special – all just minutes away. On behalf of all citizens of South Huron, welcome!
George Finch, Mayor South Huron
Mayor Lambton Shores
Bill Weber, Mayor Lambton Shores
duty of care Welcome back! Know that our number one priority is ensuring that you feel safe, comfortable, and confident with your decision to enjoy live theatre again. Our Duty of Care adheres to local and provincial health guidelines and is subject to change in response to current conditions throughout the season. We have been awarded the World Travel and Tourism Council/Tourism Industry Association of Ontario Safe Travels stamp for adopting proper, standardized health and hygiene protocols. This stamp is globally recognized as an indicator that enhanced COVID mitigation protocols are in place. SEATING REMINDER The Government of Ontario has lifted restrictions for theatres, allowing for 100% capacity. However, we have surveyed our patrons a number of times over the last two years, and you've made it clear to us that you have different degrees of comfort. We want the return to live theatre to be as easy as possible for everyone. With that in mind, we have created show schedules with varying capacities and protocols that gradually change as the season progresses. You’ve already got tickets, so please double check and make sure you know the requirements for your chosen performance. CLEANING & SANITIZATION Enhanced cleaning measures have been put into place before, during, and after every performance including increased cleaning of high-touch surfaces. We also ask that you use the hand sanitizer provided as you enter the theatre. Sanitizer can also be found at designated points throughout each venue. HVAC/AIR FLOW/VENTILATION & PLEXIGLASS BARRIERS Our theatres are equipped with state-of-the-art mechanical ventilation systems that exchange the air in our public spaces every 15 minutes. Plexiglass barriers have been installed at our bars as well as our Box Offices. KEEPING YOUR THEATRES SAFE Our artists, artisans, staff, and volunteers are fully vaccinated. Additional rules and protocols are in place to keep people safe in their work environment. We encourage everyone to continue wearing masks.
hello, and Welcome! Our doors are open, the stage lights are on, and we’re thrilled to finally welcome you back to the theatre. Whether you’re an avid theatregoer, or someone new to the wonders of the stage, we look forward to entertaining you as you take a break from real life and escape into a memorable live theatre experience. There are hundreds of performances that will take centre stage during our 2022 Season at our theatres across the province of Ontario: the Drayton Festival Theatre, Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend, King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, and St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre. Whether you love heartfelt musicals, laugh-out-loud comedies, thought-provoking dramas, Canadian content, or musical memoirs, there’s something for everyone, and so much to see … so come back soon, or explore another Drayton Entertainment venue! We hope your trip to the theatre includes a visit to one of the friendly communities that surround each of our venues, as the hospitality and charm of each locale plays an integral role in the Drayton Experience®. From delicious dining and unique shopping, to comfortable accommodations and other interesting attractions, there are many ways to enhance your experience. When you visit our neighbouring businesses, please be sure to tell them we sent you! These last two years have been challenging, but they’ve also given us time to develop an exciting project – the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy. We have seen firsthand the impact we have on the lives of young people through arts education. The world has changed significantly, and we must change with it by supporting a broader generational shift in our society. We will accomplish this by providing training opportunities to youth in the Drayton Entertainment brand of performing arts excellence. Jump to the inside back page of this program for more information about our new Youth Academy, including summer camps for young people, and fall programs for kids and adults alike! We cannot thank you enough for your unwavering support. Although we continue to navigate this ongoing pandemic, we’re hopeful about the future. We know you love LIVE theatre as much as we do, so thank you for joining us in making wonderful memories this season. Years from now we’ll all talk about where we were, and what shows we saw, the year that theatre came back. Enjoy the show!
Artistic Director Sponsor
Alex Mustakas
Artistic Director
welcome from the board president On behalf of our volunteer Board of Directors, thank you so much for joining us at the theatre. After everything we’ve all been through together over the last two years, it’s extra special and exciting to welcome you back in person to enjoy a live performance. We are thrilled to finally share another season of great entertainment with you. Whether you’re here for a memorable musical, hilarious comedy, stirring drama, or family fun, get ready to be swept away by the magic of theatre. It is our passion for theatre that fuels us to continue delivering the high-quality performances and exceptional, friendly customer service that have become hallmarks of The Drayton Experience®. In addition to the 15 professional productions offered this season, we are delighted to present many educational programs through the new Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy designed to give aspiring young performers the opportunity to hone their skills in a practical way. It is through programs like these that we foster inclusion, enthusiasm for arts and culture, and invest in the artists of tomorrow. None of this would be possible without our Members, volunteers, sponsors, and of course, you, our devoted audience. We simply could not offer this array of professional productions and educational programs if it were not for your ongoing support. Whether you are joining us from close by or far away, for the first time, or for the umpteenth year, thank you for supporting our not-for-profit charitable arts organization, and welcome. We look forward to entertaining you.
Patricia Ziegler-Ignor President Board of Directors
Drayton Entertainment Board of Directors President Patricia Ziegler-Ignor Vice President Willy Heffner
Past President Brent Ravelle
Member-At-Large Ab Hesselink
Neil Aitchison Greg Durocher Tony Mohr
Directors Bryan Beattie John C. Green Bruce Schieck
Brad Carr Cheryl James Everton Wilmot
Secretary/Treasurer Bob Bignell
By Ray Cooney Directed by Alex Mustakas
Set Designer David Antscherl
Costume Designer Jessica Pembleton
Stage Manager Paul Pembleton
Lighting Designer Jeff JohnstonCollins
Assistant Stage Manager Frances Johnson
The Cast
(In Alphabetical Order)
Laurel Brown.......................................................................... Sister/Mother Patrick R. Brown.........................................................Sir Willoughby Drake Eddie Glen....................................................................... Dr. Hubert Bonney Mary Kelly........................................................................................ Matron Amanda Leigh............................................................................... Jane Tate Rob McClure................................................................ Dr. David Mortimore Teddy Moynihan.............................................................. Dr. Mike Connolly Keith Savage............................................................................................ Bill Ben Skipper......................................................................................... Leslie Patricia Vanstone....................................................... Rosemary Mortimore Aaron Walpole.....................................................................Police Sergeant
“It Runs in the Family” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com The videotaping or making of electronic or other audio and/or visual recordings of this production and distributing recordings or streams in any medium, including the internet, is strictly prohibited, a violation of the author’s rights and actionable under unity states copyright law. For more informaiton, please visit: concordtheatricals.com/resources/protecting-artists
the cast Laurel Brown (Sister/Mother) Drayton Entertainment debut. Other Theatre: Artistic Director of Acting Out, a Musical Theatre Experience for Youth in Stratford - 61 productions over 18 years; Director/Choreographer for Stratford Community Players, St. Marys CP, Woodstock CP, Original Kids & WRDSB; Actor - KWMP, SCP, SMCP. As a high school teacher, I was often found in the Drayton audience with students. I am so happy to have this chance to perform with this fabulous and talented cast from the other side of the house, on the stage! Thank you to Alex and Drayton Entertainment for the amazing opportunity. Love to my rock, Ted, and my wonderful family & friends who support me.
Patrick R. Brown (Sir Willoughby Drake) Drayton Entertainment: Kinky Boots, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The 39 Steps, Disney’s Beauty & The Beast, Dial M for Murder, The Mikado. Other Theatre: Scar in The Lion King and Jafar in Aladdin (Disney: Broadway, Singapore, National Tours), Oh, Coward (Theatre New Brunswick), A Christmas Carol ( Theatre Calgary), My Fair Lady (Alberta Theatre Projects). Seven seasons with The Shaw Festival, including: Caesar & Cleopatra, Easy Virtue, A Foggy Day, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Shadow Play, Lady Windermere’s Fan. Stage West Calgary: Priscilla Queen of The Desert, Legally Blonde, Baskerville ..., Best Little Whorehouse, The Rocky Horror Show, Tuesdays with Morrie.
Eddie Glen (Dr. Hubert Bonney) Drayton Entertainment: One For The Pot, The 39 Steps, It Runs in the Family, Pirates of Penzance, Spamalot, Les Misérables, Man of La Mancha. Other Theatre: Marcellus in Music Man, Moby Dick (Stratford), Miss Saigon at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Joseph …, Assassins (West End), Bloodless (Theatre 20), The 39 Steps (MTC), Nicely Nicely in Guys and Dolls in Concert (NAC), The Rocky Horror Show (Dora Nomination), Snow White (Dora Nomination), Long Walks to Nowhere, The 2021 Chronicles. Film/TV: The Firm, Murdoch Mysteries, Odd Squad, The Sparrow directed by Franco Zeffirelli. Eddie has been “The voice” of YTV for the past 24 years. This has been a challenging few years, I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. Can’t wait to see you all again in person!!
Mary Kelly (Matron) Drayton Entertainment: Oliver!, Man of La Mancha (Housekeeper), Damn Yankees (Sister), Nunsense II (Mother Superior) and Annie. Other Theatre: Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Ernest, Mrs. Higgins in My Fair Lady (RuBarb), Mother in Living With Henry (NYMTF), Matron in Chicago, Napoleon, Closer than Ever, Side by Side by Sondheim. Film/TV: Schitt’s Creek (Jazzagal), Good Sam, The Handmaid’s Tale, Orphan Black, Saving Hope, Reign. Mary knows that no story is too big or too fantastic, when told with grace and wit - she is delighted to be telling this story with this cast in this beautiful theatre!
Amanda Leigh (Jane Tate) Drayton Entertainment (selected): Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Runs in the Family (2016), Man of La Mancha, Anne of Green Gables, Blood Brothers, Sister Act, Evita. Other Theatre UK: Les Misérables (Cameron MacIntosh), Into the Woods (Byre Theatre), Gay Divorce (Palace Theatre). Education: BFA Musical Theatre from the University of Windsor. Amanda is absolutely thrilled to be on stage again and is so grateful to Alex, all the Drayton family and to YOU for being here. To my friends and family who continue to support me: thank you, I love you!
Rob McClure (Dr. David Mortimore) Drayton Entertainment: Miracle Worker, Harvest, The Odd Couple, Looking, Deathtrap, How the Other Half Loves, The Drawer Boy, Caught in the Net. Rob has performed in theatres from Vancouver, B.C. to Halifax, N.S., including the Stratford Festival and The Second City. He is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada.
Teddy Moynihan (Dr. Mike Connolly) Drayton Entertainment debut. Other Theatre: Mamma Mia (Grand Theatre, London, Charlottetown), Anne of Green Gables, Kronberg (Charlottetown), The Sleeping Princess (Royal Spa Centre), Cinderella (Riverfront Arts Centre), Bumblescratch (West End), Sondheim’s 85th Birthday Celebrations (West End), Olivier Awards (West End). Film/TV: The Russian Ghost Train (Shudder), VWars (Netflix), Shakespeare Live: West Side Story (Royal Shakespeare Company, BBC). Teddy is a graduate of ArtsEd London. He would like to thank his friends and family for their love and support! Instagram: @teddymoynihan_
Keith Savage (Bill) Drayton Entertainment: Scuttle in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Lumiere in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Harold Hill in The Music Man, Robert in Boeing Boeing, William Featherstone in How The Other Half Loves, Juror # 11 in Twelve Angry Men, Applegate in Damn Yankees, among others. Broadway: Teddy and Alice, Take Me Along, Little Johnny Jones. U.S. National Tours: Frank Schultz in Showboat, Crazy For You. Regional: Mary Poppins (Citadel Theatre), Cinderella, The Wizard of Oz (Grand Theatre), The Producers, Peter Pan (Neptune Theatre). TV/Film: Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), The Boys (Amazon), Good Witch (Hallmark). Nominated for L.A. Ovation, Vancouver Jessie, Calgary Betty Awards. Honored with Terry Doyle Award.
Ben Skipper (Leslie) Drayton Entertainment: Toodles in Peter Pan: The Panto. Other Theatre: Forever Plaid (Starvox Entertainment), Boatman in Sunday in the Park with George (Eclipse Theatre Company), Sam in Every Silver Lining (Toronto Fringe/Next Stage), Newsies, Hendrix in The Stars of Mars, The House of Martin Guerre (Theatre Sheridan), Merlin the Cat in Hoarding: A Musical (CMTP). Big love to Mom, Dad, Alex, Ethan, and the Talent House gang!
Patricia Vanstone (Rosemary Mortimore) Drayton Entertainment debut. Other Theatre (selected): Hilda’s Yard (various productions), On A First Name Basis (Foster Festival, toured Canada, Turks and Caicos, Theatre Jacksonville, Bermuda Music and Drama Society, TNB), Gypsy, You Never Can Tell (Shaw Festival), Innocence Lost (Blyth). Director: We Have To Hurry (BroadwayOn Demand). Founding Artistic Director of the Foster Festival. An awardwinning director, equally at home in dramatic and musical genres, she has acted in or directed over 150 productions in Canada and internationally. Film/TV: Mayday (Discovery), Roland (Spy Films), Road To Avonlea (4 seasons), many CBC radio dramas, Caillou (Cookie Jar). Love to my family xo!
Aaron Walpole (Police Sergeant) Drayton Entertainment: Sleeping Beauty: The Panto, Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto, Rocky: The Musical, You’ll Get Used To It! … The War Show, Man of La Mancha, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, West Side Story, The Drowsy Chaperone, HONK!, Rock of Ages. Other Theatre: Kinky Boots (U.S. Tour), Les Misérables (Broadway/Mirvish/U.S. Tour), Jesus Christ Superstar (Broadway/Stratford), Camelot, Guys and Dolls, Anything Goes (Stratford), Rock of Ages (Mirvish), Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, Sweet Charity, Damn Yankees, The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas (Stage West), Rock and Roll (Grand). Film/TV: Breakout Kings (A&E), Silent But Deadly, Deacons for Defense (Feature Film).
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the creative team Alex Mustakas (Director) Drayton Entertainment: Alex has directed over 100 productions for Drayton Entertainment and other theatre companies across Canada, including The Crooner, Sorry, I’m Canadian 2, You’ll Get Used To It! ... The War Show, Rocky: The Musical, Rock of Ages, Kings & Queens of Country, Million Dollar Quartet, the world premiere of Marathon of Hope, Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Spamalot, Les Misérables, Twist & Shout, and others. Alex holds a Master’s Degree in Arts Administration from City University in London, England, and an Honorary Doctorate from Wilfrid Laurier University. He is the recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Media & Entertainment, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Maggie Bassett Award from Theatre Ontario, and the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal.
David Antscherl (Set Designer) Drayton Entertainment (selected): Shear Madness, You’ll Get Used To It! … The War Show, Run for Your Wife, Look, No Hans!, The Pirates of Penzance, and many more. Other Theatre (selected): The Fighting Days and The Drawer Boy (Essential Collective Theatre), The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch (Theatre Beyond Words), The Wind in the Willows (Yellow Door Theatre). Film: Art Director for The Perimeter Institute’s films Quantum Physics and Dark Matter. David’s association with Drayton Entertainment goes back to their second season. David is also recognized for his books on 18th century naval architecture. He lives in Niagara-on-the-Lake with his highly supportive wife, Carol.
Jessica Pembleton (Costume Designer) Drayton Entertainment: ‘ART’, Man of La Mancha, Canada 151, Kings & Queens of Country, Footloose, Canadian Legends, The Odd Couple, The Crazy Time, The Last Resort, Boeing Boeing, Twist and Shout: The British Invasion, Lend Me A Tenor, Legends of Harmony, The Love List, Oliver!, Harvey, Murder at the Best Western, The Melville Boys, Separate Beds, The Odd Couple, On Golden Pond. Other Theatre: All Shook Up (Head of Wardrobe, Stage West Mississauga). Jessica would like to thank her amazing family and husband for all of their unconditional love and support.
Jeff JohnstonCollins (Lighting Designer) Drayton Entertainment (selected): Lights: Hairspray, Rock of Ages, Million Dollar Quartet, Canadian Legends, Legends … of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Twist & Shout, Spamalot, Miss Saigon, Dance Legends. Technical Director/Lights: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Camelot (North American Tours). I am so happy to be back doing what I love. For over 30 years, I have created set & lighting designs for theatres across Canada, participated in the Edinburgh Festival, and operated my own scene shop in my hometown of Hamilton. Thank you to the entire Drayton Family for creating the magic of live Theatre. Love and thanks to the light of my life, my wife Susan for her constant support and encouragement. Enjoy!
Paul Pembleton (Stage Manager) Drayton Entertainment (selected): Stage Manager: A Few Good Men, ‘ART’, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Miracle Worker, Rocky: The Musical, Holiday Inn, Man of La Mancha, The Drowsy Chaperone, Death of a Salesman, The 39 Steps, Sister Act, Footloose, Little Shop of Horrors, Chicago, Godspell (U.S. National Tour), The Love List, Harvey, 9 to 5: The Musical, Shear Madness, On Golden Pond, The Heiress, The Mousetrap, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (U.S. National Tour). Assistant Stage Manager: Les Misérables, Mary Poppins. Other Theatre: Suds: The Musical (Carousel Playhouse), Magnolias (Stage 237), 1812 (The Foster Festival).
Frances Johnson (Assistant Stage Manager) Drayton Entertainment debut. Other Theatre: Seagulls (Shaw Festival), 1812 (Foster Festival). Frances Johnson is a proud graduate of Brock University and is currently working on her apprenticeship credits.
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at the huron country playhouse Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp Directed and Choreographed by Tim French Music Directed by Anthony Bastianon Set Designed by Brian Dudkiewicz Costumes Designed by Rachel Berchtold Lighting Designed by Kevin Fraser
Aug 17 to Sept 4
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We are deeply grateful for the efforts of so many people in our communities who continue to support our theatres. Special thanks to our tourism partners and to our extended family of volunteers who contribute their time, talent, and enthusiasm. Drayton Festival Theatre Ron Ellis Jim Grose The Township of Mapleton Special thanks to Peter Etril Snyder, who painted and generously placed on permanent loan, the painting in the Library Lounge. Opening Night portrays the gas-lit Drayton Opera House in 1903. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Corporation of the City of Cambridge Region of Waterloo Waterloo Regional Tourism Marketing Corporation Huron Country Playhouse Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce Huron Country Playhouse Guild Municipality of Lambton Shores Municipality of South Huron Regional Tourism Organization 4
King’s Wharf Theatre Huronia Historical Parks Penetanguishene Tourist Information Centre Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce Tiny & Tay Townships The Town of Penetanguishene The Town of Midland St. Jacobs Country Playhouse St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Region of Waterloo The Township of Woolwich Waterloo Regional Tourism Marketing Corporation Official Auditors of Drayton Entertainment KPMG LLP
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An award-winning, not-for-profit charitable organization, Drayton Entertainment produces professional live theatre on seven stages across Ontario. The stage for success was first set in 1991 with the launch of the Drayton Festival Theatre. Under the tutelage of founding and current Artistic Director Alex Mustakas, the theatre was an immediate success. In 1997, a second stage was added nearby – the intimate Schoolhouse Theatre in the village of St. Jacobs. The King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene followed suit in 1999. Nestled within Discovery Harbour on Georgian Bay, the rustic theatre was a perfect complement to the venues in Drayton and St. Jacobs. The Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend opened in 1972 and joined the Drayton Entertainment family of theatres in 2001. Situated just minutes from Grand Bend’s famous strip and popular beaches, the theatre complex houses two stages. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, located in the heart of Waterloo Region’s Market District, opened to instant acclaim in 2005. A seventh venue in Cambridge opened in 2013. Renamed the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge in 2018, the state-of-the-art complex includes a 506-seat theatre alongside consolidated administration, production and wardrobe facilities. Drayton Entertainment’s distinctive business model provides protection from the inherent fragility of the theatre industry, while providing an outlet for growth and prosperity. This has positive implications for artists, designers, sponsors, advertisers, and most importantly, theatre patrons – all of whom enjoy enhanced opportunities both on and off the stage. By successfully balancing the competing demands of quality productions, fiscal responsibility, and community integrity, Drayton Entertainment has emerged as a true innovator and leader for arts and culture in Canada. In 2022, the new Youth Academy was added to the Drayton Entertainment family of locations offering exciting arts education opportunities under the company’s umbrella.
Drayton Entertainment Staff ADMINISTRATION Artistic Director & CEO.............................................................................................. Alex Mustakas Executive Director.................................................................................................... Steven Karcher Director of Finance................................................................................................. Siobhan Lovejoy Associate Artistic Director/Youth Academy Director of Education........................... David Connolly Director of Audience Services..................................................................................... Ellen Berwick Director of Facilities........................................................................................................... Alan Card Human Resources & Artistic Administrator.................................................................Natasha Hopf Director of Marketing & Development..................................................................Jonathan Randall Group, Events & Rentals Manager.............................................................................Karen De iuliis Marketing & Development Associates.........................................Jenni Grandfield, Samareh Jones Accounting Clerk................................................................................................. Joanne Labrecque Administrative Associate............................................................................................Randi Perriam Box Office & Groups Assistant.................................................................................. Yvonne Schieck PRODUCTION Director of Production.................................................................................................. Dave Horner Production Coordinator..................................................................................... Jeff JohnstonCollins Technical Directors.................................................................................... Simon Day, Lyle Franklin Head of Audio . ........................................................................................................ Allan McMillan Head of Construction .................................................................................................Robert Clarke Lead Carpenters................................................................................. Simon Day, Richard McCleod House Technicians................. Glenn Beckner, John Graham, Richard McLeod, Abbey MacDonald Senior Carpenters............................................................................... Jenna Barry, Lindsey Woelfle Senior Scenic Painters..........................................Candice Jeromkin, Tara Crickmore, Brian Austin Props Master.................................................................................................................. Kevin Lucas Senior Props Assistant.................................................................................................. Kat Theriault Props Assistant...................................................................................................... Charlene Payette Building Services/Production Technician..................................................................... John Bigelow WARDROBE Head of Wardrobe.................................................................................................... Jenine Kroeplin Wardrobe Supervisors.................................................................Nicole Del Cul, Jessica Pembleton Wardrobe Maintenance....................................................................................... Candice Jeromkin BOX OFFICE Box Office Supervisor.............................................................................................. Paige Corriveau Local Box Office Staff.................................. Leslie Hunter-Duvar, Annalise Linklater, Corey Patrick FACILITY (Huron Country Playhouse) Facility Manager.........................................................................................................Randi Perriam Front of House Manager.............................................................................................. Devan Wales Bartender..................................................................................................................... Sumita Patel Custodian................................................................................................. C.C.C. Cleaning Company
Spotlight on Sponsorship We are extremely proud of the partnerships that have been cultivated with the following significant contributors. Their support is greatly appreciated.
Season Media Sponsor
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge Season Sponsor
Visual Technology Sponsor Youth Theatre Education Sponsor
Artistic Director Sponsor
Automotive Sponsor
Paving Sponsor
Wine Sponsor
Young Apprenticeship Program Sponsor
Marketing Sponsor
Paving Sponsor
Premium Wine Sponsor
Program Insert Sponsor
Travel Sponsor
Set Relocation Sponsor
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Beer Sponsor
Digital Consulting Sponsor
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at the huron country playhouse - south huron stage
July 20 to August 6 Let your spirit soar as some of the most memorable melodies ever written come alive on stage in this inspirational musical tribute to the best of Gospel … with a country twist.
How Sweet the Sounds
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