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 St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre is situated on territory that is within the Haldimand Tract and Treaty 3 of 1792; we recognize its longstanding stewards and earliest storytellers: The Anishinabek The Attiwonderonk (Neutral)
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
TIM LOUIS MP
Kitchener-Conestoga
As the Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga, proud home of two of Drayton Entertainment’s theatres, it is my honour to congratulate all those involved on a new season of the finest in live theatre. After two long years, I am thrilled to see the curtain rise again to welcome patrons back to the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse and St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre for a full season of entertainment. As a professional musician myself, I have a great respect for the value that a thriving arts community brings to our society. We can be proud that Canadian artists, like those you’re about to enjoy, are among the most talented in the world; they help tell our stories and foster innovation through creativity. On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish you great success this season!
Tim Louis, MP
Kitchener-Conestoga
MIKE HARRIS MPP
Kitchener-Conestoga
First and foremost, I congratulate the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse and St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre for the outstanding work in promoting arts and culture in Waterloo Region. My family and I and our entire community are looking forward to another wonderful season of local theatre. These two venues represent the many local attractions that make this the best place to live, work, and raise a family. As MPP for Kitchener-Conestoga, I am honoured to continue serving the community I call home. My constituency office remains open, and I invite you to contact me to share your concerns and propose solutions on how we can build an environment for our local community to thrive.
Mike Harris, MPP
Kitchener-Conestoga
SANDY SHANTZ Mayor
Woolwich Township
On behalf of the Township of Woolwich, I am happy to welcome you to another season of Drayton Entertainment’s renowned live theatre. Woolwich Township is the fastest-growing municipality in Waterloo Region, but that hasn’t stopped us from remembering our past while we continue to embrace our rich and evolving culture. Our many smaller communities each offer a unique experience, from the West Montrose covered bridge and St. Jacobs Market to our Regional Airport, national and international businesses, and scenic trails. Woolwich offers residents and visitors alike new and exciting ways to experience a taste of both pastoral country living and thriving business communities. We hope you enjoy the hospitality, individuality, natural beauty and great theatre of our Township this season.
Sandy Shantz, Mayor Woolwich Township
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
Conceived & Directed by Alex Mustakas
Musical Arrangements by Mark Payne Music Director Jim Hodgkinson Set Designer Dayton Taylor
Costume Designer Jenine Kroeplin
Stage Manager Nadene Riehl
Lighting Designer Lyle Franklin
Apprentice Stage Manager Molly Mück
Starring
Michael Vanhevel as The Crooner
The Band Jim Hodgkinson.......................................................... Music Director/Piano Junior Riggan......................................................................................... Bass Kevin Dempsey..................................................................................Drums
The video and audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever is strictly prohibited.
musical numbers ACT ONE IT HAD TO BE YOU..................................................................... Composed by Isham Jones, lyrics by Gus Kahn FLY ME TO THE MOON................................................................................................. Written by Bart Howard THE BEST IS YET TO COME................................................. Composed by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh COME FLY WITH ME.................................................. Composed by Jimmy Van Heusen, lyrics by Sammy Cahn SITTIN’ ON TOP OF THE WORLD.............................................Written by Walter Vinson and Lonnie Chatmon CALIFORNIA HERE I COME!........................................... Written by Bud DeSylva, Joseph Meyer, and Al Jolson ALEXANDER’S RAGTIME BAND............................................................................... Composed by Irving Berlin TOOT, TOOT, TOOTSIE (GOO’ BYE!).............................Written by Gus Kahn, Ernie Erdman, and Danny Russo MY BLUE HEAVEN........................................................... Written by Walter Donaldson and George A. Whiting YES SIR! THAT’S MY BABY............................................................Written by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn AIN’T SHE SWEET..................................................................... Composed by Milton Ager, lyrics by Jack Yellen PENNIES FROM HEAVEN........................................Composed by Arthur Johnston and lyrics by Johnny Burke I FOUND A MILLION DOLLAR BABY............Composed by Harry Warren, lyrics by Mort Dixon and Billy Rose SWINGING ON A STAR...........................................Composed by Jimmy Van Heusen, lyrics by Johnny Burke AC-CENT-TCHU-ATE THE POSITIVE...............................Composed by Harold Arlen, lyrics by Johnny Mercer WHITE CHRISTMAS....................................................................................................... Written by Irving Berlin PLAY A SIMPLE MELODY............................................................................................... Written by Irving Berlin DON’T FENCE ME IN..............................Composed by Cole Porter, lyrics by Robert Fletcher and Cole Porter ROSE OF SAN ANTONE.................................................................................................Written by Bob Wills ANYTIME.............................................................................................. Written by Herbert “Happy” Lawson BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN.......................................................... Written by Gene Autry and Ray Whitley HAPPY TRAILS....................................................................................Written by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans TENNESSEE WALTZ........................................................ Composed by Pee Wee King, lyrics by Redd Stewart I’M SO LONESOME I COULD DIE.......................................................................... Written by Hank Williams HE’LL HAVE TO GO.................................................................................................... Written by Jim Reeves AT LAST...................................................................................... Written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren I’VE HEARD THAT SONG BEFORE.........................................Composed by Jule Styne, lyrics by Sammy Cahn GOODY GOODY......................................................... Composed by Matty Malneck, lyrics by Johnny Mercer IT’S A GOOD DAY............................................................................Written by Peggy Lee and Dave Barbour I PUT A SPELL ON YOU................................................................ Written by Jalacy “Screamin’ Jay” Hawkins AS TIME GOES BY.............................................................................................. Written by Herman Hupfeld QUE SERA SERA.............................................................................. Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans MACK THE KNIFE............................................................... Composed by Kurt Weill, lyrics by Bertolt Brecht BEYOND THE SEA......................................... Written by Charles Trenet, with English lyrics by Jack Lawrence DREAM LOVER........................................................................................................ Written by Bobby Darin SPLISH SPLASH............................................................................. Written by Bobby Darin and Murray the K HELLO, DOLLY!........................................................................................................Written by Jerry Herman YOU’RE BREAKING MY HEART...............................................................................Written by Harry Nilsson BUONA SERA................................................................................Written by Carl Sigman and Peter de Rose PAPA LOVES MAMBO.................................................Written by Al Hoffman, Dick Manning, and Bix Reichner MAMBO ITALIANO.................................................................................................... Written by Bob Merrill SWAY....................................................... Written by Norman Gimbel, Pablo Beltrán Ruiz, and Luis Demetrio VOLARE-AN EVENING IN ROMA.............................................................................Written by Dean Martin SAN FRANCISCO...................................................................................................... Written by John Phillips RAGS TO RICHES............................................................................. Written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross
musical numbers ACT TWO IT’S BEEN A LONG, LONG TIME.............................................. Composed by Jule Styne, lyrics by Sammy Cahn PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES..................................... Composed by Felix Powell, lyrics by George Henry Powell IT’S A LONG WAY TO TIPPERARY.................................................... Written by Jack Judge and Harry Williams WE’LL MEET AGAIN........................................................................ Written by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles A NIGHTINGALE SANG.............................................Composed by Manning Sherwin, lyrics by Eric Maschwitz THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER................................................ Composed by Walter Kent, lyrics by Nat Burton I’LL BE SEEING YOU................................................................ Composed by Sammy Fain, lyrics by Irving Kahal MONA LISA.......................................................................................... Written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston L.O.V.E.............................................................................................. Written by Bert Kaempfert and Milt Gabler HEY THERE........................................................................................... Written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross A MAN WITHOUT LOVE................................................. Composed by Cyril Ornadel, lyrics by Peter Callander WONDERFUL/WONDERFUL....................................... Composed by Sherman Edwards, lyrics by Ben Raleigh AND I LOVE YOU SO................................................................................................ Written by Don McLean MAGIC MOMENTS.................................................................Written by Burt Bacharach, lyrics by Hal David CATCH A FALLING STAR....................................................................Written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss MOON RIVER................................................................ Composed by Henry Mancini, lyrics by Johnny Mercer TONGUE TWISTERS......................................................................................................Written by Jeff Moss DIANA......................................................................................................................... Written by Paul Anka IT’S NOT UNUSUAL............................................................................Written by Les Reed and Gordon Mills CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU.................................................. Written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio LAUGHTER IN THE RAIN.....................................................................Written by Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody CAN’T SMILE WITHOUT YOU.......................... Written by Christian Arnold, David Martin, and Geoff Morrow BLUE VELVET................................................................................. Written by Bernie Wayne and Lee Morris SWEET CAROLINE................................................................................................. Written by Neil Diamond HOME.............................................................Written by Michael Bublé, Alan Chang, and Amy Foster-Gillies THE LADY IS A TRAMP................................................. Composed by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU......................................................................................... Written by Cole Porter THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT........................................Composed by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Dorothy Fields I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN................................................................................ Written by Cole Porter CHICAGO................................................................................................................... Written by Fred Fisher NEW YORK NEW YORK............................................................Composed by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb MY WAY.................................................................Composed by Jacques Revaux, English lyrics by Paul Anka
A EDDY ARNOLD GENE AUSTIN GENE AUTRY TONY BENNETT MICHAEL BUBLÉ ROSEMARY CLOONEY NAT KING COLE PERRY COMO BING CROSBY VIC DAMONE BOBBY DARRIN SAMMY DAVIS JR. DORIS DAY
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NEIL DIAMOND HELEN FOREST BILLIE HOLIDAY ENGLEBERT HUMPERDINK ETA JAMES AL JOLSON TOM JONES DANNY KAYE PEGGY LEE VERA LYNN BARRY MANILOW JOHNNY MATTHIS DEAN MARTIN
PATTI PAGE LOUIS PRIMA JIM REEVES ROY ROGERS NEIL SEDAKA DINAH SHORE NINA SIMONE FRANKIE VALLI BOBBY VINTON ANDY WILLIAMS HANK WILLIAMS BOB WILLS
the company starring Michael Vanhevel (The Crooner) Drayton Entertainment: Big Band Legends, The Songs Of Sinatra, Hollywood Sings. Other Theatre: Elvis Presley in Million Dollar Quartet (Magnus Theatre, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Sudbury Theatre Centre, Theatre Calgary), Will Vanhorne in Norm Foster’s Outlaw (Victoria Playhouse Petrolia), Starbright Christmas (Victoria Playhouse Petrolia), Songs We Love (Victoria Playhouse Petrolia). Film/TV: The Ace and the Scout (Electric Motion Pictures). Michael Vanhevel is so excited to be back working with Drayton Entertainment singing the music he adores in The Crooner. All my love to my wonderful family and friends - you’re all the absolute best. Web: www.michaelvanhevel.com
the band Jim Hodgkinson (Music Director/Piano) Drayton Entertainment: Kings and Queens of Country, You’ll Get Used To It! … The War Show. Other Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar (Stratford Festival), Saturday Night Fever (Troika, US Tour), Miss Saigon, Suds, Dames At Sea (Arts Club). Film/TV: Super Dave’s All Stars, Music, Plain and Simple (CBC). Composer/lyricist: Little Women (Chemainus Theatre). Pianist/conductor: Vera Lynn, Variety Club Telethon. Other: soloist at Canada’s Embassy to the United States, Carnegie Recital Hall, NYC (with jazz vibraphonist Ted Piltzecker). Occasionally, Jim anchors a tip jar on cruise ships and sails through comedy shows with the brilliant Seana-Lee Wood.
Junior Riggan (Bass) Drayton Entertainment: Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto, Rocky: The Musical, Hairspray, Rock of Ages, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Cinderella, Footloose, Little Shop of Horrors, Aladdin, Anne of Green Gables, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline. Other Theatre: Mamma Mia, Finding Black Joy (The Grand Theatre London), Yorkville: The Musical (Blyth), Now and Forever, a diva spectacular …, 9 to 5: The Musical (St. Lawrence College), The River Rolls (New Hamburg), … Patsy Cline (Leisa Wey Productions). Junior thanks the Drayton family for the opportunity.
Kevin Dempsey (Drums) Drayton Entertainment: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto, Kings & Queens of Country, Hairspray, Lucky Stiff, Red Rock Diner, Anything Goes, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Footloose, Big Band Legends, The Songs of Sinatra, Country Legends, Swing!. Kevin is happy to be returning to Drayton Entertainment to perform in The Crooner. Kevin is an active member in the Toronto jazz scene and can be heard frequently on CJRT. He has also been on the McMaster University and Mohawk College music faculties for the last 30 years. Kevin has been performing with Drayton Entertainment since 1994.
the creative team Alex Mustakas (Director) Drayton Entertainment: Alex has directed over 100 productions for Drayton Entertainment and other theatre companies across Canada, including 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, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, 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.
Mark Payne (Musical Arrangements) Drayton Entertainment (selected): Fiddler on the Loose, I Love a Piano, Godspell, Songs of Sinatra. Mark Payne is a diverse London musician; equally at home on the stage, in the studio, singing, playing, writing and arranging. He is currently the resident Musical Director at the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, where he arranges the music for the entire season, rehearses the casts, and performs in most of the shows, including Starbright Christmas for the past 13 years. He co-conducts Primus Amabile Men’s Choir in London. Mark will perform his one-man show, I Love A Piano, with the Windsor Symphony next season.
Jim Hodgkinson (Music Director) Drayton Entertainment: Kings and Queens of Country, You’ll Get Used To It! … The War Show. Other Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar (Stratford Festival), Saturday Night Fever (Troika, US Tour), Miss Saigon, Suds, Dames At Sea (Arts Club). Film/TV: Super Dave’s All Stars, Music, Plain and Simple (CBC). Composer/lyricist: Little Women (Chemainus Theatre). Pianist/conductor: Vera Lynn, Variety Club Telethon. Other: soloist at Canada’s Embassy to the United States, Carnegie Recital Hall, NYC (with jazz vibraphonist Ted Piltzecker). Occasionally, Jim anchors a tip jar on cruise ships and sails through comedy shows with the brilliant Seana-Lee Wood.
Jenine Kroeplin (Costume Designer) Drayton Entertainment (selected): A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, Marathon of Hope: The Musical, Legends ... of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, I’ll Be Back Before Midnight, Sleuth, 9 to 5: The Musical, Robin Hood, Country Legends. Jenine is delighted to be back for her 14th season with Drayton Entertainment and her 13th season as the Head of Wardrobe. Jenine is a graduate of York University’s Technical Theatre Program where she specialized in costume and set design. She would like to acknowledge her family and friends for their constant 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!
Nadene Riehl (Stage Manager) Drayton Entertainment (selected): Billy Bishop Goes to War, Good Ol’ Country Gospel, You’ll Get Used To It! … The War Show, Hairspray, Kings & Queens of Country, Million Dollar Quartet, Red Rock Diner, Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Canadian Legends, Snow White: The Panto, Footloose, and more. Other theatre: Seussical The Musical, Grease, Bye Bye Birdie, The Full Monty, Hairspray, The Sound of Music (KWMP) and KW Glee. Since training at Sheridan College, Nadene continues to be heavily involved with KW Glee and numerous community theatres in the region. She’s excited to return for another season at Drayton Entertainment. Enjoy the show!
Molly Mück (Apprentice Stage Manager) Drayton Entertainment debut. Other Theatre: Three Sisters & Co., The Corsican Complaint (GBTS). Molly is a recent graduate of the George Brown Theatre School and is so excited to be a part of Drayton Entertainment this summer, and thanks to the company of The Crooner for the opportunity and her friends and family for the support.
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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
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CONFERENCE & MEETING SPACE Rent one of our casual theatre spaces for your next big meeting or event. We have a professional staff to ensure that all your requirements are met and that your event is a smashing success! Auditoriums Our unique theatre spaces are available for a variety of functions. Host your next AGM, workshop, or conference in one of our fully equipped venues. FIND OUT MORE
For space rental estimates, technical specifications, and further Foravailability, more information, please reservations, contact our Box Office at 1-855-372-9866 information, please contact:
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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 Director of Communications....................................................................................... Amanda Kind Group, Events & Rentals Manager.............................................................................Karen De iuliis Marketing & Development Associates........................................Jenni Grandfield, Samareh Jones, Tatiana Zakharova Artistic Administrative Assistant................................................................................... Megan Dene 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 House Technicians................................................ Glenn Beckner, John Graham, Richard McLeod, Abbey MacDonald Senior Carpenters............................................................................... Jenna Barry, Lindsay Woelfle Junior Carpenters........................................................................... John Graham, Correy Polaniato Senior Scenic Painters..............................................................Tara Crickmore, Kristen McCormick Junior Scenic Painter............................................................................................. Chris Blanchenot Props Master.................................................................................................................. Kevin Lucas Senior Props Assistant....................................................................................... Katherine Theriault Building Services/Production Technician..................................................................... John Bigelow WARDROBE Head of Wardrobe.................................................................................................... Jenine Kroeplin Wardrobe Supervisors.................................................................Nicole Del Cul, Jessica Pembleton BOX OFFICE Box Office Supervisor.............................................................................................. Paige Corriveau Local Box Office Staff.............................................. Laura Hole, Fiona Lehmann, Katie Neeb-Craig, Victoria Richardson, Taylor Whitley FACILITY (St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre) Facility Manager...........................................................................................................Laurie Castro House Manager................................................................................................................ Alicia Reid Custodians................................................................................................................. Domestic Bliss
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
Rental Sponsor
Beer Sponsor
Digital Consulting Sponsor
Trailer Sponsor
CAMBRIDGE AUDIOLOGY
Drayton Festival Theatre
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
Huron Country Playhouse
Hearing Assist Sponsors
King’s Wharf Theatre
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THE WORLD OF WORK IS CHANGING. WE NEED OUR YOUTH TO SUCCEED. Despite their drive, determination and capability, Canada’s youth will soon find it increasingly difficult to navigate and succeed in an ever-evolving job market. Along with our youth-focused partners, RBC® is focusing our capabilities, assets and resources to ensure youth have greater access to skills development, networking opportunities and work experience. Because when Canada’s youth succeed, we all succeed.
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Introducing the
Everybody Belongs Here
Rooted in belonging, the new Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy delivers a profoundly positive approach to performing and technical arts education. Register for summer camps and fall classes. From Musical Theatre, Improv, Acting, and Audition training, to Technical Theatre fun, Show Tune Fitness, and more, there are tons of class options available in person and online for students of all ages and abilities throughout the year. Family, frequency and early bird pricing available!
Classes by Type Performing Arts Technical Arts Wellness Special Events Summer Camps
Classes by Age Kids (8-10) Youth (11-13) Teens (14-18) Adults (18+) Seniors Family
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