.
GIBSONS LANDING HERITAGE SOCIETY

HERITAGE PLAYHOUSE
 SPRING 2006

662 North Road, Gibsons, B.C. VON 1V9 TEL: 604 886 8998

www.heritageplayhouse.com

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
 

 
GRANT'S COMMITTEE

The Heritage Playhouse and the Gibsons Landing Heritage Society is very pleased to now be able to move one more step towards completion of the renovation of the Heritage building.  With generous funding from the Sunshine Coast Regional District, the Vancouver Foundation, Driftwood Players and private donors, we are now able to purchase and install new "Blacks", curtains designed to fit our stage.  Having “Blacks” made-to-measure will certainly enhance the scope of productions that can be held in this multi-venue theatre.  We would like to thank everyone involved who helped to secure the funding.

   

 
WANTED FOR PLAYHOUSE
 
The little theatre that could and did and continues to do is heading into its sixth year of a coast wide recognised community use building.

The Heritage Playhouse has booked 51 events in the 2005-6 year, with approximately 650 hours of theatre usage.

We are pleased that the revenue from these events plus the income from generous donors, community grants and volunteer contributions has enabled the GLHS  to reduce our interim financing  as of April 2006 to the amount of $36,000 from the original amount of $150,000. Haven’t we done well!!.

Wouldn’t it be fabulous if 36 Sunshine Coast residents or groups could donate $1,000.00 each, so that we can get rid of the interim financing?

 
VOLUNTEERING

Ihave been volunteering at the Heritage Playhouse since it's opening. My efforts have involved ushering, (flushing and cleaning up the bathroom), taking tickets at the door and selling tickets for the performance, (dealing with ALL the people who have recently visited the bank machine and only have 20 dollar bills and don't understand why I am short of change) and the concession, (dealing with the same people who still don't have change for that $20.......I wonder what happened to the change they got at the door???). Despite my complaints I love the various jobs and I continue to come back. I love dealing with the people who come to the playhouse, and it never ceases to amaze me that there are still people who have not been there

 There is always something different on at the theatre; movies, plays, dances, musical performances and comedy shows.

One of the perks of volunteering is I get to see as many of the performances as I want to. I do a lot of volunteering in the community and working at the Heritage Playhouse is my favourite.  I meet and deal with a huge variety of people (a lot of them with $20 dollar bills!!) and I get to practise my social skills. I can't do the tasks when I am in a grumpy mood and smiling and being pleasant is a real bonus. I highly recommend volunteering at the playhouse; you won't be bored and the shows and social contact are added bonuses.

Karen Careless
   

 
JUST FOR YOU

Recently, the GLHS was happy to present pairs of complimentary tickets to many of our hardworking volunteers and donors for the Driftwood Players’ popular play “Lend Me a Tenor”. As we continue to make this gesture of thanks, we would appreciate your help with additions of names for future recipients. We try to offer these tickets to as many different events as possible. Please call Mary Mellis at 604-885-2487 to add names to our list.
   
 
 


The heritage playhouse is a rental facility for use of the people. To book please phone 604 886 8998 and too see what is on please check our website at

www.heritageplayhouse. com.

 

Membership in the GLHS costs only $10.00 per year. Donations are tax deductable.

 
SHOWCASE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS
 


This is our 5th annual SOPA (SHOWCASE OF PERFORMING ARTS), and we are presenting an outstanding program. Calendars will be available at the beginning of June.

Thursday July 6th Gala night featuring Larrie Cook and the Blues Masters.

Friday July 7th  De La Terra, rumba/flamingo/world beat.

Saturday July 8th An evening dedicated to the late Lyle Carter.

Sunday July 9th Graham Walker and the Barn Cats. A concert for Kids.

Sunday July 9th Karin Bergen and Friends. Jazz night.

Wednesday July 12th “Casting the Angel” by Mary Burns, a dramatized play reading.

Thursday July 13th The Duttons, an eclectic mix of story and songs.

Friday July 14th Angela Johnson featuring music and song from her new CD.

Sunday July 16th  Princess Ida by Gilbert & Sullivan.

Wednesday July 19th “Molly’s Veil” by Sharon Bajer a dramatized play reading.

Thursday July 20th Angie McCauley featuring songs from her new CD.

Saturday July 22nd Coast Fiddlers. With Dominique Hutchinson and Belgian Dancers.

Thursday July 27th  28th 29th and August 3rd 4th & 5th, World premier of “Novel Attractions” by Jasing Louvel.