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We're Planning for Next Season!

5/2/2021

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While we are still on hold because of Covid-19, planning for next season continues. We have to remain optimistic about vaccine rollouts through this coming summer, and SOAP theatre has booked time slots for our usual 3-production season at Venables Theatre for 2021-2022. The tentative dates are:
  • Fall Production: November 26, 27, 28, December 3, 4
  • Winter Production: February 4, 5, 6, 11, 12
  • Spring Production: April 22, 23, 24, 29, 30

We would still like to produce the shows we were planning for last season, which were Flaming Idiots, Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon and When the Wind Blows. However, this is subject to change depending on cast and director availability and the actual pace of reopening theatres to regular audiences in British Columbia.

As a filler, SOAP is also considering a shorter show, about an hour long, comprised of comedy sketches in a variety show format that can economically be offered to limited audiences of up to 50 people. Again, depending on when theatres will be permitted to resume operations in a limited capacity, such a production will be considered for late spring or early fall of 2021.

If you are interested in becoming involved in Community Theatre, we recommend subscribing to our newsletter. All subscribers will be notified of audition and backstage opportunities as our planning becomes more certain.



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Theatre BC's Annual Playwriting Competition

30/10/2020

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Have you been searching for an artistic outlet during Covid Times? This may be just what you need...
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Theatre BC’s Canadian Playwriting Competition for 2020 is accepting scripts on an ongoing basis until December 31. If you have written a one act or full length play, we encourage you to enter our competition.

Awards include $1000 for the full length category, $750 for one act, and a $500 prize for a play of special merit. At the end of each of three rounds of judging, panel members provide their comments on successful scripts which will move forward. Written full-length adjudications can also be provided for an additional fee. Writers have found these critiques to be very helpful feedback on their work. 

​One of the three winning scripts will be chosen by the judges to be workshopped during Theatre BC’s Mainstage Festival in July 2021. So, dust off that manuscript you’ve had laying around, finish up a script you have in the works, or get writing something new! Information on how to enter can be found here: https://theatrebc.org/playwriting-competition/
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SOAP Theatre is Hunting for Script Ideas

4/10/2020

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In response to COVID-19 restrictions limiting audiences to 50 people, and the requirement for safe physical distancing by actors, SOAP had to cancel its planned 2020-2021 season. However, we are exploring options for small-scale live performances to present in the next several months. Preferences include:
  • Comedy or drama
  • Short play or collection of short plays totaling less than one hour
  • Small cast of one or two actors per play
  • No close physical contact required by actors
  • Minimal set construction to keep production costs to a minimum

If you have seen or know of a play or two that may meet these requirements, please leave a comment below or contact us privately using this Form. We would also love to hear from you if you are interested in becoming involved as an actor, a director or some other capacity.
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If your suggested script is chosen, we would love to provide you with two free tickets for opening night!
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Our take on 2020!

2/10/2020

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2020-2021 Season Cancelled

24/9/2020

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We regret to announce that the ongoing COVID-19 situation has required the SOAP Theatre executive to cancel all shows in our 2020-2021 season.

Unfortunately, live performing arts events that rely on audiences greater than 50 people will be the most affected by this pandemic and will likely be one of the last social functions to re-start. When announcing their reopening plan on May 6, 2020, the Province of BC indicated that events with more than 50 people are not proposed to happen until Phase 4, which must be preceded by a successful vaccine, effective treatment or community immunity.

In addition to monetary pressures from audience size limits, we cannot resume rehearsals until safe to do so for our casts and crews. 
So, we have now cancelled all of our upcoming performances. Tickets already sold for cancelled SOAP Theatre shows are eligible for a credit or a refund.  Patrons can contact the Venables Theatre by email to tix@venablestheatre.ca or by phoning 250-498-1626 Tuesdays through Thursdays between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Progress, or lack of progress, on COVID treatments or vaccines will determine when we can resume our normal operations. In the meantime, we are also exploring possible other adapted scripts and show formats that may permit safe rehearsals and can be produced to small audiences. We will keep our supporters informed on our web site, on social media and in future newsletters.
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Born Yesterday Wraps Up to Great Crowds

20/2/2020

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Born Yesterday wrapped up on February 15 to great, appreciative crowds. The show became an audience favourite as Friday-Saturday numbers on the closing weekend more than doubled the Saturday-Sunday crowds the weekend before. "This growth in numbers is likely directly attributed to the great word-of-mouth in the community, arising from fantastic performances by this talented cast the weekend before," speculated director, Tom Szalay. There were over 770 audience members who took in this show, including an energetic crowd of 240 on closing night. "It's always great to end on a standing ovation from a large house!"
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What Local Audience Members said:

“We highly recommend this play. Everything about it was outstanding – casting, acting, sets, costumes. Besides being highly entertaining, it has an uncomfortable message about our world today even though it was written in 1946. This should not be missed.” – Cheryl Dumais

“Wow! What a terrific play. The set was amazing as were the costumes. The story Written by Garson Kanin was thought provoking and so topical – I loved the connections to the politics of today ... what talented people! Don’t miss this production! We are very fortunate to have such talented actors, directors and production crews in this valley!! Thank you!” – Birgit Arnstein

“Another fantastic performance by SOAP THEATRE! Everyone was sooo good and perfectly cast! Jenn, your accent rocked! Nathan, we wanted to get up and punch you countless times! Great job, Tom Szalay, your cast and crew were great!” – Angela Stuart

“Great play and great acting, enjoyable evening.” – Dan Clark

“Went and saw the show this afternoon. It was fabulous and we are so lucky to have these performances here. Congratulations to all the performers on a good show. Can’t say enough good things about it and highly recommend it.” - Marg Harkness
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“Great show!!!” – Larry & Claire Schwartzenberger

"This is an awesome performance. The local actors are amazing. So much work and time spent, thank you." - Sandra Lawton ​
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Check out our Trailer Video

27/1/2020

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Show Details & Tickets
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Born Yesterday - First costume rehearsal in finished set!

23/1/2020

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Great job as always by our costumer, Bernice, and our set designer/builder, Craig.
See more photos and full show details on our Born Yesterday show page.

The show is looking great. We open on February 7!


I can't wait! Get my tickets now!
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  • Home & News
  • 2020-21 Season
    • Flaming Idiots
    • Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon
    • When the Wind Blows
    • Covid Show Proposals
  • Archives
    • Born Yesterday
    • Bob's Your Elf
    • Lawrence & Holloman
    • Beyond Therapy
    • It's a Wonderful Life
    • Outside Mullingar
    • Old Love
    • The Game's Afoot
    • Since You Left Us
    • Don't Dress for Dinner
    • Boeing Boeing
    • Sleeping Indoors
    • Noises Off
    • Melville Boys
    • Nunset Blvd
    • Lend Me a Tenor
    • Twisted Tales
    • Love, Loss and What I Wore
    • The Long Weekend
    • Wild Guys
    • Odd Couple
  • About Us
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