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Our Current Season
All shows performed at Venables Theatre unless otherwise noted.

All Set for The Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon

29/1/2023

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The cast and crew of The Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon had a great Sunday afternoon moving and erecting their set on stage at the Venables Theatre. Watch 3 hours work in 2 minutes! We're all getting pumped for Opening Night this Friday, February 3.
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Auditions Announced for our Spring Production of '7 Stories'

15/12/2022

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Here is your chance to shine! Auditions for our spring production of 7 Stories by Canadian playwright Morris Panych are scheduled early in the New Year, as follows:
  • Saturday January 7 at 2:00 pm - Osoyoos Arts Centre - Upstairs at 8713 Main Street, Osoyoos
  • Sunday January 8 at 2:00 pm - 'Big Blue Building' - 5840 Airport Street, Oliver
  • Monday January 9 at 6:30 pm - 'Big Blue Building' - 5840 Airport Street, Oliver
Come to any or all of the above! 
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This dark comedy is set on the seventh storey ledge of an apartment building, in front of several windows. The protagonist, simply named “Man", stands on the ledge, contemplating a jump, but he is constantly delayed by interruptions from the individuals in the apartments behind him.
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We are looking for 5 male and 4 female actors of various ages. Character descriptions are available now on our audition page. Script excerpts for you to read before your audition will be added soon. Various minor parts and behind the scenes roles will also be available (e.g. lights, sound, set, props, costumes, make-up, stagehands, etc.)
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Congratulations! & What's Next?

6/11/2022

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​Congratulations go out to the full cast and crew of Knickers! a 'Brief' Comedy, which wrapped up at the Venables Theatre on Saturday November 5. Thank you to all of our patrons who came out to see the show and a special thank you to Jen Jenson, our Director, who also juggled Producer, Stage Manager, Poster Designer, Promotions and a host of other duties! Check out our Knickers Archives Page for pictures and other information!

So what's next? A well-deserved rest? No chance . . . We are diving straight into rehearsals for our next production, The Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon by W.O. Mitchell, scheduled to be on the Venables stage from February 3 to February 11. This is a fine, old-fashioned, funny story, firmly set in the Canadian prairies, as you'd expect from Mitchell. You might even call it a "sweeping" saga. Visit our Black Bonspiel Show Page for full details annd ticket links.

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Last Chance to see "Knickers!" - November 4th & 5th

31/10/2022

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Only two shows remaing in our fall production of Knickers! a Brief Comedy by Sarah Quick, playing at the Venables Theatre in Oliver on Friday-Saturday November 4-5 at 7:30 pm.

​Check out these comments from our opening weekend:
  • Saw the play opening night and loved it! - Julie R. (Oliver)
  • ​Awesome production. The actors did a wonderful job! Lots of laughter. So glad we went.  - Mary H. (Penticton)
  • This was a great play. Had a great many laughs & the crew was very professional. It was really well put on. - Marg H (Oliver)
  • Four courageous women flaunting their knickers! ​- Shelley C.​
  • That was sooo fun. Really enjoyed our evening  ​- Alena B. (Osoyoos)​
  • A fun show with a great message… don’t get your panties in a knot! Lol  ​​- Karen S. (Penticton)
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​Or, if you prefer a personal touch for buying tickets, the Venables Theatre Box Office at 6100 Gala Street in Oliver is open to serve you Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. You can also purchase by phone during the same office hours by calling 250-498-1626.
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"Double D Diner" - still looking for two male actors (20-30 years old)

13/10/2022

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Although this is not a SOAP Theatre production, SOAP is providing financial sponsorship, on-line exposure and some use of its faciliities to support the independant production of Double D Diner, written and directed by Jim Dinwoodie of Osoyoos BC.
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of a live theatre production? To hear the roar of a crowd as you take your much deserved bows? To feel the excitement of standing backstage before the curtain rises? To desperately hope you remember the next line?

A brief synopsis of the play is listed below. Jim is looking for two young male actors (20-30  years of age) to join his motley crew of colourful characters.
  • If you are interested, please contact Jim Dinwoodie at jamesdinwoodie32@gmail.com for more information. 
​No acting experience is necessary, just a willingness to play, have fun, meet new and interesting people and challenge yourself to check one more thing off that lifetime bucket list. Production is scheduled to take place the second week of January 2023 at the Osoyoos Secondary School (OSS) theatre.  Rehearsals will typically take about 2 hours and will be held twice a week until late December 2022.

Synopsis:
After spending over 30 years working and living in various ‘tourist towns' throughout British Columbia, local playwright Jim Dinwoodie has discovered that they all have one thing in common;  the local coffee shop. These places are often the heart and soul of a town and the gathering spot for some of the community's most interesting characters. Characters who names may change from town to town but are all basically the same people. Characters who have frequently solved all sorts of problems, ranging from World Peace to what's wrong with Silly Hall. Jim  has  brought all these people together for one night in the “Double D Diner”. So order a large Mocha, maybe a fresh baked muffin or scone, grab a corner table and see what happens when our beloved locals (maybe someone you know or even yourself) meet the New City Guy.  Will he be accepted into their community or be run out of town?
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Theatre Festival Follow-up

29/7/2022

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Theatre Kelowna's presentation of Wit, by Margaret Edson, was winner of the Best Production award at the Okanagan Zone Theatre Festival held in Oliver this May. As such, Theatre Kelowna went on to compete at the BC Mainstage Theatre Festival, where Wit won Best Production in BC, along with the following five individual awards:
  • Best Actor in a female role: Janet Anderson
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Female Role: Laura Benty
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Male Role: Don Plant
  • Best Set Design: Brian Haigh
  • Best Set Decorating/Properties: Noelle Jefferys & Norene Morrow

​Congratulations to all involved at Theatre Kelowna!

​For a full list of all Mainstage Festival winners, please visit Theatre BC's Website at:
​theatrebc.org/mainstage-2022-awards-results/ 
Also on the Mainstage winners list, keen observers will note that SOAP Theatre won two provincial Graphics Competition awards for When the Wind Blows:
  • Best Website design (view page)
  • Best Poster design (shown below)
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Yaaaay !!
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Open Casting Call for "Knickers -- A Brief Comedy"

27/7/2022

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Open auditions will be held, looking for actors to play four leading female roles in this Canadian comedy by Sarah Quick. In addition to the lead roles, there are also a number of minor male and femal characters to be cast.
Where?
  • Big Blue Building at 5840 Airport Street in Oliver
When?
  • Thursday August 4th at 7:00 pm, and
  • Saturday August 6th at 2:00 pm
For full show details including character descriptions, visit our event page at soplayers.ca/knickers

All are welcome to attend the auditions, including those interested in technical aspects such as
​set construction, lighting, sound, costumes, make-up, etc.
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Theatre BC Workshops

26/6/2022

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Interested in Theatre?
Consider attending a workshop during the Mainstage Theatre Festival in Vernon
Workshop dates are July 12 - 15, 2022.

Workshops are listed below. Visit the Theatre BC Website for full details and registration links.

Play Writing Workshop – PLAY CREATION & SOLO SHOWS – Nicolle Nattrass
Tuesday July 12 2022 
Price: $80
Full Day 6 hours –  9 am to noon, 1 – 4 pm
Location: Powerhouse Theatre

“A Day to Play”  –  An Acting Workshop – Kathryn Shaw

Thursday July 14 2022
Price $80
Full Day 6 hours – 9am to noon, 1 – 4 pm
Location: Powerhouse Theatre

Stage Make-up – Sarah McLean
Thursday July 14 2022
Price $40
½ day 3 hours – 1pm to 4 pm
Location: Dressing Room, Powerhouse Theatre

Theatre Introduction to Productions: Sarah McLean

Saturday July 16 2022
Price: $40
½ day 3 hours 1 – 4 pm
Location: Powerhouse Theatre

Workshop Play Directors Lab: Kathryn Shaw

Monday July 11 2022 to Wednesday July 13 2022
Price: $160
3 days beginning on Monday 12:30 pm, ending on Wednesday after the 2 pm performance
Location: Powerhouse Theatre
Play writing Competition New play workshop: Acting/Directing – Nicolle Nattrass
Wednesday July 13 2022 to Friday July 15 2022
Price: $160
3 days beginning on Wednesday 9am to 4 pm ending on Friday 4pm with public play reading
Location: Powerhouse Theatre

​Projection: Rusty Gahr
Friday July 15 2022
Price: $40
½ day 3 hours 1 – 4 pm
Location: Marie Fleming Hall (Vernon Performing Arts Centre)

​Directing Workshop – Five things plus one: Michael Armstrong
Wednesday July 13 2022
Price: $40
½ day 3 hours 1 -4 pm
Location: Marie Fleming Hall (Vernon Performing Arts Centre)

Native Drum Workshop - a sharing circle: Arnold Akachuk,  Cree/Assiniboine Ocenman First Nation, Saskatchewan
No Charge
Tuesday, July 12, 1-4 pm


Safe Spaces Forum
No Charge
Wednesday, July 13, 1-4 pm

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