Elora Community Theatre has unveiled its 2013-14 season, themed, “A Season of Escape.”
The season kicks off in November with a title everyone will recognize from their own childhoods. Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie, directed by Deb Stanson and Jim Monaghan plays Nov. 15 to 24.
Peter Pan has been enchanting audiences since J.M. Barrie’s play, Peter Pan, or The Boy Wouldn’t Grow Up first hit the stage in 1904.
Peter Pan is the mischievous boy who can fly and never ages. He spends his never-ending childhood in Neverland, leading the Lost Boys in adventures with fairies, mermaids, Indians and pirates.
One evening, he flies in through the Darling children’s nursery window and tranSports Wendy, Michael and John to Neverland.
ECT is inviting audiences to escape with these lovable characters to where dreams are born, and time is never planned.
ECT officials promise a great family show for parents, children and grandparents.
The theatre company also invites theatre-goers to bring favourite valentine and celebrate Old Love, Feb. 14 to 23, directed by Julie Wheeler Bryant.
This adult romantic comedy written by one of Canada’s most popular playwrights, Norm Foster offers audiences an escape from the cold, winter temperatures.
Old Love, a story of romance, marriage and friendship, relationships between less-than-perfect (in other words, real people) adults over 50.
This warm and funny play is expected to bring laughter and maybe even tears as Bud tells his story over the decades of having fallen for the love of his life.
“Is love really worth all the effort? Come and decide for yourselves, you’re never too old,” theatre officials urge.
Narnia, based on C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, a musical fantasy and a literary classic, plays May 2 to 11.
Narnia is the first and most famous story of the Chronicles of Narnia. Escape to this enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, both good and evil, all ruled by the great lion of Narnia.
Also venturing into the land of Narnia, are some children-plucked from our world in unexpected ways to help Narnia and to learn lessons of courage, unselfishness and wisdom that will help them grow.
Written by Jules Tasca, Narnia features music by Thomas Tierney, lyrics by Ted Drachman and is directed by Denise Gismondi.
All productions will be staged at the Fergus Grand Theatre. Tickets are $51 for the Subscription Series or $45 for a seniors subscription, $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and $10 for children. To order call the box office at 519-578-1981.
