Unsolved Mysteries Fall 2022
FIREBUG by Dawn Hanley : It is 1886 and two star-crossed lovers are caught between the destruction of an unknown arsonist and the rivalry between their families.
GLORY by Eleanor Burke: A young girl named Glory Whalen was murdered in Collingwood, a century ago. This mystery remains unsolved today.
THE SORCERER by Janet Wilkinson: As the shipping and sailing season comes to an end in November of 1879, fierce storms howl across Georgian Bay. G.P.Burkitt, captain of the Waubuno, comes into conflict with the steamer’s owners, its passengers, and crew, and his own conscience as he contemplates the ship’s departure from Collingwood Harbour.
THE COLLINGWOOD BOMBERETTES by Melissa Shaw: World War Two factory workers prepare for an upcoming Beauty Content. One contestant is missing.
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CEMETERY STORIES FALL 2021
The dates are October 23rd and 24th. The venue is an outdoor location – First Presbyterian Church Cemetery located on Poplar Side Road in Collingwood. Our Gaslight Writing Team has researched and written five wonderful ten-minute scenes. Each scene is distinctly different – some will bring a tear to your eye and others will make you laugh out loud. Our Gaslight Guides will meet each group and take you on a tour of the cemetery. You will stop along the way to watch local actors bring these stories to life. The Guides will keep you entertained with local folklore and tell you about some cemetery customs, traditions and superstitions. The tour groups will be kept small, in accordance with Covid health standards. The first tour will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the last tour will begin at 3:10 p.m. You will choose the time of your tour when you purchase your tickets. The length of each tour is approximately one hour and 40 minute (including a time for a light refreshment). The tours will involve short walks and standing. If you prefer to sit, bring along a foldable lawn chair.
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PAST PERFORMANCES
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4 Scenes and a Cup of Tea 2022
Four scenes were chosen from the Winter 2020 Scene Writing Course (taught by Dan Needles) and were performed on stage at the Simcoe Street Theatre on June 12th, 2022. Two performances were offered, and the cast, crew, and audience members had a blast! This year we introduced some new lighting and sound effects and some very creative use of props. Kudos to Anne Raciunas (Director) and Janet Wilkinson (Producer and Stage Manager) for bringing these scenes to life for all of us to enjoy.
We all enjoyed seeing:
Princess Louise by Jake McArthur
TABATA by Janet Wilkinson
Doors by Drew Murdoch
What Goes Up by David Gee
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Town of Collingwood Land Acknowledgement:
For more than 15,000 years the First Nations walked upon, and cared for, the lands we now call home: Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Ojibwe, and many others who cared for their families and communities, the way we now seek to care for ours.
The Town of Collingwood acknowledges the Lake Simcoe-Nottawasaga Treaty of 1818 and respects all of the Nation-to-Nation agreements that have formed relationships with the original inhabitants of Turtle Island; the reality of our shared history; the current contributions of Indigenous people within our community and seeks to continue empowering expressions of pride amongst all of the diverse stakeholders in this area.
We seek to do better, to continue to recognize, learn, and grow, in friendship and community, Nation-to-Nation.