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Monday, July 18, 2016

More Memories of being a Theatre Volunteer

2010

In 2010, the Downtown Community Theatre has closed for demolition and construction of the Mady Centre For the Performing Arts was underway. Theatre By the Bay housed their productions of Taming of The Shrew and Aladdin and Jasmine's Summer Adventure in the Grand Theatre.

A photo op with a character from Taming of the Shrew

I continued my duties of handing out programs as audience members file into the theatre prior to the performances and sell rings at the kids show.

The Magic Carpet

Great moments of 2010 included hugging Micheal Rawley, and a photo opportunity with a character from Taming of the Shrew.

2011

William Shakespeare Bobble Head

There was high hopes for the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts to be complete for Theatre By The Bay's 2011 season. Robert Joy from CSI NY had the role of Prospero in The Tempest. Due construction delays at the Mady, Theatre By The Bay had to relocate The Tempest and Treasure Island, the Pirate Musical to the Georgian Theatre. Treasure Island was remounted to celebrate the Theatre By the Bay's 10th anniversary. I continued on with my duties of handing out the programs and selling the rings.

Evil Dead the Musical's Kristan Brunn returned to
play as Stephano in the Tempest

Memories of this season included meeting Robert Joy and hugging Micheal Rawley.

Hugging Micheal Rawley at The Tempest.

Whatever happened to the Peter Pan costume? In June, 2011, I was informed that the Peter Pan costume will be given to me. After searching the treasury, Peter Pan Costume has vanished into the Great Costume Void.

The Mady Centre for the Performing Arts was built and officially opened on September 10, 2011.

2012

The Mady Centre was finally built and Theatre By the Bay has a new home. The 2012 season was the only season that had a theme, Great Stories well Told. Theater By the Bay had three performances over the course of the summer. I saw Man of La Mancha 8 times and wanted to see it a few more times and I could not get into the theatre due to sell outs. The same cast also performed The Mary Wives of Windsor on altarnate days.

The Young Company performed Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang.

Hugging Micheal Rawley after watching Jacob Two Two

Memories of the 2012 season, I got to hug Micheal Rawley several times throughout the rehearsal period and helped on the construction and the painting of a two storey set. Great songs of this season included The Impossible Dream, Dulcinea, We're Only Thinking of Him, from Man of La Mancha. Child Power from Jacob Two Two meets the Hooded Fang. In one performance of Man of La Mancha, Micheal Rawley approached me while singing We're Only Thinking of Him. I did not know that he did that for me until after the performance.

Click Here and Read about 2007, A season to Pump and Dine

Click here and Read about 2013, A season to be Crazy for You.

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Memories of being a volunteer at the Theatre

Great Memories of Being a Volunteer at The Theatre

2007

In 2007, I wanted to become involved with the local theatre after watching Evil Dead the Musical for the second time. I got in touch with Theatre By the Bay, a professional theatre company in Barrie, Ontario. My primary duty at the theatre was to hand out programs as people proceed into the theatre prior the the performance. The first show I saw for free was Pump Boys and Dinettes. On My first shift, I volunteered and watched Sleeping Beauty's Summer Adventure. I watched both of theses performaces several times.

Memorable line from Sleeping Beauty's Summer Adventure, "Sleep Country Canada, Why buy a mattress anywhere else. In this production, audience members were pulled from the audience to hold brief cases in a Deal or No Deal sketch.

2008

In July 2008, I was exposed to Shakespeare for the first time, I greeted people and watched A Midsummer's Night Dream at Heritage Park. In August, I continued my duties of handing out programs at performances of Glorious, The World's Worst Singer and Cinderella's Summer Adventure. I got the duty of selling the rings at kid's performances.

This is a design I made with the rings

Memorable Line from Glorious, That's a man's Chair

2009

Theatre By the Bay has finally had its first production inside the Barrie Downtown Community Theatre, 1 Dunlop Street West. I was very excited because a former cast member from Evil Dead The Musical, Kristan Brunn Played the role of Malvolio in Twelfth Night. I got to spend plenty of time talking to him about my memories from Evil Dead the Musical. I also met up with Micheal Rawley.

Music Is The Food of Life

I fell in love with Peter Pan and Tinkerbell's Summer Adventure Because it was the first time seeing Peter Pan in the theatre. I got the duty of selling rings and halos before and after the performances.

A moment from Peter Pan and Tinkerbell's Summer Adventure, The whole audience got to participate in the Chicken Dance.

After the performance closed, I asked a friend at Theatre By the Bay about the Peter Pan costume because was a great costume to wear out.

Click and continue reading about 2010, A season to Tame a Shrew.

Sunday, August 17, 2014

On Stage Now at the Mady

Presents:

Now On Stage Until August 30th, 2014

Join us at the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts for something funny, thrilling, and Exciting!

Both shows are at the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts

1 Dunlop Street West,

Barrie, Ontario

City of Angels

Adult $25.00 Plus HST and Box Office Charge

Seniors and Students get in for $23.00 Plus HST and Box Office Charge

City of Angels, EVS Talk

The Three Munschkateers, The Stories by Robert Munsch

All seats are $8.00 plus the HST and Box Office Charge

Three Munschkateers EVS Talk

Ticket Ordering Info:

Tickets can be ordered online at http://theatres.barrie.ca

By Phone by calling 705-739-4228

In Person at the Uptown Box Office, located within the walls of the Mady Centre.

For More Details, log onto http://www.theatrebythebay.com

Enjoy the Show!

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Last Call from the Dead Rock Follies

Happy Closing

It Is Finished!

Final Call for Crazy For You Tickets by Philip on GoAnimate

Crazy for you officially closed on Augest 30th, 2013 at 10:30 PM Eastern Time. Theatre By the Bay had another great season. I would like to thank Larissa Mair, The actors, board members and volunteers who helped put on a great show this season. Keep your ears to the tracks at theatre by the bay dot com for details about the 2014 season. I loved the show so much that I saw it 13 times. It's now time to watch the man burn at the Burning Man Festival in Black Rock City, Neveda,

Burn Baby Burn!

Live streaming video by Ustream

Burning Man Events,

Saturday, 9 PM PDT The Man Burns at Burning Man, Black Rock Desert, Nevada

Sunday, 8 PM PDT, The Temple Burns at Burning Man, Black Rock Desert, Nevada

A Live shot from Black Rock Nevada

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Happy Opening for Munsch Ado About Nothing

August, 19 - 31, 2013

3 Shows Added!

The Mady Centre For the Performing Arts.

1 Dunlop Street West,

Barrie, Ontario

All seats are $8 Plus the H S T

Come to the Mady Centre between Aug 19 and 31st, 2013 and join William Shakespere and friends for some great fun. This trio will tell the stories of Murmel Murmel Murmel, The Class Clown, No Clean Clothes, and other stories by Robert Munsch. The stories are told through performance, song and dance.

There are 2 PM Shows on Augest 23, 27, and 30. Hurry Up and get your tickets today, They will sell out like Hot Cakes!

The Robot below would like to remind you to purchase your Robert Munsch Ticekts

Please log onto www.theatrebythebay.com for the full details.

Tickets can be purchased online at theatres.barrie.ca

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Happy Opening! Crazy For You

Opening Night Festivites

Crazy For Yow was an exciting show. There was tap dancing, percussion, and much more. The radio said that you will have the most fun in the theatre ever watching Crazy For You. I had lots of Fun in the theatre at Opening Night. I was very lucky to go out for dinner prior to the performance.

The Dinner and Theatre Trip

The day started at 1 PM with a drive down the highway towards the Big Smoke in a Mustang for an early dinner on a patio.

What was the restaurant like?

Fortunately, I did not eat at a regular restaurant in the Theatre Distrct in the heart of the city. the restaurant was a back yard patio in Etobicoke. Prior to dinner, I hung out with great people like Zaria, Ramine, Irving, Tiph. The meal was coleslaw, rice, meat, fish, vegetables, and plantain. For dessert I had a pie and an ice cream bar. Following dinner, there was some time for some more talking and hugs before it's time to go to the performance.

A hug with Zaria prior to departure for the Mady Centre.

At 5:20 PM, it was time to say good bye and get in the Mustang for a direct trip to the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts. The Mustang traveled at a cruising speed of 120 KM per hour for an early arrival at the Mady Centre.

Irving, Phil, and Tiph.

Show Time!

I volunteered with Theatre By the Bay handing out the programs to the audience members as they enter the theatre prior to the performance. The show was lots of fun. The actors did a great job in their opening night performance. These actors were able to pick up a musical instrument and play it. Following the performanc, there was a reception and where I got to meet the actors from the show. My friend Micheal Rawley made the trip up to see the show. I was lucky If you like to join in the fun, the ticket information is below.

Ticket Information

Dates, Aug 8 - 30th, 2013

Location, The Mady Centre for the Performing Arts,

1 Dunlop Street, W

Barrie, ON

Adult, 25.00 plus the HST

Students and Seniors get in for 23.00 plus the HST

Tickets can be purchased online at theatres.barrie.ca.

For those who are afraid of the Hackers and Identity Theives, order by phone by calling the Uptown Box Office at 705-739-4228

Ticekts can be purchased in person at the Uptown Box Office,

located within the walls of the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts

1 Dunlop Street, W

Barrie, ON

For more details you can log onto www.theatrebythebay.com

Enjoy this short Review video

EVS Talk: Crazy for You Review by Philip on GoAnimate

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Theatre By the bay Presents:

Get a First Glimpse to meet Sir John Fallstaff on February 10th, 2012

On February 10th, 2012 come to the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts with your sweethart. Celebrate Valentine's Day with Celeberty Chef Randy Feltis, Artistic Director Scott Hurst, and musical friends for Dinner and Enterainment.

A great oppurtunity to come and see the new Mady Centre for the Performing Arts where the 2012 season will be held.

For more info, log onto http://www.theatrebythebay.com/Events/SeducedByShakespeare.html or

Call Theatre by the Bay at 705-735-9243.

Keep your Ears to the Tracks for more info on the 2012 Season at Theatre By the Bay dot Com

Hey Sir John Fallstaff Fans,

Let's Memorize his Lines together

Today's Line is from Act 1 Scene 1

Fallstaff's First Line
Now, Master Shallow, you'll complain of me to the king?

A Free ad for Theatre By the bay's Production of William Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Great Stories Well Told Early Bird Subscription

The Gift of Theatre

This is the first year that Theatre By the Bay has offered a Subscription program for your theatre viewing pleasure this summer. If you plan to visit Barrie Ontario this summer, Don't forget to order your early bird Subscription for 65.00 (Plus HST).

Your subscription will include

1 ticket to Man of La Mancha, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and Jacob Two-Two, Meets the Hooded Fang at the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts (Barrie's Downtown Community Theatre)

Early Bird on sale until National Flag Day (February 15, 2012). Give the gift of Great Stories well Told to a loved one this February. On February 16th, the gift of theatre will increase to $70.00 plus HST

Volunteers Wanted for Great Stories Well Told

Theatre By the Bay is constantly looking for new volunteers for this season. If you love Live Professional Theatre, this is the right place to volunteer. Theatre By the Bay cannot exist without volunteers like you to step up to the plate.

Jobs include front of house duties, Street Team (Booth), Office Work, Back Stage, and many more. All Current volunteers shall keep their ears to the tracks for a training / orientation meeting after the holidays. New volunteers please E-mail Erica at info@theatrebythebay.com and keep your ears to the tracks for your meeting date.

Orientation Run-Down

All volunteers are expected to wear their black Theatre By the Bay T-Shirt and respect one another while on duty. Tell your audience members to enjoy the show as you hand out programs or take their tickets.

Theatre By the Bay Volunteers wish you a Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you this summer

Keep your ears to the tracks for details at http://www.theatrebythebay.com/ or call 705- 735-9243

Friday, December 2, 2011

Upcoming Events at the Mady Centre, Barrie's Downtown Community Theatre

Thank you for keeping your Ears to the Tracks, The Excitement is building over the first year of shows at the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts, Barrie's Downtown community Theatre.

December 2 - 3

Marmalade Christmas at the Mady

December 9, 2011

Rockin' Country Around The Christmas Tree

January 26 - Feb 4, 2012

Talk is Free Theatre Presents:

February 10, 2012

Theatre By the Bay Presents:

Suduced By Shakespeare

A Special for Couples

Keep your Ears to the Tracks for Details at http://www.theatrebythebay.com/

March 29 - April 7, 2012

Talk Is Free Theatre Presents:

May 3 - 13

Kempenfelt Community Players Presents:

May 31 - June 9, 2012

Talk is Free Theatre Presents

July 26, 2012

Theatre by the Bay Presents

Man of La Mancha

Keep your Ears to the Tracks for Showtimes and Details

Aug, 2012

Theatre By the Bay presents:

The Merry Wives of Windsor

By William Shakespeare

Keep your Ears to the Tracks for Details at Theatre By the Bay

Aug, 2012

Jacob Two Two, Meets the Hooded Fang

Keep your Ears to the Tracks at Theatre by the bay for Details and Show Times

Thank you for Supporting your Local Community Theatre.

A Free Info page for your Downtown Community Theatre. Keep your Ears to the Tracks at
http://www.barrie.ca/Culture/Pages/DowntownCommunityTheatre.aspx

Thursday, September 29, 2011

The Mady Centre, Evening Gala

The Five Points Theatre

Grand Opening Gala

The Five Points Theatre Formerly known as the Mady Centre is now officially open for your upcoming productions, film screenings, recitals, and other events.

As the sun sets on opening day of the Barrie Downtown Community Theatre, everyone gathers outside for the unveiling of the name of the theatre.

Following the Unveiling of the theatre name, everyone files into the new theatre for the Evening Gala. The gala featured various acts from Song, Dance, and Stand-Up Comedy. Scott A. Hurst recited the following passage from The Tempest.

"do look, my son, in a moved sort,

As if you were dismay'd: be cheerful, sir.

Our revels now are ended. These our actors,

As I foretold you, were all spirits and

Are melted into air, into thin air:

And, like the baseless fabric of this vision,

The cloud-capp'd towers, the gorgeous palaces,

The solemn temples, the great globe itself,

Ye all which it inherit, shall dissolve

And, like this insubstantial pageant faded,

Leave not a rack behind. We are such stuff

As dreams are made on, and our little life

Is rounded with a sleep. Sir, I am vex'd;

Bear with my weakness; my, brain is troubled:

Be not disturb'd with my infirmity:

If you be pleased, retire into my cell

And there repose: a turn or two I'll walk,

To still my beating mind. (The Tempest Act 4 Scene 1)"

To wrap things up a short slide presentaion of the Surgery of the Mady Centre was shown to a live performance of the Seasons of Love from RENT.

More Barrie Downtown Community Theatre Pictures

The Mady Centre at nighttime with all of it's lights

The Lower Lobby is packed during the Intermission at the Opening Gala. Free finger foods were available for you tastebuds to enjoy.

Previous Page: Five Points Theatre Opening Day

As of November, 30, 2011. Scott A Hurst the Artistic Director has released the Theatre By the Bay Playbill of 2012. Theatre by the Bay will be presenting Man of La Mancha, Merry Wives of Windsor, and Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang.

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The Tempest, Shown in 2011 at the Georgian Theatre (Formerly known as Gryphon Theatre)

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

The Merry Wives of Windsor Aug, 2012 at the Mady Centre

Measure for Measure

The Comedy of Errors, Shown in 2005 Under the Big Top

Much Ado About Nothing, Shown in 2006 at the Mclaren Art Centre

Love's Labour's Lost

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shown in 2002 Under the Big Top. Also shown in 2008 at Heritage Park

Romeo and Juliet, Shown in 2003 Under the Big Top. Also shown in 2013 at Heritage Park

Macbeth, St Vincent Square Park, 2014

The Merchant of Venice

As You Like It, Shown in 2004 Under the Big Top. Also shown in 2015 at the Mady Centre

The Taming of the Shrew, Shown in 2010 at the Grand Theatre

All's Well That Ends Well

Twelfth Night, shown in 2009 at the Downtown Community Theatre

The Winter's Tale

Pericles, Prince of Tyre

The Two Noble Kinsmen

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Thank you for Supporting Theatre by the Bay and Enjoy the Show

A Free Ad By Philip Lock

Page Index

Introduction

The Glory Days

The Demolition

The Build

The Build Continues

The Fourth Wall

St Patrick's Day Update

First Day of Spring Update

March 24th, 2011 Update

April fools Update

April Fools Update Part II

April 8, 2011 Update

April 13th, update

Passion Week Update

Easter / End of April Update

Mother's Day Update

The Lion King Update

Victoria Day Update

May 26, Update

Celebrate Barrie Update

The Pentecostal Update

Canada Day Update

The Tempest Update

Post Surgery Update

Five Points Theatre Opening Day

Five Points Theatre Opening Gala

Exciting Links

Talk is Free Theatre

Theatre By the Bay

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Barrie Downtown Community Theatre, Grand Opening

The Five Points Theatre Grand Opening,

September 10, 2011

The Surgery is now complete and on the 10th Day of September, The Mady Centre for the Performing Arts will be opening.

Surgery Recap

In March, 2010, Barrie Council decided to demolish the Scotia Bank building and rebuild a new building instead of renovating. In July, 2010, The Old Bank Theatre was ripped down and a big pit severed the ground until the basement was installed. February, 2011, The structure started to emerge from the pit. As the surgery continued into the spring of 2011, the outer walls were blueskinned, panelled and the decorative finish was installed. By July, 2011, the steel fences came down and the sidewalks were opened and people can get a closer look at the new theatre.

The Grand Opening of the Mady Centre for Performing Arts (Downtown Community Theatre) Has arrived.

The Band Feedback played on the stage beside the Simcoe Hotel until the Ribbon Cutting at high Noon.

The Five Points intersection in Downtown Barrie was closed for the first time in history to celebrate the opening of the new Mady Centre for Performing Arts.