Paris Performers’ Theatre has new lease on life!

By Casandra Turnbull

The Paris Performers Theatre (PPT) has a new lease on life, a new venue, some new members, and a brand-new docket of exciting events happening this year The company has over three decades worth of history in Paris and the future looks vibrant as its members have worked hard to rebuild after a turbulent end to 2023.

Without further ado, and with minimal dramatic theatrical pause as possible, we are pleased to announce the location of PPT’s new home, on Broadway (Street) nonetheless, at St. Paul’s United Church. Until recently, the group called the Paris Fairgrounds home for 24 years and after an amicable split late last year, PPT members searched high and low for a new home stage the cast and crew could make their own for years to come.

The ink is barely dry on this newly signed lease, and everyone already considers it is a match made in heaven. The central location is a slight nod to PPT’s earliest days when their initial shows were performed in the old Penman’s building on West River Street, said current PPT President, Rubyyy Jones.

“It’s wonderful to be based in downtown Paris,” explains Jones, who as a longtime member personally recalls those performances in the Penman’s building. “It’s so exciting for future audiences to be able to have a night out on the town with restaurants, shopping and lots of parking all within walking distance.”

The new home, for both PPT storage and performances, will encompass the downstairs auditorium of St. Paul’s and the upstairs sanctuary. It’s also a fully accessible space for all PPT members and patrons, something Jones said is another advantage to this phenomenal partnership.

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It’s been a steady few months of rebuilding and growth, but members of the Paris Performers Theatre are excited to get back to the stage to entertain this year!