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from The Kawartha Promoter - March 24, 2023 - Volume 33, Issue 6

by Max Miller

from The Kawartha Promoter - March 24, 2023 - Volume 33, Issue 6, page 4

Article from: The Kawartha Promoter - March 24, 2023 - Volume 33, Issue 6

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Globus Announces 20th Anniversary Season

Globus Theatre’s 20th season is set to be bigger and better than ever. An extended season of plays, music and comedy is scheduled, to celebrate two decades of producing professional theatre in the Kawartha Lakes.

The season kicks off on April 22 with a gala event – a Starlight Ball. The season is then running from May 10 to December 17 at the Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon and features nine mainstage shows and four eclectic one-nighters.

There is a celebratory feel to the show choices as new Canadian plays like Newfoundland comedy Tip of the Iceberg and curling comedy, Hurry Hard, feature alongside shows from Globus mainstays Norm Foster and Leisa Way.

“Norm (Foster) cut the ribbon for us when Globus moved into the Lakeview Arts Barn 18 years ago,” said Sarah Quick, Globus Artistic Director. “Since then, one of his plays has featured almost every season. It is only fitting that it is one of his, Mending Fences, that kicks off our 20th season.”

Here’s the lineup for the Mainstage Season

• May 10 to 20 – Mending Fences by Norm Foster

• June 6 to 10 – The Crooner Show creeted by Rick Kish

• June 21 to July 8 – Sexy Laundry by Michele Riml

• July 19 to 29 - The Great Palm Tree Beach Tiki Bar

Tragedy by Sarah Quick

• August 2 to 12 – Tip of the Iceberg by C. Rait, M.

Williams and J. Bouw

• August 16 to 26 – Hurry Hard by Kristen Da Silva

• October 17 to 21 - Leisa Way starring in Rhinestone Cowgirl! A Tribute to Dolly Parton

• November 15 to 25 - A Christmas Story...of Murder! A Festive Murder Mystery

• December 5 to 17 – Puss in Boots by Sarah Quick

In addition to the mainstage series, four onenighter shows have also been selected with the 20th season celebrations in mind. All four shows are led by performers that featured in Globus’ inaugural seasons, some that have become regulars on the Globus stage and some that are returning after two decades.

Canadian Comedy Award Winning improv troupe SlapHappy are back and veteran comedienne Alex Dallas brings her critically acclaimed show, Horseface, to the stage, a show that takes on the #MeToo movement. Globus patrons will be delighted to see Chris Gibbs in the line-up with his show Not Quite Sherlock about a bumbling but incredibly affable detective; and Girls Nite Out is back for its 18th year.

Subscriptions and single tickets are on sale now. Prices are $45 for theatre-only, $90 for dinner and theatre. Visit the website for more informaiton at www. globustheatre.com.

Artisans Needed

The Bobcaygeon Craft Beer and Food Festival is back for 2023 at Kawartha Settlers’ Village on August 19.

There is an amazing line-up of food and beer vendors (some limited availability still left) but they are looking for crafters, artisans and makers.

Please reach out to info@settlersvillage.org if you are interested in participating.

You can find out full event details at www. bobcaygeonbeerfestival.ca.

New Theatre Company In Haliburton

There’s a new theatre company in Haliburton, with a focus on contemporary theatre for adults from late teens to forties. Ctrl-ART-Del will produce contemporary shows only, written no earlier than the 2000s. They will prioritize hiring young local actors and technicians for all productions. The goal is to provide opportunities for young adults to find arts work and put down roots in their own community.

“Theatre companies have been asking the question ‘How do we get young people in seats?’ for as long as I can remember,” says Amy Leis, CtrlART-Del’s production manager. “The reality is, young people have little place in most theatre companies, either onstage or in the audience. Companies aren’t programming with them in mind. You can offer student pricing to as many college kids as you want, but if the shows are all picked to appeal to their grandparents, most 20-year-olds aren’t going to bite. I can’t say I blame them.”

Their first production at the Northern Lights Performing Pavilion will be “Cherubs”. Tim Nicholson is an experienced actor who will sit in the director’s chair for this production. He says, “This is a very funny play that looks at religion from a unique point of view. Two disgraced guardian angels, exiled to Earth for insubordination, are drawn into a plan to blackmail their way back into heaven. With nods to Terry Pratchett and Martin McDonagh, this play will have the audience laughing at one moment, and somberly reflecting the next.”

“I did my professional theatre training in Toronto because there weren’t local options,” said Leis. “Now that I’ve graduated, I want to be able to work in my own town. Ctrl-ART-Del gives me the chance to do so.”

Artists in their 20s and 30s make up Ctrl-ARTDel’s core team, but they have an established actor, Tim Nicholson, on board to mentor them and teach them the ropes.

Nicholson sees Ctrl-ART-Del as a need, not a want, for the community. The training of new young artists to carry the banner of theatre in Haliburton County is vital. Nicholson worked as both a carpenter and as a professional actor and producer. He also spent time as a guest artist for Canadore College’s theatre school. When he retired from carpentry, he realized that there was no one coming up behind him.

Cherubs plays on Friday, March 31 at 7:30pm and Saturday, April 1 at 2pm. For tickets and more information, go to ctrlartdel.ca. You can also follow @ ctrlartdel.ca on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

Giving Back To The Earth

The Canopy Project Kawartha Lakes (CPKL) is launching its 2023 Campaign in commemoration of Earth Day, raising $30,000 to create and rejuvenate the urban canopy at schools and public spaces in Kawartha Lakes.

The tree planting program will start at St. Thomas Aquinas and I.E. Weldon Secondary Schools in Lindsay, followed by Dr. George Hall Public School in Little Britain. This is an environmental initiative aimed to empower youth to care for the future of our green space by planting trees and protecting the environment within Kawartha Lakes for generations to come.

John Ireland, a founding member of CPKL and driving force behind this multi-year school canopy initiative noted, in his school visits, there is an alarming lack of trees. “Without trees, our schools are missing out on not only the physical beauty and natural shade they bring, but also the benefits of a thriving ecosystem. Help us grow a greener future for our children today and into the future.”

The Canopy Project is joined by many volunteers including the support of John Bush, Co-President of Environmental Action Bobcaygeon and Fleming

College, who consults matching trees to a school’s natural environment. With the support of CPKL committee members, Trevor Hutchinson, Jamie Morris, Brian Smith and Paul Langham, John seeks to keep this canopy growth project growing and expanding with every tree that is planted.

Since August 2020, the Canopy Project has completed a significant planting at the BGC Kawarthas on Lindsay Street South and now they are thrilled to participate with local schools. With the tireless help of volunteer teams and generous support of area businesses, the cost of adding a tree is $30. To reach its fundraising goals, CPKL is encouraging parents, local businesses, and all residents to each buy one tree in support of the School Canopy Project. Donations can be made to the Canopy Project Kawartha Lakes Fund held and administered by the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes.

The Canopy Project recognizes that tree planting activities have a significant impact on children’s personal growth and development. “When kids are involved in planting trees, getting their hands dirty, they become invested in the results of their efforts, watching as the trees they planted grow and mature over time. This gives kids an enormous sense of accomplishment and they become confident in their abilities” says Ireland.

CPKL hopes that children involved in developing their local environment will inspire them to become stewards of the land and take on other meaningful projects. Tree planting provides a valuable opportunity for children and their families to learn about the importance of nature and the role it plays in sustaining life on our planet.

Getting Your Message Across

In my editorial, I’ve written about the importance of sending timely information to the media, including The Kawartha Promoter. We want to help you get the message out about your event or happening. So here are some tips for those who are sending them.

• Headlines: This is what grabs my attention. It doesn’t have to be cute, but it should be concise. Even though most media outlets put their content online, there is still a limit to the size of headline we can use.

• Lead paragraph: Start off with your news. Don’t bury the “story” in paragraph three ... I might not make it that far. And please don’t use the phrase “we are excited to announce.” I’ll just take it out ... we know you’re excited or you wouldn’t be making the announcement. Again, make it relevant.

• Quotes: If you have a spokesperson you’re quoting, please use their name and title after the first sentence of the quote. And make the quote important enough to use ... again, we know you’re excited to announce, but what does it mean for the audience or the organization.

• Information about the subject: If it’s an event, this paragraph is where you put what’s happening during the event, ticket prices and how to get them, deadlines for registration, etc.

• Punctuation: Please don’t use exclamation marks! (oops) I will take them out and use a period instead. Bolding text or putting it in italics isn’t necessary either. I will read the whole thing! (oops again) Only one space after a period, too.

• Information about your organization: While there may not be space for including it, it’s nice to have at the end of the release, not in the middle.

• Contact information: Please include a name, phone number, email in case I have questions.

• Make sure you spell my name right: If you’re sending individual releases to specific editors or reporters, please make sure you spell their name correctly. When in doubt, check the media outlet’s website.

If you’ve got a photo from previous events, or one that can accompany your “news”, please include that in the email. It should be in a jpg format and a separate file. Also include a “cutline”, which is a list of those in the photo (usually from left to write).

If you’re not sure about what your copy should look like, read through the intended newspaper to see how they format things.

These small tips can go a long way to getting your news release read and published. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at editor@thepromoter.ca.

World Backup Day

You know the world is technology-forward when there’s a special day around the globe to remind folks to back up their data from their electronic devices!

A backup is a copy of all your important files — family photos, videos, documents and emails. Instead of storing it all in one place (like your computer or smartphone), you keep a copy of everything somewhere safe. Many people use a flashdrive and those who are even more tech-savvy use “the Cloud.”

Experts say that just over 20 percent of people have never made a backup of their information and that 30 percent of all computers are already infected with malware!

It’s easy to do a backup. Just copy your files to a flashdrive (or two, or three) and put them tin a safe place. Those who are even more tech-savvy use an online backup service.

You can find out more at www.worldbackupday. com.