Los Angeles writer Laurie Newbound remembers well the sensational buzz that accompanied the Broadway premiere of her Canadian father Bernard Slade’s legendary hit comedy, Same Time, Next Year (which is currently playing to much enthusiastic applause until July 16 at the Classic Theatre Festival, 54 Beckwith Street East, Perth.) Speaking… Continue reading

Fresh off her award-winning performance as Raina in last year’s Arms and the Man at Perth’s Classic Theatre Festival, Lana Sugarman has returned to star in the Bernard Slade comedy Same Time, Next Year, about a couple – Doris and George – who get together for an annual weekend over… Continue reading

When the Classic Theatre Festival’s mainstage season opens June 23 with the legendary Bernard Slade comedy Same Time, Next Year (sponsored by CogecoTV), many audience members will recognize the performer playing George, a married man who gets together for an annual weekend with a married woman named Doris, played by… Continue reading

The Classic Theatre Festival is gearing up for two major openings later this month, as its 8th summer season heats up in sync with significant anniversaries being marked across the land. With Ontario and Canada both marking sesquicentennials, the Festival plans to present a number of works that both reflect… Continue reading

Coming off a season which garnered more Capital Critics Circle Awards nominations than any other company in Eastern Ontario, Perth’s Classic Theatre Festival opens its 8th summer season June 21 with a combination of brand new historic walking plays and a collection of hits from the golden age of Broadway… Continue reading

As the Classic Theatre Festival gears up for its 8th summer season – following its award-winning season in 2016 – volunteers are being sought to both work at the theatre and also host visiting performers. While ushers and Front of House volunteers are welcome to join a team that has… Continue reading

The Classic Theatre Festival has announced its upcoming 2017 season, one whose programming will dovetail with Ontario and Canada 150th anniversary celebrations while building on the strengths of seven successful summer seasons. In addition to adding a Tuesday matinee at the mainstage, the Festival will also be doubling the number of… Continue reading

The Classic Theatre Festival, the Ottawa Valley’s only professional theatre company, last week picked up a Best Female Lead Actor Award at the prestigious Capital Critics Circle Awards, which annually recognize outstanding artistic achievement in the National Capital Region. The winning performer, Lana Sugarman, who played Raina in the Festival… Continue reading

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (1) PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (2) Production Assistant (1 position available): Reporting to the Artistic Producer, the Production Assistant will work with the Production Manager and Stage Manager for the 2017 summer season of the Classic Theatre Festival, the Ottawa Valley’s only professional theatre company. Specific duties include: setting up… Continue reading

Enjoy Summer Theatre Savings Now and Pick Your Dates Later with the Classic Theatre Festival’s Early Bird Sale, on until May 15, 2017 only! Buy one show: 15% off, or $29.50 per ticket Buy two shows: 15% off both, or $59.00 for two tickets Buy three shows: 20% off all, or $84.00… Continue reading