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Trent Valley Archives Theatre is a fundraising project of the Trent Valley Archives (TVA). TVA is a non-profit organization promoting the preservation, identification, and care of archives in the Trent Valley region. https://trentvalleyarchives.com/
Trent Valley Archives Theatre is holding auditions for its third annual theatrical fundraiser on Monday, Feb. 23, and Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in Room 5 at Activity Haven Seniors Centre, 180 Barnardo Ave, Peterborough, ON K9H 5V3. No preparation required. Come ready to read. Walk-ins welcome! For more information or to sign up for a time slot, follow this link: https://forms.gle/WLMQ2RiVEzg85hpu5
This year's production is The Kid from Simcoe Street, the coming-of-age story of retired poet and Ontario Superior Court Justice James Clarke, who grew up poor on the wrong side of the tracks in downtown Peterborough during 1940s.
In our adaptation of this moving World War II era memoir, James Clarke recalls growing up in the poor and alcohol-ridden neighbourhood of downtown Peterborough.
As a boy, his father had been a foot soldier, but after coming home from the battlefields he turned to manic drinking and belligerence, shattering his wife’s dreams, and casting a dark shadow over James’ boyhood.
This story, told with emotion that is unflinching in its honesty, lets us see just how remarkable it is that James Clarke became not only a man esteemed and honoured as a judge of the Superior Court of Ontario, but as a respected poet, too.
FROZEN: The Broadway Musical Presented by Anne Shirley Theatre Company
For the First Time in Forever, Join Anna, Elsa, and all your favourite characters on an unforgettable journey of love, courage, and sisterhood in Disney's Frozen! The Tony-nominated show, adapted from Disney's Oscar-winning film, this heartwarming tale follows two royal sisters as they discover that true love can thaw even the coldest of hearts.
With music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and a book by Jennifer Lee, Frozen features iconic songs from the film; including "Let It Go," "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" and "In Summer"; as well as stunning new numbers written for the stage.
Brought to life by the Anne Shirley Theatre Company, Frozen will enchant audiences of all ages with a 14-piece local orchestra, powerful vocals, and a story that celebrates the magic of family and friendship.
Into the Woods is now over; the costumes hung, the set stripped, and the scripts returned. We want to thank everyone for going “into the woods” with us and supporting the St. James Players!
When you are missing those “moments in the woods,” check out our INTO THE WOODS Photo Gallery
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Who We Are
St James Players is a community group dedicated to theatre and music. From our simple beginnings in 1972, St. James Players have entertained thousands of Peterborough residents and visitors alike with our musical theatre productions.
St. James Players started out in a very modest way performing in the church hall, borrowing costumes, improvising a stage and using whatever was available for sets. Ours was a simple goal: to provide musical theatre opportunities for the young people of our community. As our performers and backstage workers became more experienced, our productions became more ambitious. We moved out into the community, renting larger venues to stage these full-scale musical productions for our growing audiences.
Traditionally, we have presented a major fall production at Showplace every Fall, as well as a Spring production that always features young performers and family friendly shows at St. James United Church. While we had to put our typical schedule on hold through much of the 2020-2022 years, we are excited to be getting back to doing what we love: giving the people of Peterborough the chance to experience amazing community theatre!
ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED IN THE THEATRE?
Infants 2 years of age and under will not be admitted to the auditorium. No babies in arms or infants.
Any person entering the auditorium, regardless of age, must hold a valid ticket. Children aged 13 or under will not be allowed entry to an event unless they are supervised, for the duration of the event, by a parent or carer.
A ticket-holder must ensure that the holder and any minors or others for whom the holder is responsible conduct themselves appropriately and in a manner which is not determined by the St. James Players or its representatives to be objectionable or disturbing to other patrons.