Past Events

	Power Plays! 2 We all got together at 1pm, had a workshop about putting together, performing, and producing a show, everyone got divided into groups with a team leader, all the teams were given a theme (the same theme no less) and all teams were given until 8pm to create a piece of theatre to perform that evening. Four brand new plays written, produced and performed on the theme of AGE. Boardmore Playhouse, CBU, February 2011 Return to Top.
	Coffee Bar 'NOTTE DEL PARTITO' written and directed by Jenn Tubrett 'HARDWIRE' written by Chris Fulton, directed by Jason Burke Performers: Matthew Burke, Walter Carey, Gena DiFlavio, Lori Kelly, Guy LeLievre, Ashley MacNeil, James FW Thompson, Lindsay Thompson (Notte del Partito) A stag and stagette: Adam (the groom) negotiates the conflicting expectations of his straight-laced brother Jake and his party-animal friend Monty, while Eve (the bride) weathers criticism from her sarcastic friend Jane while trying to keep a handle on her feather-brained sister Cecilia. (Hardwire) Walt and Hank are perpetual grad students with different takes on the War of the Sexes. Christ Church Hall, Sydney, January 2011 Return to Top.
	Behind the Curtain Ever wonder what goes on before the show starts? Ever wanted to write a play? Maybe you've written one, but you don't know what to do with it? Cape Breton Stage Company, in collaboration with Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre and the CBU Theatre Arts Society, presents Behind the Curtain, a free one-night event featuring readings of new plays in development, sneak previews of upcoming stage productions in Sydney, and a special presentation by Cape Breton's own Natasha MacLellan. Civic Center Round Room, Sydney, December 2010 Return to Top.
	Tales From the Bottom of the Well 2 More tales of terror as told by Giles, during a historical tour of the haunted St. Pat's Church. 'Promicide' written and directed by Nicole MacDougall; performers: Anna Spencer, Rochelle MacQueen, Kenzie Legere 'Deliver Us From Evil' written by Anna Spencer, directed by Walter Carey; performers: Alison Crosby and Nicole MacDougall 'Anyone' written and directed by James FW Thompson; performers: Paul Bickerton and Walter Carey 'The Apple' written and directed by Jenn Tubrett; performers: Ken Chisholm, Eric Lecher, Anna Spencer St. Patrick's Museum, Sydney, October 29-31, 2010. Return to Top.
	Live from the End of the World! Written and Directed by James FW Thompson Performers: Wesley Colford, Erin Gillis, Jana Gillis, James FW Thompson Having grown tired of waiting, the Devil decides to put an end to it. The world, that is. After announcing it on the evening news, the people of the world react in some very different ways. Some wonder about the things they want to accomplish, some dwell on the current problems they are facing, and one woman takes on a mission to stop the Devil in his nefarious plot. A new sketch comedy that questions why we are all here, what we have done since we got here, and how we're all going out; Part of the 'Summer Night Theatre Festival'; July and August, 2010. Return to Top.
	Pizza Passion Written and Directed by Wesley Colford Performers: Ken Chisholm, Wesley Colford, Jana Gillis A young man, Brett, starts his first summer job at a pizza parlour and quickly learns there is much more involved in running a pizzeria than just making pizza. However, when he finds himself falling for the cash girl, Danielle, his future plans and passions get called into question. Will he go into business to please his father, or risk it all to follow his heart? A deep dish romantic comedy with just the right amount of cheese; Part of the 'Summer Night Theatre Festival'; July and August, 2010. Return to Top.
	Pipe Dreams Written and Directed by Jana Gillis Performers: Jana Gillis Ciad Mlle Faite! Peer into the mind of a staple in the Cape Breton tourism industry. Ever wonder what actually goes on inside the heads of the lowly bagpipers spending their days on the street corners and parking lots of our beautiful island? ...Probably not. Well here are all the answers to the questions you never knew you were asking. Time to find out all the secrets originally reserved for the kilted. Pipe Dreams is a one-woman comedy about a day in the life of one of these human tourist attractions. Witness all the exciting trials and tribulations contained in an eight hour shift in the parking lot of the Generic Celtic Craftshop in rural Cape Breton; Part of the 'Summer Night Theatre Festival'; July and August, 2010. Return to Top.
	Echoes From Dawn Fraser Written and Directed by Wayne McKay Performers: Wayne McKay Dawn Fraser, an eccentric poet of Cape Breton's labour movement in the 1920s tells stories and recites his cutting and critical poetry to visitors in his store. Echoes from Dawn Fraser is a published and award winning one-man show, that is an insightful perspective of a historical figure in our community; Part of the 'Summer Night Theatre Festival'; July and August, 2010. Return to Top.
	The Cape Breton Stage Company Hits the Streets! 2010 Written and Directed by various artists Performers: various artists Third annual outdoor street festival in downtown Sydney; with 9 original productions in 4 locations: 'Wilkinson, Roberts, and Hodge' by Rachel Colford, 'Sitting School' by Wesley Colford, 'Pickers Can't Be Choosers' by Thomas Colford, 'Depression, Pirates, Sandwiches, and a Doctor' by Clinton Morrison, 'Pass the Chips' by Jonathan Smith, 'Television' by Justin Ling, 'Promicide' by Nicole MacDougall, 'Too Too Sullied' by Wesley Colford, 'Marie and the Pirates' by Kristen Woodford; August, 2010. Return to Top.
	Insulate Written and directed by Mike McPhee A young couple living in a hard corner of Cape Breton wants their child back. How far are they willing to go to get her? And how much are they ready to forget? The cast includes Jenn Tubrett, Lindsay Thompson, Daryl Babstock and Ricky Newtown, written and directed by Mike McPhee. St. Pat's Museum, June, 2010 Back to top.
	Power Plays Power Plays is half improv, half scripted theatre, half workshop. We all get together at 10am, we have a workshop about putting together, performing, and producing a show, everyone gets divided into groups with a team leader, all the teams are given a theme (the same theme no less) and all teams are given until 8pm to create a piece of theatre to perform that evening. 3 plays were created entitled: "A Tragedy," "Just Deserts" and "Rat Race." Round Room, Civic Centre, Sydney; May, 2010 Back to top.
	Notes for Haiti Hosted by Wayne McKay & James FW Thompson The third annual 'Notes' theatre collective with pieces based on music by Alicia Penny, Ken Chisholm and Thomas Allen. With additional performances by: Sons of Membertou, Colette Deveaux, Aaron Corbett, Alicia Penney, Ken Chisholm, the Novemberists, Bruce Aitken and the Blues Band, Fitzgerald Irish Dancers, Vivian Bushell, Back Pocket Material, Erin Martell, Lorne Currie, Acoustic, and a visual arts showcase. Round Room, Civic Centre, Sydney; February, 2010 Back to top.
	The Cape Breton Stage Company Holiday Bumpany Hosted by Yvette Rogers Performers: Pan's Echo, Johnny Carson & His Shoes, Mrs. Tea. The Upstairs, Sydney; December, 2009 Return to Top.
	Now-Nothing Written and Directed by Mike McPhee Performers: Erin Gillis, Mike McPhee, Yvette Rogers, Michael Taylor Civic Centre Round Room, Sydney; December, 2009 Return to Top.
	Tales From the Bottom of the Well Written by Walter Carey, Wayne McKay, and James FW Thompson Three tales of terror as told by Giles, a ghoul of Hell who recently escaped to share his stories. 'The Nightguard' by Walter Carey; directed by Erin Gillis; performers: Daniel Dobson, Patrick Cadegan, Nicole MacDougall 'Bluebeard in Therapy' written and directed by Wayne McKay; performers: Lindsay Thompson and Aaron Corbett 'Below' written and directed by James FW Thompson; performers: Paul Bickerton and Thomas Colford St. Patrick's Museum, Sydney, October 29-31, 2009. Return to Top.
	Prime Minister for a Day Written and Directed by James FW Thompson Performers: Wesley Colford, Jenn Cormier, Daniel Dobson, Erin Gillis, Bonnie MacLeod, Brent Martin, Michael Taylor, James FW Thompson Part of 'Play This Summer' - St. Andrew's Hall, Sydney, August, 2009. Return to Top.
	The Last Laugh (Before We All Go Broke) Written and Directed by Mike McPhee, Aaron Corbett, and Lindsay Thompson Performers: Aaron Corbett, Jeanne Matthews, Mike McPhee, Lindsay Thompson Part of 'Play This Summer' - St. Andrew's Hall, Sydney, July & August, 2009. Return to Top.
	With a Strong Hand: The Jack Munroe Story Written and Directed by Wayne McKay Performers: Allison Cann, Jenn Cormier, Wayne McKay Part of 'Play This Summer' - St. Andrew's Hall, Sydney, July & August, 2009. Return to Top.
	Cape Breton Stage Company Hits the Streets! Written and Directed by various artists Performers: various artists Second annual outdoor street festival in downtown Sydney; with an evening of local films and 12 original productions in 5 locations: 'Pipe Dreams' by Jana Gillis, 'The Playground' by Mike MacKenzie, 'Love Story' by Kristin Petite, 'Excuse Me, Would You Like to Buy a Bar?' by Wesley Colford, 'Exports' by Walter Carey, 'A Part of Our Heritage' by Amy-Jean MacDonald, 'Goons' by Keith Morrison, 'Sweet, Sweet Lovin'' by Keith Morrison, 'Metal Life, Circa 1983' by James FW Thompson & Brent Martin, 'Disconnected' by Jason Burke, 'Travelling Vicariously' by Bonnie MacLeod, 'Lynda and the Bad Dog' by Kristen Woodford; August, 2009. Return to Top.
	Now-Nothing Written and Directed by Mike McPhee Performers: Erin Gillis, Mike McPhee, Yvette Rogers, Michael Taylor The Upstairs, Sydney; June, 2009 Return to Top.
	Notes 2 Written and Directed by various artists Performers: various artists Second annual collection; a series of plays inspired by a song by local artist, Colette Deveaux. The Lyceum; February, 2009. Return to Top.
	Waiting For Dad Written and Directed by Aaron Corbett Performers: Aaron Corbett A one-man show; St. Patrick's Museum; November, 2008. Return to Top.
	The Apartment Plays Written by Walter Carey Performers: Three one-act plays written by Walter Carey all of which happen to take place in apartments - Christ Church Hall, Sydney; August, 2008. Return to Top.
	Cape Breton Stage Company (Fringe) Hits the Streets! Written and Directed by various artists Performers: various artists First annual outdoor street festival in downtown Sydney; with an evening of local films and 8 original productions in 5 locations: August, 2008. Return to Top.
	Notes Written and Directed by various artists Performers: various artists First annual collect of theatre pieces inspired by songs from three local artists: Aaron Corbett, Wayne McKay, Yvette Rogers; February2008. Return to Top.
	Eddy in the Ditch Written and Directed by Wayne McKay Performers: Jeff Bushnik, Aaron Corbett, Erin Gillis, Wayne McKay, James FW Thompson, Lindsay Thompson, Jenn Tubrett A modern take on 'Oedipus Rex'; Hospital Hill; August, 2007. Return to Top.
	Cape Breton Stage Company (Fringe) Festival Written and Directed by various artists Performers: various artists Our first fringe; Christ Church Hall; August, 2007. Return to Top.