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MANAG EM EN T & S TA F F

Deborah Renz • General ManagerPam Brown • Client Services DirectorLisa Jackson • Finance ManagerLee Bartlett • Finance Associate

Patrick Emery • Technical DirectorRobinson Wilson • Assistant Technician

Mike Sutcliffe • Audio TechnicianMike Simonovic • Head CustodianRobert James • Assistant CustodianLois Fremont • Assistant Custodian

Sherry Shaw • Ticket Centre SupervisorJoanne Mills • Events Coordinator

Karen Currie • Client Services AssociateSandi Grad • Client Services Associate

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Ronda Sproule • Concession SupervisorNicole Fifi • Front of House SupervisorILona Rapin • Promotions Associate

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Nicole Deters • PresidentGail Limber • Vice-PresidentGail Embury • Secretary

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★ LATECOMERS will be seated bythe ushers at a convenient break inthe performance or at intermissionas directed by the performers.

★ An ADULT must accompanyCHILDREN under the age of 14.

★ Refrain from talking during theperformance.

★ Please remain seated duringthe performance. Wait until anappropriate time to leave your seat.

★ Turn off cellular phone, beepersand watch alarms.

★ NO PHOTOS or Audio/Videorecording devices - it’s copyrightlaws that make this rule.

★ As in any establishment, TheatreSTAFF & VOLUNTEERs havethe right to refuse entrance or asksomeone to leave.

★ In an EMERGENCY, please followthe directions of staff and ushers.

★ No food (including candy) or drink,other than bottled water withinthe auditorium. Please consumeintermission refreshments andsnacks in the lobby areas.

★ For the comfort of the patronbeside you, minimize your use ofperfumes or aftershave as we are aSCENT SENSITIVE building.

★ Patrons requiring access to thewheelchair platform or hearingassist units, please notify the ticketcentre in advance.

★ If you are concerned about what towear to the theatre, we recommendthat you come in business officeor dressy-casual attire -- you’ll feelneither over-dressed nor under-dressed!

★ Patrons requiring assistanceentering or exiting the auditorium,please notify ushers or staff priorto seating.

Out of consideration for other members of theaudience and performers please observe the following…

CON S I D E R AT I ON SM EMB E R SH I P I N F OThe Sid Williams Theatre Society’s mandate is to stimulate andenhance artistic, economic, and cultural activities in the ComoxValley and surrounding regions. One membership is valid for

up to 4 people living in a household.

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEESANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEESAdult/Household $30 • Senior (65+) $20

Students (Valid ID) $20Corporate Membership - $150.00

Corporate Premium Membership - $275.00Membership is valid for one year from the date of purchase.

Membership has its privileges...★ Members Price: $5 discount/ticket ★

★ Season Subscription Package ★

★ Advanced ticket sales ★

★ Extended hold privileges ★

★ Access to SWTS Volunteer Program (make friends, have fun) ★

★ Invitations to galas & member socials ★

★ SWTS Members Newsletter - published 3 to 4 times per year ★

★ Voting at AGM (one vote/membership) ★

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★ Fully Licensed Concession –Avoid the long line ups atintermission – pre-order yourdrinks/snacks before the showand enjoy the intermission. Theconcession and bar is open 1hour prior to a performanceand during intermissions.

★ Ample downtown parking

★ Coat Check (proceeds toBursary Fund)

★ 3 spacious lobbies for“meeting and greeting”before and during the show

★ Air conditioning

★ Wheelchair Platform

★ Hearing Assistance

★ Booster Seats

★ Sound Proof Parents andInfants Room

AUDIENCE SERVICES

★ To provide an accessibleand affordable fullservice theatre facilityto Comox Valleyperforming-artsorganizations

★ To present top qualitytouring performers toComox Valley audiencesthe year round

★ To be an industry leaderfor the type and size offacility that we operate

★ To set a high standardof professionalism forthe operation of the SidWilliams Theatre

★ To offer educationalopportunities forComox Valley youthin a working theatreenvironment

★ To assist the ComoxValley’s “rising star”performers to moveforward in their careers

★ To seek opportunitiesto improve thefacility, enhance ourprogramming, anddevelop ALL ourresources to ensure ahealthy future for ourcommunity theatre andits many stakeholders.

★ To become economicallyself-sustaining, reducingthe theatre’s dependenceon government funding

OU R GO A L S

The Purpose of the Sid Williams Theatre Society is to stimulate and enhance artistic,economic and cultural activities in the Comox Valley and surrounding region.

We strive, through leadership and innovation, to balance community andcommercial performing arts, and to advocate arts and culture as well as business

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A Message from the President and General ManagerSeptember 2011

Dear Friends of the Sid,

Finally we are getting our Summer, and Fall seems just aroundthe corner! With our 2011 Fall Season, our Society embarks on itssecond decade of presenting national and international talent onour stage. So many wonderful memories ... and so many excitingexperiences to come!

We are hoping to do much that is fresh and new this season. Wewill have a new website come October, and a bright new look forour Season Guide Magazine. Please let us know what you think.Many thanks to Dave, Tim, Ryan and Keith at the CV Echo forsharing our vision for a new program look. We have also welcomedsome new Staff and Board members. There are also a few newoperational initiatives such as our new occupational health andsafety program.

But of course, what everyone really wants to hear about is ourshows. With only a few exceptions, our Fall 2011 and Spring 2012season features artists who have never been to the Comox Valleybefore: Seattle Opera, the Sojourners, Stephen Page, and theGrapes of Wrath ... to name a few. And those seasonal favourites

who are returning (such as Winterharp and Banff Films) will bebringing new material for their visit to the North Island. I amparticularly excited about the Seattle Opera young artists visit. Notonly is the Seattle Opera one of the most lauded opera companieson the West Coast, north of San Francisco, but this visit will also bea Vancouver Island exclusive!!!

On a sad note, the Sid lost one of our long time friends andsupporters with the recent passing of Craig Bickle. Our memoriesof him celebrating the building’s 75th anniversary last summer (itwas built by his Great Grandfather in 1935) with so many otherfriends of the Sid, we will cherish fondly. Our hearts go out to theBickle family.

The Sid is very fortunate to have so many friends and supporters,some with us in the present, some with us in spirit. We are all verylucky to live in such a vibrant and culturally diverse community. Atthe Sid we hope to match the diversity of our community with thediversity of our programming offerings. Please join us! And ...we’ll see you at the Sid!

Sincerely,Nicole Deters, President

Deborah Renz, General Manager

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The Sid Williams Theatre ThanksYou For Your Support

The Sid Williams Theatre Society is a registered CanadianCharitable Organization and Non-profit Society operated by aVolunteer Board of Directors and professional management,administrative staff, and technical staff.

With your support, we have been able to bring to you a caliber oftheatre and an artistic talent that has gained us the recognition ofbeing “the community cultural hub” of the Comox Valley. Ourmandate is to:★ Present top quality touring artists in the Comox Valley★ Ensure that the theatre is accessible to local organizations by

offering subsidized rents★ Provide educational opportunities to valley youth in a professional

theatre environment★ Stimulate business and tourism in the Comox Valley through our

operation of the theatre.★ Take a leadership role in our industry

Support to the theatre comes in many different forms such asgrants from government, public and private foundations. However,we also get a great deal of help from the media and other localbusinesses in the form of sponsorship, advertising, in-kinddonations of goods and services, and direct donations made bybusiness leaders and individuals. By supporting the Sid throughsponsorship, your business is helping us fulfill these importantobjectives.

We appreciate the support you’ve given the businesses that fundthe Sid Society. These businesses help make our events, and TheSid, a success!

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteering at the SidOur volunteers are a vital part of the Sid experience, where we

strive to provide top-notch service to our patrons every time they areat the theatre. We use volunteers in many capacities, includinggreeting our patrons, working in the concession, taking tickets,ushering or distribution of our promotional show material.

If you are a person who enjoys the performing arts, we’d love tohave you as part of our team. Please check out our website at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com for more details on volunteering, call ourFront of House Supervisor; Nicole Fifi at 250-338-2430 or email:[email protected]

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Getting our performanceposters into the community is avery important job at the Sid.Volunteers like the CommunityLiving’s -VIP’ers (Suzzane andCarly pictured here) andanonymous Sid Williamsvolunteerregularswhodistributeour Sid Williams programme guides and posters are extremelyimportant to us. Thanks to all of you – without your help, we’dhave a heck of a time!

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Volunteer Appreciation NightOn August 10th, The Sid Williams Theatre hosted an appreciation night for

the many volunteers at the Sid. We began the evening with variety of hot andcold appys and dessert.

Many thanks to Atlas Café who provided mouthwatering hot appy platters;to Safeway who supplied us with tasty cold appy platters stacked full of meats,cheeses, pickles, potato salad and buns. Thrifty’s donated a sinfully delectablecake and Mudsharks Coffee Bar kindly provided their delicious coffee!

We then headed to the theatre where the evening began with Ronda Sproule(Concession Supervisor) who was our “Master of Ceremonies.” The volunteersgot a “Sneak Preview” of the new 2011/2012 Sid performances. Then the“chicken lady” aka Sherry Shaw (Ticket Centre Supervisor) made her appearanceon stage and everyone had a good laugh. The volunteers were then serenadedby Kenny Shaw and Brian Temple who donated their time to play a variety ofcountry music, including Roy Orbison songs; the crowd went crazy! Nicole Fifi,our Front of House Supervisor then jumped in to sing to her beloved volunteers.The night ended when our GM; Deb Renz raffled off gift certificates donated byThe Consumers Co-op, Titas Mexican Restaurant and 5th Street Florist.

The evening ended with every single volunteer receiving a small bag of“goodies” including a special shooting star pin in appreciation for their timeand effort in “making a difference” at the Sid Williams Theatre.

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B U R S A R Y F UNDEach year, The Sid Williams Theatre helps

students planning to continue their education inthe performing arts or entertainment industry.

There are hundreds of careers available in thearts and entertainment industry besides acting,singing or dancing. They also include costumedesigners, make-up artists, sound and lightingtechnicians, theatre managers, talent agents andmany more. All donations over $20.00 receive atax receipt. Donations can be made in anydenomination at the Ticket Centre, by phone at250-338-2430-extention 1, or online whenpurchasing tickets.

Students planning to continue their educationin the performing arts or entertainment industryare invited to apply for The Sid Williams TheatreSociety Bursary Fund.

Grants in the amount of $7,250 wereawarded last year!

If you are a grade 12 graduate from either G.P.Vanier Senior Secondary, Highland Secondary,Mark Isfeld Secondary, or North Island DistanceEducation, and are planning to continue yourstudies at a post-secondary institution in a fieldrelatedtotheperformingartsortheentertainmentindustry (including film and video), then you areeligible! For complete details and an applicationform see our homepage at: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com and click the bursaryaward link. You can also pick up applicationsfrom the Sid Ticket Centre.

The deadline to apply is April 30, 2012.

CONGRATULATIONS!The Sid Williams Theatre Society 2011 Bursary Winners are:

G.P. Vanier Senior Secondary School:

Desi Rekrut$1,750

Paige Fraser$1,500

Laura Murphy$1,000

Katelyn Clements$1,000

Mark Isfeld Secondary School:

Christina Duncan$1,000

Sean Turner$1,000

“My name isCourtenay-Joy Colville. Iam currently going intomy fourth year of studyat the University ofVictoria, and will begraduating with aBachelor of Musicdegree next spring. Thefollowing year I will con-tinue on to a Post-Degree ProfessionalProgram to earn myTeaching Certificate.Throughout my degree Ihave taken a number of music classes, such asTheory, History, and Ear-Training, as well asConducting and two years of Composition. Inaddition to my studies, I have been activelyinvolved in the student unions at UVic andstarting next semester, I will be acting as theSecretary of the University of Victoria StudentMusic Educators Association (UVSMEA) andthe Vice-President of the University ofVictoria’s Music Student Association(UVMSA). After the next two years of study, Ihope to find employment in the public educa-tion system, or to continue my studies of con-ducting contemporary and classical music.”CJ, the Comox Valley wishes you well in your

continued studies... perhaps we’ll see you con-ducting the Vancouver Island Symphony oneday!

Courtenay-Joy Colville (CJis a 2009 Sid WilliamsBursary Award Winner)

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This is a low income ticket donation program. The Superstarprogram allows us to assist families in our community who would nototherwise have access to cultural events at the theatre. Our tickets aredistributed to a number of local social-service organizations when theybecome available. With the drastic reduction of our provincial GamingGrant, this program is now almost totally supported by donations fromyou, our show sponsors and foundation support. In fact, many of ourshow sponsors receive tickets specifically for this purpose… to give to thecommunity service organizations! Of course, anyone can donate to theSid Superstar Program and specify the show they’d like to donate. Findout how at [email protected]

The Sid Williams donates Superstar ticketsto the following organizations:

★ Child Development Association★ Foster Parents★ Comox Valley Family Services★ John Howard Society★ Comox Valley Immigrant Support★ K’omoks First Nation

★ Comox Valley Nursing Centre★ L’Arche Comox Valley★ Comox Valley Transition Society★ Salvation Army-Family Services★ Eureka Clubhouse Support

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During the 2010/2011 Performance Season, The SidWilliams as well as Sid Williams sponsors, gave away over 110performance tickets to social service groups. We hope thatwith your support, we can give away more tickets during the2011/2012 Performance Season!

Thank you so much for your kindly help. I amso hapy to go to the immigrant group. Ilearned a lot from there and made a lot offriends, it is a very wonderful program, I love it.Thank you for all you have done to me, I havegot the theatre tickets last year, it was a verygood show, I couldn’t understand that much,but the dance and the music in the “latin”show is perfrect. Thanks a lot.From clients at the Immigrant SettlementServices Society

Judy had a couple ofdown days and thisreally lifted her spiritsand she felt veryappreciative andappreciated with agifted ticketFrom CV SalvationArmy FamilyServices

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Since 2008, the SWTS has had a legacy endowment trustfund with the Comox Valley Community Foundation.Donations to the Sid Williams Theatre Endowment Fundnot only generate needed operating revenue for the SWTSthrough interest earned, but also provide the CommunityFoundation with the necessary investment capital tosupport many other community programs and projectsbesides.A donation to the Sid Williams Theatre Society

Endowment Fund with the Comox Valley CommunityFoundation may be made at: http://www.cvfoundation.org/ (select the funds tab).This is truly the gift that keeps on giving! For details

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C A P I TA L F UND

Capital funding helps us to improve our physical infrastructure andtechnical capabilities. The ever changing technologies that have transpired inthe entertainment industry including significant innovations in computertechnology for sound, projection, lighting, and special effects, havecompletely changed the way artists use their creative tools.Funding allows the Society to purchase essential specialized equipment as

part of technical upgrades to allow the theatre to compete for the best music,theatre, and dance we can offer our local community and visitors. Upgradeswill meet the needs of today’s artists while improving the technical ability topresent exceptional artistic and cultural performances. Improvedinfrastructure will provide our patrons with richer cultural experiences.While there is some government support for equipment improvements at

community cultural facilities like the Sid, most of our new equipmentpurchases, including capital improvements to the building and facilities, inthe last 5 years have been thanks to donors.

THANK YOU!To Topstitch Upholstery located in Courtenay andCampbell River and to The City of Courtenay who

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Seat PlaquesThe Sid Williams Theatre wants to thank the following

businesses and CV citizens for their kind support of theatreseat plaques which will continue to help us upgrade ourfacility.

★ Alma Renz ★ Beryl Regier ★ Chuck Massey ★ Debbie Youngfor Vi Durrant

★ Norma Steven ★ Anna Delucry & Eric Noble for Debbie Noble★ Highland Music Multimedia Productions – Pamela West★ Light Fantastic Productions – Brian Kruse★ Rainbow Youth Theatre – Doug Barr

This past year, the City of Courtenay and The Sid WilliamsTheatre Society lost a dear friend and a strong partner in ourbusiness community. Thelma Oliver accomplished a great dealin her role as Director and President of the Sid WilliamsTheatre. The Sid staff, volunteers and members will miss hertremendously, but will try hard to fill some very big shoes!

A row of seats have been dedicated by the downtownmerchants in memory of Dr. Thelma Isabel Oliver (Feb 12,1940, Edmonton – July 8 2010, Courtenay).

The Sid Williams Theatre Society would like to recognize witha public and sincere thank you for those who participated inthis program in their support of our “Downtown Row B” toacknowledge the wonderful legacy left to the City of Courtenayand the Comox Valley by Thelma Oliver.

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businesses that fund the Sid. These businesses helpmake our events, and The Sid, a success!

Show Sponsorship Opportunities – At the Sid we hope to matchthe diversity of our community with the diversity of oursponsorships and programming offerings. We have created newcategories of sponsorship…from Corporate Premium to HeadlineExclusives…something for businesses of varying sizes, customerbase and staffing levels. For full details, please contact ILonaRapin – [email protected]

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Sid Williams Theatre Society MembershipsCorporate Membership Basic – $150.00 per yearCorporate Membership Premium – $275.00 per year

Corporate Membership Basic★ The membership is valid for a year from the date of purchase★ Advance notice of season line up★ Advance ticket sales★ Members price – number of tickets per SWTS presented

performance ($5.00 off each Sid show – up to 10 tickets per SWTSpresented show

★ Season subscription package – limit 4 per SWTS presentedperformance

★ Extended hold privileges★ Invitation to Galas and membership socials★ SWTS members newsletters and/or e-blasts★ Acknowledgement in annual report★ Voting at AGM (1 vote per membership)★ Corporate name/logo (no link) on Sid Website (on supporter page)

Corporate Membership PremiumIncludes all benefits stated in the Basic membership, with the followingdifferences:★ Company name/logo in Sid program guide for 3 months★ Company name/logo (with link) on Sid Website★ Member’s price – up to 20 tickets per SWTS presented

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Island Radio consists of six radio stations on VancouverIsland. The Eagle 97.3FM and The Lounge 99.9FM havesponsored a great number of shows throughout the years atThe Sid Williams Theatre Society in the Comox Valley. We’dlike to express our sincere appreciation for their support.

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Buddy - The Buddy Holly StoryWritten by Alan James


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Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Oh Boy,” “Not Fade Away”—thelist of hit songs penned by Buddy Holly goes on and on. By his untimelydeath, the legend had already changed popular music forever. Vibrantand celebratory, The Buddy Holly Story highlights the talent and passionthat lives on in his music and continues to thrill audiences long afterthey dance out of the theatre!

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Additions to Sid Williams performances change whenever we find new opportunities. Check often forexciting new shows at: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com or call the Ticket Centre 250-338-2430 (ext. 1)

Through stories, scenes and some 40 memorablesongs, “UNFORGETTABLE - The Music of Nat KingCole” showcases one of the most beloved performersof all time. With impeccable vocals, each word filledwith warmth and meaning, Vancouver jazz sensationDONSTEWARThonoursNatKingColes’s incrediblyprolific and successful career as a jazz musician.UNFORGETTABLE delivers a scintillating eveningof musical theatre, not to be missed.

The Sojourners area rock solid unit and isproof positive that faithcan move mountains. But,don’t let that scare youaway. In The Sojourners’universe, echoes of doowop, R&B, country andblues weave together tocreate a unique sound

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THE SID EXPERIENCECONTEST ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE “UNFORGETTABLE” THE MUSICOF NAT KING COLE SATURDAY, JANUARY 20TH, 2012 AT THE SID

Tell us about your experience at the Sid. When was it? Who was with you? Were you an audience member, volunteer, or performer? We’d love to hear your story! Simply e-mailus with your story along with your name, e-mail address and telephone number in the body of your message* to [email protected]

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SEPTEMBER 2011

School District 71 Pro D Day............................Sep 1

CV Shrine Club presents

Murray Hatfield Magic Show.........................Sep 17

Mattina Musica feat. Laura Karney .............. Sep 19

Courtenay Little Theatre presents

“Home Child”..............Sept 30, Oct 1 & 2, Oct 6–8

OCTOBER 2011

Rainbow Youth Theatre

Anne of Green Gables ...............Oct 14–16 & 20-22

Helena Jung.....................................................Oct 23

Country BlendMusic ......................................Oct 25

Shane Koyzcan ............................................... Oct 27

Howie Miller - Comedian ..............................Oct 29

NOVEMBER 2011

Community Drug Stategy Committee presents

Matt Bellace....................................................Nov 15

Mattina Musica feat. Sharon Stanis.............Nov 21

School District 71 Band Festival.............Nov 22–24

Sarah Hagen in concert.................................Nov 25

DECEMBER 2011Just in Time Vocal Jazz ....................................Dec 3Valley Idol .................................................Dec 9 & 10The Rat Pack ....................................................Dec 11The Fab Four ...................................................Dec 13Laurie Tinkler Dancers“The Nutcracker” ....................................Dec 14–17Courtenay Little Theatre presents“Nunsense - AMusical”..........................Dec 26–31

JANUARY 2012Nikki Payne - Comedian ..................................Jan 14Mattina Musica feat. Chad Louwerse ........... Jan 16Courtenay Kiwanis Club presents“MammaMia Sing Along” .............................Jan 21The Backyardigans .......................................... Jan 23

FEBRUARY 2012World Community Film Festival ...............Feb 3 & 4North Island Festival of thePerforming Arts..................Feb 19–Mar 2, Mar 5–8

MARCH 2012Emily Carr String Quartetwith Sarah Hagen.............................................Mar 3NIFPA Variety Showcase ................................ Mar 9NIFPA Dance Gala.........................................Mar 10Comox Valley Camera Club .......................... Mar 24

APRIL 2012Mattina Musica feat. Ariel Barnes...................Apr 2Courtenay Little TheatreWating for the Parade .................Apr 13–15 & 19–21Ron James - Comedian...................................Apr 27

MAY 2012Pantuso Dance.............................................May 1–5Laurie Tinkler Dance..................................May 7–11Courtenay Little TheatreDrama Festival..........................................May 12–18True Colors..................................................... May 19Gemini Dance..........................................May 20–27

JUNE 2012Gemini Dance.................................................... Jun 1Valley Dance.................................................. Jun 2–9Brian Kruse School of Dance ....................Jun 11–16

JULY 2012Canada Day Concert ......................................... July 1CYMC .........................................................July 15–29

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North Island Festival of Performing Arts (NIFPA) ...................... Beverly ChalkPO Box 3193, Courtenaywww.nifpa.orgVancouver Island Music Fest .............................................................Doug CoxCourtenay [email protected] Community Film Festival ................................................Wayne BradleyCourtenay 250-337-5412www.wcdes.caTheatre BC ...............................................................................Vance Schneider7 West Seymour St, Kamloopswww.theatrebc.org

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Laurie Tinkler School of Dance performs

The NutcrackerThe Laurie Tinkler School of

Dance performs an adapted versionof The Nutcracker Suite completewith dancing candy canes andgumdrop! Follow Clara as shetravels through Candyland and tofar away countries. Watch theNutcracker Prince and his soldiersbattle the Mouse King. This isfamily entertainment for all ages –truly a holiday tradition!Performances are December 14th toDecember 17th at the Sid WilliamsTheatre in downtown Courtenay orpurchase tickets on line – www.sidwilliamstheatre.comAbout Laurie Tinkler:

Laurie Tinkler School of Dance offers lessons to allages in Highland, Jazz, Ballet (including Pointe) Tap,Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Ballroom. Theyoffer SDTA Highland Exams and AIDT Tap, Hip Hop& Modern Exams. Under the artistic direction ofLaurie Tinkler, they have been offering dance to theComox Valley for over 29 years. Laurie Tinkler offers afamily atmosphere and a focus on friendship and funwhile encouraging their dancers to achieve theirhighest level of success. The Faculty of instructors hasover 100 years of combined teaching experience,extensive training, qualifications, and education indance. For more information call 250 897-8885 orvisit their website at: www.laurietinkler.com

School District 71Celebrates its20th Annual ComoxValley Bandand Choir Festival

This year School District 71 is proudto celebrate the 20th annual ComoxValley Band and Choir Festival to beheld November 21st to 23rd, 2011 at theSid Williams Theatre and the NorthgateFoursquare Church. We will have a starstudded panel of band clinicians for thisyears’ festival.

As part of this celebration arewelcoming the Victoria WindSymphony, under direction of Dr. GerryKing, for a one night only performanceon Tuesday November 22nd. A limitednumber of tickets will be released forsale in early October upon festival ticketnumber confirmation.

We hope that you will take time tocheck out the School District festival thisyear and the many talented, hardworking musicians that are evolvingunder the hard work and talent of yourlocal community teachers.

Admission is through donation at thedoor. We hope to see you there!

Courtenay Little Theatre presents

“Homechild”Between 1860 and 1948 over

80,000 children were brought to Can-ada in officially sanctioned childmigration programs. These children,mainly from orphanages or dysfunc-tional families, were often separatedfrom their relations forever. Somechildren were well treated, especiallythose that were adopted. However,many were placed in factories or farms where they were oftenexploited as indentured child labourers. Although their futurelay in Canada rather than the slums of Britain, the dreadful mis-treatment of so many of these children continues to remain a blot onthe history of our country.

In spite of its dark background, Homechild by JoanMacLeod is a wonderful, humorous and moving story. JoanMacLeod has thoroughly researched this powerful story andwrites with compassion, joy and laughter. CLT director RossStephanson is working with a talented and sympathetic cast whowill do full justice to this important part of Canadian history.Homechild is a play not to be missed! Performances are Sept. 30,Oct 1, 6, 7, 8 at 7:30pm and Oct 2 at 2:00pm at the Sid WilliamsTheatre in downtown Courtenay or purchase tickets on line –www.sidwilliamstheatre.comAbout Courtenay Little Theatre:

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Components• Custom Cabinets &

Thermal Management• Custom Millwork• Acoustical Wall

Treatments• Motorized Window

Treatments

• Home Theatre Design &Installation

• Noise Control Design &Solutions

• Outdoor TV, Projection &Audio Systems

• In-Ceiling, In-Wall, &Outdoor Speakers

• Touch Panels & RemoteControl Systems

• Low Voltage CertifiedStaff

• Certified Electrician onStaff

• THX & lSF CertifiedProfessionals

• Surveillance Camera &Video Security Systems

Sid Williams Theatre Society - Guide 2011

Documents

Transcript of Sid Williams Theatre Society - Guide 2011