TheatreOne Announces Changes
to its 2007/2008 Season
At its February 18th
Board meeting , a unanimous decision was made by TheatreOne to cancel the final
two shows of the 2007/2008 Mainstage Season in order to avoid an operational
deficit. Production of “The Other Shoe” and of “Blue Suede Shoes”, scheduled
for presentation in March and May respectively at The Port Theatre will not
proceed as planned.
“Marion Bridge”, the next play in
the Mainstage Season, will open on February 28th as planned. Fringe
Flicks, Emerging Voices and Summer Street Theatre will also carry on as
scheduled. There will be one change to the Just Kidding series, with “Muncha
Buncha Munsch” being replaced with a performance by mime artist Gregg Goldston.
Please contact TheatreOne at
754-7587 for further information
TheatreOne has faced several
challenges over the past year. Administrative changes, funding shortfalls and
the inability to positively affect ticket revenues have all led to the current
financial situation. The entire Board felt it would be unfair to its business
partners, sponsors and contracted artists to continue “into the red”.
While disappointed at having to
cut the season short, Board President Wendy Smitka says, “ we will use this as
an opportunity to “reinvent and rebuild”.
Ticket holders for “The Other
Shoe” and ”Blue Suede Shoes” are asked to contact The Port Theatre Ticket Centre
directly at (250) 754-8550 for information regarding refunds.
Just Kidding subscribers should
contact TheatreOne directly at (250) 754-7587. Donations of such refunds back to
TheatreOne would, of course, be gratefully accepted.
