Author: Angela Bell

COVID-19 Update

For all of our friends, patrons and lovers of Shakespeare, you’ll have realized that we, too, have been adversely affected by the Covid-19 virus. That has meant cancellation of our Bard on the Bandstand presentation of “As You Like It” for this summer. Don’t worry, though. We will be bringing Rosalind, Orlando, Celia, Touchstone and all their companions to the stage next summer in Mission, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. It may be re-imagined depending upon what needs to be done to satisfy virus protocols, but we can guarantee you’ll love it! Keep following our page for further updates regarding Bard on the Bandstand, and other Emerald Pig events.

Thanks for stopping by. Stay safe!

Important Announcement

Pitch Night Cancelled

Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, Emerald Pig Theatrical Society has made the decision to cancel their upcoming Pitch Night until further notice. We regret any disappointment this may cause, however, we feel that while people are taking steps to self isolate in order to slow/prevent transmission of the disease, that this is the responsible course of action.

Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe!

Audition Date Added!

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Simon Challenger

Emerald Pig Theatrical Society and Bard on the Bandstand are holding 1 additional day of auditions for the upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It“.

When are the Auditions?
Sunday, March 8 – 5pm to 8pm

Callbacks Tuesday, March 10 – by invitation

Where are the Auditions?
Multipurpose Room, Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
11925 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G2

Production Run Dates:
July 9 through 11 in Mission
July 16 through 18 in Maple Ridge
July 23 through 25 in Pitt Meadows

Additional Information:

  • Please let us know if you require a specific audition time, otherwise auditions will be first come-first served.
  • Please come prepared with a list of any dates you may not be available to rehearse.
  • Find the sides here.
    Actors may, if desired, prepare a monologue of their own choice in addition to the provided sides.
  • No experience with Shakespeare necessary! We’ll provide you with plenty of assistance to better understand and deliver your lines. Nothing to be afraid of – it’s just like regular acting but with silly talk!
  • There will be some dancing in the production, including the closing number. We have a choreographer who will work with the actors. There won’t be any complicated steps, so no formal dance training or experience is necessary, but is always welcome.
  • Rehearsals will commence on April 5 with a read through of the play. Rehearsals will usually be on Monday and Thursday evenings, and Sunday afternoons – subject to change.
  • This is a Non-Equity, Community Theatre Production.

If you require additional information please contact the Director, Simon Challenger, at schallenger@shaw.ca.

Emerald Pig PITCH NIGHT for 2020-2021

Calling all directors, producers, and theatre fans!

Is there a show that you’ve always wanted to see and be a part of in your community but never had the opportunity? Well, here it is!

The Emerald Pig Theatrical Society is hosting our spring ‘Pitch Night’ on Saturday, March 21, to choose productions for our next season of community theatre in the Ridge Meadows area.

We are looking for ideas and volunteers for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 productions, as well as Bard on the Bandstand 2021 – our summer Shakespeare in the park show.

Pitch Night offers a friendly, casual environment to pitch your ideas in person to the Emerald Pig Society board members and other attendees. If you have an idea but you’re not able to make it to Pitch Night, please send a write-up of your pitch to epts.vp@gmail.com by Friday, March 20.

Pitches should be well thought-out and include:

  • The title and description of the play or other performance piece
  • Ideas about where it could be performed (theatre, church, park, arena, etc.) and the target audience
  • An estimate of the total number of cast and crew of volunteers that would be needed to make it happen
  • An estimate of the budget and ticket prices, if any

The performance ideas that are most likely to win over the board are those that are well thought-out and viable for an inclusive, volunteer-run community theatre group with modest financial resources.

The passion, creativity, and teamwork of Emerald Pig’s volunteers has carried us through over 16 fantastic seasons — please join us to help make our 17th season even better!

Emerald Pig Pitch Night 2020
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2020
Time: 5pm to 8pm

Please send your RSVP to epts.vp@gmail.com for the location details.

We look forward to seeing you! Feel free to bring snacks!

Audition Announcement!

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Simon Challenger

As You Like It is one of Shakespeare’s most familiar and best loved comedies. Written around 1600, it is an enduring tale of love, betrayal, retribution and redemption. Merriment abounds in this charming hodgepodge of comedic characters, mistaken identities, misunderstandings and unusual wisdom. Follow Rosalind and Celia as they flee in exile from the evil Duke Frederick’s court into the Forest of Arden where Rosalind assumes the identity of a young lad, Ganymede, and finds her true love in Orlando, also hiding in the forest. They all meet up with the good Duke Senior and his entourage. But, for her own safety, she can’t tell Orlando or anyone else who she really is and instead Ganymede helps Orlando to practice his courtship of Rosalind by pretending to be her. After much hilarity, all is revealed, the natural order is restored and true love prevails.

When are the Auditions?
Sunday, March 1 – 1pm to 3pm
Tuesday, March 3 – 6pm to 9pm
Callbacks Tuesday, March 10 – by invitation

Where are the Auditions?
Preschool Room, Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
11925 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G2

Production Run Dates:
July 9 through 11 in Mission
July 16 through 18 in Maple Ridge
July 23 through 25 in Pitt Meadows

Additional Information:

  • Please let us know if you require a specific audition time, otherwise auditions will be first come-first served.
  • Please come prepared with a list of any dates you may not be available to rehearse.
  • Find the sides here.
    Actors may, if desired, prepare a monologue of their own choice in addition to the provided sides.
  • No experience with Shakespeare necessary! We’ll provide you with plenty of assistance to better understand and deliver your lines.
  • There will be some dancing in the production, including the closing number. We have a choreographer who will work with the actors. There won’t be any complicated steps, so no formal dance training or experience is necessary, but is always welcome.
  • Rehearsals will commence on April 5 with a read through of the play. Rehearsals will usually be on Monday and Thursday evenings, and Sunday afternoons – subject to change.
  • This is a Non-Equity, Community Theatre Production.

If you require additional information please contact the Director, Simon Challenger, at schallenger@shaw.ca.

Workshop Announcement! Technical.

Stage Lighting Basics:  From DMX to Design.

A workshop with Krista Pavane.

This course will cover standard use and care of lighting equipment; plotting and programming with conventional and LED fixtures; and elements of design with a special bent towards adapting for this year’s festival stages.

Krista Pavane has only been electrocuted once in her thirty year career as a technician and lighting designer. She has a full-time gig as Technical Operations Manager at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam, a roadhouse venue that hosts over 280 events each season. On her off days, she supports the work of several local high schools and community theatre groups, goes out on the road with WinterHarp and a handful of other touring productions, and sits on the BC Section board of the Canadian Institute of Theatre Technology. She is an instructor at the annual Technique workshop, runs a robust work experience program for SD43 students, and once taught her Dad how to run followspot for a drag show.

When : Sunday February 23rd, 10am to 4pm

Where: Little Surrey Theatre

7027 184 St, Surrey, BC V4N 5V1

Cost: $50/person

Register online by clicking here

We hope to see you there! For any questions you can email emeraldpig@theatrebc.org

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