User:Krosec/The Montgomery Theatre

The Montgomery Theatre The Montgomery Theatre is a not-for profit organization located in North Rustico, Prince Edward Island.

“The board and staff of the Montgomery Theatre believe our Province is a better place to live and visit because it has a fine classical theatre company. “

History

In 2008 community members were inspired by the centenary of the publication of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. The 128 year old Long River Church was renovated into a 180 seat thrust style theatre. That first year three plays were produced designed to showcase the depth and breadth of the author’s influence on literature, culture and art in the world. Initially the performances were not well attended, but after a decrease in season length was announced the remaining shows sold out.

Audiences doubled for the 2009 season, and the Star of the Sea Dramatic Society for Seniors was introduced. In April of that year the parish of Stella Maris sold the theatre its current home.

In 2010 the theatre began annually hosting the Sears Atlantic Drama Festival; a non-competitive three day drama festival open to students from Grades 9-12 from all four Atlantic Provinces. About 100 students are fully sponsored to attend over the Victoria Day weekend.

Previous Seasons

2008 The Wind In the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, adapted by Duncan McIntosh; The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde; Village Wooing by George Bernard Shaw

2009 The Four Poster by Jan de Hertog; Private Lives by Noel Coward; Maud of Cavendish by Kathleen Ann MacLaughlin; St. Patricks Day Concert - Star of the Sea Seniors Dramatic Society

2010 Johnny Belinda by Elmer Harris; Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw; An Evening of Nonsense - Star of the Sea Seniors Dramatic Society

2011 Johnny Belinda by Elmer Harris; Tons of Money by Valentine; An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley; A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Duncan McIntosh (tour to Theatre New Brunswick); An Evening of More Nonsense –Star of the Sea Seniors Dramatic Society; Sears Atlantic High School Drama Festival

2012 Travels With My Aunt by Giles Havergal from Graham Greene; Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, adapted by Duncan McIntosh; Our Town by Thornton Wilder; The Old and the Restless - Star of the Sea Seniors Dramatic Society; Sears Atlantic Drama Festival.