Coming February 2024

Welcome to Baxter Springs! A quiet midwestern town filled with ill-mannered, sex-starved, tobacco-chawin cowboys and of course, the house of ill-repute, ‘Jenny’s House of Joy’. Norm Foster sets this comedy in the 1870’s and his flinty one-liners punctuate robust dialogue that builds in impact to create human beings that live as best they can in a world where women haven’t the options they have today. Foster calls this play a western, not a comedy, and indeed there are plenty of references to a world of love-starved cowpokes, ready-cocked guns and women who live by their wits. 

The Borelians conclude their 2023/2024 season with the hilarious and vulnerable ‘Jenny’s House of Joy’. An all-female ensemble full of wit, friendship, female power and plenty of cheeky remarks. 

Before the play is through, you feel you know these likeable women. “The gals” reveal layers of tough and disturbing truth, truth that makes them far more vulnerable than any hard-hearted cliches. You long for them to fulfil the hopes and dreams that drive them on in their quest for love. 

Meet the gals!

v  Elegant, steely-eyed Jenny, the young madam, runs her house with a firm but loving hand, and is clearly the head of this unlikely family… played by Vannetta Tustian 

v  Smart-mouthed, tough-talking Frances, is hiding from real intimacy because she learned long ago that sex has little to do with love — well, at least for her… played by Joanne Norman

v  Genteel little vulnerable, warm-hearted Anita, is searching for the man who will love her for something more than her willing body… played by Ari Todd

v  Butter-wouldn’t-melt-in-her-mouth Natalie is a believable good girl, ready to turn tough when the chips are finally down. She projects a guarded sweetness that defines what it means to be inherently innocent, yet able to dish it out when life deals her a double punch… played by Lane Haugen

Clara is the weary wife of an old cowboy that has been calling — determined to be the sole source of his comfort… played by Ruth Smith

On stage at Town Hall 1873, “Jenny’s House of Joy” can be seen on February 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th with matinees on Saturday afternoons.  Tickets are $25/ each.  Special rates for groups of 6 or more are available.

‘Here on the Flight Path’

The Borelians are thrilled to announce their October show as ‘Here on the Flight Path’, written by Norm Foster and directed by Helen Coughlin.

Norm Foster’s “Here on the Flight Path” is a delightful comedy about a fellow named John, who just wants to live a nice, quiet life in his fourth-floor apartment. Or does he? His life becomes more interesting as, over the space of four years, three very different women move into the apartment beside him. Will John find romance? Come and found out at the Town Hall Theatre!

Buy your tickets now at www.townhalltheatre.ca!

Audition Notice

Auditions for ‘Here are the Flight Path’ will be held Tuesday June 27th and Wednesday June 29th from 7 – 9 PM at Port Perry’s Town Hall Theatre on Queen Street.

‘Here on the Flight Path’ is a comedy written by Canadian playwright Norm Foster and will be directed by Helen Coughlin for the Borelians’ October 2023 show.

For any questions regarding auditions, please feel free to reach out to the Borelians directly at borelians@gmail.com.

We hope to see you there!

2023/2024 Borelians Season Announcement

Borelians Community Theatre are pleased to announce their 2023/2024 season. Who here loves Norm Foster?

‘Here on the Flight Path’ by Canadian playwright Norm Foster will hit the stage in October 2023, directed by Helen Coughlin (Love, Loss and What I Wore, August Osage County, Having Hope at Hope).

‘Jenny’s House of Joy’ by Canadian playwright Norm Foster will hit the stage in February 2024 and will mark the directorial debut with the Borelians, of Shelley Martin.

We cannot wait to laugh with you for another year more.

All the best,
Borelians

Time to hold our AGM!

Open to members past and present!

The Borelians are actively seeking new members to sit on the Board! If you would like to get involved and help in organizing our shows, please feel free to attend our AGM!

The AGM will be held virtually. If you would like to attend, please email borelians@gmail.com and we will send you an invite with the Zoom link closer to the date!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Tickets are on sale now!

COMING TO PORT PERRY THIS FEBRUARY!

Tickets
Adults: $24
Students (24 and under): $12
Group Rate: $20ea when you buy a block of six or more tickets for the same performance.

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 at 8:00pm
Saturday, Feb 4, 2023 at 2:00pm
Saturday, Feb 4, 2023 at 8:00pm
Sunday, Feb 5, 2023 at 2:00pm
Friday, Feb 10, 2023 at 8:00pm
Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 at 2:00pm
Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 at 8:00pm

October Tickets On Sale Now!!

We are finally getting back to the Theatre and we’re staging our first full show since February 2020!

There’s no better way to welcome everyone back to the stage than with this intimate piece of theatre featuring a collection of stories scripted by Nora and Delia Ephron. Love, Loss & What I Wore is a funny and compelling play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects – mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black. Based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman.

Come join us for a wonderful evening of theatre, we’re excited to get back to the stage!

Tickets are on sale NOW!! Get them Here

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