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2009 News Articles and Press Releases
November 24, 2009
Generosity, Good Will Abound at Ship’s Company’s Christmas Dinner and Concert
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreAn abundance of generosity and good will was evident within Ship’s Company Theatre’s Christmas Dinner and Concert, held recently at the Royal Canadian Legion in ...
October 16, 2009
"Tribute To Fall" by Bare Bones Café and Bistro in Support of Ship’s Company
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreThe evening of Sunday, September 27th was a memorable one at Ship’s Company Theatre, as delighted patrons gathered to partake of the sumptuous autumn feast ...
October 8, 2009
Ships’ Company Makes Donation to Parrsboro Schools Breakfast Program
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreThe Parrsboro Schools Breakfast Program was the recipient of all funds raised during the putting competition at Ship’s Company Theatre’s Annual Golf Tournament, held ...
October 2, 2009
Ship's Company provides scripts for
Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre Library
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company Theatre
Ship's Company Theatre's 25th Anniversary co-ordinator, Carrie Goodwin, presented newly printed and bound scripts from the theatre's past productions to
...
September 1, 2009
Rousing "Atlantic Canada Ceilidh" Returns To Parrsboro by Popular Demand
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreAtlantic Canada Ceilidh, a rousing celebration of traditional tunes and dancing, returns to the Ship’s Company Theatre stage on Sunday, September 6th at 2 p.m
...
August 23, 2009
Bravo to Parrsboro’s little theatre
by Silver Donald CameronAUNT WIN walks to the edge of the stage. She is a woman of a certain age, a certain shape, but she has a glint in her eye and she is in rebellion against the idea that ...
August 10, 2009
Theresa Malenfant, NB’s “Queen of Blues” at Ship’s Company Theatre
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreTheresa Malenfant, New Brunswick’s acclaimed ‘Queen of Blues”, has been bringing down the house since her early public appearance on stage with the late Dutchie Mason ...
August 10, 2009
Phenomenal Abrams Brothers Band Returns to Parrsboro
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreThe musical roots of the phenomenal Abrams Brothers reach back to their great-grandparents. Musical collaborations, whether at hometown performances, in ...
August 7, 2009
A love letter to MV Kipawo
by Andrea Nemetz, The HeraldSinclair’s musical Ferry Tales springs from stories surrounding Minas Basin boat ...
August 3, 2009
World Premiere production of the musical Ferry Tales has been delayed
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreShip’s Company Theatre Artistic Producer Pamela Halstead announced today that the performance schedule for the World Premiere production of the musical Ferry Tales...
August 1, 2009
Hal Bruce Brings Beatles Magic to Ship’s Company Stage
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreMusician, singer, and world traveler Hal Bruce, recently inducted into Liverpool, England’s International Beatle Week Festival “Hall of Fame”, is dedicated to bringing the music ...
July 24, 2009
Lorne Elliott Brings Comedy and Music Theatre to Ship’s Company
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreCanadian humourist Lorne Elliott is bringing his show of comedy and music theatre to Ship’s Company Theatre in Parrsboro on Friday, July 31st at 7:30 p.m. The 2009 ...
July 23, 2009
Brooke Johnson’s Trudeau Stories on Ship’s Company Theatre Stage
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreNoted theatre artist Brooke Johnson brings her solo show, Trudeau Stories, to the Ship’s Company Theatre stage on Wednesday, July 29th and Thursday, July ...
July 23, 2009
Canadian Primos Bring Cuban Flavour to Ship’s Company Concert Stage
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreRenowned musician and educator Jeff Goodspeed believes in the power of music, demonstrated in his groundbreaking initiative, the Los Primos Project. During a ...
July 22, 2009
Beloved Theatre Artist Bill Forbes Passes Away
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreThe Canadian theatre community is reeling today with the news of the passing of Bill Forbes, respected actor, director, designer, and writer. Bill was working with ...
July 2, 2009
Neighbours takes company back to roots
by Elissa Barnard, The HeraldCharlie Rhindress feels he has come full circle.
In 1986, as a 20-year old university graduate, he worked as a production assistant at Ship’s Company Theatre ...
June 30, 2009
Virtuoso Fiddler Samantha Robichaud to Play Ship’s Company Concert Series
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company Theatre Young virtuoso fiddler Samantha Robichaud, whose playing has been described as “flawless”, will grace Ship’s Company Theatre’s Concert Series on Monday, July 20th ...
June 29, 2009
Thaddeus Holownia Exhibit Opening
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreShip's Company Theatre will celebrate its 2009 25th Anniversary season with the opening of a summer-long retrospective of images by renowned ...
June 25, 2009
Theatre a community act
by Elissa Barnard, The HeraldTHE TIMING is right for "a summer theatre holiday in Nova Scotia," says a man starting a new theatre company during a global financial crisis ...
June 22, 2009
Legendary Artist Frank Mackay Launches Ship’s 2009 Concert Series
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreFans of legendary singer and recording artist Frank MacKay will be lined to the street
to enter Ship’s Company Theatre on July 13th when he launches the 2009 EASTLINK ...
May 19, 2009
Ship’s Company Theatre Announces New Artistic Producer
Ship's Company TheatreShip’s Company Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Tiffin as the next Artistic Producer, following a national competition.
“Our Selection ...
May 5, 2009
Gordon Stobbe to lead Renowned Musicians at Ship’s Company Theatre!
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreThe May 2009 long weekend will be one of lively activity and tons of fun in the town of Parrsboro as a contingent of renowned and popular professional musicians ...
April 23, 2009
Come Aboard for Ship’s Company Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Season!
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company Theatre Anticipation is running high with the announcement of the exciting offerings in store
this season at Ship’s Company Theatre, as 25 years of presenting live theatre ...
March 7, 2009
Ship’s Company Theatre Artists Receive Merritt Award Nominations
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company Theatre Theatre Nova Scotia has announced the nominees for the 2009 Merritt Awards, presented each year in recognition of outstanding achievement in professional theatre ...
February 16, 2009
Florida Trip Winner Dreams of Warm Days!
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreSheri Bromer couldn’t get to sleep on Saturday night, but it wasn’t wind, weather, or worry that kept her awake. A late-evening telephone call, announcing to her that ...
Pictured, left to right, are Murray Scott, MLA for Cumberland South, David Beattie, Chair of the Board of Directors of Ship's Company Theatre, and Michael Levy, Treasurer.
$10,000 presented to Ship's Company Theatre
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreMLA Murray Scott recently presented a cheque for $10,000 to Ship's Company Theatre in support of events celebrating of 25 years of live theatre in Parrsboro.
Watch for news of the exciting offerings planned for the Ship's 2009 season!
January 21, 2009
Imagine a Trip for Two to a Fabulous Florida Resort!
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreShip’s Company Theatre is offering a rare chance to win a fantastic seven-day vacation getaway for two, including airfare, to the lovely Cypress Point Resort ...
January 12, 2009
Halstead Stepping Down from Ship’s Helm
by Rena Kossatz, Ship's Company TheatreShip’s Company Theatre Artistic Producer, Pamela Halstead, announced today that she will step down from her position at the end of the 25th Anniversary Season in 2009 ...
