2021/2022 SEASON

The 2021-22 Season Update

The South Simcoe Theatre is committed to moving forward safely with our upcoming season in conjunction with the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit and Provincial government guidelines.  Out of an abundance of caution in the face of continued uncertainty around being able to open safely, and to allow for reasonable audience capacity, the Board has made the difficult decision to alter the upcoming season as follows:

• The Last Resort will be postponed until June 2022 (*see below for new dates) and That December Show! “Camelot” will be cancelled for this year.

The remainder of the season will proceed as follows (Descriptions of the productions can be found on the SHOWS/BOX OFFICE page.):

March 3rd - 20th, 2022

Burn by John Muggleton                            

May 5th - 22nd, 2022

Disaster! By Seth Rudetsky & Jack Plotnick                

June 2nd - 5th, 2022

Four Play - A Showcase of Play Readings

(*deadline for submissions extended to November 30th, 2021)

June 16th - 26th, 2022

The Last Resort by Norm Foster, Music & Lyrics by Leslie Arden

(*a two-week run, with two shows on each of the two Saturdays)

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LATEST NEWS

AUDITIONS

The South Simcoe Theatre announces auditions for its production of “BURN” by John Muggleton

Directed by Candy Pryce

Mix the friendship of murder mystery writers with a love of games, add two recent deaths, the arrival of the estranged daughter of one of the deceased and what do you get? Tension, fear, guilt, disbelief and finally, truth! Be part of this gripping psychological thriller and audition for one of the roles. Details on the roles and audition process can be found by going to the AUDITION page on the INFO tab.

SST encourages inclusion, representation and accessibility in all its endeavours both on stage and off.  In that spirit, we encourage diversity in our casting process.  Please note:  In keeping with Government guidelines, this theatre complies with all currently mandated COVID-19 health regulations.  All participants will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 double vaccination prior to the first rehearsal.  Also please be aware that the script includes profanity.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The South Simcoe Theatre's 2021 Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday, September 25th. At this meeting, the membership elected a Board of Directors. At the following Board meeting, the following positions were confirmed:

PRESIDENT Nancy Chapple Smokler

VICE PRESIDENT George Gibson

TREASURER Sue Bennett

SECRETARY Dan Galea

PAST PRESIDENT Kathy Simpson

DIRECTOR Lesley Coo

DIRECTOR Malcolm Still

This has been perhaps the most challenging year that The South Simcoe Theatre has faced during our existence. Despite this, we have rallied and are eager to move forward and bring live theatre back in March 2022. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who have supported us over the past 20 months and who continue to do so in person and remotely, as well as through the many generous donations we have received as we walk together through these uncertain times!

The South Simcoe Theatre Board of Directors.

FOUR PLAY SUBMISSIONS

PLAYWRIGHTS WANTED!

The South Simcoe Theatre of Cookstown is currently seeking new plays for the 14^th year of our reading series:

FOUR PLAY: A SHOWCASE OF PLAY READINGS

Audiences will be treated to a showcase of lightly rehearsed readings of plays never before seen or heard on stage.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS

November 30^th, 2021

Original sketches, monologues, short or full-length plays accepted! While we are accepting all submissions, the intent of Four Play is to give local & unpublished writers an opportunity to hear their words aloud.

Our expected performance dates are June 2^nd to 5^th, 2022 during Wing Ding weekend, but if we are not able to hold in person performances, we will return to a virtual format.

For more information on how to become involved or to submit a play, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

TELEPHONE SERVICE

With the continuing closure of the Cookstown Town Hall, the South Simcoe Theatre has suspended the telephone service at this location until further notice. The South Simcoe Theatre can still be contacted through the email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

ACT-CO INFORMATION

The South Simcoe Theatre is a part of the Association of Community Theatres – Central Ontario (ACT-CO). During this time, ACT-CO has been investigating many avenues to assist community theatres. For further information and helpful documents go to the ACT-CO website (www.actco.ca).