b'Theatre (continued from page 25) outreachprograms,Theatreontheandstrategicwork.COVIDhasper-Ridge has encouraged future produc- manently altered the landscape of live uswithnewcreativeandprogram- tion artists and theatre technicians totheatre and the ripples will be felt for ming ideas. develop their skills in design, technicalsome time to come. In ten years, weve Collaborationandcommunityand stage management. The summershownthatwecancreateamazing partnershipsplayalargeroleinthefestivalhasbecomeanincubatorfortheatre, contribute to our communitys companysprogrammingchoices.emergingartiststohonetheirskillswellbeing and identity, and can pivot Projectshaveincludedyouththeatreand Theatre on the Ridge credits arewith the best of them. Now its time to camps with the Township of Scugog;now appearing in artist bios of award- ensure that we have the resources to cemeterywalkswiththeScugogwinningproductionsinTorontoandcontinue so that we can push our artis-HistoricalSociety(PineGrovePlots:elsewhere. ticboundariesandaccomplishments History To Die For), and an originalAllinall,since2013,thetheatreeven further and keep delivering out-play for children with the Scugog Lakehas presented over 70 compelling andstandingtheatreexperiencesherein Stewards (Monsters & Milfoil: A TalecaptivatingproductionsandstagedScugog for at least another ten years.of Lake Scugog). Currently in devel- readings to its audiences and the com-opment is a digital project for ScugogmunitiesofScugog,DurhamregionTo learn more about Arts indigenous themed murals andand beyond. At least 50 of these playsTheatre on the Ridge and a full-length play inspired by Samuelare Canadian, an achievement that we the upcoming summer season, visit Stout, Port Perrys first black resident. are very proud of.theatreontheridge.caAnd what about the artists? SinceWhats on the horizon for the next 2013,thetheatrehasengaged100+10 years? According to Carey, Its hard emerging,localandnationallyrec- tosay,exceptwell ognized professional artists as actors,keepmakingthe directors/creatorsandgivenover15best theatre we can. playwrightsopportunitiestocreateAs the pandemic re-newworks.Throughsummerhires,cedes, we are ready apprenticeships, co-op education andforsomenewgoals Our 2019 play, "The Importance Of Being Earnest"BRANCH 419CELEBRATE YOUR FAMILY EVENTS HERE!BirthdaysAnniversariesWeddingsRetirementFamily gatheringsThis scene was from "Tempting Providence" in 2019.Take the mess out of your house andleave it in our hands!Hall Rental includes:bartenders, liquor license, insurance.Catering also availableCall the Legion905-985-8502 Our 2022 play Punch Up.26FOCUS - MAY 2023'