Drury Lane Theatre Announcement: COVID-19
Rick MacKenzie • March 14, 2020
Drury Lane Theatre Announcement: COVID-19
Patrons and Box Office Staff
Cast, Crew of Productions and Staff:
- Anyone including cast, crew, staff and volunteers that have travelled are ‘strongly’ requested to stay away from the theatre for 2 weeks following their return.
- Hands must be washed when entering and leaving the building (all personnel).
- Everyone is encouraged to say “I can’t come in today” if they feel ill or are concerned for their health and safety and be able to communicate that readily.
- Additional cleaning will be put in place after each rehearsal or any event/meeting that takes place. We will increase sanitation at high touch points, washrooms, door handles, automatic door operator plates, toilet flush handles and faucets.
- Rehearsal specific – Producers working with Directors and responsible to the Board of Directors through the Artistic Director will implement recommended policy regarding individual spacing, snacks, hand washing, isolation protocols (internet/teleconferencing options), piano surfaces and any additional details that protect the health and safety of all cast, crew and volunteers.
August 2, 2025 The Nominating Committee has been set: Members: Michael Belton, Rick MacKenzie The Nominating Committee is responsible for preparing a slate of proposed directors to be presented to the membership at the Drury Lane Annual General Meeting, ensuring at least one Drury Lane Member is willing to stand for each Board position up for election that year. Please ensure your membership is up-to-date. The positions up for election this year are: Vice-President (two-year term) — Incumbent: Rick MacKenzie, seeking re-election Secretary (one-year term) - filling a vacancy Treasurer (two-year term) — Incumbent: Joanne Warren, seeking re-election Artistic Director (two-year term) — Incumbent: Carol MacKenzie, willing to stand for re-election only if no other candidates run. Director at Large (two-year term) — Incumbent: Carrie Mines, seeking re-election Director at Large (two-year term) — Incumbent: Jennifer McLennan, seeking re-election. Now it’s time to gather nominations — and this is where you, our members, come in. If you or someone you know would be a great fit for one of these positions, please email either Michael Belton - mbelton@cogeco.ca - or Rick MacKenzie - rick.mackenzie@drurylane.ca.ca Include the position, the nominee’s name, their email and phone number, and a brief description of their qualifications. (If you're nominating someone else, please be sure you've spoken with them first.) The deadline for advance nominations is September 15th. Nomination can be made from the floor at the AGM - Sat, September 27th, 2025 at 1:00 PM. We’re looking forward to a flood of thoughtful nominations! Appointed Positions: Librarian - 1 position (Open) Masking Crew - 4 positions (Open)
Drury Lane has had a wonderfully successful 2024/25 season and it’s time to celebrate!! Please join us for our Awards Night to honour everyone involved in this year’s productions. Our theme is “Old Hollywood” so dust off your fancy duds and party with us. We will be serving tasty hors d’oeuvres and fancy cocktails(at a fabulous price) representing each of the shows. Dessert and coffee will be enjoyed during the show. Entertainment will be of the highest calibre of course. Our MC Paul D’Amario will be quizzing us with show trivia too! You won’t want to miss the fun and frivolity!! Tickets are available now on the Drury Lane website Date: Saturday, June 28 th Time: 6:30 pm Place: Drury Lane Theatre (The Loft)