Drury Lane Young Artist Competition 2023

Aramenta Sobchak • March 24, 2023

Drury Lane Theatrical Productions is excited to announce our 2023 Young Artist Competition. Drury Lane supports and encourages promising young artists from Burlington and surrounding areas by offering them the chance to win $500 and to perform as a soloist at our yearly Awards Gala in June.

Eligibility Requirements

The competition is open to young singers who will perform a musical theatre song from a staged Broadway musical.
Applicants can be a maximum of 21 years of age at the closing date for applications. There is no minimum age requirement, however, only candidates 14 and under will be considered for the emerging artist award.

Age Categories

Junior Division: 14 and under (as of April 6th, 2023)
Senior Division: 15 – 21 (as of April 6th, 2023)

The 2023 competition will award:

A First Place Winner, who will perform at Drury Lane Theatrical Productions as a soloist during the 2023 Awards Gala, receive a prize of $500 and be acknowledged on our website and social media.
An Emerging Young Artist Award (From the Junior Division) who will receive a prize of $300 and be acknowledged at the gala, on our website and social media. Possible performance may be offered.

Song Criteria

Please ensure you have met the following conditions:

Choose one song to perform that is from a staged Broadway musical (this does not include songs from Disney Movies unless they also appear in a staged Broadway musical. Ex: The Lion King).
Please choose age-appropriate material.
Do not include songs that have long dance breaks/instrumental sections.
Accompaniment can be either live accompaniment or backing track.
Costumes are not required but encouraged. Props must be minimal and be carried on and off by the performer. The performer may use a chair/stool.

Application Process – Deadline April 6th, 2023

Using the Application Form , please submit a video recording (via Youtube link, Google Drive, Dropbox etc.) of you performing your piece with piano accompaniment or backing track.

Step 1: Fill out the Application Form by April 6th, 2023

Step 2: Send a non-refundable application fee of $20 to contact@drurylane.ca with the password of youngartist

The name of the competitor must appear in the comment/message section of the e-transfer so we can connect it to each performer.

How the Competition works:

Fill out the registration form, pay the fee online and upload your video.
All applicants will receive written feedback on their performance & further coaching should they make it into the Top 20 or Top 10 performance nights.

The Top 20 candidates will be chosen to perform on April 21st at 7:00pm at Drury Lane Theatrical Productions. Tickets will be available for purchase for family and friends of the competitors at Drury Lane. That evening, 3 adjudicators will choose the Top 10 who will proceed to compete again the next evening, April 22nd at 7:00pm. A first and second place competitor will be chosen that evening.

*If you are selected as part of our Top 20 or advance to our Top 10 performance evening, you can choose to bring an accompanist with you or provide the backing track in either an mp3 or mp4.

NOTE: All competitors who are chosen to perform in the Top 20 will need to attend a technical run-through at Drury Lane Theatre between 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Friday April 21st, 2023. This will give performers the chance to get familiar with the space, run through their song and feel supported by their fellow singers!

Deadline for submission is April 6th, 2023

Performers chosen to compete in the Top 20 will be notified via email by April 10th, 2023.

Inquiries can be emailed to: mailto:contact@drurylane.ca

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In Memory of Heather Bridge

By Rick MacKenzie • September 16, 2025

On Monday, September 1, 2025, Drury Lane lost another strong member. Heather passed away after a long 2-year battle of cancer. Heather not only leaves behind a loving mother, husband and family of 6 children with 7 grandchildren, but also her theatrical family. She leaves behind hundreds of friends from Mississauga Players, Theatre Etobicoke, TAPCT (The Absolute Port Credit Troupers), NOMADS and Drury Lane. Heather’s physical and emotional love was shared with hundreds of people over the years and Drury Lane was blessed with this love over the past 8 years. This was shown when she won the award for best production of 2024-25. This was because she brought together a team of individuals who loved being together and made a production where everyone wanted to be there. That love and leadership will be hard to create again. She will not only be missed by her personal family, but also her theatrical family. We have not only lost a great person, but we have lost a valuable friend. She will be a part of all our lives forever. A Celebration of Life will take place on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Polish Banquet Hall, 2316 Fairview Street, Burlington, On L7R 2E4. Time: 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. Please come and share in this celebration - we look forward to seeing you. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up for donations to support Pets and their families – email any donations to HeatherMemorial2025@gmail.com .

Call for Technical & Stage Crew

By Rick MacKenzie • September 13, 2025

Looking to get involved with Drury Lane but not sure that you can make the commitment for an entire rehearsal process or show run? Maybe you just want to learn more about some of the behind the scenes aspects of the theatre. Our technical teams and stage crew are looking for volunteers to register for a mailing list when work is available. Whether you are willing to help paint, build, or focus some lights we would love to have you on the list of people we can reach out to. No experience necessary, just a willingness to be a part of the fun! Visit our link at https://forms.gle/4nmzReB9te3s6acs5 to sign up or email our Technical Director at katherine.stolz@drurylane.ca with questions.

NOMINATIONS - AGM Sat, Sep 27th 1 pm

By Rick MacKenzie • August 11, 2025

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)