Drury Lane Awards Night

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We’re thrilled to see BurlingtonToday shining a spotlight on the incredible youth performers in this weekend’s YAC (Youth Acting Competition) at Drury Lane! The article highlights the passion, talent, and dedication of these young artists and the vital role Drury Lane plays in nurturing local talent.

By Emily R. Zaravich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Welcome to Drury Lane’s 51st Season!‬ Drury Lane Season Brochure ‭ We’re thrilled to welcome you back for another season of unforgettable‬ performances and exciting changes at Drury Lane Theatre.‬ ‭Thanks to your feedback, we’ve made several enhancements to improve‬ your experience. Due to high demand, we are now offering a‬‭ Saturday‬ matinee‬‭ during each production run. For our loyal‬‭ patrons who travel south‬ for the winter, we’re introducing a‬‭ new two-production‬‭ “Snowbird‬ Package.” ‬‭Choose any two of our three incredible shows—or,‬‭ of course,‬ continue to enjoy the full season with a traditional subscription.‬ ‭Our‬‭ Senior Discount‬‭ continues to be available for the opening Friday and‬ Saturday performances. It's a great way to save while being among the first‬ to see each of our stellar productions!‬ ‭Looking ahead, we’re excited to announce a‬‭ major capital‬ campaign‬‭ to‬ improve and modernize our beloved theatre. Planned upgrades include a‬ refreshed building façade, renovated lobby and washrooms, improved‬ acoustics, and a redesigned green room for rentals. Our performers will also‬ benefit from newly updated dressing rooms and backstage facilities.‬ ‭We invite you to participate in this exciting transformation.‬‭ By adding a‬ donation of $10 or more‬‭ to your subscription order, you’ll help bring these‬ plans to life and receive a charitable tax receipt for your contribution.‬ ‭Thank you for being a valued part of the Drury Lane community. We can’t‬ wait to share another fantastic season with you!‬ ‭ Warm regards,‬ The Drury Lane Theatre Team‬ Drury Lane Season Brochure

This is your Casting call for Young Frankenstein and Nice Work If You Can Get It!

Open to non-union performers 19 years of age and under (as of May 1st, 2025), this competition gives aspiring young artists from Burlington and surrounding areas the opportunity to showcase their vocal talents. Winners in each age category can receive up to $200 in prize money and a chance to perform as a soloist at the prestigious Drury Lane Awards Gala on June 28th, 2025. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS • Participants must perform a musical theatre song from a staged Broadway musical (songs from Disney movies are only accepted if included in a Broadway stage production). • Costumes are encouraged but not required. • Props must be minimal and managed by the performer. KEY DATES • Application Deadline: May 23rd, 2025 • Top 20 Announcement: May 26th, 2025 • Young Artist Competition: June 7th, 2025 @ 7:00 pm at Drury Lane Theatre • Mandatory Technical Rehearsal: June 7th, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. You will only be required for a 30 min. rehearsal/workshop during this timeframe. AGE CATEGORIES (as of May 1, 2025) Note: Any non-union performer who has worked on a professional stage can only submit to the Pre-Professional Showcase Category. • Junior Division: 11 years and under – $100 prize • Intermediate Division: 12–15 years – $200 prize • Senior Division: 16–19 years – $200 prize and solo performance at the Awards Gala • Pre-Professional Showcase Category: All Ages – $200 scholarship for most promising performer. Any performer who has worked on a professional stage can only submit to this category. Inquiries about the competition can be directed to: Stacey Tiller • staceytiller08@gmail.com 

Steve Strongman In Concert at Drury Lane PLUS Saturday, September 21, 2024: 8 pm Price: $50 inclusive TICKETS: drurylane.ca BOX OFFICE: (905) 637-3979 STEVE STRONGMAN is a versatile talent, and restless one. By constantly pushing himself in new directions, he has kept himself vital. His talent is huge, and impossible to miss, and it’s matched by his staggering musical ambition - as Guitar-Slinger. Songwriter or Vocalist. The same structures and progressions that animate Blues And Roots music can also choke the air out of it, smothering it in caricature and cliche. But Strongman is a subtle shape-shifter who manages to slip that trap without betraying the music he loves.Throughout, he never sounds an inauthentic note or loses touch with the essence of the Blues. Recommended for 18+ Adult language & content. For groups of 12 or more and information on accessible seating contact the Box Office. Award Winning Canadian Bluesman

Loveable comedian Anne Marie Scheffler stars in this hit one woman comedy about dating again after your marriage ends. Anne Marie takes the audience on her roller-coaster journey from happily married mom to full-fledged divorced “MILF.” (It stands for Mothers are Incredible, Lovely and Fantastic. What do you think it means?) Anne Marie navigates dating apps (to Tinder or not to Tinder?!), old boyfriends, one-night stands, just having a lot of sex (It’s healing!) and learning to love again. Though her children are her world, her world has changed, and she needs her fellow MILFs to fill in the space left by her divorce. Based on Anne Marie's own life, this is as powerful as it is funny. A must-see girls’ night out. Because after marriage… comes dating!

The Drury Lane Glitter & Glam Awards took place on June 22nd. Stay tuned for the results. The young Artist Competition was scheduled for June 8th at did not fail to deliver outstanding talent. Have a read. First published June 7th, 2024.