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HB NEWS VIRTUAL SHOWS JUST ‘NOT THE SAME EXPERIENCE’ Continued from page 1 and insurance on our home ‘at The ‘The Old Armoury, so we hav heavily on our emergency me tional funds." And, as a volunteer, not-for- profit organization wit ployees, Globe Productions has not bee! nneligible for any of the gov. ernment ( ‘OVID assistance pro- lyn. commonplace for theatre groups across Halton. The Milton Players were two weeks into rehearsals when the world shut down. The cast of the Norm Foster comedy were anxiously anticipat- i ie May 2020 opening at Fir- stOntario Milton Arts Centre, but as theatre doors were re shuttered, hopes of staging the play were shattered. It was particularly devastating because audiences had building after a lull when the bei ers moved to the new venue. "We were on an upswing; we were on a really good ro roll," said Players secretary Sandra Ingrat- “Rather than sit idle, members mounted an online Christmas show written by one of their own in both 2020 and 2021, and in May, they brought the cast back togeth- er to perform a live reading of the comedy production to keep both meml mbers z i erybody else is suffering too.” are to begin a new three- preduetion season in November. rybody j when we come back. Being away from it for two years, we're not sure. Are they go- ing to come back? Are they going to remember? Are they going to feel safe?" in the short term, Burlington's ry Lane Theatrical Produc- tions steels audiences will be small- er, said board member Brian Vaughan. “Our ticket-buying demo- graphicis a bit older, and we're not sure they are ready to be in an au- dience the way they were before, Mark Llewellyn photo Globe Productions' Mark Llewellyn said the pandemic has had a major impact on community theatre. but we are optimistic this will fade as theatre returns and the cases and hospitalizations continue to diminish," said Vaughan. Burloak Theatre Group was six e province issued a lockdown, Most of the budget had. “Our tickets buyers were very generous. A lot donated their tick- et money ‘0, us to help us get ugh," si eatre group pres- ident Tim eae Although the group vent into virtual shows, it's not tthe same experience, he said. "Theatre bout connection. Youre theactorsin heroom, the nergy of their words and actions. You can't get that from home. The- has been an art that has per- severed through many tough times in the past. Theatre will come back again strong," said Ca- deny. Theatre Burlington was one of the lucky ones, with a "comfort- able reserve that meant we were able to maintain our building and look after expenses," said Liz Boy- del Theatre Burlington treasur- ” When “On A First Name Basis" opened in October of 2021, audi- ences were limited to 50 per cent of normal capacity, with everyone being vaccinated and masked, said Boydell. “The response was overwhelin- ingly positive." “We love Globe Productions, and we are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to enjoy their masterful productions once again.” - Christine Arbic Among those who've missed lo- cal theatre is Georgetown's Chris- tine Arbic. "Both my daughter and I abso- lutely love musical theatre. We productions once again.’ STORY BEHIND THE STORY: With live entertainment pretty theatre groups to find out their )pes and concerns about return- ing to the stage after a lengthy hiatus. BB WHAT'S ON LOCAL ARTISTS HERB GARBUTT hgarbutt@metroland.com The Norval Parish Hall will host "Forms, Faces and Spaces, Relatively oeeame" throughout nan nile serve asa pop-up for the Munson and Friends Stu- dio Gallery. Photographer, writer FEATURED IN UPCOMING EXHIBIT and artist E. Connie Munson and. artist Milly Tseng, both members of Georgetown's Credit Valley Ar- tisans, will be among the featured artists. The exhibit will be at the hall, lo located ati6 Adamson St.S.in ursday, May 5 to ney May oe It will be open noon to 4:30 p.m. rei to Sun- day and holiday Monday. Notice of Noise Exemption Application - Northern Heat Rib Series 1 Halton Hi Is Drive, Halton Hills, L7G 5G2 The opening reception will be held pany May 14, from 2 to ¥ m. All public health proto- cols will be followed and wearing a mask will be encouraged. The exhibit will also include members of the Latow Photogra- phy Guild, Headwaters Arts, ‘Arts on the Credit, Beaux Arts Gallery, Visual Arts Brampton. The report will be before Council on May 24, 2022. For meeting start time and more information, visit calendar. If you wish to appear before Council regarding this item you must register as a delegation. Complete the Application to Appear before Council form at haltonhills.ca/delegation. For further information on registering as a delegation, contact Melissa Lawr, Deputy Clerk at 905-873-2600, ext. 2333. | 905-873-2600 | 1-8 Please be advised the Northern Heat Rib Series has applied to the Town of Halton Hills for an exemption to the Noise By-law 2010-0030 Part 2, Schedule A to be held at 1 Park Avenue, Georgetown. ca/meetings. Milly Tseng, a member of Georgetown's Credit Valley Artisans, will be among the artists featured in "Forms, Faces and Spaces, Figuratively Speaking." E. Connie Munson photo 712-2205 | haltonhills.ca INH UONEH - dl CUL | 2 a Fy 2 a S = iS & Ss 8 8 8