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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, February 5, 2014 | 12 Upcoming lineup for 2014-15 season will be filled with romance, intrigue and comedy by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff Burl-Oak Theatre Group unveils Theatrical Joyride gentleman bets his wife's antique shop as collateral with hopes a novice golfer, driven by stress, crashes and burns under the pressure. Clemens, who has been part of the theatre troupe since 1997, said the three productions were chosen based on what the group thinks its audience will enjoy for the upcoming year. Artscene "Connected to your Community" Burl-Oak Theatre Group has released its lineup for the 2014-15 season revealing a series filled with romance, intrigue and comedy. Calling the upcoming season A Theatrical Joyride, Burl-Oak Theatre Group President Micki Clemens says the three productions under the theme offers great entertainment mileage for both new and returning audiences looking for a great night out at the theatre. All productions will be staged at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St. The season officially jump-starts in the fall from Oct. 1-5 with Beau Jest by James Sherman. The light-hearted romantic comedy delves into the world of dating, marriage and confused identities through the story of Sarah Goldman, a young Jewish girl dating an average non-Jewish boy. Because of her parents' expectations for her future, picturing her happily married to a wealthy doctor, Sarah creates a fictitious boyfriend to fit the bill. The season continues with mystery thriller Strictly Murder by Brian Clemens from Jan.1418, 2015. It tells the story of Suzy, who discovers her beloved Peter may not be as he apMicki Clemens pears, but in fact may be a ruthless killer driven by greed. During April 15-19, 2015, the group presents The Fox on the Fairway by Ken Ludwig, a golf-themed farce aimed at hitting a holein-one for laughter. The comedy tees off with competing country club owners making a colossal bet on an upcoming tournament. One Each of the plays has a particular aspect that will be charming, delightful and energizing for people... They're solid plays with a body of actors and production crew who are always so dedicated, so willing to take on all of the extra energy and tasks that are necessary to produce a fabulous show. Burl-Oak Theatre Group President Micki Clemens Each year, the Burl-Oak Theatre Group's reading committee goes through about 55 plays, selecting quality "robust" scripts, she said. "Each of the plays has a particular aspect that will be charming, delightful and energizing for people," added Clemens, noting how the season has the right elements, everything from a thriller written by the author of The Avenger series in England to a farce written by an internationally-acclaimed playwright who has three Tony Awards under his belt. "They're solid plays with a body of actors and production crew who are always so dedicated, so willing to take on all of the extra energy and tasks that are necessary to produce a fabulous show," she said. The group is currently in its 38th season. Early bird subscriptions to all three shows cost $65 until March 31. Regular subscriptions cost $75. Single tickets cost $30. For more information, visit www.BOTG. ca. Burl-Oak Theatre Group has released its lineup for the 2014-15 season. Here, members pose for a promo shot of Leading Ladies, which took stage at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts last month. From left is Peter Churey as Leo Clark (Maxine), Lois Minard as Florence Snider and Anthony Rella as Jack Gable (Stephanie). | photo courtesy of Burl-Oak Theatre Group O N T H E T O R O N T O S T A G E Meet a cellist at Oakville Centre A principal cellist with the Oakville Symphony Orchestra will perform Feb. 15 in the lobby of the Oakville Centre for Performing Arts, 130 Navy St. Jose Shapero will perform two 30-minute concerts beginning at 10 and 11 a.m. The performance is part of the Oakville Symphony Orchestra's young people's miniconcerts series that encourages children of all ages to enjoy classical music and meet the people behind the instrument. Admission is free, however, space is limited. To reserve seating call 905-844-6920 or email osochildrenconcert@gmail.com. For more information, visit www. oakvillesymphony.com/community-outreach. Community group Masterworks of Oakville Chorus & Orchestra recently had the opportunity to perform for a crowd of 1,100 people at the renowned Koerner Hall in Toronto. | submitted photo