Mariposa Arts Theatre
12 Brammer Drive L3V 7T4 Orillia, ON, Canada

James Fairbairn is pleased to offer an online Introduction to Acting course to MAT members! This program will be aimed at beginners, but any MAT member is welcome to participate, free of charge. The course will begin on May 3rd, and run virtually on Zoom for four weeks on Monday nights from 7:00-8:30pm. The final class will be on Monday May 24th.... James will be working with a maximum of 10 participants, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Here is the course description: *** Gain experience in the preparation required to perform a character on stage! This program gives participants the experience in analysis of a script, vocal work, and movement. Each of these components will be explored individually, before being integrated together to enable participants to build depth to their character. Participants will be required to memorize sections of a script to fully explore the process. *** If you are interested, send an email to [email protected] and we will put you in touch with James directly.

Mariposa Arts Theatre would like to take this time to recognize all of our invaluable & hard-working Volunteers! Your gifts of time, talents, and donations, as well as the love you put into MAT, have kept us running for 50 years! Volunteers at MAT come in all forms. From acting, to directing, to backstage management, to creating set and props and costumes, to organizing committees and the running of our MAT Film Nights and MAT itself - all our volunteers are talented & dedica...ted people who should be applauded for helping to bring exceptional art to Orillia. Thank you for all the care & hard work you have put into MAT over these 50+ years. You have shaped who we are, and what we have been able to become. We are so grateful for your continued support! <3

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT for our staged reading of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE. First, we would like to thank everyone who 'came out' to virtually audition for this production. The interest we had in these roles was incredible, and the caliber of talent that we saw made all our decisions very difficult - in the best way! This script is structured so a few actors tell the stories of many different women. Our cast includes six sensational ladies, and all their parts are listed below.... Now, without further ado, we would like to introduce you to the cast of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE! Actor A - Laurel Dewar Roles: Gingy (Narrator) Actor B - Natasha Paquin Roles: Rosie, Gingy's Mother, Nancy's Mother, Lynne, Mary, Nora Actor C - Janet McMordie Roles: Stephanie, Liz, Annie, Amanda, Nancy Actor D - Clodine Sponagle Roles: Geralyn, Alex's Mother, Merrill, Older sister, Eve Actor E - Gala Goldman Roles: Nancy (gang sweater), Heather, Eve's Shrink, Mary's mother, Woman Actor F - Stephanie Wilson Roles: Alex, Pam, Dora, Lisa, Doctor, Younger sister, Holly We look forward to seeing this great team work together, and will be sure to share some behind-the-scenes peeks and more about our cast & crew as we get rolling!

The kettle is on and the scene is set! Lakehead University and Mariposa Arts Theatre (MAT) invite you to afternoon Tea with the Dames! Come share a special brew of wit, wisdom, and delicious stories on Sunday, March 14 at 4 p.m. https://www.lakeheadu.ca//community-pro/tea-with-the-dames... Taking a cue from four legends of British stage and film Dames Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins, Joan Plowright, and Maggie Smith some of MAT’s own dames and gents will engage in a lively discussion, some trivia, and share their thoughts on the fun and quirky British documentary of the same name. MAT will also be celebrating the 100th birthday of one of Orillia’s grand dames, Sue Mulcahy. The documentary, Tea with the Dames (2018), will be available to watch on a computer, tablet or TV prior to the live virtual event on March 14. Participants will get to know Dench, Atkins, Plowright, and Smith, as they share their secrets on life, love, and art. Care for some freshly baked sweet treats with your Tea? If so, when you register select: "Add-on: Porch Pickup of Tea & Treats from Kathy's Kakes in Orillia [$8.00]". Treats can be ordered until this Thursday. (YUM!) According to MAT President, Fran Gelder, the joint fundraising event is a milestone in itself. We look forward to sharing tea with our dedicated MAT film night fans and others as they get their fill of quality film as well as support the arts community. It’s a delight to work with Lakehead University’s Dr. Linda Rodenburg and her team. Our MAT film committee is on stand-by to resume our very popular film nights, and live theatre is in the works for when we can safely meet again live! Tickets are on sale now! Find out more about this event by clicking on this link: https://www.lakeheadu.ca//community-pro/tea-with-the-dames A portion of the proceeds will benefit Mariposa Arts Theatre and the Lakehead University Travel Fund in honour of Sue Mulcahy.

UPCOMING AUDITIONS Keep an eye on this page for an upcoming announcement of auditions for Love, Loss, and What I Wore, directed by Randy White! Cast: 5 women, variety of ages.... Love, Loss, and What I Wore is written by Nora Ephron & her sister Delia, adapted from Ilene Beckerman’s best-selling book. Details, dates, and a call for interested actors coming soon!!