Category Archives: Thousand Islands Playhouse

The (Post) Mistress Delivers Great Stories with Humour and Heart

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by Lorraine Payette, written August 15, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Marie-Louise Faucon isn’t your usual run of the mill postal employee. In Lovely, Ontario, in 1968, she has developed a rare and wonderful gift. Just by holding the letters in her care up to her heart, smelling their perfume and letting their very essence overtake her, she knows everything there is to know about the people who write them and those for whom they are intended. And she is more than willing to share her amazing insights with all of us if we will but sit and listen. After all, she is “The (Post) Mistress”, and the play by Tomson Highway will be opening at the Firehall Theatre in Gananoque on August 16. – to read more>

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee a Winner for TI Playhouse

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written by Lorraine Payette on August 6, 2013

“Mr. Kilmer, the word is ‘catterjunes’”

“What is the definition, please?”

“That definition is unknown.”

“Could you use it in a sentence, please?”

“It exists in the oral tradition, seems to be an old Nantucket whaling term…

“The neap tide is upon us. The Leviathan nears. Catterjunes.”

And young Mr. Kilmer spelled the word correctly…

– from “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”, August 3

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Ashlie Corcoran must be drunk on joy by now – she has rolled out another mammoth hit with the Thousand Islands Playhouse production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. It seems that Corcoran has got the Midas touch and is striking gold once again, and the audience couldn’t praise it highly enough. – to read more>

Thousand Islands Playhouse Fish Fry Fundraiser

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AUGUST 3, 2013, OPENING NIGHT OF THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

GANANOQUE, ON –Every year, friends of the playhouse gather on the decks to celebrate another summer of world-class entertainment at the annual fish fry fundraiser. Join the party this year on the opening night of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on August 3rd, 5:30pm at the Springer Theatre and enjoy fish, fries, a selection of salads and ice cream with your ticket purchase. A cash bar will be available, and everyone is welcome to take part in the variety of fundraising games for a chance to win some great prizes! (Participation by donation). – to read more>

TI Playhouse’s 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Is B-I-G F-U-N

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by Lorraine Payette, written on July 24, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) “The word is …”

The sweating, the tooth grinding, the agony, and… the right answer!

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee throws you right back through time, back to when lunch was fine if it was peanut butter and jam on white bread with a big glass of milk. Back to play yards and school bullies and whispering secrets with your best friends. Back to being 10- or 11- or 12- years old. Back to spelling bees, and all they could really mean. – to read more>

Young Company’s Peg and the Yeti Fun for All Ages

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by Lorraine Payette, collected July 1, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Peg is a highly imaginative young lady who lives on a fishing boat with her parents. She is determined to climb Mount Everest and, with the help of Mother and Father, as well as all of the members of the audience, she experiences all kinds of adventures along the way – water buffalo, avalanches, a yeti, a hot air balloon – wait a minute, a yeti? – to read more>

“Third Floor” Brings Twisted Fun to Firehall Theatre

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by Lorraine Payette, written July 8, 2013, photos by Mark Bergin

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) There’s something not quite right on the Third Floor. Oh sure, condo living takes some getting used to, but still. It can be something as simple and silly as looking at people’s door mats, or it can be some annoying little habit.

When new neighbours meet in a hallway, the usual small talk is always expected. Who are you, what do you do, what do you like, where are you from… Chit-chat. But when she is pretty self contained and private, while he is wild, rambunctious, and somehow, very intense, it can lead to an interesting relationship. – to read more>

TI Playhouse Preparing to Open Rom-Com Thriller “Third Floor”

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by Lorraine Payette, written July 5, 2013

“Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows…”
– The Shadow, 1930

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) It all seems harmless enough. I mean, look at this place! It’s dreamy – and for a first flat, what more could a girl want? Of course, there’s that guy across the hall. He may be a little spooky, but there’s just something about him that’s so hard to resist… – to read more>

TI Playhouse Takes Off for Another Comic Hit with Boeing! Boeing!

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by Lorraine Payette, written on July 2, 2013, photos by Mark Bergin

“Hi, I’m Gloria! Fly me!”
– National Airlines campaign, 1960s

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) The Springer Theatre took off for new heights on Saturday, June 29, with the opening of Boeing! Boeing!

A madcap French farce, filled with slapstick, multiple entendres, and the highest of humour, it zoomed through the evening in true “Coffee, Tea or Me?” fashion. – to read more>

SUDS A Smash Hit that Will Be Enjoyed By Everyone

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by Lorraine Payette, written on May 25, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) This is a show that just makes you want to SHOUT! Kick your heels up and SHOUT….

Sold out crowds filled the Springer theatre with raucous laughter and song as everyone joined in to enjoy the opening of SUDS – The Rocking 60s Musical Soap Opera. – to read more>