Another glowing article from Cecilia Nasmith after seeing the show on Opening Night. Read the article here and check out Pete Fisher’s extensive photo gallery of show pix.
Opening Weekend was wonderful with sell-out shows and big buzz for the whole production. And a selection of our own photos.
With a star-studded roster of local talent, seasoned performers and newcomers the show is guaranteed to have you singing the songs and remembering “There’s no place like home.” Meet the cast of VOS Theatre’s Wizard of Oz. April 18th to 27th at Victoria Hall in Cobourg. Get your tickets now at: https://tickets.cobourg.ca/TheatreManager/1/login?event=1439
Actor Nelia Amaro shares her thoughts on being a “Bluebird” as she takes to the stage November 3rd and 4th with fellow actors Louise Calnan and Alexandra Borner.
My theatrical experience has mostly been in musicals, (Guys & Dolls, The Music Man, Chicago and Sound of Music) so taking on this role has been a new and very rewarding experience. It is by far the most challenging dramatic work I’ve done. The play is set 105 years ago during WW1 and yet speaks to topics still so prevalent in our time… atrocities of war and women finding their voices. I had the privilege of working with WW2 veterans and have always had a deep regard for acknowledging Remembrance Day, yet had little, well no direct knowledge of the importance and historical role of the Canadian Nursing Sisters… better known as Bluebirds. I’m grateful to playwright Vern Thiessen and the VOS Theatre for sharing the stories of these three women. The nurses were well-trained, very skilled, well-respected, and in some ways pioneers of women’s rights; receiving rank, equal pay, and even the right to vote! But what moves me the most is the personal story and journey of each character. The friendship and bonds they form as women who chose a different path from those expected by society at the time of wife, teacher, or nun. Christy is the most naïve and sheltered character of the three and sees a whole new world before her. All three have dreams and hopes and the show is full of laughter, and song. I hope the audience takes away their strength and humour and how fortunate we are to live in peace with our loved ones. Lest we forget.
And check out the interview that Gonorthumberland.ca did with director Florence Fletcher.
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