Fall/Winter 2024 Events at The Capitol Theatre
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“Rocky Horror Picture Show” Sing-A-Long (Ages 19+ Only)
BUY “ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW” SING-A-LONG TICKETS HERE (19+ Only)
October 26
Portal Players presents “God of Carnage” by Yasmina Reza
Opens on November 14 – CLICK HERE FOR DATES & TICKETS
The Doobie Brothers Experience
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT NOTABLE MUSIC on Gertrude
and KING EDWARD LIQUOR STORE on 3rd Avenue
November 16
STAGES Students Showcase
December 7
Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” Reading
December 15
Pictures with Santa at The Capitol Theatre
December 15, 20, 21 & 22
“The Sound of Music” Sing-A-Long
December 28
Save the dates and check back regularly for more details on these events!
Portal Players’ 2024-2025 season of plays will be posted soon!
Oct 26: RHPS Singalong
Nov 16: The Doobie Brothers Experience
The Doobie Brothers Experience is the industry leading substitute for The Doobie Brothers. Playing to outdoor and theatre audiences is what this production is all about. What makes The Doobie Brothers Experience so special? Well, just for starters: look-a-likes of Tom and Pat with vocal similarities, accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies, and top flight performances – these are the band’s hallmarks, and foundation to which their performance has been built. With over 235 years of collective professional experience in the band today, their performances are as close to the real deal as you’ll ever get.
The Doobie Brothers Experience show has evolved into a masterful celebration of The Doobie Brothers music. One of the most “game-changing” song catalogs in the history of Rock n’ Roll is performed to perfection before your eyes and ears. Most every Rock enthusiast knows the words to “China Grove”, or “Long Train Runnin’ “, and those who truly love Rock, can sing along when “Black Water”, “Dark Eyed Cajun Woman”, or “Jesus Is Just Alright” come up in the playlist.
If you love The Doobie Brothers … then welcome to The Doobie Brothers Experience and “Listen To The Music”
The Doobie Brothers Experience are:
- HENRY LOCKE – lead vocals and lead guitar (40+ years pro)
- TERRY SHELDRAKE – lead vocals and guitar (40+ years pro)
- CLAUDIO FANTINATO – alto/tenor sax; guitar; percussion (40+ years pro)
- RON McKEE – bass guitar and vocals (38+ years pro)
- MALCOLM GRIER – piano; organ; and vocals (40+ years pro)
- GERRY POOL – drums and vocals (40+ years pro)
“The Pillowman” sweeps at Theatre BC’s 2024 Mainstage Festival
Portal Players Dramatic Society’s Cast & Crew of “The Pillowman”
In their first-ever visit to Theatre BC’s Mainstage Festival, Portal Players Dramatic Society won the coveted title of “Best Production,” along with many other awards for their performance of “The Pillowman” by Martin McDonagh. In total, Portal Players returned home from Mainstage with seven different awards as presented by adjudicator Joan McLean at the Awards Ceremony, hosted by and at the Chilliwack Players Guild in Chilliwack on July 7, 2024. The full awards list is available here.
“We had the best night of the show ever on our Mainstage night, ” said director Nicole Foster. “We felt that we did well, but there were some other really strong contenders. We couldn’t have imagined we’d end up with seven awards. Catch up on all the news about our win at MainStage in this article from our friends at the Alberni Valley News.
- Best Props: Hannele Talkio
- Best Sound Design: Carl Craig
- Best Lighting Design: Diena Tyne
- Best Supporting Actor in a Male Role: Scott Lemkay
- Best Actor in a Male Role: Cydney Pedersen
- Bill Elliot Best Director Award: Nicole Foster
- Best Production: The Pillowman written by Martin McDonagh
Together with those awards, a Special Merit Certificate for a “Great and Well Timed Puppet Show” was awarded to to Lennon Chase, Ojas Cats, Bella Paragallo, Aurayliah Clark, Teresa Drew and Hannele Talkio.
Portal Players is incredibly proud of this team’s hard work and dedication to the production, to all of our sponsors for their support, and of course to our audiences for coming out to see the shows. A new season of plays will be announced soon – see you At The Capitol!
“The Pillowman” WINS 6 AWARDS including BEST PRODUCTION!
Portal Players cleaned up at the 2024 Theatre BC North Island Zone Drama Festival, which was hosted by our club at The Capitol Theatre. Six awards were given by adjudicator Robinson Wilson to our production of Martin McDonagh’s “The Pillowman”:
- Best Production – which now advances to Theatre BC’s Mainstage Festival in Chilliwack in early July
- Best Director, Nicole Foster – in a tie with Nanaimo Theatre Group’s Nikita Towe for “All In The Timing”
- Best Actor in a Male Role – Cydney Pedersen
- Best Supporting Actor in a Male Role – Scott Lemkay
- Best Set – Nicole Foster
- Best Lighting Design – Diena Tyne
Four additional performances have been scheduled to help raise funds for Portal Players travel costs to attend Mainstage in Chilliwack – see dates above. Tickets available online below.
Our partners at the Alberni Valley News have prepared an excellent article about the Festival and Portal Players’ wins: AV News, “The Pillowman”.
In a totalitarian state a writer is questioned by the authorities about a spate of murders that bear similarities to his short stories. Is this life imitating art or something more sinister? This black comedy is widely regarded as one of the greatest plays of the past 25 years and examines the role of the artist in society. It asks “what price do we pay for freedom of expression?”. “The Pillowman” was awarded the 2004 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play, and was a 2005 Tony Award nominee for Best New Play.
Playwright Martin McDonagh is an Acadamy Award winner and has been nominated for six additional Academy Awards. Among his many credits, McDonagh wrote and directed the films In Bruges, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and The Banshees of Inisherin.
This show is for mature audiences only and includes advisories for a loud noise, racist & graphic language, discussion of infanticide, and live fire. We reserve the right to turn away minors without a guardian present.
Portal Players Fundraising Notebooks Now Available
Capture the essence of history and support the arts with our exclusive Capitol Theatre Lined Notebook Journal. This elegant, blank-lined notebook features a captivating photo from 1936 of The Capitol Theatre on its cover, transporting you to a time when the magic of theatre began to enchant our community. Every purchase not only celebrates this historical gem but also plays a crucial role in helping to nurture the future of the arts by supporting Portal Players Dramatic Society – volunteer, non-profit owner/operator of The Capitol Theatre. $10.00 from the sale of each journal goes back to Portal Players in this fundraising initiative. This project is produced in partnership with PWA Publishing of Port Alberni.
2 Journal Sizes are available:
Large letter-size, 8.5″ x 11″; and smaller statement-size, 5.5″ x 8.5″. Both journals feature over 120 blank, lined pages, numbered, for your personal notes, thoughts, reflections, creative writing, brainstorming, recipes and anything else you can think of!
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Portal Players Dramatic Society
is a Volunteer & Non-Profit Organization which owns & runs The Capitol Theatre in Port Alberni, BC. All actors, directors, producers, crew, front of house & production team members are highly skilled, talented & local volunteers, working hard to help create and promote a Vibrant Arts Community in the Alberni Valley.
Thank You For Your Support Of Portal Players by purchasing this Fundraising Notebook!