BarnDoor Productions, Perth's original community theatre

 
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BPD's 27th season: COVID-friendly, socially-distanced, all-UNIQUE, all entertaining!

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BarnDoor Productions has been presenting live theatre in Perth, Ontario since 1995
and before that, as Perth Summer Theatre, back to 1983.

From outdoor classics to modern hits, from favourite "chestnuts" to original shows,
BDP has set the region's  community theatre standards since our first production
and built a reputation for high-energy, fast-paced, constantly surprising and always exciting theatre.

Producing Directors David and Janice Jacklin are now in their 36th season of presenting theatre together
and their eighth season at the Full Circle Theatre, Perth's only ground-level, fully barrier-free theatre --
and generally praised as the best performance space in town.

In 2012, the Jacklins were honoured with the
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
for service to the community
and the performing arts.

A website dedicated to David's scripts and music is online at:
www.playsfromdavidjacklin.ca

A note on tickets for BarnDoor Productions' shows:

BarnDoor Productions is working on ways to handle ticket sales in this pandemic era.

ALL SEATS AT ALL EVENTS AT FULL CIRCLE THEATRE WILL NOW BE BY RESERVATION ONLY, WITH ASSIGNED SEATING.


Tickets for BARNDOOR PRODUCTIONS shows only are: still only $20 reserved; students still $10

Here's how to order tickets for a BarnDoor Productions show:
1) Call 613 267 1884.
2) Tell us who you are, how many tickets you want and what performance.
3) Pay us in cash when you arrive.
Your tickets are guaranteed and it's a lot cheaper!

To order tickets online FOR BARNDOOR PRODUCTIONS' SHOWS ONLY > CLICK HERE <

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Other events at Full Circle Theatre handle ticket sales as noted.

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AUDITION for CRATCHIT Nov 3, 7:00 p.m. All Welcome!

Please read this!
The government of Ontario requires that,
as of September 22, 2021,
all persons entering a theatre MUST have either
proof of FULL vaccination against COVID-19 or a certificate of LEGAL medical exemption.
There can be NO exceptions.
FURTHER!
Although Ontario's theatre seating limitations have been lifted,
Full Circle Theatre will continue to limit our seating to
SOCIALLY-DISTANCED OCCUPANCY.
This is because we feel your safety is paramount.


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Suddenly has been moved back (again)


and we hope to bring it to you in our FEBRUARY 2022 slot

SUDDENLY

a new play by David Jacklin
based on the screenplay by Richard Sale

1954.
A quiet, small, California town.
A family home.
Then danger comes
suddenly.

This remarkable film originally starred Frank Sinatra.
It's a movie that some believed inspired the
assassination of John F. Kennedy.

We believe that this is the first stage adaptation!
It's a play that comes at
a dangerous time in American politics.

WE DON'T FEEL CONFIDENT DISPLAYING
PERFORMANCE DATES TOO FAR IN ADVANCE.
ALL WE CAN SAY IS:
OUR TARGET IS FEBRUARY 2022


Admission by reservation only.
Tickets: $20; students $10

SIMPLY CALL 613 267 1884

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The slow re-opening continues


CRATCHIT

Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30
December 2, 3, 4, 9,10, 11, 2021


This is the public's FIRST chance to

see and hear a staged adaptation of a new thriller novel by David Jacklin

CRATCHIT
is the story of what else  happened
on that Christmas
without a ghost or spirit in sight.
It's a thrilling story of the
underworld of Dickens's London
and of the life that happened there.

Little Bob Cratchit must fight for his life,
his children's lives, and his home.
Join us to find out the more-or-less true story
of that Christmas!

Admission just $20 -- no taxes, no fees, no extras

DUE TO PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS:
ADMISSION BY RESERVATION ONLY

Call 613 267 1884

LIMITED SEATING / SOCIAL DISTANCING / PROOF OF VAX / MASKS REQUIRED


Suddenly

Plan 9 From Outer Space


Our great new rock'n'roll movie musical,
based on "the worst movie of all time",

HAS BEEN RELEASED ON YOUTUBE!


and it's racking up hundreds of hits!

It's a lot of laughs and fun,
with some glorious singing and great songs.

Aliens descend on Earth to conquer us with space zombies and space vampires -- or something like that;
it's really hard to tell what the plot is --
but it's fun all around!

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Comments on our 26th season (so far)

Plan 9 From Outer Space

"Loved, loved (Plan 9 From Outer Space) last evening! So much fun!" H.G. Perth

"Thank you for bringing some 'normal' back. We laughed so hard!" S.R. Ottawa

The Spooking Season

"Magnificent way to get into the Halloween spirit. I had shivers. I held my breath. I was mesmerized and entertained. And I had fun!"
J.S. Perth
What did our audience say about our 23rd season?

A PERFECT LIKENESS (October 2017):
"Marvellous! Absolutely bloody marvellous!"
"A brilliant play exceptionally well performed and directed."
"Very gripping the way these two actors held the stage. A MUST SEE!"
"Terrific . . . beautifully layered and very funny."
"Superb acting, obviously great direction, topped off with costuming and set design perfection."
"An amazing two-hander not to be missed at Full Circle Theatre in Perth."
"This play would shine on the professional stage anywhere!""

CINDERELLA (December 2017)
"...amazing and hilarious."
"I don't think I've ever laughed so much in my life."
"I really, really, REALLY loved the show."
"That was 'way, 'WAY too much fun. 'Way too much. I think I hurt myself."
"Without hesitation, that was the best panto I've ever seen."
"It felt wonderful to laugh like that. Not to be missed!"
"Laugh out loud antics.High energy panto in its most outrageous tradition."

PANTO CAN BE MURDER (February 2018):
"Hilarious!"
"Too much fun!"
"I couldn't stop laughing!"
"So much fun to see the Cinderella characters backward."
"I've avoided panto like the plague -- this was so much fun, I want to see more!"
"This play is brilliant!'
"The two parts (frontstage and backstage) fit together perfectly!"
"It's a hoot! No, it's a hoot and a half!"
Scheduled for its international debut in the U.K. in February!

THE TAMING (April 2018)
"A powerhouse of a play with three powerhouse performances!"
"Eye-opening!"
"That was an education -- but a fun one!"

CHARLEY'S AUNT (June 2018)
How good is it? Well, our new version has ALREADY reached the stage in the U.S.!

WILLM SHAKSPER (August 2018)
"An amazing production."
"This play is a marvel."
"Simply wonderful."
"Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant."
What did our audience say about our 24th season?

RAIN (October 2018):
"You've outdone yourself. That was the best play I've seen in a long time."
"There are plays where the script relies on the performers to make it good. This is one where the script brings the performers up to its level."
"And, that ending! What a twist!"
"Terrific . . . beautifully layered and very funny."
"Timely, again. Or maybe, timely, still."

HANSEL AND GRETEL (December 2018)
"I haven't heard my husband laugh so hard in a long time."
"I don't think I've ever laughed so much in my life."
From a three-year old after the bear chase: "Well, that was a surprise."
"Astonishingly good."

THE MALTESE FALCON (February 2019):
"Well choreographed ... delightful ... community theatre at its finest."
"A masterful adaptation."
"Brilliant! ... as usual."
"What a great play!"
"Even the scene changes are part of the entertainment."
"A fantastic evening of live theatre."
"Everything works ... seamless."
Already with interest for productions in the U.K., N.Z. and Australia!

GENERALS DIE IN BED (April 2019)
"I had no idea of what to expect. What I saw had nothing to do with what I expected. But, I really, really loved every moment of it."
"I just saw it tonight and I want to see it again -- right now!"
"Theatre at its best."
"...a masterpiece!"
"BarnDoor Productions is always thought-provoking and trail-blazing."

BOX AND COX, COMPLETE! (June 2019)
"That was fun!"
"I've never seen anything like it!"

MACBETH (August 2019)
"...the best production of Macbeth I've ever seen!"
"...a must-see for everyone who loves great theatre!"
"...an astonishing production!"
"My heart is still pounding!"



After the COVID-19 outbreak,
Toronto International Film Festival
decided to end the Film Circuit series
that allowed FiNI to  happen.

As a result, the series is ended.

Below: the stage at the Full Circle Theatre, lit, dressed and waiting!

Full Circle Theatre ready and waiting

Have YOU got an event that you want to put in front of the public?  A concert, a play, a movie, a public reading of the telephone book?  We can help you bring it to your audience.

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We are the most approachable, affordable and experienced
performing arts venue
in the county.

As many as 144 events at FCT in one year tells you
the story.

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WHAT'S IN THE CIRCLE?
Of interest at Full Circle Theatre

Our lobby and hallway looking spic-and-span.
Our projection screen
FILM NIGHT INTERNATIONAL
AT FCT

The Film Night International series
has ended.
The umbrella group, Film Circuit, which helped to organize availability to the movies FiNI has shown over the years was shut down by Toronto International Film Festival due to Covid-19. As a result, FiNI (and many similar groups in other communities) can no longer continue.
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A full house at Full Circle Theatre
Join us for a socially-distanced version
as we carefully re-open in 2021-22