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FestivalTheatre
Artistic Director: Simon Joynes
6-302 Bridge Street
Port Stanley, On N5L 1C3
Box Office (519) 782-4353
www.psft.ca
Artistic Director
A G R A D E A
HERE’S TO
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New beginnings
and a fresh start!
Well, it’s been a long, complicated
hiatus, but in 2022 we are thrilled
to have you back for a full season
of summer programming,
programming that brings you fresh
new stories with a trio of world premieres
and a lineup of superb Canadian talent.
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Elgin County,
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something for everyone in the summer of 2022.
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So, come back for a visit. We hope you enjoy our village; we hope you enjoy
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our theatre, and we sure hope to see you again soon.
Simon Joynes
Artistic Director
Land Acknowledgement
Family owned and operated,
located on the beach in
Port Stanley since 1911.
Famous for fresh cut fries, The Port Stanley Festival Theatre recognizes the land on which we gather is in the
homemade sauce, traditional territory shared by the Haudenosaunee, Anishinabek, Lunaapeewak and
relishes and orangeade. Atiwonderonk (Neutrals) peoples. This land is a part of the McKee Treaty 2, 1790.
Port Stanley Festival Theatre respects the rights and traditions of Indigenous
Peoples in Canada. We reflect on the unique connections and relationships
Indigenous persons and their ancestors have had with this place for thousands of
years. This comes from the important understanding that we are all related and
connected, including our connections to story telling by Elders to their youth to
educate and inspire. We pay respect to this tradition by telling and sharing stories
so we may Create, Inspire, Develop, and Sustain story telling traditions through live
theatre for generations to come.
Open Daily April 1 - Labour Day Let us listen, discover and care for this land by learning from our mutual history.
Open Weekends Year Round
This acknowledgement was written with an understanding that we are still learning. Thank you for
124 William Street, Port Stanley your support, patience and willingness to learn and grow with us.
519-782-4390
President & Board Chair
On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to the Port
MAKING YOUR BUSINESS DREAMS Stanley Festival Theatre. We are very excited to present to you our first full season since
the pandemic began.
Our vision statement is “We are a developer of professional, diverse, live Canadian
theatre. We enhance the community experience!” Our motivated staff and volunteers
constantly reflect this message, as we know our patrons deserve an exceptional theatrical
experience. Helping us achieve our success over the years is Simon Joynes, our Artistic
Director. We would like to recognize Simon and wish him a Happy 17th Season with the
Port Stanley Festival Theatre.
Have you considered booking the theatre for a family get together, birthday celebration,
other special occasion or a business gathering? Our Palmer Room and the Pat & Ali Shakir
Patio offer tremendous views of the harbour, and our licensed bar is at your service.
As you read this playbill, our 2022 summer season is underway. Have you visited us at
other times of the year? If not, you are missing out on some great year-round
entertainment in the form of musical acts, comedy, fashion shows, and children’s theatre.
We are an all-season destination, and we value the relationships we have developed with
our local businesses, restaurants, and other tourist sites. We encourage you to support
the arts-minded businesses that are listed as sponsors and advertisers throughout this
CENTRE STAGE! playbill.
Thank you for joining us for today’s performance! Enjoy the show and we look forward to
welcoming you back!
Wendy Cowie
President and Board Chair, Port Stanley Festival Theatre
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300 S.Edgeware Road, St Thomas
302 Bridge Street, Unit 7 Port Stanley
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2022 Board of Directors
Port Stanley
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK T 519 782-3264
The Port Stanley Festival Theatre Board of Directors are honoured to serve the patrons
and theatre this year.
Competitive Prices Pictured left to right: Sandi Hammond (Director), Michele Horton (Director),
Dave MacDonald (Treasurer), Wendy Cowie (President), Joy Jackson (Director),
NO Interest, NO Payments for 12 mos. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS Lorelei Gloor (Secretary), Kathy McNeil (Director).
Absent: Kingsley Snelgrove (Vice-president)
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a View
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FOR ALL YOUR MAJOR APPLIANCE NEEDS For more information
for your call 519-782-3914
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Theatre Staff
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Theatre Staff pictured left to right: Jayne Gravel (Box Office Manager), Tony Sclafani
(Theatre Manager), Simon Joynes (Artistic Director), Joe Recchia (Production Manager),
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presented by
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Unlimited Leisure Programs
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Weekly housekeeping included
Nurse call system and customized
care plans available
B O O K A G U I D E D T O U R T O D AY ! Thursday September 22 to
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39232 Fingal Line,
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Join us for FREE Public Readings
info@royaloakseniorliving.ca as we develop new Canadian stories.
www.royaloakseniorliving.ca Reserve Tickets in Advance
www.psft.ca or call 519-782-4353
226.210.9508
Donations Welcomed
Gabs Sings Babs
31 May - 4 June
Gabi Epstein Mark Camilleri
Gabs Sings Babs
Written, Co-arranged & Performed By Gabi Epstein
Barbra Streisand - reimagined!
Cabaret star and Dora award winning actress, Gabi Epstein brings her
energy-filled performance to the Port Stanley stage. Part life story, and
part musical tribute, “Gabs sings Babs” uses the iconic music of Barbra
Streisand to tell the story of her own show biz journey.
Accompanied by the fabulous Mark Camilleri.
“Gabs sings Babs” is the perfect opener to the 2022 season.
Writer, Co-arranger, Performer: Gabi Epstein
Accompanist/Co-arranger: Mark Camilleri
Director/Dramaturge: Jeremy Lapalme
Consulting Producer: Justin Eddy
Set/Costume Consultant: Brandon Kleinman
Additional Choreography: Louise Camilleri
Show Sponsored by
House Technician: Aneta Kozina
Photo Credit: Sam Gaetz
OPEN Wednesday - Sunday
11am to 5pm
Special Thanks to Talk is Free Theatre, Globus Theatre, Harold Green Jewish Theatre, Ontario Arts
Council, Ian Epstein & Kathy Kacer, Jake Epstein, Rebecca Perry & David Kingsmill, and of course 215 Main Street, Port Stanley
Barbra Streisand. 519-782-7467 www.studiostyle.ca
The Crooner Show
7 June - 11 June
Rick Kish Connor Boa Nevin Campbell Sandy MacKay Larry Ernewein
The
Crooner Show
A LINK theatre & concerts Presentation Created by Rick Kish
“Back by popular demand!”
From Sinatra to Bublé & a whole lot in between, The Crooner Show, created
by Rick Kish, celebrates songs made famous by some of the greatest
crooners of all time.
90 minutes of hit after hit, great stories and swingin’ tunes.
Join us as we return to the ‘50’s & ‘60’s, and beyond, in a high energy,
surprise filled, trip down memory lane.
Crooner: Rick Kish
Crooner: Connor Boa
Pianist/Musical Director: Nevin Campbell
Bassist: Larry Ernewein
Drums: Sandy MacKay
Set Design: Eric Bunnell
Show Sponsored by
Sound Operator/Production Assistant: Kurtis Wright
House Technician: Aneta Kozina
Artists/Crew
Connor Boa Eric Bunnell Mark Camilleri Nevin Campbell Gabi Epstein
The fabric store with
sew much more! Connor Boa: Crooner (The Crooner Show) Connor is very excited to be returning to PSFT with
Rick and Nevin! Every time he gets an opportunity to appear at this theatre, they are always
For workshops & anything else performances to remember! Connor has been performing jazz, theatre and musical theatre
you might be looking for for, almost his whole life. He hopes you all enjoy the show!
please call 519-577-8774
We would love to help! Eric Bunnell: Set Designer (The Crooner Show, Our House, The View from Here) This year is
Eric’s 25th season designing sets at Port Stanley Festival Theatre. His work has been seen
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on stages throughout southern Ontario and farther afield, but he says returning to PSFT
Tuesday to Thursday 10:00am- 6:00pm
always feels like coming home — and especially in 2022 after two years of the pandemic.
Friday 10:00am - 8:00pm
He’s particularly delighted this year to design the premieres of two new Canadian comedies
Saturday & Sunday10:00am - 5:00pm
which PSFT was instrumental in developing, assisted by new designer Haley Helm. Eric is a
Closed Mondays
#stthomasproud resident of the Railway City.
302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley
www.moorewatergardens.com www.lovegigi.ca
Mark Camilleri: Accompanist/Co-Arranger (Gabs Sings Babs) A music director, pianist,
arranger, orchestrator, engineer, producer and conductor, Mark Camilleri’s career has taken
him around the world with the likes of Il Divo, Celine Dion, Sting, Eric Clapton, Seth
MacFarland, Andrea Bocelli, Paul Anka, Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan, David Foster, Annie
Lennox, Audra McDonald, The Canadian Tenors, The Toronto Symphony, Herbie Hancock,
The Priests, Johnny Reid and Jim Cuddy. In the theatre, Mark has worked on numerous
shows with Mirvish and Starvox Entertainment. When home in Toronto, you’ll likely find
Mark playing/conducting theatre, Music Directing concerts, or recording in his studio
“IMAGINE Sound Studios”.
Nevin Campbell: Pianist/Musical Director (The Crooner Show) Nevin is excited to return to
the stage at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre. Performing along side Rick and Connor is
always such a thrill for him as he loves playing those classic crooner tunes and jazz
standards. For the last 6 years, Nevin has been the musical director and pianist for a really
Retro CROONER Christmas, An Intimate Crooner Christmas and The Crooner Show. He
regularly performs with The Rick Kish & Friends Combo as well as many of Southwestern
Ontario’s finest musicians. He hopes that you have as much fun listening to the music as he
has playing it!
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SENIORS Gabi Epstein: Writer, Co-Arranger, Performer (Gabs Sings Babs) Hailed “Canada’s Queen
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY of Cabaret” by CTV, Gabi Epstein is a DORA AWARD winner and one of Canada’s leading
stage/cabaret performers best known for playing Audrey in “Little Shop of Horrors” at the
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Street Stratford Festival and Fanny Brice in “Funny Girl” at the Segal Centre and in concert for the
Saturdays 9am - 3pm Port Harold Green Jewish Theatre. She is beyond thrilled to be bringing “Gabs Sings Babs”- her
Saturdays 9am - 3pm PortStanley,
Stanley,ON
ON love letter to Barbra Streisand, her community, and herself to the Port Stanley Festival
Sundays
Sundays--Closed
Closed (519) 782 - 3324
(519) 782 - 3324 Theatre.
Patron Services Artists/Crew
PATRON SERVICES: LOST AND FOUND:
The following information is designed to The House Manager will hold lost and found
enhance the experience of all theatre patrons. articles until the end of the performance. After
that time please contact the PSFT Theatre
BOX OFFICE POLICY: administration office at 519 -782 -3914
The Port Stanley Festival Theatre is pleased to
CELL PHONES AND PAGERS: Larry Ernewein Rick Kish Jeremy Lapalme Sandy Mackay Aneta Kozina
offer exchange of tickets with 24 hours notice
to the Box Office. Tickets may be exchanged for As a courtesy to all patrons, we ask that you
Larry Ernewein: Bassist (The Crooner Show) Larry has been playing bass, both electric and
any performance during the season excluding please turn these units to non-audible or off
acoustic, since the 1970’s. He has toured Canada and the United States as a classic rock
special presentations. Group ticket deposits are position before the performance begins.
bassist with numerous show bands, and performs in several styles including jazz, country &
non-refundable at any time. PSFT is unable to western, classic rock and folk music. He is one of the busiest bass players in Southwestern
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RECORDING:
give refunds for any tickets purchased. Ontario, working with many small combos, backing vocalists (which he’ll be sharing with you
Because of copyright infringement, no cameras,
all here), and recording. He’s looking forward to hanging out with these guys onstage and
NO FOOD or DRINK: tape recorders or any other recording devices entertaining you!
No food or drink will be permitted in the theatre are permitted in the theatre auditorium.
auditorium. Bottled water is accepted. Rick Kish: Crooner (The Crooner Show) Returning to PSFT is always like going home for Rick.
DISRUPTIVE PATRONS: His first show was all the way back in 1996, Side by Side by Sondheim (this is where his love
LATE SEATING: Patrons of any age whose behavior is not for this theatre began), Toronto Mississippi, The Wild Guys, he served as Artistic Director
As a courtesy to the performers and other appropriate will be asked to leave the theatre. No for a few seasons, did some more shows, then a really Retro CROONER Christmas 2018 &
audience members, patrons who are not seated refunds will be given once the show has begun. 2019, an Intimate Crooner Christmas 2021 and now, The Crooner Show. He’s thrilled to be
when the performance begins will be asked to back here with Nevin, Connor, Larry & Sandy as it’s always an adventure and a pure joy to
SMOKING: play on the stage with these guys! They’re all excited to share this one with you! AND, after
wait with a House Manager until an appropriate
break in the performance. For your convenience,
Smoking is not permitted at any time. Smoking adding up the years, it’s been 26 years he’s been playing and creating here… WOW!
is permitted in designated areas only, 30 feet
the lights will flash as a reminder at ten minutes Jeremy Lapalme: Director/Dramaturge (Gabs Sings Babs) Over the past 12 years, Jeremy has
We are PROUD CANADIAN members of...
and five minutes before the auditorium doors
from the building entrance.
made a reputation for himself as one of the countries top comedic performers, appearing
are closed.
HEARING ASSISTIVE DEVICES: in plays and musicals across Canada including: Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, You’re
a Good Man Charlie Brown (Rose Theatre); Spamalot, Young Frankenstein, A Gentleman’s
No BABES in ARMS: Hearing assistive devices are now available during
Guide to Love and Murder, and the hit farce Drinking Habits (Stage West Calgary); We Will
We
Portare PROUD
Stanley FestivalCANADIAN members of...
Theatre enforces a performance. Please ask our box office for details.
Rock You (Magnus Theatre); A Christmas Story (Theatre Orangeville); Fiddler on the Roof
A No
WeBabes In Arms Policy.
are PROUD CANADIAN members of...SPECIAL ACCESS & SEATING: (Capitol Theatre) and many others. Jeremy is also one of the performing creators at Bain &
Bernard Comedy appearing in Sherlock Holmes and the Case of Hamlet; The You’ve Never
GOOD SCENTS POLICY: Wheelchair and handicapped seatingWe are PROUD
locations are CANADIAN members of... Romeo and Juliet: Chainsaw Massacre (Best of Fringe TO).
Seen Anything Like It Show!!;
As a courtesy to fellow patrons please refrain available in the first row of the theatre. Patrons
Jeremy is a proud graduate of both the performing arts program at Wexford School of the
from wearing strong perfumes, colognes and/or wishing to take advantage of this special seating
Arts and the prestigious musical theatre performance program at Sheridan College. Gabs
aftershaves. We ask that you be sensitive to others are asked to please telephone the box office at Sings Babs marks Jeremy’s directorial debut and he could not be more proud to share this
around you that may have an allergy to scents. 519-782-4353 prior to the performance. experience
We are PROUD CANADIAN members of... with his beautiful wife who happens to be the star of the show!
Sandy MacKay: Drums (The Crooner Show) Drummer Sandy MacKay has a long musical
history with Port Stanley starting with the old Stork Club in 1969. (There’s a photo signed
VISIT OUR
We areNEW
members of... PROUDLOUNGE & ROOF-TOP
CANADIAN members of... PATIO by Sandy back in the day on display at Mackie’s). He has played several Crooner shows
with Rick & Connor, including an Intimate CROONER Christmas at PSFT and a successful
sold-out series here in 2021. Sandy has performed at Jazz Festivals in Detroit, London,
During intermission please visit our brand new Dorothy Fay Palmer Room,
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Brantford, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton and Vancouver. He is the music
We are PROUD CANADIAN members of...
the Pat & Ali Shakir Patio and enjoy our Theatre Gallery along the way.
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director of the long running Jazz for the People concert series at the Wolf Hall, London. In
2011 he was the recipient of the (London) FCLMA award for best jazz instrumentalist. and
Wheelchairs & walkers he enjoys every moment of the show and hopes you will as well!
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Dorothy Fay Palmer Room Pat & Ali Shakir Patio
will be housed within the
anley Festival Theatre engages under the terms of the Independent Theatre Agreement, Dorothy Fay Palmer Room. Aneta Kozina: House Technician (2022 Season) Aneta Kozina is a technician from Edmon-
professional Artists who are members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association
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• Service animal accommodations Services Accessible
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• Vision Impariments Welcome Welcome
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• New hearing assistive devices. Air Conditioned
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volunteers and tenants. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with
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