2024 SEASON
Private Reuben Pearce
July 4 - 6, 10 - 13, 2024
In a cemetery in Wellington, Ontario there is a grave marker that has a commemoration plaque acknowledging service in the U.S. Army.
The stone marks the date and birth of Ruben Pearce, a local man who enlisted and fought in the U.S. Northern army for the duration of the Civil War. He was a Private in a Mounted regiment, was wounded and held captive in Virginia by the Southern army. Pearce was born in Britain, married in Canada, had a family and owned a farm nearby to where he is buried. One morning in the fall of 1861 Pearce went out of the house to fetch water out back. He never returned. Until 1868, three years after the war's end..
An Original Stage Play written by: Conrad Beaubien Directed by: Fred Robinson Featuring: Gabriel Guadagnin & Megan Hutton Original Music: Megan Hutton & Conrad Beaubien Stage Manager: Colleen Johnson Venue: The Waring House
An Evening With Shakes-Beer (and Whine)
July 23 - 27, 2024
“It is a tale told by an idiot”, but you should come and see it anyway. This sketch show is a humorous and irreverent look at some of the Bard’s greatest scenes and characters, some of whom have been thrust into a modern setting. You’ll see Romeo, Juliet, Caesar, Brutus, and others like never before. Whether the works of Shakespeare inspire you or ruined your high school experience, this is a show for you!
“Actors playing multiple roles, sight gags, obscure cultural references, Pythonesque line deliveries and set changes, homages to historically great comedy (who's on first) and a multimedia component to boot, all combined to create a wonderfully absurd and brilliant production.” Lesley Bonisteel, The Old Church Theatre
An Original Stage Play written by: Mike Kirby Directed by: Mike Kirby Featuring: Daryl Austin, David Baker, Tom Coates, Sarah Kirby, Paulina McMahon, Matthew McPhee, Wendy Roy Original Music: Tom Dietzel Stage Manager: Colleen Johnson Venue: The Waring House
August 7 - 10, 14 - 17, 2024
Widower Harry Mckenna, is lonely and adrift. Things change when the ghost of his old friend, Sam Ribick, appears. Sam died without resolving his conflicted relationship with his son Pete and he needs Harry’s help. Then Pete himself arrives and Harry is compelled to do just that.
An Original Stage Play written by: Maureen Jennings Directed by: John Burns Featuring: Chris Loane, Pat Larkin, TBA Original Music: Percy Adler Stage Manager: Colleen Johnson Venue: The Waring House
Dying Like This
Buskerfest
September, 2024
Calling ALL performers of all kinds! Come on out and join us for a fabulous weekend of celebrating talent of all kinds. It’s spontaneous, it’s outrageous, it’s fun, funny and fabulous - there is something for everyone at the Great Buskers Festival, presented by Theatre Roulant. If you are a musician, singer, actor, comedian, magician, juggler, performance artist, hula hooper, balloon artist or pretty much anything else you can think of …. WE WANT YOU!
There is no fee to be a part of the festival, and all donations made during your set are yours to keep. If you are interested in joining us on any or all of the dates please reach out on social media or email sarah@stationroadarts.com.
Also, if you are a crafter or artist who would like to set up a table to showcase and sell your art, please reach out as well!
LOCATION: TBD
Reading Series
Sunday October - November, 2024
Help us choose our 2025 season. Come read a script and take part in the discussion. Free event. All welcome.
LOCATION: TBD
April 2025
Since the launch of Shakespeare’s early plays in 16th century England, the works of William Shakespeare have been performed in many languages around the world. But why have the stories lasted and are they relatable to today? Join us on an adventure! Whereto doth he travel? From time to time? Or through time? Enjoy the wonders of shadow puppetry. A performance with appeal for young and old.
Based on an original story by acclaimed children’s author Lois Burdett. Featuring innovative music and the puppetry magic of Judy Cole.
Presented by Station Road Arts, a partner in literacy with The County of Prince Edward Public Library & Archives
Shakespeare Rides a Bike
An Original Stage Play written by: Lois Burdett Directed by: John Burns Venue: Picton Library