Jovian Sound

Jovian Sound is a high school band that is hoping to make their living off playing music. The band is planning on releasing an album in the near future and won 2nd place in the 2012 Lanark’s My Town’s Got Talent contest.

John McLean

John McLean was born and raised in Smiths Falls.  At age 12, he began to play the guitar and very soon afterwards started writing songs.  He moved to Montreal to attend university, and then to Ottawa to complete a master’s degree, all the while continuing to play the guitar and record original songs. John currently lives and works in Ottawa with his wife, and frequently writes and records music.

Beginning in 2008, John began performing at local Ottawa open mic stages and entering song writing contests with CBC Radio. John performs mostly acoustic music, still using the guitar he received when he was 12 years old.

Don’t miss this great night of music at the Station Theatre.The concert begins at 7:30

Tickets are available at the door for $10.00 (no reserved seating) Students with ID – $5.00

Those who purchased tickets can receive a refund at Special Greetings in Smiths Falls or their tickets will be honoured at the Saturday evening performance at the Studio Theatre in Perth.

Mayor Dennis Staples presents Pat Smith and his wife Ursula with a plaque from the Town of Smiths Falls at the Gala opening of the Smiths Falls Station Theatre in April 2010

And now the process is complete. Lettering (lovingly painted by our resident painter Al McFadden) has been installed by Bill Hamilton over the doors in the upper mezzanine to official brand the auditorium the “Pat Smith Performance Centre”.

Thank you Pat for all that you have done to make the Station Theatre THE place to go for entertainment in Smiths Falls.

Here’s some more details on James and his career.

Tickets are $10 at the door (cash only)

Students (with ID) $5.00

There is no reserved seating for this performance

On June 6th and 8th, you will be treated to an event featuring some very special performers. Since January 2013 Smiths Falls Community Theatre has partnered with Mills Community Support Corporation to create a show with members of our community that might not have the chance otherwise. What started out as a desire to fulfill a dream of one young woman to be in a play blossomed into the development of a show that allowed for others to also have the same opportunity. Six young adults came forward and the dream became an reality.

These actors have faced many challenges in their lives but all decided that in spite of that they wished to take on the additional challenge of performing in a play. This select group of actors will present the The Huntsman’s Wish, as well as a musical offering.
The Huntsman’s Wish is a short one-act fairy tale that tells the story of the consequences of bullying when magic can intercede. It centres around a young man named Erlich (Robbie Hull) who believes he is an orphan that has been raised by a poor old woman he calls “Sister” (Christy Jones). When there is no longer enough for them both to survive on, she sends him into the forest where he has meets some interesting characters such as Sprites (Meghan & Josie ), a talking Horse (MCS worker) and Dove (Michelle ). While there he learns some important lessons.

This special evening will be a fund-raiser for the Special Olympics and The Hub. Admission is by donation and there is no reserved seating for these performances.

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The Station Theatre in Smiths Falls is a true venue for all performing arts. In the coming months, The Smiths Falls Community Theatre will be showcasing musicians that, although they may not be that well known to our audience, deserve to be heard.  These performances will compliment the musical tribute shows that have been so successful over the past year.

The first performer, Patrick Lehman is an exceptional musician and he will be in concert at the Station Theatre stage May 25.

A little bit about Patrick. He performed at the Montreal International Jazz Festival’s 2006 Big Event — a Paul Simon Tribute Concert, sharing the stage with Elvis Costello, Daniel Lanois, Sam Roberts, Colin James, Bedouin Soundclash and Holly Cole. The show, attended by 150,000 people, was subsequently broadcast on Bravo, ArTV and CBC television. It was one the festival’s most successful outdoor concerts. He has also performed across the United States and Canada, including performances in the International FestiBlues, Tremblant Rhythm Festival, FunkFest and the CTV Television ‘Telethon of the Stars’.

Patrick also won the first place ‘Rising Star’ award at the International FestiBlues, performed at Canadian Music Week and was asked to produce music for fashion designer Elizabeth Kosich for her New York City Fashion Week 2012 runway show. For more info check out:

http://www.patricklehmanmusic.com/intro.cfm

http://music.cbc.ca/#/blogs/2013/4/Patrick-Lehman-Canadas-best-kept-soul-secret

 Two for the price of one

Opening for Patrick will be Smiths Falls’ own Shanna Robinson. Shanna was selected from the entries submitted to the Smiths Falls Community Theatre’s Patrick Lehman Opening Act Talent Search. Originally from Kingston, Ontario Shanna has been living in Smiths Falls since September 2012. She has been singing music of all kinds since she was 6 years old as well as playing piano, saxophone, and guitar. She spent a little time on an Ontario tour with some of Canada’s best independent Hip Hop artists and hosted an Open Mic night every Thursday at The Mustang in Kingston just over a year ago. She is extremely excited for the opportunity The Station Theatre has given her to open for Patrick Lehman. Check out her “my space” page: http://www.myspace.com/shannaflawless

This is going to be a night to remember for sure! YOU DON”T WANT TO MISS IT!!!

Tickets are $20 in advance and are available at Special Greetings, 8 Russell St E., Smiths Falls (cash only), on-line @ smithsfallstheatre.com (Paypal/Visa/Mastercard),  By Phone –  613-283-0300 (Visa/Mastercard) or $22 at the Door – 1/2 hour before performance (cash only and subject to availability).

How about an opportunity to perform at the Station Theatre?

The Station Theatre in Smiths Falls is pleased to be presenting two accomplished performers in May and June and we are looking for talented local performers to open for them.

May 25 – Patrick Lehman

May 25 Patrick Lehman will be bring his “pop, soul, blues, rock” sound to our stage. We are looking for an opening act for this concert in keeping with this style of music. Here’s the link to his website – http://www.patricklehmanmusic.com/intro.cfm

If you would like to be considered to open for him, please provide an mp3 audio file or a video to thestationtheatre@gmail.com NO LATER THAN APRIL 6. If you have technical difficulties doing this or if you need further information please call the theatre at 613-283-0300 and ask for Lynda.

June 22 – James Lowrie

James is a talented classical guitarist. We are looking for a performer(s) to open for him on June 22. If you are a interested in being considered for this, please forward an mp3 audio file or a video to the stationtheatre@gmail.com NO LATER THAN MAY 3. If you have technical difficulties doing this or if you need further information please call the theatre at 613-283-0300 and ask for Lynda.

This is a great opportunity to expose your musical talent to an appreciative audience in a wonderful performance space

Entries will be judged by our production committee. The successful musician(s) will be notified one month prior to the event. With your permission, submitted material will be retained by the smiths falls community theatre so these musicians could be considered for future engagements of a similar nature.

Please note that all entries must come directly from the artist, i.e. No agents or managers. This opportunity is open strictly to independent artists and there is no remuneration for the event. It is simply an opportunity for artistic exposure.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Cast includes 3 men and 6 women. Interested actors should call Lynda at 613-283-0300 to arrange a time.

This play is directed by Joan Sonnenburg and runs April 8 – 18

Here’s a synopsis:

n the 1850s young Catherine Sloper lives with her father, Dr. Austin Sloper. Catherine is shy, unsophisticated and plain-looking; her father blames her for the death of her mother, who died giving birth to her.

Morris Townsend courts her. Catherine believes him sincere, her father believes he’s after her inheritance. When the three confront each other, they agree that Austin will take his daughter to Europe for six months. He believes that either Morris or his daughter will give up, they don’t think so.

On their return, Dr. Sloper sees that nothing has changed, and threatens to disinherit her if she marries Morris. Catherine suggests to Morris that they elope immediately, she cannot stand to be in her father’s house another night; but she also mentions the threat of disinheritance. Morris leaves to get his things, but does not return, and Catherine is crushed. Three days later Dr Sloper realizes that he is mortally ill, and tries to reconcile with Catherine. She refuses.

Two years later Morris returns, and makes excuses about his jilting her. She seems to be swept away again, and tells him to go fetch his things so they can elope; but when he returns, she has the maid bolt the door against him, and turns out the lights.

Are your kids (or grandkids) driving you crazy?

Looking for something (ANYTHING) for them to do this weekend?

Friday December 28
and
Saturday December 29
at 2:00 pm

Bring them to The Station Theatre to see Madagascar 3 on the big screen

And the best part is – FREE admission (with a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank). This film has been generously sponsored by two Smiths Falls businesses. Our thanks go out to

New Global Vitamins
and
Smiths Falls Family Chiropractic

for their support. The Station Theatre is donating the theatre and our projectionists and ushers are donating their time to this worthwhile cause.

Seating is limited to the first 130 through the door. Doors open at 1:30 and the show starts at 2:00 pm

CACTUS FLOWER – Feb 28 – March 10 – Directed by Katharine Coleman

This comedy focuses on the relationship between young, wild Toni and her older, married lover Julian, a dentist. Convinced the two have no future together, Toni attempts suicide, and a guilt-ridden Julian rashly proposes he leave his wife so the couple can be together. However, Julian has never revealed to Toni that his “marriage” is actually an elaborate lie concocted to keep Toni at arm’s length. Toni refuses to break up his household without first meeting and talking with Julian’s soon-to-be-ex, so Julian enlists the aid of his shy spinster assistant Stephanie to pose as his non-existent wife. Complications arise when Toni decides the two must find her a new beau so everyone concerned can live happily ever after.

THE HEIRESS – April 8 – 18 – Directed by Joan Sonnenberg

THE HEIRESS is the story of Catherine Sloper, the shy and sheltered daughter of a prominent New Yorker. Caught between the demands of an emotionally distant father and the attentions of a passionate young suitor, Catherine must navigate the terrain of love and regret, desire and duty, a chance for happiness and the burden of fortune…as only an heiress can.

POLLYANNA – August 8-18 – Directed by Lynda Daniluk

ONE ACT PLAYS – Oct 3-13 – Plays and directors TBA

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS – November 28 – December 8

Dates are subject to change