Sunday 4 February 2018


Dear Medina Members and all those that have been in contact with Medina Theatre Ensemble,

            The past year has proven to be a phenomenal success thanks to your input and interest.  We had a most successful Holocaust Education Performance at Temple Sinai of "A Shayna Maidel" by Barbara Lebow and directed by Jacqui Burke.  Our cast included Fabio Sapasnik, Marion Hirschberg, Barry Minshell, Maxx Finkelstein, Cari Haim and Gina Giorgakopoulos all performing to an almost full house.

            We immediately began working on two more  of our theatrical programs.  Scenes are currently being written by members and worked on to be eventually performed at various venues.  We are now in rehearsal for scenes directed by our own Gloria Valentine, under the name of MedinaScenes Ensemble and we have already secured a performance date of Valentine Day, February 14th with a second venue still to be confirmed.

Our second program is our full length play and this year it was chosen during our workshops with Mario D'Alimonte.  The Odd Couple - Female Version by Neil Simon is far funnier than the male one, or maybe that's because Medina's members will be performing it.  Jacqui Burke will be directing and of course, there are lots of roles for women and some for the guys as well.  This play will be performed three times.  In the past it was felt that so much work was done for just one performance so this year, we now have confirmed dates of Temple Sinai on Monday April 23rd, Beth David on Wednesday April 25th and Beth Torah on May 1st.  There will also be seven rehearsals which includes the one on the day of performance. 

AUDITIONS:  Thursday March 15th 7 p.m to 9 p.m. with call backs on Sun. March 18th 1 - 4 (if necessary)
                         Rehearsals begin on Thursday March 29th 7 - 9

                                                PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL REHEARSALSES WILL BE HELD AT 15 MURRICH STREET  (YONGE AND DAVENPORT AREA)       

To arrange for an audition, please email me at revalawry@rogers.blackberry.net or call me at 416-445-8718.  Emailing me is the best choice.

With best regards to all and hoping you had a happy, healthy and WARM holiday season.  Just keep in mind, spring is on the way....eventually.


Reva Lawry

Tuesday 21 October 2014


 MEDINA THEATRE ENSEMBLE

PRESENTS

AS A HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE

A STAGED READING PERFORMANCE

OF

 The Sun in My Eyes


Written By Jack Kuper

Directed by Jacqui Burke

Jack Kuper’s autobiographical play set in a small Polish town in 1942 details the plight of the Jews at the hands of the Nazis through the eyes of Kuper’s family.
A story of courage, dignity and compassion.

DATE: Monday, November 3rd, 2014, 7:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Temple Sinai ,

210 Wilson Avenue (East of Bathurst)

Admission : Free

Information: Barry, (416) 483-4487

 

Medina Theatre Ensemble is a not for profit Community Theatre. We welcome new members who wish to learn acting and stagecraft. Yearly fees are $30.00. Membership fees must be paid in advance of any program.

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF STAGED READINGS”


 

Tuesday 26 August 2014

Medina is holding a
Workshop
for members and those interested in joining
 
on
 
September 28th, 2014
I – 3pm
 
RSVP to Fran Abelson and to get location details
 Medina Theatre Ensemble is a not for profit community theatre.
CELEBRATING 29 YEARS OF STAGED READINGS”


Visit http://medinatheatre.blogspot.ca/
An upcoming Medina production:
 
"SUN IN MY EYES” 
Written by Jack Kuper
 
 Directed by Jacqui Burke
 
Audition to be held on:
Tuesday September 30th,  2014 at 2 Neptune Ave.,  
in the boardroom
7 pm sharp

Performance date: Monday, November 3, 2014 at Temple Sinai, 210 Wilson Ave.

Medina Theatre Ensemble is a not for profit community theatre.
CELEBRATING 29 YEARS OF STAGED READINGS”


Visit http://medinatheatre.blogspot.ca/

Friday 16 May 2014


Your Community Theatre

MEDINA THEATRE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS

 A STAGED READING PERFORMANCE OF NEIL SIMON’S HIT PLAY


“PLAZA SUITE”

Directed by Mario D’Alimonte

This play is composed of three unrelated stories, each involving different characters, but are all set in Suite 719, in New York’s luxury Plaza Hotel.

PERFORMANCE DATE:  Monday, June 2, 2014

TIME:  7:30 p.m.

LOCATION:  Temple Sinai Congregation, Fanny Green Hall

                     200 Wilson Avenue (East of Bathurst)

 

ADMISSION:  $10.00         

 

Medina Theatre Ensemble is a not for profit community theatre.

CELEBRATING 29 YEARS OF STAGED READINGS”

Visit http://medinatheatre.blogspot.ca/

Thursday 10 April 2014

MEDINA THEATRE ENSEMBLE
IS HOLDING A WORKSHOP ON
A BASIC APPROACH TO ACTING
with
GERI GANS
SUNDAY MAY 4TH, 2014
1-3 P.M.
9th FLOOR, 2 NEPTUNE DRIVE
REUBEN CIPIN HEALTH LIVING COMMNUNITY
PLEASE R.S.V.P. BY APRIL 30TH, 2014
REVA: 416-445-8718
FRAN: 416-638-2716
OPEN TO MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING
SPACE IS LIMITED
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MEDINA THEATRE ENSEMBLE
is holding an
AUDITION
for a staged reading of Neil Simon’s hit play
“PLAZA SUITE”
Directed by Mario D’Alimonte
This play is composed of three unrelated stories, each involving different characters, but all are set in Suite 719, in New York’s luxury Plaza Hotel.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Time: 7 – 9:30 p.m.
2 Neptune Drive – The Board Room
RSVP TO SECURE A SPOT : Reva 416-445-8718 Fran 416- 638-2716
We welcome new members, age 18 - 108
Yearly membership $30.00