Welcome to our 70th Season (2021-22)
Yikes!
Dang . . . This pandemic has been dragging out way too long.
And we would really, really, really like to restart putting on live shows in front of live audiences again.
As you can imagine there are many uncertainties subject to change as circumstances evolve:
- Can we rehearse and perform in a reasonable manner? How big can the audience be? Will our regular patrons be comfortable attending performances (again)? Can we get volunteers to do house? Can we reasonably comply with public health measures. Will the cast and production team members be available to do full runs and be willing to put up with the bumps in the road? What should we charge for tickets?
- Et cetera ...
All of which makes for difficult planning.
But, we are starting to think that the end may be in sight.
Despite all of this uncertainty, we as the Board have decided that getting back to live performances should be doable, more or less.
So we have formulated a tentative plan and program for our 70th season as follows:
- a seasonally fitting play (yet to be named) in December
- a second stage play (yet to be named) for February or March
- a full cast, full audience, fully scheduled (e.g. 14 performances) production of Mamma Mia! in June 2022.
All of this, of course, subject to the ebb and flow of restrictions related to this dang pandemic.
So how can you as audience, cast, production crews, house volunteers help?
- Please be patient: Don't expect rehearsals and performances to happen with only the normal hitches. Please don't interpret our plan as a promise.
- Get vaccinated: As of September 28, 2021 the BTG Board has made this a requirement for involvement in any activities at the theatre both to meet public health guidelines and to address the comfort level of all of the participants. (Refer to BTG COVID-19 Vaccination Policy)
Welcome to our 70th Season!
BTG Board of Directors
