coming soon: 7 Stories
Jan 29 to Feb 15, 2026
A man stands on the ledge of a seven-story building, contemplating his fate until the building’s eccentric residents interrupt him with their own chaotic lives. As he listens to their absurd and revealing stories, his own crisis takes unexpected turns. With sharp wit and dark humour, 7 Stories explores life’s biggest questions through surreal encounters and rapid-fire dialogue. Clever, fast-paced, and deeply human, Morris Panych’s play is a theatrical experience that lingers after the stage goes dark.
*Mature Themes
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Valentine's Tea and Trivia Party
Valentine's Tea and Trivia Party
Saturday, Feb. 14th 2PM-4PM
SFL at Pinnacle Playhouse
Who is invited? BTG Current Members
What is this? A Valentine's Day party over a cup of tea with some trivia.
Extra Info- Feel free to bring a sweet or salty snack for yourself or enough to share. There will be some tea both iced and hot available as well as limited hor d'ourves.
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Saturday, Feb. 14th 2PM-4PM
SFL at Pinnacle Playhouse
Who is invited? BTG Current Members
What is this? A Valentine's Day party over a cup of tea with some trivia.
Extra Info- Feel free to bring a sweet or salty snack for yourself or enough to share. There will be some tea both iced and hot available as well as limited hor d'ourves.
Email membership@bellevilletheatreguild.ca with questions or for more information.
Side Pieces Performance
Valentine's Tea and Trivia Party
DEAR ELIZABETH by Sarah Ruhl
Saturday, Feb. 28th | 7:30PM
Pinnacle Playhouse- 256 Pinnacle St, Belleville
From 1947 to 1977, poets Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Bishop exchanged more than four hundred letters. Even as they were worlds apart, their connection was palpable, and their correspondence would become one of the greatest in American
DEAR ELIZABETH by Sarah Ruhl
Saturday, Feb. 28th | 7:30PM
Pinnacle Playhouse- 256 Pinnacle St, Belleville
From 1947 to 1977, poets Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Bishop exchanged more than four hundred letters. Even as they were worlds apart, their connection was palpable, and their correspondence would become one of the greatest in American literary history. Using these letters, Sarah Ruhl brings theatrical life to the story of a 30-year friendship that lived almost entirely in writing. Dear Elizabeth gives voice to this deeply moving and intimate friendship between two of the greatest minds in American history.
Workshop and Show Double Feature
Workshop and Show Double Feature
Ticket to 'Dear Elizabeth' = Free Workshop
Monologue Workshop
$15 for Non-members
$10 for Members
*Use your email confirmation of your ticket to get in free, or pay with cash at the door.
Date and Time: Sat., Feb. 28th from 6PM - 7PM
Available Spots: 14 Participants
Instructor: Abigail Schmitz
Workshop Overview:
- How to Select a Monologue for an A
Ticket to 'Dear Elizabeth' = Free Workshop
Monologue Workshop
$15 for Non-members
$10 for Members
*Use your email confirmation of your ticket to get in free, or pay with cash at the door.
Date and Time: Sat., Feb. 28th from 6PM - 7PM
Available Spots: 14 Participants
Instructor: Abigail Schmitz
Workshop Overview:
- How to Select a Monologue for an Audition
- How to Analyze and Memorize a Monologue Efficiently
- Tips for Performing a Monologue with Practice Opportunities
- Participants will receive a copy of a monologue from a play.
Does your audition require a monologue? Look no further than this easy, one hour workshop to help you be set up for success. These skill sets will help you the next time you need an audition monologue or have to read one cold during a call back.
Auditioning is a different skill set than preparing a performance in a rehearsal room. Come play with us and get all of the skills you need for your actor tool box to feel ready to handle monologues!
This monologue workshop well cover monologue selection, preparation, and performance. It will be a double feature opportunity at BTG! Dear Elizabeth will begin 30 minutes following the workshop ending. Buy a ticket to see Dear Elizabeth and get into the workshop for free. Simply show your online confirmation of your ticket at the door. Otherwise, we will accept cash, exact amount preferred if possible.
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Sign up by for the workshop by emailing membership@bellevilletheatreguild.ca
*Note that all email replies to newsletters and email promotionals from BTG are sent to the membership email address unless otherwise stated. Spots will be given on a first come first serve basis. Reach out to the membership email with any questions or for more information.
Theatre August One Act Play Festival 2026
Playwrights and Directors Needed
Calling all playwrights from Eastern Ontario!
Submissions of One Act Plays to be considered for the 2026 Belleville Theatre Guild's Theatre August One Act Play Festival are now being accepted.
Criteria for submitted plays:
- Run Time: 25-40 minutes in length when staged
- Scripts must be written in English and be original works by the author.
- Set Pieces: theatre staging cubes only
- These scripts will receive little to no technical support with sets, costumes, and lights because of the nature of this festival. It will be a black box festival with minimal technical elements for staging. There will be absolutely no flats/backdrops, little to no lighting cues (no blackouts until the end of the script), and not enough time for full costume changes. Ensure that the script you write/submit can be staged with these limitations. Any changes in location or time of day need to be clear through the writing/dialogue and staging with these technical conditions. Anything that cannot fit these limitations will not be able to be considered for this festival.
Criteria for submission:
- Playwright's name must NOT appear on the script itself.
- Scripts must be submitted in PDF format.
- Deadline for submission is February 15th, 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Please note:
- Copyright is retained by the playwright. No changes will be made to the scripts without the permission of the playwright.
- Plays will not be recorded without permission of the playwright.
- The playwrights' names will appear on all programs if selected.
- Selection will be made by an anonymous panel of three judges. Their decision is final.
- Selected playwrights will be notified on or before March 1st, 2026.
Please submit plays to the following email address:
president@bellevilletheatreguild.ca
Kathleen Manderville
BTG President
Call for Directors for Theatre August One Act Play Festival
We are looking for directors for this festival, with a special invitation to first time directors! People should submit an expression of interest describing their theatre experience and their reasons for wanting to be a director to:
president@bellevilletheatreguild.ca before March 1, 2026.
BTG New Outreach Program for Seniors
BTG Beyond the Stage: Outreach for Seniors
Calling all seniors who are looking for a creative outlet. Love to act, sing, write songs, direct plays, read aloud, sew costumes, play an instrument or write plays? We are looking for you to help be the talent and support team for our new outreach program- Beyond the Stage, outreach for seniors by seniors.
The goal of Beyond the Stage outreach program, once up and running, is for seniors to perform for nursing and long care facilities along with possible other outreach based venues.
On top of looking for members to participate, Beyond the Stage is currently looking for scripts.
Calling all Playwrights-
“Seniors for Seniors Beyond the Stage” program, is searching for short plays to be rehearsed and presented to a senior audience in 2026.
We are looking for;
- short plays 7-10 minutes in length
- 5 characters or less, aged 50+
- minimal number of props
- age appropriate, for seniors in care homes
Please submit plays in pdf format, to
Beyond the Stage Coordinator
These will be forwarded to the Belleville Theatre Guild’s play reading committee for approval.
*Submissions Due February 14th
2025-2026 Season
- Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
- Dear Santa
- 7 Stories
- One Man, Two Guvnors
- Sister Act
We have some amazing shows lined up this season! Check them out here!
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