Yorkton’s local theater group, Paper Bag Players, recently returned from Theatre Saskatchewan’s TheatreFest 2015 hosted by Melfort, Saskatchewan from April 19 to 25. Paper Bag Players performed “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery – Murder at Checkmate Manor.” A classic Whodunit comedy, where everything that could go wrong does! Performing along with six other Saskatchewan local theatre groups, Paper Bag Players took home the award for Best Entry, leading lady Teresa Weber won Best Actress and the Cast and Crew received honorable mentions for Technical/Backstage Merit.
Paper Bag Players are extremely excited for their upcoming 2015 events. Their next production will be held this July at Rodney Ridge Park. “The Creature Creeps!” is a family friendly comedy, taking place in the parlor of Castle Von Blitzen in the Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania. This hilarious send up to the horror genre has an ancient castle, a mad scientist, a secret laboratory, creaky castle doors, disappearing villagers, and so many laughs you’ll lose count. Open auditions for “The Creature Creeps” are being held May 18 and 19. Contact Pam at 306-621-2685 for times and location. The summer production will be performed July 18 and is free to the public. Come out and enjoy some local community theatre.
Paper Bag Players also has the privilege to host the Theatre Saskatchewan’s TheatreOne 2015. An annual short play festival where groups from across Saskatchewan travel to Yorkton to perform. Taking place November 5, 6 and 7, each night will have three different plays followed by an after party. Paper Bag Players are currently looking for volunteers to help in any way possible. Please visit our website www.paperbagplayers.com for more info.
