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Backwoods Players came into
existence in 2000 as a natural offspring of the Pickering Museum
Village's annual production of "A Spirit Walk". This
award-winning play tells the story of Pickering's early settlers
and their involvement in the ill-fated Rebellion of 1837.
Backwoods and "A Spirit Walk" have been the proud recipients of
the 2001 City of Pickering Civic Award for Culture and the Arts,
and the Durham Arts Council "Acorn" Award.
Today Backwoods has over 150
members of all ages, and stages a variety of productions,
ranging from murder mystery dinner theatre to improv
comedy / romance set in 1875 and the high drama of "A Spirit
Walk". Backwoods specializes in period theatre and is proud to
feature original materials, often with a basis in local history.
Most productions are staged on site at the Pickering Museum
Village, either outdoors or in 19th century buildings.
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Membership in Backwoods includes a subscription to the
quarterly newsletter, The Voice in the Wilderness,
access to free workshops, advance notice of all casting
calls and the opportunity to perform or assist with our
productions.
For information on how to
become a member of the Backwoods Players, contact Mandy
Smiles at msmiles@cityofpickering.com or call
the
Pickering Museum Village 905.683.8401. |
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