What would you sacrifice to get to the top?

The second mainstage production of the year is Top Girls by the celebrated playwright Caryl Churchill. First produced in 1982 (last seen produced at the Shaw Festival in 2015) this contemporary play tells the story of Marlene, a career-driven woman who is only interested in women’s success in business. This smart, funny play takes a critical look at women in society and considers the conflicts that come with the pursuit of success and the desire to “have it all.” Directed by professor Danielle Wilson the production runs from Friday, March 2, 2018 to Saturday, March 10, 2018.

by Caryl Churchill.

Directed by DANIELLE WILSON
Set Design by NIGEL SCOTT
Costume Design by KELLY WOLF
Lighting Design by JENNIFER JIMENEZ
Original Music by MAX HOLTEN-ANDERSEN
Assistant Direction by MICHELLE MOHAMMED
Dialect Coaching by JANE GOODERHAM

When: March 2-10, 2018
FRIDAY, MARCH 2 and SATURDAY, MARCH 3 at 7:30 pm
SUNDAY, MARCH 4 at 2:00 pm
FRIDAY, MARCH 9 at 11:30 am and 7:30 pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 10 at 7:30 pm

Location: MARILYN I. WALKER THEATRE, Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts
15 Artists’ Common, St. Catharines, ON

Fourth-year student and Assistant Director for the production, Michelle Mohammed, is writing about the development of the show in a dedicated blog.  See https://darttopgirls.wordpress.com/.

Tickets: $5-$18 (applicable fees and taxes are extra)

Purchase tickets at the FirstOntario PAC Box Office: 905.688.0722 or online firstontariopac.ca.

Fourth year recital: Luis Molina, piano

These recitals are performed by our most talented performers, who do recitals courses for credit following a rigorous audition process.

Come and hear the stars of tomorrow, getting their start right here through our Music program.

Monday April 2, 2018 at 7:30pm 

Location: Cairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

250 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON

Admission to all events is free.

 Fourth year recital: William Sadler, tenor with Lesley Kingham, piano

These recitals are performed by our most talented performers, who do recitals courses for credit following a rigorous audition process.

Come and hear the stars of tomorrow, getting their start right here through our Music program.

Monday March 26, 2018 at 7:30pm

Location: Cairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

Admission to all events is free.

Fourth year recital: Eric Godfree, guitar

These recitals are performed by our most talented performers, who do recitals courses for credit following a rigorous audition process.

Come and hear the stars of tomorrow, getting their start right here through our Music program.

Sunday March 25, 2018 at 2:30pm 

Location: Concordia Seminary, 470 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines

Admission to all events is free.

Fourth year recital: Jesse Luciani, guitar

These recitals are performed by our most talented performers, who do recitals courses for credit following a rigorous audition process.

Come and hear the stars of tomorrow, getting their start right here through our Music program.

Saturday March 24, 2018 at 2:30pm 

Location: Concordia Seminary, 470 Glenridge Avenue, St.Catharines, ON

Admission to all events is free.

Third year recital: Ryan Baxter, piano

These recitals are performed by our most talented performers, who do recitals courses for credit following a rigorous audition process.

Come and hear the stars of tomorrow, getting their start right here through our Music program.

Monday March 19, 2018 at 7:30pm

Location: Cairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

250 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON

Admission to all events is free.

Third year recital: Alyssa Shanghavi, trombone with Gary Forbes, piano

These recitals are performed by our most talented performers, who do recitals courses for credit following a rigorous audition process.

Come and hear the stars of tomorrow, getting their start right here through our Music program.

Friday March 9, 2018 at 7:30pm 

Location: Concordia Seminary, 470 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines

Admission to all events is free.

Third year recital: Rebecca Heathcote, alto saxophone with Karen Lam, piano

These recitals are performed by our most talented performers, who do recitals courses for credit following a rigorous audition process.

Come and hear the stars of tomorrow, getting their start right here through our Music program.

Monday March 5, 2018 7:30pm

Location: Cairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

Admission to all events is free.

Second year recital: Jessica Tigchelaar, violin with Luis Molina, piano

These recitals are performed by our most talented performers, who do recitals courses for credit following a rigorous audition process.

Come and hear the stars of tomorrow, getting their start right here through our Music program.

Friday March 2, 2018 at 7:30pm

Location: Concordia Seminary, 470 Glenridge Ave. in St. Catharines 

Admission to all events is free.

Spring is just around the corner and New Beginning’s 11th annual Say Yes to the Prom Dress is fast approaching!  On March 17 from 10am-2pm girls can browse our huge selection of formal, prom and graduation dresses ranging in sizes from 0-26.  It is FREE and open to the public…  Plus there will be plenty of fitting rooms available to ensure a perfect fit.

Since its inception 11 year ago, Say Yes to the Prom Dress has helped over 1200 young women find the dress of their dreams in celebration of formal events like prom and graduation. 

We couldn’t do this without the support of our community which is why we are asking you to help make dreams come true by donating new or gently used dresses to our event. Dresses can be dropped off Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm at 1049 Janette Ave., Windsor.

Needed:

• Prom dresses

• Semi-formal dresses

• Graduation dresses

We are especially in need of sizes 0 to 4 and 14+ 

DROP OFF LOCATION: 

New Beginnings at 1049 Janette Ave. Windsor ON

9am-6pm Monday-Thursday

Donations will be accepted until March 9

New Beginnings Essex County opened its doors in 1971 and provides services to children, youth and families of Windsor and Essex County.