The Brockville Operatic Society is a Musical Theatre group and a Not-For-Profit Charity, established in 1952.
We foster a welcoming and supportive environment that celebrates diversity, creativity, and collaboration. With volunteers we work as a team to plan, execute, and perform small and medium sized live shows. Theatre arts is a powerful force for personal growth, social change, and collective well-being.
We are top of mind for youth and adults, in Brockville and area, for all aspects of musical theatre arts. We create high-quality, inclusive, and accessible musical theatre productions that bring joy, entertainment, and cultural enrichment to our community.
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Your donation provides financial assistance to the Operatic Society in paying Musi-Theatre Building rental, and the Society’s Scholarship & Awards Program!
Your donation provides financial assistance to the Operatic Society in paying Musi-Theatre Building rental, and the Society’s Scholarship & Awards Program!
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.
Place – Brockville Arts Centre / Musi Theatre.
When – December 12th 6pm to 9:30pm.
Prepare your favourite Karaoke song.
Please bring your own track.
Prepare a 1-to-2-minute oration or dramatic monologue.
18 years old and up.
You should have strong vocals and dance.
The show features eight non-Biblical characters, Gilmer (silly, a great storyteller); Robin (a tomboy); Herb (goofy and entertaining); Jeffrey (happy and excited); Joanne (eager and enthusiastic); Lamar (clumsy and unintentionally funny); Peggy (shy and loyal); and Sonia (dramatic with a put-on sensuality). The “Christ” character and the “John” and “Judas”
Please note, the above characters are a guideline. Heather and I plan to work with you to develop your own interpretation.
6 performances at the Arts HUB. Wednesday and Thursday School shows 10 am March 25 and 26
Thursday March 26th 7:30 Friday March 27th 7:30 Saturday March 28th 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Producer/ Director, Peter Yerdon, Director / Vocal Coach, Heather Istead, Producer, Props, Pat Alexander
Musical Director Chelsea Lee, Choreographer, Katie Robinson.
Musi Theatre is located behind the Brockville Arts Centre.
The board helps govern, guide, evolve and shape the future of the BOS. From vetting show proposals, participating in fundraising, improving our space, engaging our community and planning for the future (and more)- board members work collaboratively to ensure the 75+ year legacy of the BOS lives on.
For over 70 years, the Brockville Operatic Society has been the heartbeat of musical theatre in our community. We are always looking for passionate directors and creative teams with bold new ideas to continue that legacy. Whether it’s a beloved classic or a contemporary hit, we want to hear what excites you. Use the form below to share your proposal and tell us how you would bring your dream production to life with the BOS.
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Adults:
Mr. Wormwood
Mrs. Wormwood
Trunchbull
Ms. Honey
Mrs. Phelps,
Doctor
Escapologist
Acrobat
Rudolpho
Sergei
Clown
Ensemble Adults: (over 14y)
8 (Parents 6, Henchmen 3, Cook, Mechanic, Loud Judges3)+ Loud Dancers – Miracle Nurses
Younger Kids/Matilda’s class (ideally up to 140 cm (4’10”)):
Lavender
Bruce
Eric
Tommy,
Nigel
Amanda
Alice
Hortensia
Older Kids (over 5’) x 9
Matilda:
Girl under 140cm (ideally 9-11 years)
