The OV Arts Centre

03/10/2022

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03/09/2022

Western Edge Theatre presents: The Cult of Brother 12: a musical dark comedy.

The infamous cult leader is back – and he’s singing! The Cult of Brother 12 is a witty, irreverent, and very tuneful take on the story of the spiritual leader and con man who, in the 1920s, drew acolytes to Valdes Island from around the world. This time he’s pursued by intrepid local reporter Doris Abercrombie, who’s out to get the goods on the bruh and his equally cunning partner, Madame Zee.

First presented as a one-act musical at the Nanaimo Fringe, The Cult of Brother 12 has now been expanded into a full-length, all-singing, all-dancing theatrical extravaganza. Join the cult!

FEATURING:

Dean Chadwick as Brother 12, Lauren Semple as Madame Zee with Rick Meyers, Frank Moher, Alejandro Mujica and Haley Turnbull.

March 25, 26 ~ 7:30 pm
March 27 ~ 2 pm
March 31, Apr. 1, 2 ~ 7:30 pm
April 3 ~ 2 pm

Head over to WesternEdge.org to purchase tickets!

Book & Lyrics by BILL MINER

Music by MARTY STEELE & BILL MINER

Directed by BILL MINER

Musical Direction by MARTY STEELE

Choreography by GENEVIÈVE CARON

Set Design by JENNIFER THOMPSON

Costume Design by LORNA McLELLAN

03/08/2022

Wow! Nanaimo you are incredible.

We're only 10 memberships away from our goal of 50!

If we hit 51 by Thursday, Cheryl (the administrator) has agreed to participate in a hilarious reel challenge in celebration.

You can join right from our website www.theovartscentre.ca/membership

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03/07/2022

How would you like to be a part of The OV Arts Centre? What if you could help shape the future of the Nanaimo arts & culture community and have access to perks like 10% off space rentals, marketing opportunities?

The goal we set back in September was to reach 50 members! We are only about 20 memberships away from that goal. Can you help us?

Memberships are accessible and available for organizations, families, seniors, students, and are free for youth 15 and under (as non-voting members).

To learn about the membership benefits and join The OV, click through this link and we'll !
https://theovartscentre.ca/the-ov-membership-sign-up-form/

02/17/2022

with Western Edge

Did you know that there are only four more performances? or that Thursday is cheap night with Western Edge!

While The OV's events Calendar is undergoing some routine maintenance, you can purchase tickets for this and other shows at westernedge.org or get more information from their box office by phone 250-816-6459.

02/10/2022

The building is buzzing today as we get ready for the opening of 'In a World Created by a Drunken God', part of the Western Edge Theatre New Waves Festival. Sets are being built and dressed, cue to cue for tech, and actors on stage! This show opens tomorrow night at 7:30, you can get your tickets through Western Edge!

02/01/2022

with Western Edge on Friday, Feb. 4th for the (free!) opening event of the New Waves Festival: An opening ceremony with Snuneymuxw First Nation Elder Geraldine Manson and Hesquiaht Elder and singer Quuiatsapulth accompanied by a group of Indigenous youth. Then stay for a participatory reading of The Unplugging by Algonquin playwright Yvette Nolan. And then return for all the Festival productions! Details and tix at https://westernedge.org/show/2022-new-waves-festival/
As capacity is limited to 50%, advanced reservations are recommended.

01/31/2022

Meet our members!



Bonnie Catterson Kent has owned and operated Kismet Theatre Academy and Kismet Theatre Collective in Nanaimo since 2012.

Kismet has used The OV Arts Centre for all of their shows through the years, and though they had to shut their doors due to Covid in March 2020, and they are returning with their EMERGE project for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in 2022!

01/28/2022

How would you like to be a part of The OV Arts Centre? What if you could help shape the future of the Nanaimo arts & culture community and have access to perks like 10% off space rentals, marketing opportunities and more! To learn more about memberships for individuals, students, families, seniors, and organizations, visit https://theovartscentre.ca/ov-member-benefits/

01/28/2022

Are you signed up for the 48- hour film challenge with CineCentral Filmmakers Society ? 🤩🎬

New Dates! are you signed up?

http://www.cinecentral.ca/48-hour-filmmaking-challenge.html