Pinawa Players Present

04/27/2026

Pete Lovering is no stranger to the Pinawa stage. Since 2018, he has contributed both onstage and behind the scenes, building a strong connection to local theatre through his talent, dedication, and love of performance. Now, Pete takes on a new challenge as first-time director of Finishing School by Elaine Liner.
Leading a cast of five and a full crew, Pete has embraced the role with energy and enthusiasm, guiding the production with confidence and creativity. With the support of friends and fellow theatre lovers, he believes they have assembled a marvelous team ready to bring this witty and entertaining play to life.
Finishing School opens this Thursday night, with a second performance on Friday. Pete hopes audiences enjoy this fresh interpretation and have a wonderful evening at the theatre.

Tickets on sale @ www.pinawaplayers.com

04/20/2026

You all know the amazing Wanda Woodbeck! 🎭
A longtime force with the Pinawa Players both onstage and behind the scenes. Wanda's passion, talent and dedication have shaped countless productions over the years!
Wanda is thrilled to be assistant directing and prompt this springs production of Finishing School by Elaine Liner, following her successful direction of last falls Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward.
She began directing in 2006 with the short play Tell Me a Story, Sing Me a Song and has continued at a remarkable pace ever since, directing productions such as Leading Ladies, She With a Capital ESS, Rituals, Moon Over Buffalo, Lafferty’s Wake, Sin, S*x & The CIA, Lend Me a Tenor, Calendar Girls, Bedside Manners, Sherlock Holmes and Fox on the Fariway.
Wanda also has many on-stage credits beginning in 1999 with If We Are Women. Followed by Jack and the Beanstalk, Waiting for the Parade, Mr. Flannery’s Ocean, I Take This Man, Here on the Flight Path, Done to Death, On Golden Pond, Blue Murder, The Dixie Swim Club and most recently, Love, Loss and What I Wore.
In addition to her directing and acting work, Wanda has contributed to numerous backstage roles, including props, set design, costumes and producing.

Tickets available @ www.pinawaplayers.com

04/18/2026

🎭 Let’s fill the seats and celebrate local theatre together!

Pinawa Players is proud to present Finishing School by Elaine Liner, directed by Pete Lovering. The play is a warm, hilarious comedy that looks at the humorous side of aging.

Our community productions only happen because of the incredible support of people like you. Come out for an evening of laughter, connection and hometown talent. . . and help make this show a success!

📍 Pinawa Community Centre
📅 April 30 & May 1
🚪 Doors open at 6:30 PM
🎬 Curtain at 7:00 PM

🎟 Tickets are just $20 and selling now!
Available online and at the door🌐 www.pinawaplayers.com

Bring your friends, bring your neighbours and don’t wait too long to grab your seats. We can’t wait to see our community come together for two wonderful nights of theatre!

04/17/2026

🌷🎭 Let’s celebrate spring with a night of laughter!

The snow may still be hanging around, but brighter days are ahead and what better way to welcome the season than with an evening of live theatre?

Join us for Finishing School by Elaine Liner, a warm and witty comedy that will have you smiling, laughing and enjoying a wonderful night out with friends and neighbours.

🎟️ Tickets available online at www.pinawaplayers.com
or at the door
$20 General Admission

Shake off winter, celebrate spring and come enjoy a fun night with Pinawa Players!

04/16/2026

Behind every great production is someone keeping all the moving pieces together, and this spring that person is our producer, Shannon Swaenepoel. From organizing details behind the scenes to helping bring the creative vision to life, Shannon’s dedication, leadership and steady support help make it all happen.

Shannon grew up in Pinawa and always loved attending Pinawa Players performances. She moved away before she had the chance to get involved, but when her family returned to Pinawa in 2009, she decided it was finally time to take the plunge and join. She’s been grateful ever since.
Her first production with the group was Rituals. Although she originally joined as a prompter, unexpected circumstances led her to step into a performing role at the ACT Festival in Virden, MB and she hasn’t looked back. Shannon later appeared in Moon Over Buffalo, Sin, S*x and the CIA, Lafferty’s Wake and Calendar Girls.
In recent years, her work has been more behind the scenes, producing alongside Director Wanda Woodbeck for Lend Me a Tenor and The Dixie Swim Club and last falls production, Blithe Spirit.
She has loved helping bring witty and mischievous plays to life by supporting the cast, the production team and working with all the creative minds in each and every production.
As well, Shannon has contributed to props, set decoration and hospitality across various shows.
Being part of Pinawa Players reminds her of why she returned to community theatre in the first place: the laughter, the collaboration and the joy of creating something together.

Tickets are on sale @ www.pinawaplayers.com

04/14/2026

Being part of the Pinawa Players means I get to do arts and crafts! 🥳🥳💜💜

04/14/2026

This is the time when everything starts coming together. . . lines, timing, laughter and the little moments that make a show feel alive. There’s a wonderful hustle and bustle in the air as everyone works on the finishing touches.

It’s messy, creative and full of energy and I love every minute of it!

We can’t wait to share Finishing School by Elaine Liner, directed by Pete Lovering, with all of you!

📍 Pinawa Community Centre
📅 April 30 & May 1
🚪 Doors open 6:30 PM | 🎭 Curtain 7:00 PM

🎟 Tickets: www.pinawaplayers.com
or at the door
$20 General Admission

Come join us for a warm, funny evening as we explore the humorous side of aging.

04/10/2026

FOUND ONE.

Anyone have something like this we can borrow for a month for our rehearsals?

04/09/2026

If you’ve been to a Pinawa Players show, chances are you’ve seen Daryl’s work. Whether on stage, backstage or in the director’s chair! With decades of involvement and countless memorable performances, Daryl is a true fixture in our theatre family.

The records show that Daryl’s first foray onto the Pinawa stage was in The Nerd in 1989. Of course, he worked (and continues to work) in a backstage capacity since the early 1980s. After acting in four plays, he ventured into the director’s chair for the 2003 production of I Take This Man. Since then, he has appeared on the Pinawa stage an additional 15 times. Daryl has also acted with Haystack Theatre in Beausejour and acted and directed with Gillam’s Live Wire Productions. Most recently, audiences saw him as Henry Bingham in Pinawa Players’ 2024 fall production of The Fox on the Fairway.

This spring, Daryl Woodbeck returns to the stage as Wizzer in Finishing School by Elaine Liner, bringing his signature wit and experience to one of the play’s most lovable and sharp-tongued characters who uses humour to deal with aging.

Tickets are on sale now at pinawaplayers.com

04/05/2026

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Take a peek at our events schedule for In the Mind's Eye! We have some incredible things planned.

Please join us for any or all of our discussions, workshops, and an amazing book launch! More details on our website. Can't wait to see you there!

04/03/2026

A veteran of the stage (and backstage) Myrna Tiede has been acting on stage since 1998 in “Words, Words, Words” and “Beautiful Lake Winnipeg”. In 2000, Myrna acted with a cast of 120 in “Jack and the Beanstalk” . The last count we have is 13 on-stage performances - if we include the Haystack Theatre in Beausejour. But don’t ask Myrna which performance was her favourite, because she feels that each one was special in it's own right. When not acting, you may have seen her working backstage with props or as Stage Manager.

It’s been several years since Myrna’s last performance in “The Games Afoot” and she is grateful to have this opportunity to return to the stage in the humorous and moving “Finishing School”, a play by Elaine Liner.

Shirley, played by Myrna Tiede, is a warm-hearted and lively resident of the “Finishing School” who brings humor, charm and a touch of unexpected possibility to the lives of those around her.

Don't miss your chance to see Myrna's performance, tickets are on sale now at pinawaplayers.com

03/31/2026

Sarah Jane (SJ) Nesbitt will be making her Pinawa Players debut after stepping away from acting roles for over 10 years. A lifelong performer with a background in musical theatre, she has appeared onstage and has taken on almost every role behind the scenes. SJ is thrilled to be performing again and reconnecting with one of her first loves: live theatre. Although she’s a newer face in the area, she’s lived in Lac du Bonnet for almost 4 years and has been working at Two Rivers in Pinawa since October 2024. SJ sings regularly with the World Village Gospel Choir in Winnipeg, pursues other visual arts, and is part of the global teaching team at the Centre for Holding Space. She hopes to see you at the show.

Meet Minnie!
Minnie is a thirty-something daughter visiting the retirement home after the recent loss of a loved one. When Al and Wizzer find her sitting on their bench one morning, the unexpected encounter turns into a charming moment of generational comedy.
Minnie brings a fresh, lively energy to the scene and reminds everyone that connection, humor and a little mischief can happen at any age.

Come see SJ Nesbitt bring Minnie to life in Finishing School by Elaine Liner.

🎭 Tickets on sale now at: pinawaplayers.com