Island community to this building,” says Alanna Jankov, CEO of The Guild. “The Guild shares this space with each and every one of you.” Brown can’t wait to see these stories come to life before audiences’ eyes. “Over the years, I have seen The Guild grow and flourish under the leadership of Alanna Jankov as she unwaveringly opens the doors to the community. The Guild is truly a place where community happens, and it is my distinct privilege to have the opportunity to uphold that legacy.” The 2021 Guild Mainstage Series will kick off June 25-July 23 with Pleasureville , a new Canadian comedy that explores sex, identity, inclusion and friendship. “It asks the question, “Does every small town need a sex shop?,” all while encouraging us all to check our own blind spots in our journey to be more inclusive,” explains Brown, who says Pleasureville is a “gem” of a show. The play stars Brieonna Locche, Steph Hood, and Canadian theatre legend Charlotte Moore. Returning for an encore is The Guild’s original 2019 production of Singalong Jubilee - A Musical Tribute . Paying homage to the smash hit television program of the 60s and 70s, the show is brimming with folk, country and pop music, including beloved anthems such as “Farewell to Nova Scotia.” This show will run July 9 to Aug. 10. And finally, the all-new Tapestry: A Tribute to Carole King , July 29-August 14, will take audiences back to the unforgettable hits of one of the most prolific female musicians in the history of pop music, including “I Feel the Earth Move,” “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend,” and “So Far Away.”
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Running in conjunction with the Mainstage Series is the theatre’s Celebration Series, which will celebrate local talent in special
here on our stage. These sessions will also be open to the public. All are welcome. Free of charge.” As the world slowly returns to its new normal, it’s not lost on Brown how fortunate the community as a whole is. “We here on Prince Edward Island are very fortunate to be able to present a summer festival full of live performances,” he says. Your summer escape awaits; what are you waiting for? Visit www.theguildpei. com for more information.
limited engagements and one-night performances. Celebration artists include Alicia Toner, Ava & Lily Rashed, Noah Malcolm, Shane Pendergast, Vince the Messenger, the Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors, and the Popalopalots. Message from Artistic Director of Children’s Programming at The Guild: “My name is Lori Linkletter, my pronouns are she/her, and I am the Artistic Director of Children’s Programming at The Guild. The Guild Music Theatre School has a student body of over 400 young artists, and offers a variety of performance-based opportunities. I am beyond excited at how this program has grown and thrived. It’s wonderful to be able to provide a safe encouraging space for our students. In addition to our musical productions of Disney’s Aladdin Jr., Disney’s Beauty & the Beast Jr., and our all-new Kids’ Ceilidh, the school is also happy to be partnering with the Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors who will be offering educational interactive performances for our students right
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