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STAR-CROSSED LOVE AND ETERNAL FRIENDSHIP MARK RESURGENCE’S 2009 THEATRE SEASON
Resurgence Theatre Company is proud to unveil an exciting line-up for the 2009 York Shakespeare Festival which will run from July 14 to August 23, 2009 - marking eleven seasons of producing professional outdoor theatre on the shores of Fairy Lake in Newmarket, Ontario. The productions are The Little Prince and Romeo & Juliet. [ Read the full press release ]
November 28, 2008 - Resurgence Theatre Company press release.

YORK REGION ARTS COUNCIL SURVEY
The newly formed York Region Arts Council has an online survey that they will use to gain an understanding of how it can best serve the arts sector in the region and meet your needs as an arts stakeholder. All individuals with an interest in the arts in York Region are encouraged to complete this survey. November 27, 2008.

TWELFTH NIGHT DAZZLES AUDIENCES
Resurgence Theatre Company did it again, wowing crowds throughout the month of August with their production of Twelfth Night, part of the York Shakespeare Festival. Thanks to the brilliant cast and crew the show was fabulous, from the actor's performances to the sets and costumes. Without the support of many great sponsors such as Cachet, iPLANcorp, Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, Newmarket Blooms and Magna, the festival simply would not have been the same. [ View the pictures ]
September 2008 - SNAP Newmarket

TWELFTH NIGHT GALA AT THE YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Newmarket celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the York Shakespeare Festival in style with the "Twelfth Night Gala" held at Fairy Lake. This is a major annual fundraiser for the Resurgence Theatre Company and sponsors and guests were invited to join in the festivities. A dinner and performance were included and made this event a night to remember. [ View the pictures ]
September 2008 - SNAP Newmarket

RESURGENCE HELPS OAK RIDGES MORAINE
Resurgence Theatre in co-operation with the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation presented the premiere of Beware of Falling Trees! Lorraine and the Great Moraine Adventure at Fairy Lake. It was a brilliant and interactive performance put on by Resurgence's Senior Youth Theatre Conservatory and helped educate the audience on the importance of protecting the Oak Ridges Moraine. [ View the pictures ]
September 2008 - SNAP Newmarket

FIRST ANNUAL NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK BARBEQUE
The Neighbourhood Network is a one-of-a-kind organization that connects charitable organizations and community members with volunteering opportunities. Volunteering, and the need for volunteers, is huge part of our community and is constistently growing. The 1st Annual Neighbourhood Network Volunteer Recognition Barbeque was held at the Town Park in Aurora. The event was intended to pay tribute to the hundreds of local residents who have volunteered their time and talents to help residents in our community through the Neighbourhood Network Program. (Resurgence's Bob Forhan and Carol Oliver were in attendance) [ View the pictures ]
September 2008 - SNAP Aurora

TWELFTH NIGHT
Instead of the typical pantomime of showing the shipwreck that separates twins Viola and Sebastian, director Wilson has chosen to open Twelfth Night by making use of the beautiful, bucolic setting; he places a man and woman, in turn-of-the-century-style mourning-wear, at either of the performance space behind the stage, standing out looking over the duck-filled stream running past. It takes the action out of the performance space proper, making the entire area in and around the tent open for theatrical performance and artistic endeavor. [ Read the review ]
August 19, 2008 - Review by Catherine Kustanczy, New Theatre Review

TWELFTH NIGHT JEWEL IN RESURGENCE LINEUP
At one point in William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, the puritanical Malvolio reads aloud that "Some are born great, others achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon ’em." And while Olivia’s steward may have been deceived by the flowery words penned with malice by the countesses’ waiting woman, Maria, audiences need fear no deception. Nay, all they must do is sit back and soak up the greatness before them. [ Read the review ]
August 14, 2008 - Review by Sean Pearce, Staff Writer, York Region Media Group

OAK RIDGES MORAINE FOUNDATION AND RESURGENCE THEATRE COMPANY WARN: BEWARE THE FALLING TREES!
The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and the York Region based Resurgence Theatre Company are pleased to present, "Beware the Falling Trees: Lorraine and the Great Moraine Adventure", running until August 15. [ Read the press release ]
August 5, 2008 - Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation Press Release

ECO MESSAGE LOUD AND CLEAR IN RESURGENCE PLAY
Visitors to Newmarket’s Fairy Lake Park may want to keep their eyes and ears peeled for some unusual sights and sounds. For starters there have been reports of three well-known American Idol judges being seen, along with deer building a disco club, an army of salamanders and a mysterious toad who barks prophetic warnings to any and all who will listen. Fear not however, it’s not a sign of strange things afoot in the park; rather it’s just Resurgence Theatre Company’s production of Beware the Falling Trees!, on now to Aug. 15. [ Read the article ]
August 2, 2008 - Review by Sean Pearce, Staff Writer, York Region Media Group

RESURGENCE PRESENTS THE SECRET GARDEN
With plenty of amazing costumes, lighting and sound effects, all the performers did an amazing job bringing this story to life! Congratulations to the cast, directors and organizers for creating such an incredible production. [ Read the article ]
August 2008 - SNAP Newmarket, York Region Media Group

RESURGENCE'S SECRET GARDEN REALLY GROWS ON YOU
It would be a shame if Resurgence Theatre Company’s production of The Secret Garden remained a secret. It is quite a gem. It is a story of loss, love and the rediscovery and renewal of life and one sure to touch even the hardest of modern-day hearts. [ Read the article ]
July 24, 2008 - Review by Sean Pearce, Staff Writer, York Region Media Group

NATURAL BACKDROP COMPLEMENTS PLAY
Fairy Lake transformed into secret garden
Director Ashlie Corcoran didn’t have to strain herself too hard to conjure up images of Yorkshire, England when she took the helm of Resurgence Theatre Company’s production of The Secret Garden. After all, she had just returned to Canada after spending three months in the county that serves as the setting for the story. [ Read the article ]
July 17, 2008 - Article by Sean Pearce, Staff Writer, York Region Media Group

THEATRE PATRONS ENCOURAGED TO GO GREEN
Making a socially conscious choice becomes easy at this year’s 2008 YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL. York Region's Premier Outdoor Summer Theatre Festival, Fairy Lake, Newmarket, ON
To commemorate their TENTH SEASON of producing professional outdoor theatre on the shores of Fairy Lake in Newmarket, Ontario, Resurgence Theatre Company and iPLANcorp are inviting theatre patrons everywhere to take one small step towards ensuring a healthier planet. In turn, Resurgence will honour their good deed by naming the York Shakespeare Festival Tent after each and every one of them. [ Read the full presss release ]
July 4, 2008 - Press release - Resurgence Theatre Company

MEMORY LAPSE LEADS TO DIRECTING - Curtain closes on actor
His subjects kneel in front of him, listening, as do the 200 or so people gathered in Newmarket’s Fairy Lake on this summer’s day ... The kingly Mr. Wilson launches into the first speech of the play. About 30 seconds into his monologue, he stands genuinely transfixed, completely stuck in one moment. [ Read the article ]
June 23, 2008 - Article by Simone Joseph, Staff Writer, York Region Media Group

SUMMER THEATRE HIGHLIGHTS
In a summer where music will dominate stages from Newmarket to Lake Simcoe and Georgian Bay, Resurgence Theatre bucks the trend with what promises to be a sparkling production of the spoken word featuring two notable actors and a top-flight director returning to his roots. [ Read the article ]
May 5, 2008 - Article by Roy Green, North of the City Magazine, York Region Media Group

ACTOR'S LIFE TAKES ON A LITTLE MORE DRAMA
At times, filled with self doubt and a self deprecating sense of humour, Christine Horne takes a refreshingly honest approach to acting. The 26-year-old Aurora native has defied the odds and the actor stereotype since graduating from York University’s theatre program four years ago. .... She will likely court more attention when she appears as Desdemona in CBC’s TV adaption of Othello this June, followed by her role as Viola in Resurgence Theatre Company’s production of Twelfth Night. "Her passion for theatre stood out", said Anthony Leo, General Manager of Resurgence. [ Read the article ]
April 21, 2008 - Article by Patrick Mangion, Staff Writer, Aurora, York Region Media Group

RESURGENCE THEATRE'S 2008 SEASON FIT FOR A QUEEN
Newmarket’s Resurgence Theatre Company ushered in the 2008 York Shakespeare Festival Tuesday by unveiling a lineup truly fit for a queen. Resurgence’s general manager and co-founder Anthony Leo said he could hardly contain his excitement about the upcoming season. After all, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the York Shakespeare Festival and, to celebrate, Mr. Leo enlisted the assistance of a special guest to help with the unveiling. At that, a stoic Queen Elizabeth I emerged and cordially waved to the crowd gathered at iPlancorp’s Main Street headquarters. [ Read the article ]
April 17, 2008 - Article by Sean Pearce, Staff Writer, York Region Media Group

EXCITING LINE UP FOR THE TENTH ANNUAL YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL FEATURES CELEBRATED LOCAL ARTISTS
Resurgence Theatre Company is proud to announce plans for the TENTH ANNUAL York Shakespeare Festival. The Festival will run from July 15 to August 24, 2008 at Fairy Lake in Newmarket, in Canada’s Outdoor Garden Theatre and will feature an exciting line-up of productions that include: Twelfth Night, The Secret Garden and more.. [ Read the press release ]
April 15, 2008 - Press Release - Resurgence Theatre Company

THEATRE PROGRAM GIVES YOU THE EXPERIENCE, CREDIT
Newmarket’s Resurgence Theatre Company is offering aspiring young actors a chance to hone their skills and earn some high school credits at the same time. The theatre company’s Summer Youth Conservatory, aimed at students in Grade 9 to 12, is a great opportunity for young would-be thespians to gain valuable experience and also learn more about the dramatic arts from veterans of the craft, Resurgence general manager Anthony Leo said. [ Read the article ]
March 25, 2008 - Article by Sean Pearce, Staff Writer, York Region Media Group

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