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THE LITTLE PRINCE DEBUTS
The Resurgence Theatre debuted one of their latest shows at Fairy Lake, The Little Prince. ... The festival tent at Fairy Lake was packed for the opening night and once again, Resurgence provided the unique experience of enjoying top-notch theatre in an outdoor setting. [ Read the article and view pictures taken ]
August Edition - SNAP Newmarket

RESURGENCE THEATRE'S CHILDREN'S GALA SUNDAY
A gala, just for children. The first ever Children’s Gala, a charitable event for the Resurgence Theatre Company is a great opportunity to involve youth in local culture, Resurgence board member Theresa Taylor says. [ Read the article ]
August 6, 2009 - Article by Teresa Latchford, York Region Media Group

THE LITTLE PRINCE CARES FOR CANCER
Resurgence Theatre Company and Southlake Regional Health Centre have struck a community partnership for an entertaining, one evening performance in support of the Regional Cancer Program at Southlake. Saturday July 18th, 2009 - 8:00 p.m. - Resurgence Theatre Venue at Fairy Lake, Newmarket, ON.
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July 9, 2009 - Editorial Ad in The Era, Resurgence Theatre Company

RESURGENCE AIMS TO KEEP IT FRESH
The Montagues and the Capulets, two families driven by name and passion, share a long-bred hatred for one another. Enter Romeo with his sweet sorrows as he woos Juliet under the stars. The festival has become a significant cultural tradition in York Region, York-Simcoe MPP Julia Munro said at this year’s performance lineup announcement... [ Read the article ]
June 17, 2009 - By Amanda Persico, Staff Writer, York Region Media Group

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK, IN 2009
Resurgence Theatre Company has launched its 2009 Season - with plans to stage two very different plays on the shores of Fairy Lake in Newmarket this summer. The Little Prince, adapted from the novella by Antoine de Saint Exupery, is a timeless tale of friendship. "I think it’s a story that’s close to our hearts," says director Kelly Straughan. "It’s a story that has depth, that tells us how we should live." Speaking to audiences of all ages, The Little Prince is not children’s theatre, Straughan says, but "imaginative theatre." The second play, presented as part of the York Shakespeare Festival, is Romeo & Juliet, starring Lara Jean Chorostecki and Shaun McComb. [ Read the article ]
June 11, 2009 - By Miriam King, Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

SUMMER DAYTRIPPING GUIDE
That long weekend kind of snuck up on you, didn't it? Here's how to make sure that doesn't happen again. Destinations within an hour from the city. Summer is theatre season: From Shaw to Stratford to various Shakespeares in the Park, there’s no better time to check out live theatre across the province, offered in a variety of indoor and outdoor venues - and with prices ranging from non-existant to exorbitant. This summer, why not check out the annual York Shakespeare Festival in Newmarket, Ont.? [ Read the full article ]
May 23, 2009 - By Rebecca Tucker and Lisa Bucher, National Post

RESURGENCE GEARS UP FOR 2009 SEASON
The Resurgence Theatre Company announced their talent line up for the 2009 season and to gear up for the 11th Annual York Shakespeare Festival. Productions of The Little Prince and Romeo and Juliet will run throughout the summer at Fairy Lake; students of Resurgence Theatre's Senior Youth Theatre Conservatory will return to perform Beware of the Falling Trees! Lorraine and the Great Moraine Adventure. [ Read the article and view pictures taken ]
May 12, 2009 - SNAP Newmarket - June Edition

RESURGENCE THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES TALENT LINE UP FOR 2009 PROFESSIONAL THEATRE SEASON INCLUDING A SPECIAL FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT
Resurgence Theatre Company is proud to announce an exciting line up of talent for the ELEVENTH ANNUAL York Shakespeare Festival. The Festival will run from July 14 to August 23, 2009 under a tent at Fairy Lake in Newmarket, Ontario and will feature: THE LITTLE PRINCE adapted from the novella by Antoine de Saint Exupéry by Luciana Burcheri and directed by Kelly Straughan.. ROMEO & JULIET by William Shakespeare and directed by Lee Wilson .. [ Read the full press release ]
May 12, 2009 - Resurgence Theatre Company press release.

NEWMARKET CELEBRATES THE ARTS GALA
Mayor Tony Van Bynen and Council of the Town of Newmarket rolled out the red carpet with the inaugural "Celebrate the Arts Gala" at Pickering College. Resurgence Theatre board members - Theresa Taylor - Bob Forhan - Carol Oliver attended. [ Read the article and view pictures taken ]
May 1, 2009 - SNAP Newmarket - June Edition

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