SENIORS SERIES

Classics Company Musical

Kiss Me Kate

For accessible seating (including those with walkers) and group sales, please contact the box office at 905-304-3232

Egotistical actor, director, and producer Fred Graham must play opposite his ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi, as the leading characters in a “new” musical production of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. While they publicly say they hate each other, the two are obviously still in love. Meanwhile, the show’s ambitious supporting actress, Lois Lane, bewails the antics of her boyfriend, Bill, as he evades local gangsters sent to collect on his gambling debts. The battle of the sexes rages both on stage and off in this “play-within-a-play” – who will win and can love conquer all?

Kiss Me, Kate, with familiar songs written by the great Cole Porter including “So In Love”, “From this Moment On” and the iconic theatre anthem “Another Opening, Another Show” won the first Tony Award for the Best Musical in 1949.

Theatre Ancaster’s Seniors Series features performers aged 55+. Whether returning to the stage as experienced performers or exploring a passion for the first time, members of these programs showcase their considerable talents as they present original plays and concert-style versions of well-known musicals. Scripts may be used on stage by the performers. This concert-style presentation of this well-loved musical features all the music and dialogue of the original production with some pared-down production elements and dance, leaving the focus squarely on the singing and acting.

This Seniors Series show features performers aged 55+ from our Classics Company: Musical program. Members showcase their talents as they present concert-style versions of well-known musicals.

Dates and Times:

January 17 and 18 at 7:30 pm
January 19 at 2:00 pm

 

Ticket Price*:

Adults: $34
Seniors: $32
Youth: $15

*Additional fees will apply

Location:

Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre
Peller Hall
357 Wilson Street East
Ancaster, ON, L9G 2C1

Al Croxall

Al Croxall

Director

Al has had the privilege and honor of being with TA since before the beginning. He is amazed and a little in awe of how our shows with Gord Conroy and Ralf Hakenberg at Ancaster High School starting in 1982 and our: “Let’s put on a show for the Ancaster Bicentennial” in 1992, has evolved into the amazing community gem it is today. He still likes to keep his hand in behind the scenes and enjoys working with his wife and partner, Krys, in the Classics and Christmas Benefit shows. Break a leg, everyone.

Krys Croxall

Kyrs Croxall 

Director

After a long career in education as a teacher, school administrator and superintendent, Krys retired in 2014 and joined the Theatre Ancaster Board of Directors. Since then, she has served as Secretary and now Treasurer of the Board. With her husband she has produced several Firehall shows (Nunsense and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change), main stage musicals (Chicago, Annie) and annual Christmas Radio Shows. Along with Gord Conroy and Steve Becker, she and her husband initiated the Classics program for seniors over 55, resulting in the successful sold-out presentations of South Pacific and Oklahoma.

Theatre Ancaster has been Krys’ passion project. In the early years she performed on the main stage and now sings with Theatre Ancaster Chorus and the Classics musical program. She loves musicals but it is the joy of working with talented people, especially her husband Al, to create the magic on stage that keeps her coming back for more. In 2021 Krys was delighted to be selected for the John Nielsen award presented annually by Theatre Ancaster to the volunteer of the year for her many years of service to the company.

FAQ

How can I buy tickets to a Theatre Ancaster show?
  1. ONLINE through the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre ticket portal
  2. TELEPHONE through the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre at 905-304-3232
  3. IN-PERSON through the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre
Where can I park at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre?

There is parking available behind Memorial, as well as in several nearby lots within easy walking distance.

Parking map

What is your refund/exchange policy?

There are no ticket refunds. Exchanges for the same production only can be made up to 24 hours prior to the performance date of your original tickets.

Do you offer group discounts?

Yes, we offer a group discount when one individual purchases 20 or more adult tickets to the same performance.  Each person in the group will receive the senior ticket price, versus the adult ticket price, for that performance.

Can I bring my infant/young child to a show without a ticket?

All children, regardless of age, require a ticket to attend a performance. To attend, children should be able to sit quietly in their own seats throughout a 2-hour performance. The student price applies to all children and students up to and including university. Please note: Not all performances are suitable for children.

Will Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre have booster seats available for children?

Yes, a limited number of booster seats will be available at the theatre, and they will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis. You will not be able to reserve a booster seat.

Does the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre have a scent-free policy?

For the safety and comfort of your fellow audience members, please refrain from using perfume or scented products before coming to the theatre. Theatre Ancaster promotes a scent-free environment, as a growing number of our patrons have allergies or sensitivities to perfume and scents from laundry detergent, dryer sheets, deodorant, hairspray, hand cream, etc. Thank you for your cooperation.

Can I bring outside food or drink into the venue?

No outside food or drink is permitted at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre. Refreshments and snacks may be purchased on site at the theatre.

Is there a coat check at Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre?

No, the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre will not have a coat check.