Yorkton鈥檚 local theater group, Paper Bag Players, recently returned from Theatre Saskatchewan鈥檚 TheatreFest 2015 hosted by Melfort, Saskatchewan from April 19th to 25th. Paper Bag Players performed 鈥淭he Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen鈥檚 Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery 鈥� Murder at Checkmate Manor鈥�. A classic Whodunit comedy, where everything that could go wrong does! Performing along with six other Saskatchewan local theatre groups, Paper Bag Players took home the award for Best Entry, leading lady Teresa Weber won Best Actress and the Cast and Crew received honorable mentions for Technical/Backstage Merit.
Paper Bag Players are extremely excited for their upcoming 2015 events. Their next production will be held this July at Rodney Ridge Park. 鈥淭he Creature Creeps!鈥� is a family friendly comedy, taking place in the parlor of Castle Von Blitzen in the Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania. This hilarious send up to the horror genre has an ancient castle, a mad scientist, a secret laboratory, creaky castle doors, disappearing villagers, and so many laughs you鈥檒l lose count. Open auditions for 鈥淭he Creature Creeps鈥� are being held May 18th and 19th. Contact Pam at (306) 621-2685 for times and location.聽 The summer production will be performed July 18th and is free to the public. Come out and enjoy some local community theatre.
Paper Bag Players also has the privilege to host the Theatre Saskatchewan鈥檚 TheatreOne 2015. An annual short play festival where groups from across Saskatchewan travel to Yorkton to perform. Taking place November 5th, 6th and 7th, each night will have three different plays followed by an after party. Paper Bag Players are currently looking for volunteers to help in any way possible. Please visit our website www.paperbagplayers.com for more information.
