Author Archives: Jane Gardner

Carousel Players Wins Howard Etherington Memorial Award

On April 23rd Carousel Players was presented with the 2012 Howard Etherington Memorial Award from the Rotary Club of St. Catharines South along with a donation of $3000 from Committee Chair, Ed Telenko. Continue reading

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Video Preview of Spelling 2-5-5

Playwright Jennifer Overton and director Pablo Felices-Luna talk about Spelling 2-5-5 in our new promotional video. Continue reading

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April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day

Spelling 2-5-5 is on the road to schools with performances on World Autism Day at Grand Avenue Public School in Grimsby and Vineland Public School. Continue reading

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Announcing a Sold-Out School Tour of Spelling 2-5-5

Featured in the 40th anniversary season of Carousel Players is the world premiere of Spelling 2-5-5 by Jennifer Overton that will inspire dialogue between young people and dramatically expand awareness about autism and differently abled children. The sold-out Spelling 2-5-5 school tour in April and May 2012 includes performances in 19 communities. Continue reading

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New Musical Theatre Camp Announced This Summer

Carousel Players offers a new musical theatre camp for ages 9 to 12 at the Courthouse from July 30 – August 3.in St. Catharines. Continue reading

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Student Creations Inspired by Hear to Hear

Here to Hear finished a seven week tour of over 60 performances at schools and theatres. Carousel Players was pleased to receive artwork, musical creations, stories and questions about the play from children. Continue reading

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New Here to Hear Video To View

Watch the new Carousel Players Here to Hear video clip with scenes from the play and interviews with the director. Pictures from the road are on our blog. A few dates in March are still available for schools to book. Continue reading

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Peg and the Yeti Receives Best of 2011 Award

Reviewer James Wegg awarded the Carousel Players production of Peg and the Yeti by Monica Dufault with a “Best of 2011 Award”. Continue reading

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Here to Hear a Huge Hit With Children

The reviews for Here to Hear from the media, schools and family audiences are in!
Send us your comments and see more photos on our Facebook page Continue reading

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Teacher Nancy Gill Announced as 2012 Norah Morgan Award Winner

Carousel Players is pleased to announce that Nancy Gill, a Grade 8 and visual arts teacher for Grades 2 to 8 at Power Glen School, is the 2012 winner of the Norah Morgan Memorial Award. Continue reading

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