Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
April 6, 2015
Cultural Industries Continue to Promote Province�s Identity
Provincial Drama Festival Celebrates 65 Years of Theatre Arts
The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Drama Festival kicked off its 65th season last night at the Arts and Culture Centre in Gander. With seven community theatre groups from around the province gathering to perform a variety of plays, the festival is the longest running full-length drama festival in the country. The Provincial Government continues to support the arts through a number of annual grant programs.
�Newfoundland and Labrador boasts a culture that is rich in creative and theatrical talent. Nowhere is this more evident than at the annual Provincial Drama Festival, organized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Society. As a government, we understand how important it is to foster artistic production, and we have been very proud to support this festival through the years. I congratulate everyone involved on 65 years of supporting the province�s youth, our emerging talent and the best in theatrical performance.�
- The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The festival is the ideal outlet to showcase the outstanding work of amateur theatre groups who enjoy collaborating and sharing their artistic talents with audiences. The Provincial Government contributed $3,000 to this year�s event under the Cultural Events Fund.
�For 65 years the Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Society has been bringing outstanding community theatre to audiences all over our province. When we look back at our past award winners like Jeff Pitcher, Amy House, Bernie Stapleton, Larry Barry, Brad Hodder, Kevin Blackmore and Pete Soucy, to name just a few, you can see the impact our annual festival has had on youth in fostering dramatic talent and introducing drama to our youth. The Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Society is very appreciative of the continuing support of the Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development through its Cultural Events Fund.�
- Brian Dove, Chair, Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Society
Each year, the Provincial Drama Festival brings theatre to various areas of the province, and continues to showcase numerous outstanding performances and entertain audiences filled with local residents, members of the arts community and tourists alike.
QUICK FACTS
- The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Drama Festival began its 65th anniversary season at the Arts and Culture Centre in Gander last night.
- The Provincial Government contributed $3,000 to this year�s event under the Cultural Events Fund.
- The 2015 Drama Festival is being held in Gander from April 5-11. A full list of performances can be found at: www.artsandculturecentre.com/gander.
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Media contacts:
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Tansy Mundon
Director of Communications Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development 709-729-4570, 693-1865 tansymundon@gov.nl.ca |
Brian Dove Chair, Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Society 709-256-1078 bdove@artsandculturecentre.com |