The Kaatza Lakeside Players' focus is to broaden the opportunities for residents of the Cowichan Lake District to enjoy and participate in learning theatre arts. Hosting a membership of 100 plus and run by an elected board of 8-10 Directors, the Society has also been hardworking members of THEATRE BC and Zone reps since 1993.
As a teaching theatre, the Players have pursued education in the arts by participating in many Zone and Provincial festivals, bringing home not only awards but better understanding and improved skills to pass on to our theatre community.
Lake Cowichan Chamber of Commerce members, the Kaatza Lakeside Players Society also participate and support many local community events such as the annual Great Lake Walk, Daffy Daze, Christmas parades and 'LAKE DAY', a week long event. Providing personnel, expertise and sound and lighting equipment, the Players volunteer hundreds of man hours towards the success of these community endeavours.
The Players also host and sponsor the SHEILA KENYON MEMORIAL BURSARY which, since 1993, has been awarded annually to a Lake Cowichan Secondary School graduating student pursuing post secondary study in the arts and/or communication (multi-media).
Since 1996, the Players have partnered a YOUTH THEATRE PROGRAMME with Cowichan Lake Community Services, offering theatre craft training, media experience and performance opportunities for young people in the area. This popular program has expanded to include credited work experience and job placement for secondary students.
The Kaatza Lakeside Players Society have always enjoyed enthusiastic support locally, which over the years has grown to include a strong audience base from throughout southern Vancouver Island. All productions feature comfortable table seating with "a l'carte" refreshments and snacks available. DINNER THEATRE with the Players is an ever popular event.
Theatre enthusiasts in the area also enjoy the Society's THEATRE ANGEL program, which offers opportunity to anonymously purchase theatre admission for those who might not otherwise be able to enjoy the theatre experience.
Housed in the LAKE COWICHAN CENTENNIAL HALL (309 South Shore Road) in the Town of Lake Cowichan, the 'theatre' is situated beside the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena and easy to find on the main road.
Learn more about the Kaatza Lakeside Players online at: www.kaatzalakesideplayers.ca
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