The GATEWAY Grapevine – December 2025/january2026

announcing the cast for “rope” by patrick hamilton
directed by joshua bainbridge

GTG is thrilled to announce the cast of our next production, Rope:

Sam Laforge – Brandon

Bryce Millard – Phillip

Nancy Thompson – Mrs. Wilson

Mariah Boehk – Janet

 Dean Belanger – Mr. Kentley

Patsy McVicars – Mrs. Atwater

James Devuono – Kenneth

Rob McCubbin – Rupert Cadell

The show runs February 18-22, 2026 at École Secondaire Publique Odyssée. For the mere sake of adventure, danger, and the “fun of the thing,” Wyndham Brandon persuades his weak-minded friend to assist him in the murder of a fellow undergraduate. They place the body in a wooden chest, and to add spice to their handiwork, invite a few acquaintances, including the dead youth’s father, to a party, the chest with its gruesome contents serving as a supper table. The horror and tension are worked up gradually; thunder grows outside, the guests leave, and we see the reactions of the two murderers, watched closely by the suspecting lame poet Rupert Cadell.
Rehearsals are underway and you won’t want to miss this suspenseful masterpiece performed by this amazing cast!

You can purchase your tickets now by visiting: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/gtg-presents-rope-by-patrick-hamilton

support GTG and get your GTG t-shirts and hats Now!

Lots of our amazing supporters have asked about purchasing t-shirts and toques (you may have seen our amazing Anna sporting the GTG toque at the box office for The Great Gatsby). We are happy to announce that you can place an order for a limited time! T-shirts are black cotton with our name and logo available in sizes small to 5XL. Hats are black knit with an embroidered logo. All items are $20 each. Place your order by visiting our online store on Zeffy. Orders will be accepted until Friday, January 23rd, 2026. Items will be available for pick up at the box office during the run of Rope. Visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/gateway-theatre-guild-t-shirts-and-toques to order now!

from the archives

new and local

GTG is looking for submissions for our New and Local Performance Works Cultivator! Established in 2022, this initiative looks to support local creation of new works for performance. This new focus will involve (a) workshops designed to assist and inspire the local creation of new works; (b) readings or “showings” of new works-in-progress by local writers/creators, and potentially (c) full productions of some of the new works.  The aim of GTG is to hold regular monthly meetings to review submissions and determine which projects GTG has the resources to support.

“New works for performance” can include both the writing of “dramatic plays” as well as the creation of what might loosely be called “performance works.” While “dramatic plays” are generally written texts authored by single writers, “performance works” might be created (with spoken text being used to varying degrees, if at all) by either a single author/auteur or by a group working together to devise a new work in many possible formats. The artistic coherence of all new “dramatic plays” and “performance works” will be promoted through workshops, readings/showings, and – in some cases – production.  

This program is open to anyone from our community and we are particularly interested in submissions from youth who have a creative idea they need some extra guidance on.

Interested? Email VPGTGArtistic@gmail.com to get more information, or to submit your script!

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donations and memberships

It is not too late to get your GTG membership for the 2025/2026 season. Members get early access to workshops and events along with free or reduced cost to participate. You also need to be a member in order to be a part of a production. To get your membership, follow this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/20252026-memberships.

We thank our generous donors who supported our Giving Tuesday campaign. We are so grateful for your generous contributions!

We are continuing to seek support to purchase equipment such as theatre lights to enhance productions as well as materials to help create a better rehearsal space at Rock St. We are also working to set up future workshops and donations would help cover materials and facilitator costs. We accept donations year round and you will receive a tax receipt for the amount of your donation along with recognition in our program, and website. We have three patron levels:

Friends: $50 – $149
Booster: $150 – $299
Benefactor: $300+

You can donate today by following this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/become-a-patron

Gateway Theatre Guild thanks our patrons for their generous support!

GTG socials

Have you liked our “new” Facebook page – The Gateway Theatre Guild? If not, please hurry over to Facebook and give a like. This makes sure you stay current on all the happenings at GTG. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram as well @gatewaytheatreguild!

Want to see what else is happening in our vibrant city? Check out these sites and follow their socials! There are so many amazing events happening in North Bay.

https://www.tourismnorthbay.com/events/
https://capitolcentre.org/all-events/theatre-events
https://creativeindustriesnorth.ca/
https://www.mynorthbaynow.com/community-calendar/
https://eastcoasterstudios.com/