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75 years and counting!

1970 to 1979

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“Leaving Home” by David French
1974

“Leaving Home” by David French

Produced by Gateway Theatre Guild February 20-23, 1974. Directed by Frank Canino. Cast: Joyce Johnson, Meg Purdy, Bob Clout, Mary Mercer, Ron Payne, Richard Blair, Ione Grainger.
Regional Award Winner at the Quebec Ontario Theatre Festival (QUONTA) for Best Actor Richard Blair and Best Leading Actress Joyce Johnson. THEATRE ONTARIO Best Play, Best Director Frank Canino, and Best Actor Ron Payne.

Photo Credit: North Bay Nugget (North Bay, Ontario, Canada)

1975
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“Hedda Gabler” by Henrik Ibsen
1975

“Hedda Gabler” by Henrik Ibsen

Produced by Gateway Theatre Guild Feb. 19-22, 1975. Directed by Frank Canino. Cast: Norma Miller, Elaine Matthew, David Perkins, Joyce Johnson,
Marea Mainer, Ron Payne, Michaell O’Hallarn. THEATRE ONTARIO Best Play, Best Actress Meg Purdy, Frank Canino Best Director.

Photo Credit: North Bay Nugget (North Bay, Ontario, Canada)

1976
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1976 How The Other Half Loves Poster
1976

“How the Other Half Loves” written by Alan Ackburn

Produced in 1976 by the Gateway Theatre Guild. Directed by Ron Payne. Regional Award Winner at the Quebec Ontario Theatre Festival (QUONTA) for Best Actress Sue Perkins and Best Actor Jim Calarco, Best Direction Ron Payne and Best Visual Production.

1976
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1976 HMS Pinafore Program Cover
1976

“H.M.S. Pinafore” written by GIlbert & Sullivan

Produced by Gateway Theatre Guild’s Sue Perkins and the North Bay Choral Society. Technical Director: Dave Perkins. Orchestra Conductor: W. Llewelllyn Sheppard. Stage Director: Thomas Schweitzer and Choral Director: Dawn Wallis. Cast of 50.

1978
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1978 Arms Cast Photo Awards
1978

“Arms and the Man” written by George Bernard Shaw

Produced by Gateway Theatre Guild for the Quebec Ontario Theatre Festival March 18,1978. Director Joyce Johnson. Regional Award Winner at QUONTA for Best Actress Sue Perkins, Best Set Design Joyce Johnson, and Best Supporting Actress Zena Laroche.

Photo Credit: North Bay Nugget (North Bay, Ontario, Canada)

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EST. 1948 in North Bay

76 years and
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We are the oldest community theatre group in Northern Ontario. 
Established in 1948, the Gateway Theatre Guild is a non-profit community theatre company located in North Bay. We are a group of theatre enthusiasts dedicated to providing opportunities for the community to engage in quality theatrical productions. We have produced over 200 performances.

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