Theatre By The Bay | Frequently Asked Questions


		How can I become a volunteer? You can call the Theatre by the Bay Box Office at 705.735.9243 and talk to Erica Angus our Head of Volunteers. She can answer any questions you might have and find the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. You will also find information on the Volunteers page of the website. How can I become a member? At Theatre by the Bay there are many different membership levels that can suit any contribution. You can call the Theatre by the Bay Box Office at 705.735.9243 and talk to our Associate Producer Erica Angus about what Membership level is right for you. You can also review the Membership packages we offer on our website. How can I become a sponsor? There are various levels of sponsorship for your business that can fit within your community contribution budget. Contact Glenn Coulson, Sponsorship Coordinator / Associate Producer at 705.795.3022 or glenncoulson@sympatico.ca to arrange a meeting and discuss various options. Further information can also be found on the Be A Sponsor page. When are your auditions? Main Company Glorious! TBD Intermediate Company A Midsummer Night's Dream Sunday January 13th, 2008 Young Company Cinderella's Summer Adventure TBD Shakespeare In the Schools Saturday, December 21st, 2007 Further information can be found at the Auditions page. Please drop off or mail headshots and resumes to our box office at: Attn: Larissa Mair 55 Dunlop Street East, Unit 1 Barrie, ON L4M 1A2 Where is your box office? Our box office is located in the heart of downtown Barrie at: 55 Dunlop Street East, Unit 1 Barrie, ON L4M 1A2 and is open Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. During the months of July and August the box office is open 9 am to 5 pm 7 days a week. The box office phone number is 705.735.9243. Where is the theatre? For our 2008 season Theatre by the Bay's Main Company show Glorious! and Young Company show Cinderella's Summer Adventure, will be presented at the MacLaren Art Centre, 37 Mulcaster Street in Barrie (across the street from City Hall at the corner of Collier St. and Mulcaster St.). The Intermediate Company's presentation of A Midsummer Night's Dream will be performing in one of Barrie's fine parks yet to be determined. The annual Stars Come Out Event will be held once again at the Gryphon Theatre in Georgian College, 1 Georgian Drive, Barrie. How do I get to the theatre from Barrie, Toronto, Orillia? The MacLaren Art Centre, (where Theatre by the Bay's Main and Young Company presentations are being presented), is located at 37 Mulcaster Street across from Barrie's City Hall at the corner of Collier St. and Mulcaster St. Map From Toronto Take Hwy 400 North to Barrie, to the Dunlop Street East exit, then left onto Mulcaster Street. The building is at the corner of Mulcaster and Collier. Driving directions From Orillia Take Hwy 11 South to Barrie, take the Bayfield Street exit, turn left on Bayfield, then left onto Collier Street and right on Mulcaster St. The building is at the corner of Mulcaster and Collier. Driving directions What are the dates and times of the shows playing? Main Company - Glorious! August 7^th to August 29^th, 2008 Every Monday through Saturday at 8 pm with 2 pm matinees on August 16th, 20th, 23rd and 27th. Pay What You Can date on Monday August 18th at 2 pm with the proceeds going to the Actor's Fund of Canada. No performances on Sundays. Intermediate Company - A Midsummer Night's Dream July 10^th to August 1^st, 2008 Every Tuesday through Sunday at 7 pm with additional Thursday matinees at 12 noon. No performances on Mondays. Young Company - Cinderella's Summer Adventure August 10^th to August 29^th, 2008 Mondays and Saturdays at 10:30 am, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 12 noon and 3:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm and 7 pm. No performances on Wednesdays. How long are the shows? Young Company - Cinderella's Summer Adventure 60 minutes with no intermission Suitable for ages 3 and up General Seating Venue: The MacLaren Art Centre Intermediate Company - A Midsummer Night's Dream 75 minutes with no intermission Suitable for the entire family This show takes place in one of Barrie's fine parks so we suggest bringing a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic basket. Venue: TBD Main Company - Glorious! 2.5 hours with a 20 minute intermission Suitable for the entire family General Seating Venue: The MacLaren Art Centre How do I pay for my tickets? You can pay for your tickets at the Theatre by the Bay box office at 55 Dunlop Street East, Unit 1 in Barrie or over the phone by credit card. We accept Visa and MasterCard. You can also reserve your tickets through our box office at 705.735.9243 and pay for them at the venue. How can I get my tickets? You can pick up your tickets at the Theatre by the Bay box office at 55 Dunlop Street East, Unit 1 in Barrie or reserve them over the phone and pick them up 15 minutes prior to the performance at the venue. Is there a service charge when I pay by credit card? Yes there is a $1 service charge fee for using a credit card to purchase tickets. Where can I eat that is close to the theatre? There are a number of fabulous restaurants in the vicinity of the MacLaren Art Centre, including Tara Indian Cuisine, Shirley's Bayside Grille and Oscar's. For lunch the Radio Café in the MacLaren Art Centre is excellent as well as the breakfast/lunch eatery Jumpin Jax located right next door. Is the theatre wheelchair accessible? Yes, the MacLaren Art Centre offers wheelchair access with ramps and an elevator. What is the policy regarding children? Babes in arms are not permitted as they may cause a distraction to the audience and actors during the performance. All of Theatre by the Bay's shows however are to be enjoyed by a family audience with special mention for our Young Company show where children's participation is encouraged. What is your exchange policy? There are no refunds or exchanges after a ticket has been purchased. Will latecomers be admitted? Latecomers will be admitted during an appropriate break during the performance escorted by one of our ushers. It is preferred that patrons are punctual as being admitted late may cause a distraction for audience members and cast. Where can I park? There is street parking available on Mulcaster and Collier streets in addition to two city parking lots. The smaller of the two lots is located on Mulcaster directly across from the MacLaren Art Centre on the southwest corner of Collier and Mulcaster and the larger lot is located across Collier Street from the MacLaren on the northeast corner. Parking is free after 6 pm in Downtown Barrie. What is your policy for Bus tours? Bus tours receive a special group rate which varies from show to show. Contact Erica Angus at the Theatre by the Bay box office at 705.735.9243 to arrange a bus tour group to attend one of Theatre by the Bay's performances. The organizer and bus driver receive complimentary tickets to groups that have over 10 people. When is your STARS COME OUT CONCERT? The Stars Come Out Event takes place on Monday April 21^st, 2008 at the Gryphon Theatre, 1 Georgian Drive, Barrie. Keep checking the website for an updated performers list. When is your Butterfly Release event? The Butterfly Release event will take place once again at Heritage Park in Barrie in August of 2008. Exact date and time are to be confirmed.