PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES FIRST FRENCH PERFORMANCE

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Media Contact: Debbie Bennett
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July 15, 2014
PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES FIRST FRENCH PERFORMANCE
JAKE’S GIFT French Performance – Saturday July 19, 8pm
GANANOQUE, ON – The Thousand Islands Playhouse is proud to offer their first French performance!
Originally written and performed by Julia Mackey in English, Jake’s Gift was recently translated to French by
Gilles Poulin-Denis with support from a Canada Council grant. Julia Mackey will perform the show in French at
the Thousand Islands Playhouse on Saturday, July 19 at 8pm.
"I was inspired to learn Jake's Gift in French because I wanted to be able to perform the play in Normandy one
day. We feel very lucky that we got to do that twice this past June during the 70th Anniversary of D-Day
ceremonies,” explains Julia Mackey. “It was a dream come true to perform Le Cadeau de Jake for the local
citizens of Bernières-Sur-Mer. It was a very moving experience we won't soon forget, and we hope to go back
next year. There were a lot of French Canadian Soldiers who served in the Second World War and who landed
on D-Day as well, and so that is another reason it was important to me to learn the play in both French and
English."
Jake’s Gift is a moving and powerful tribute to our veterans. While revisiting the shores of Juno beach for the
60th Anniversary of the D-Day landings, World War II veteran Jake encounters Isabelle, a precocious 10-yearold girl from the local village. Her inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to make peace with
his past. This one-woman show features four characters, all performed by playwright/performer Julia Mackey,
with Direction/Stage Management by Dirk Van Stralen and Lighting Design by Gerald King.
“We are so excited to branch out with new offerings at the Thousand Islands Playhouse,” says Artistic Director
Ashlie Corcoran. “Earlier this season, we offered our first American Sign Language interpreted performance,
and now we’re thrilled to offer our first French performance. We are constantly challenging ourselves to be
more accessible and reach new audiences, and we’re excited that our efforts are being received so well!”
Show Times: Jake’s Gift English performances are every Tuesday - Sunday at 8pm with matinees every Friday
& Saturday at 2:30pm. Every Friday evening, audiences are invited to stay for a free guest speaker series in
partnership with PeaceQuest. Full details online at 1000islandsplayhouse.com/jakes-gift-speaker-series/
Pricing: Adults $32, 65+ $30, students $16, (all +HST). Groups $26 - $28
How to Buy: Book online at www.1000islandsplayhouse.com or call the Box Office at 613-382-7020
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Since 1982, the Thousand Islands Playhouse has been producing live, professional theatre with talent drawn from
across Canada. With two fully accessible venues housed in historic buildings and a panoramic waterfront view of the
St. Lawrence River, the Playhouse has been named, “The most charming theatre in Canada.” (CBC Radio).
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Debbie Bennett, Marketing Manager at
[email protected] or 613-382-7086 ext. 23.
Thousand Islands Foundation For the Performing Arts
Artistic Director: Ashlie Corcoran | General Manager: Richard Van Dusen
(P) 613-382-7086 (F) 613-382-7088 (Box Office) 1-866-382-7020 | 613-382-7020
1000islandsplayhouse.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2014
MEDIA RELEASE #039
Media Contact: Debbie Bennett
613-382-7086 ext 23
LE CADEAU DE JAKE (JAKE’S GIFT)
Le Théâtre 1000 Mille Îles à Gananoque (The Thousand Islands Playhouse)
annonce son premier spectacle en langue française.
GANANOQUE, ON - Samedi, le 19 juillet, le public francophone peut assister à une version française de Jake's
Gift œuvre écrite et interprétée par Julia Mackey. Traduite par Gilles Poulin-Denis, grâce à l’appui du Conseil des
Arts du Canada, la pièce sera présentée au public canadien après sa création française en Normandie lors des
cérémonies qui ont commémoré le 70e anniversaire de « l’opération Neptune », le débarquement des troupes
alliées le 6 juin,1944, l’événement qui a précédé la bataille de Normandie. Selon Mme Mackey, la présence
importante des soldats canadiens-français à la bataille de Normandie a beaucoup motivé sa décision de jouer
dans les deux langues et encore, la réception inoubliable que le public lui a réservé à Bernières-sur-Mer en
Normandie l’avait tellement émue qu’elle espérait refaire l’expérience au Canada.
En effet, la pièce rend hommage aux anciens de la deuxième guerre mondiale en nous racontant l’histoire de
Jake, qui avait fait la guerre et qui revient visiter Juno Beach lors du soixantième anniversaire de D-Day. Il
rencontre la jeune et charmante Isabelle, une fillette de dix ans dont les questions incessantes et percutantes
sur la guerre, amène l’ancien soldat à faire la paix avec son passé. La comédienne/interprète Julia MacKey joue
quatre personnages. La mise en scène est assurée par Dirk Van Stralen, et Gérald King a éclairé
la production.
Le « Thousand Island’s Playhouse » est très content de pouvoir enfin offrir un spectacle aux francophones car il
est important d’ouvrir notre vision théâtrale à l’ensemble de la population de la région. Nous vous souhaitons
une excellente soirée à Gananoque, au bord du Saint Laurent.
Plein tarif : $32,
Tarifs réduits : Étudiants 16$; 65+ $30; tarif groupes $26 à $28
Pour réserver vos places consultez le site www.1000islandsplayhouse.com/
ou téléphonez au 613- 382 - 7020
Thousand Islands Foundation For the Performing Arts
Artistic Director: Ashlie Corcoran | General Manager: Richard Van Dusen
(P) 613-382-7086 (F) 613-382-7088 (Box Office) 1-866-382-7020 | 613-382-7020
1000islandsplayhouse.com