The Ottawa Little Theatre has a rich history of performances over its 106 season run. According to our records there have been over 1000 productions to date, of which the background information can be perused here on our website. We have prided ourselves in producing first class posters and show boards in order to promote all our seasons.
The lobby serves to showcase these past performances and brings a nostalgic perspective to years gone by. The Lobby Renewal team consisting of Geoff, Albert, Venetia, Lindsay, and Ian swap up the displays on a regular basis prior to the start of each show (nine each season). On one side, we showcase past favorites, a melange of shows spanning different years and even decades. On the other side, we provide behind the scenes snap shots and descriptions of the performances showcasing the talents of our production, sets, lighting, costumes etc.
Prior to the start of your show, or while enjoying your favorite refreshments during intermission, why not take the time to wander around the lobby and read about the plays from years gone by ? It’s remarkable that many of the names will be the same as those involved today. That’s what is so special about OLT. The volunteers all become a large family with an everlasting bond. It’s also noteworthy that the photos truly reflect how gracefully everyone has aged over the years. The faces on the posters are earlier versions of those you see mingling in the lobby, in the audience and on and behind stage. Perhaps the smile now is little bit older and more knowing. However, the energy and excitement from working on a production at the OLT certainly enables it to retain its youth and vitality. It’s not the makeup artistry that makes us younger, it’s the thrill of being part of our beloved theatre.
While you are enjoying the fantastic photographs of shows gone by, please do make a point of popping down to the Janigan Studio (just down the stairs from the main bar) to take in our new Spotlight Gallery. Here we will be exhibiting mixed media arts from our talented volunteers, audience members, donors and friends of the theatre. Each production in the upcoming season will showcase new works and we are so excited to share them with you! First up ,you’ll have a chance to see a full exhibit of Nadine Cheney’s stunning artwork. For more information on the new gallery space, check out our website!
-Albert