Photos from Lavender Blue

From the writer of The Light In Winnie’s Window comes a new Smile musical about friendship, patriotism and courage. Set against the background of the American Civil War, Lavender Blue is the story of two people – both Canadians – who meet by chance in an abandoned barn near the Mississippi border. Forced together for one night, and with the sound of gunfire never far away, these two very different travellers gradually learn each other’s astonishing stories. Full of both original and familiar songs, this fascinating new musical by Smile favourite Dinah Christie – based on a true story - will enchant, move and surprise you.


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Invitation for Submissions!

Smile Theatre is a participant in the Ontario Arts Council’s Theatre Creators’ Reserve program. We are inviting submissions from Writers with an interest in writing for Musical Theatre.
Information and application forms are available from the OAC by calling 1-800-387-0058 or by visiting The Arts Council Website.

Submissions can be sent to Smile Theatre either by mail (188 Lowther Ave., Toronto, ON. M5R 1E8) or email (jim.betts@smiletheatre.com).

When submitting to Smile, please include: 1) the official OAC application form; 2) Brief bio(s) of the project writer(s); 3) One page description of the proposed project; and 4) at least 10 pages of sample writing, plus at least 1 recording of a completed song (from either the proposed project or an earlier work).

The applications will be reviewed by Smile Artistic Director Jim Betts.

Submission deadline is January 16, 2012.

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David Warrack

David has been musical director for more than 250 shows for television and stage productions across North America, including Broadway. He has orchestrated everything from small jazz combos to symphony orchestras, and is credited with writing over 70 professionally produced musicals in a 39 year career. This past summer he appeared with Rebecca Caine and Michael Burgess at the Elora Festival, and with Len Cariou at the Stratford Summer Music Festival. He also workshopped his newest musical, A Dance With Duarte. David is the founding conductor of the Canada Pops Orchestra.

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