One of the most active and visible organizations of the Parish, St. Olave's Arts Guild is pleased to be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! During worship services, the Guild has been privileged to share the Word of God through Christmas Pageants, Easter Pageants, Epistle Plays, Sermon-Length Plays, and Dramatic Readings. We have also presented Puppet Plays during coffee hours and Junior Church assemblies for the enjoyment of young and old alike.
Reaching out into the community, we are particularly proud of our "Triple Crown" in the 1990's, presenting three major productions in three consecutive years: "The Importance of Being Earnest" (1994), "Blithe Spirit" (1995), and "Murder is a Game" (1996).
Our Fall Festival Dinners, held in October, have become an annual event, that includes a potluck feast and enjoyable entertainment. In October, 2010, our entertainment featured a variety show of song, readings and dance, with a theme of friendship. We are looking forward to a very special evening, coming in October, 2011.
The Guild has had a leading role in St. Olave's social activities, including theatre outings to Stratford, Dream in High Park, Mystery Dinner Theatre, and several community playhouses. In 2008 we became members of the DanCap Church Partnership Program. Through Dancap, we have been able to offer discounts for award winning shows, such as "My Fair Lady", "Anne of Green Gables" and "South Pacific" and anticipate arranging, in 2011, for parishioners to attend another stellar production.
The Guild has been instrumental in facilitating an Evensong event each year, with dramatic readings, poetry and music devoted to selected themes, following the Evensong service.
In 2011, the Guild will also present original puppet plays, and in May, will partner with St.Olave's Junior Church and Growth Committee in arranging an outing to attend a performance of the Famous People Players. In June, 2011, the Guild looks forward to assisting in bringing two exciting art displays to St. Olave's.
To obtain further details of the above events, learn more about the activities of the Arts Guild, or become involved, please contact the following members of the executive: