One of the most active and visible organizations of the Parish, 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).
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".
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.
The Guild has reached out to invite members and friends of the parish to partake in "mini tours" of selected art exhibits at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
In 2012, the Guild looks forward to:
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: