Beaver Valley Probus Club

Our speaker on May 26

Erica Angus - Executive Director, Theatre Collingwood
See Eric'a full bio below...

Although our regular in-person, monthly meeting at the Community Center is cancelled due to COVID-19, Erica Angus, our previously scheduled speaker, has kindly agreed to give her presentation online.

For security reasons, we ask that you login to the BVPC website and Register before May 22, and you will be sent a link to the webcast with simple instructions on how to join a few days before. Although we are limited to 100 spots, we will open up a waitlist and offer spots that become open. You can also register now and cancel your registration on or before May 22 if your plans change. Only one member in the household needs to register, if you are sharing the same computer screen or tablet! Please contact Heather Buscher for any assistance with registration.

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Erica Angus came to work as Executive Director for Theatre Collingwood in 2013.  The company had been producing shows in-house since 1984 but the Board of Directors was looking for a new direction and someone who could bring in outside talent. Prior to working for Theatre Collingwood, Erica was the Associate Producer for Theatre by the Bay in Barrie, a company whose main focus was Shakespeare and children's shows.  

Erica brought with her to Collingwood a wealth of experience in the arts and culture sector.  She has worked with many of Canada's most talented performers.  Erica was also a Board Member for Tourism Barrie for 6 years, with a special focus on marketing and collaborating with hoteliers, restaurants and the arts community in an effort to attract tourists.  She was a founding member of Barrie’s “Lawn Chair Luminata” (arts festival) and was on the Downtown Community Theatre Advisory Group where she played a key role in the development and building of The Five Points Theatre.  At Theatre by the Bay she also coordinated a highly successful program that toured the region to over 25 schools each year, teaching students about the works of William Shakespeare. 

Each year at Theatre Collingwood Erica and her team present approximately 12 shows/events.  It is a heavy workload but one that is both challenging and exciting.  No year has been as challenging as 2020, and although it has been filled with  uncertainty Erica feels it has also brought with it "gifts" which will strengthen the company's ability to Put More PLAY in Your Life!

Please contact Ann Parsons for any questions about our speaker.