MARCH 21-23 @ 7pm

A new play by Sue Rose. 

In 1930, Australian photographer Effie Baker risked her life to travel across Persia to capture images to be published in a history of the Bahá’í Faith.

This one hour production is staged as a part of Marshlight Theatre’s New Works Festival. Tickets are by donation, proceeds will go to Marshlight’s future programming.

Marshlight Theatre Company Presents  “WinterWrite: a one-month short play writing competition” – With 8 Possible Prizes of $50

Deadline for submission is Feb 14, 2025

Marshlight Theatre Company will be  presenting the annual New Works Festival in Sackville NB in March of 2025. The Festival includes presentation of plays and other art forms in various stages of development – including planned performances of up to 8 of our “WinterWrite: a one-month short play writing competition” winning scripts. We are now accepting scripts for new or unproduced short plays that have a connection to the sea or the Maritime Provinces. Cast limit of 4 people, and maximum running length of 10 minutes. The winning entries will be performed in Sackville in March. Each winning playwright will also receive $50.

For more information, or to submit a script, email director@marshlight.ca

Unleash your leadership potential, learning how to craft powerful stage productions from experienced local directors!

 As a participant, you will get to learn from experienced directors (Valmai Goggin, Paul Griffin, Ian McFarlane, and Ryan Slashinsky) in 4 whirlwind Saturday sessions (9am-11am on Jan. 25, Feb. 1, Feb. 8 and Mar. 8), covering the basics of the craft of stage direction.

You will then have the opportunity to direct a brand-new (very) short play during Marshlight Theatre’s New Works Festival in March.

No prior directing experience is required, but some experience in theatre would be beneficial.

This amazing educational opportunity costs only $60 (payment by e-transfer to treasurer@marshlight.ca or by credit card below). Click here to register TODAY – space is very limited, but we’d love to have you there! 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!

Starting in January, our new program for youth in grades 9-12, the Marshlight Theatre Youth Company! Learn the fundamentals of theatre with Director Eva Lucas (and Marshlight manager Ryan Slashinsky) and perform with the experienced creators of live theatre at Marshlight! Sessions will run for an hour one day per week (except school holidays) from January to April. No audition necessary. To register, simply:

1. Submit the registration form (click here)

2. Pay online ($60 or PWYC). Click the link on the registration form or the button below.

QUESTIONS? Contact Marshlight manager Ryan Slashinsky (manager@marshlight.ca)

About the MTYC Director:

Eva Lucas (she/they) is a multidisciplinary theatre artist based in Mi’kma’ki. They are thrilled and honoured to be Marshlight’s Director of Youth Programming!

Eva been involved in New Brunswick’s theatre scene since moving to the province in 2018, and began her theatre education journey in 2020. She has been a lead educator and curriculum curator of theatre workshops and camps for youth, and has done so for companies such as Live Bait Theatre, Festival by the Marsh, and more. She has educated young artists across New Brunswick, including the Tantramar region, the Greater Moncton Area and the Greater Fredericton area.

When she is not teaching the next generation about the magic of theatre, you can find her performing onstage with McSweeney’s Dinner Theatre, designing costumes for Southeast New Brunswick-based stage productions, and (Veeeeeery slowly, but surely!) writing plays.