VICTORIA PLAYHOUSE PETROLIA CAPITAL CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF WITH GENEROUS
DONATION FROM
THE MARGARET STOKES IODE
Petrolia, ON – In celebration of their 75th
Anniversary in Petrolia, the Margaret Stokes IODE has generously donated
$25,000, marking the official launch of the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia’s
capital campaign.
Announced late last year, the VPP’s capital campaign will raise funds
to improve Victoria Hall’s accessibility.
Director of Marketing, Arts and Communications for the Town of Petrolia,
Laurissa Ellsworth, explained “We’re looking to add what we would consider a
tower addition on the back, north side of the building, that would take an
elevator from the lobby level all the way to the balcony and add about ten
washrooms in the process, a few on each floor.”
During a cheque presentation at Victoria
Hall this morning, VPP Co-Artistic Director David Hogan was joined by past and
current Margaret Stokes IODE Presidents Wendy Loosley and Dawn McNally, Mayor of the Town of Petrolia R. Brad Loosley, and
the Town of Petrolia’s CAO/Treasurer Rick Charlebois. His excitement was palpable as he thanked the
IODE saying, “Seeing these plans finally coming to fruition is so exciting. The
enhancements to Victoria Hall will make it more accessible to all theatre
patrons and the VPP team is deeply grateful to the Margaret Stokes IODE for
this generous gift propelling us closer to our goal.”
The VPP Capital Campaign aims to raise
$3.5 million, with an aim to begin the project in 2025.
Founded in 1900,
IODE Canada is a national women’s charitable organization dedicated to
enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support,
community service, and citizenship programs. IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter, a
branch of the National Chapter, received its charter in March, 1949, in
Petrolia, Ontario
The Victoria Playhouse Petrolia’s 2024 Season – A
Rush of Excitement! begins May 7 and
runs through October 27 with six stellar productions hitting the stage.
Celebrating Petrolia’s 150th birthday, Oil Rush– The Big
Discovery Musical runs May 7-26. The
highly anticipated tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, Rainy Day People hits
the stage June 4-23. Celebrating Sweet
Soul Music from July 2-28 patrons can expect a world-class musical
experience. The poignant play, Tuesdays
with Morrie, starring Keith Savage and Michael Vanhevel runs August
6-18. Jesse Grandmont and his gang of
wildly talented friends are back for The Ultimate Fiddler on the Loose
from September 10-29. The season wraps
up with a beautiful theatrical concert, The Tony Bennett Songbook, on
stage October 8-27.
Starbright Christmas 2024 will run November 20-December 8 and The VPP Holiday Jamboree will
run December 13-15. Stay tuned for further casting announcements to come!
Tickets are on sale now with subscriptions, group
rates and single tickets available. To
purchase, visit www.thevpp.ca or call the Box Office at
1-800-717-7694. Performances run Tuesday through Sunday with both matinee and
evening options available.
MEDIA CONTACT: Callandra Dendias, VPP Program
Coordinator
cdendias@petrolia.ca
519-476-1174
Left to Right: R. Brad Loosley, Mayor; Rick Charlebois, Chief Administrative Officer, Treasurer; David Hogan, Co-Artistic Director, Victoria Playhouse Petrolia; Dawn McNally, President, Margaret Stokes IODE; Wendy Loosley, Past President, Margaret Stokes IODE