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Magnus Theatre

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The Magnus Theatre - The Dr. S. Penny Petrone Centre for the Performing Arts in Thunder Bay, Ontario was founded in 1971 and is Northwestern Ontario's professional theatre company.

Thunder Bay connections: Fort William, Ontario; Port Arthur, Ontario; Waverley Park; Penny Petrone; Thunder Bay Transit.

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In Anishinabek News

  • February 2017: The theatre staged a production of Crees in the Caribbean in early 2017. Artistic director Thom Currie considers the annual Indigenous play to be one of the most important productions at the venue. The production ran from January 30 to February 11 in Thunder Bay.[1]
  • October 2017: The theatre scheduled a production of Only Drunks and Children Tell The Truth to run from October 26 to November 11, 2017. It is one of two venues producing the Drew Hayden Taylor play during the 2017 autumn season.[2]
  • November 2017: The theatre hosted a production of the play Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth from October 26 to November 11, 2017. The production was part of a busy autumn season for playwright Drew Hayden Taylor.[3]
  • March 2018: The venue hosted the 2018 10x10 Play Showcase featuring works by local and regional playwrights. Artistic director Cathi Winslow expressed excitement about holding the showcase on the theatre's stage.[4]
  • September 2018: The City of Thunder Bay organized a hub of activity at this location for the 2018 Culture Days. The venue hosted a series of free film screenings with artist talks.[5]
  • October 2018: The theatre hosted a free screening of the film Indian Horse and an artist talk on September 29, 2018. The event was held as part of the local celebrations for Culture Days.[6]
  • April 2019: The venue hosted the Seventh Annual 10x10 Showcase on April 12-13, 2019. Nadia Cheechoo serves as the head carpenter for the theatre and previously worked there as a stage hand and running crew member.[7]
  • March 2020: The theatre hosted a Meet the Playwright session on March 15, 2020, featuring Drew Hayden Taylor and Herbie Barnes. Performances of Cottagers and Indians at the venue were cancelled on March 16, 2020, due to COVID-19 concerns. Artistic director Thom Currie stated the cancellation was necessary for the safety of the Thunder Bay community.[8]
  • July 2021: The theatre partnered with the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre to present a digital reading of the play Stolen, Azhen on June 11, 2021. The production was originally scheduled for a live audience in 2020 but was moved to an online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The theatre's education director developed a study guide to help Ontario teachers integrate the play's themes into the school curriculum.[9]
  • February 2024: The theatre is hosting a production of the play Two Indians from January 25 to February 10, 2024. The facility features a renovated lobby, box office, and bar, with an expansion to production shops and a new 125-seat studio stage under construction as of February 2024. The venue staged the play Salt Baby in 2022.[10]
  • November 2024: The theatre hosted a Christmas Wish pop-up booth during its production of Elf the Musical in late 2024.[11]
  • April 2025: The theatre served as the venue for the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra production of Trading Places in March 2025.[12]
  • March 2026: The theatre hosted the production of On Thin Ice from February 12 to 28, 2026. It held an event called Meet the Playwright: An Hour with Drew Hayden Taylor on February 13, 2026.[13]

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1986, Confederation College Yearbook

Advertised in the Confederation College Yearbook (1986), scan page 101, with the address printed as 137 North May Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3N8. Professional live theatre offering special student rates.[14]

Advertisement, 1986


References

  1. ↑ "Crees in the Caribbean pulls emotional chords in captivated audience", Anishinabek News, 10 February 2017 (archived copy; original article).
  2. ↑ "Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibway Rebellion runs until Oct. 14", Anishinabek News, 9 October 2017 (archived copy; original article).
  3. ↑ "International Festival of Authors features Curve Lake’s Drew Hayden Taylor", Anishinabek News, 7 November 2017 (archived copy; original article).
  4. ↑ "Wiikwemkoong playright to showcase production in Thunder Bay", Anishinabek News, 22 March 2018 (archived copy; original article).
  5. ↑ "Culture Days returns to celebrate creativity in Thunder Bay", Anishinabek News, 27 September 2018 (archived copy; original article).
  6. ↑ "Wiikwemkoong Elder recounts being on set of Indian Horse", Anishinabek News, 15 October 2018 (archived copy; original article).
  7. ↑ "Nadio Cheechoo directorial debut in upcoming Thunder Bay play showcase", Anishinabek News, 8 April 2019 (archived copy; original article).
  8. ↑ "Meet the Playwright session delights audience with light-hearted Q and A period", Anishinabek News, 24 March 2020 (archived copy; original article).
  9. ↑ "Digitally-staged play an act of reconciliation", Anishinabek News, 20 July 2021 (archived copy; original article).
  10. ↑ "Indigenous theatre production takes the stage at Magnus Theatre in Thunder Bay", Anishinabek News, 1 February 2024 (archived copy; original article).
  11. ↑ "Dilico Anishinabek Family Care launches 16th annual Christmas Wish campaign", Anishinabek News, 25 November 2024 (archived copy; original article).
  12. ↑ "Anishinaabe musicians featured with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra", Anishinabek News, 7 April 2025 (archived copy; original article).
  13. ↑ "Theatre enthusiasts meet the playwright, Drew Hayden Taylor", Anishinabek News, 2 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).
  14. ↑ Confederation College Yearbook (1986), scan page 101. Internet Archive.
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