What’s Happening?
Announcement:
Courtenay Little Theatre
Auditions for Fall Production
Witch by Jen Silverman, our fall production directed by Catherine Hannon, will be holding auditions Saturday June 13, from 2-4 and callbacks Sunday, June 14, 10-12.
Please check in with our CLT website frequently for updated audition info. www.courtenaylittletheatre.com
In this witty and thought-provoking play, “a charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought.”
Characters:
ELIZABETH SAWYER – (female, forties/fifties/sixties) An outcast.
SCRATCH - (male, twenties/thirties) A devil.
SIR ARTHUR BANKS - (male/fifties/sixties) A wealthy and powerful man.
CUDDY BANKS - (male, twenties/early thirties) Sir Arthur’s son, painfully shy, a Morris dancer. He is secretly in love/hate with Frank.
FRANK THORNEY - (male, twenties/early thirties) A confident, ambitious and successful young man, charming and ruthless.
WINNIFRED - (female, twenties/early thirties) Sir Arthur’s servant, resigned and pragmatic, secretly married to Frank.
Time: 1600’s, but also now. The dialogue is contemporary. No accents required.
Place: Britain, but also here.
Rehearsals will begin mid July and will be 1-2 times a week until September, when they will be 2-3 times per week.
Performances are at The Sid Williams Theatre, Sept 30-Oct 4.
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A New Chapter for CLT! Strategic Plan 2026–2030
Courtenay Little Theatre has adopted its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, and it’s an exciting step forward for CLT and our community!
The plan focuses on what matters most right now: securing a long-term home and performing space, expanding opportunities to make and experience theatre, growing training and skills, strengthening marketing and fundraising, and building a more diverse, engaged, and connected CLT community.
This plan comes to life through people getting involved — members, volunteers, artists, audiences, donors, and partners all playing a part.
There are many ways to join in! To learn more about the plan or to get involved with a committee, contact info@courtenaylittletheatre.com and help shape CLT’s future. To see an overview of Committees you can join, CLICK HERE to check out the invitation.
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Script Library The revised Script Library List is now available. CLICK HERE to view.
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CLT Sponsors a Playwriting Initiative
Have you got a plot outline lurking at the back of your mind? Is it set in the Comox Valley? Could it be developed into a one act play? If so, then Courtenay Little Theatre has a challenge for you!
We’re very pleased to let you know ‘Tales from the Comox Valley’ drew 15 submissions across many different stories, styles, and eras – a clear signal of emerging interest and talent! We are moving on to the selection process.
KEY DATES: • Expressions of Interest Due: September 15, 2025 (1–2 pages outlining your idea, characters, setting, and approach) • Selection of Proposals to proceed to full scripts, and Feedback: by November 1, 2025 • Invited Full Scripts Due: January 31, 2026 • Workshop Period: March–May 2026 • Performances: Fall 2026 For submissions and questions, please email to: info@courtenaylittletheatre.com
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Next Board Meeting
Monday, June 8th, 2026 at 7pm
at The Studio, Comox, BC
PLAY CLUB
2025-2026 PLAY CLUB READINGS
All readings are Sundays, 2-4 at The Studio at the Views, accessed via the old hospital parking lot in Comox, on Comox Ave.
Readings are followed by a discussion and written feedback. ALL WELCOME.
If you are interested in being a presenter or reader in forthcoming Play Club readings please contact info@courtenaylittletheatre.com
to be added to our roster.
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Courtenay Little Theatre respectfully acknowledges that the land we gather on is on the Unceded Traditional Territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.