On Friday, Alison Dunford, a representative from the office of MPP David Piccini, delivered congratulations on the work that the Northumberland Players have been doing since receiving a $21,500 Seed grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The remarks were given as part of the Opening Night for the Northumberland Player’s latest dinner theatre production of ‘Where You … Read More
Hiring Summer Camp Counsellors
The Northumberland Players Summer Theatre Camp is seeking applications for 1 camp leader and 4 camp counsellors for a well-established program based in Cobourg, Ontario. Each job includes a 4-day training session (starting June 22 for camp leader or June 29 for counsellors) and runs to August 21, 2026. To qualify for these positions, which may be funded under the Canada … Read More
Auditions: “The Memory of Water”
By: Shelagh StephensonDirector: Anne-Marie BouthilletteProducers: Amanda McConkey & Katie Burnham Performance Dates: *2:00 PM matinee performances Location:Firehall Theatre, 213 2nd St, Cobourg Audition Details We are casting for the parts of MARY and FRANK. Mary (Female, 40): A successful but deeply unhappy doctor having an affair with a married man, Mike. She is haunted by the decision she made at 14 to give up a … Read More
Front of House & 50/50 Volunteer Training
New volunteers welcome! Our Front of House volunteers are the face of the theatre experience, and we would love to have you join us! All volunteers (new and returning) require some basic training for three venues: Firehall Theatre, Concert Hall at Victoria Hall, and Best Western Plus Cobourg. This 1 hour and 15 minute training session will be provided on … Read More
Call for Directors for 2026-2027
Have you directed before? Are you interested in directing? Perhaps you are interested in learning how to direct or have already started the path through courses, shadowing, or mentorship. The Northumberland Players are looking for volunteer directors or trainees for the 2026-2027 season. The Reading Committee has selected a short list of plays for the Firehall (including a pair of … Read More
Auditions: The Last Real Summer
by Warren Graves Directed By: Brenda Worsnop Produced By: Leslee Argue & Doreen Page Performance Dates: May 23, 24*, 28. 29, 30, 31*, June 4, 5, 6, 7* (*2pm matinee) Firehall Theatre, 213 Second St, Cobourg Audition Details Monday, February 2, 7:30pm Tuesday, February 3, 7:30pm Callbacks – Thursday, February 5, 7:30pm To book your audition: email producer Doreen Page. … Read More
Auditions: “Where You Are”
Written by Kristen Da Silva Directed by Jack Boyagian Produced by Rebecca Reid Performance Dates: April 24 – May 10, 2026 (9 shows) Best Western Plus Cobourg, Dinner Theatre Audition Details Sunday, January 11, 2026; 7-9pm, Firehall Theatre Tuesday, January 13, 2026; 7-9pm, Firehall Theatre Thursday, January 15, 2026; 7-9pm, Firehall Theatre, reserved for callbacks if necessary Cold reads will … Read More
Board Nominations and Registration Open for 2025 General Members Meeting
The Northumberland Players is holding its General Meeting of Members on MONDAY DECEMBER 15, 2025 at 7pm at the Firehall Theatre. If you are 18 years of age or over and a member in good standing, you are eligible to: Proxy voting will also be available – information to follow. If you wish to be considered for a position on the Board of Directors, please … Read More
Auditions: “The Memory of Water”
“The Memory of Water” by Shelagh StephensonDirected by Matt KowalykProduced by Katie Burnham and Amanda McConkey Performance Dates: March 13-29, 2026 (10 shows)Venue: The Firehall Theatre Audition Details Monday, November 3rd, 2025 6:30-9pm Firehall TheatreTuesday, November 4th, 2025 6:30-9pm Firehall Theatre Callbacks Thursday, November 6, 2025 7:30pm Firehall Theatre, if needed. Sides available at the Firehall. Auditions will be a combination of … Read More
Auditions: “Leading Ladies”
“Leading Ladies” by Ken LudwigDirected by Greg MacPhersonProduced by Leslee Argue and Jack Boyagian Performance Dates: January 16th – February 1st, 2026 (9 shows)Venue: Best Western Plus, Dinner Theatre Audition Details Monday, October 6th, 2025 7-9pm Firehall TheatreTuesday, October 7th, 2025 7-9pm Firehall TheatreWednesday, October 8th, 2025 7-9pm Firehall Theatre (also reserved for callbacks if necessary) Cold reads … Read More