Now Playing: "Six Dance Lessons in six Weeks"
Running from October 16th - November 2nd
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks by Richard Alfieri and directed by Lise Lindenberg is a touching and human comedy about a formidable retired woman, Lily Harrison, who hires an acerbic dance instructor, Michael Minetti, to give her private dance lessons —one per week for six weeks— in her condo in Florida. What begins as an antagonistic relationship blossoms into an intimate friendship as these two people from different backgrounds reveal their secrets, fears, and joys while dancing.
NOTE- This show has both mature themes and adult language.
"[BTG's Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks] proved to be an instant hit, with generous outbursts of applause, roaring laughter, smiles and chuckles. It was a classic case of just two super talented actors keeping an audience deeply involved for two hours."
Jack Evans, The Intelligencer
Upcoming Events: Click the Images to Learn More
Side Pieces: "The Weir" Performance
Side Pieces: "The Weir" Performance
Side Pieces: "The Weir" Performance
THE WEIR by Conor McPherson
Performance: Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 pm
In a bar in rural Ireland, the local men swap spooky stories in an attempt to impress a young woman from Dublin who recently moved into a nearby “haunted” house. However, the tables are soon turned when she spins a yarn of her own.
"7 Stories" Auditions
Side Pieces: "The Weir" Performance
Side Pieces: "The Weir" Performance
AUDITION DATES AND TIMES
Sunday, Nov. 9th | 2:00PM-5:00PM
Monday, Nov. 10th | 7:00PM-9:00PM
LOCATION
Steve Forrester Lounge at The Belleville Theatre Guild- 256 Pinnacle St, Belleville, ON.
Susanna Moodie Staged Reading
Side Pieces: "The Weir" Performance
Susanna Moodie Staged Reading
Saturday, November 15th | 3:00PM to 5:00PM
At this event, there will be performances of excerpts from Ackerman's memorable stage adaption of Moodie's book that will be directed by Jeremy Henson as a staged reading with Belleville actors.
Audition Workshop
Wednesday, November 5th | 7:00PM-9:00PM
In light of two auditions happening in November for "7 Stories" and "Sister Act", the Bellevile Theatre Guild is offering an audition workshop. We will be working on the skill set of auditioning and best audition practices for performing dramatic text, singing, and dancing.
This workshop will cover:
- General auditioning principles and best practices
- How to approach a monologue or scene during an audition
- How to prepare an audition song and approach a vocal call back
- How to approach a dance call as a non-dancer/stand out in a dance call
Details on the instructors of the workshop are listed below.
No previous experience is required. All interest levels are welcome.
- LOCATION: Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville
- PRICES: Free for current BTG Members and $10 cash for non-members
- RSVP by clicking the button below. Walk-ins are welcome, but RSVP is preferred so that we can better prepare materials and plan instruction.
Email membership@bellevilletheatreguild.ca for questions or more information.
Audition Workshop Instructors
Abigail Schmitz
Jacqueline Dos Santos
Abigail Schmitz
Abigail Schmitz is an actor, director, dramaturg, and educator who has been working professionally across her various fields for a decade now. She received her BFA in Drama with an emphasis in performance and dramaturgy from The University of Oklahoma. She is passionate about new play development and theatre that engages with the community.
Alison Brant
Jacqueline Dos Santos
Abigail Schmitz
Alison Brant, hailing from Stirling, is most at home when on stage. She received her M.Mus in Operatic Performance from UBC and has performed in Canada, the US, and abroad. More recently, Alison has been expanding her repertoire into musical theatre, both onstage and as an upcoming director with the BTG.
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Jacqueline Dos Santos
Jacqueline Dos Santos
Jacqueline Dos Santos
Jacqueline Dos Santos is a professional actor, dancer, movement, and performance coach based in Prince Edward County. She has performed as a professional dancer and actor in Toronto and blends her background in dance, Pilates, and nervous system work to help performers feel grounded, expressive, and confident in their movement especially in high-pressure moments.
Belleville Theatre Guild Needs Directors
Directing Applications for 75th Season
The Belleville Theatre Guild is accepting applications for volunteer directors for our 75th season. This selection process is new for the guild. We have three productions that require enthusiastic, inspiring, and experienced directors:
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling
Nurse Jane Goes to Hawaii by Allan Stratton
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf by Edward Albee
All interested individuals please fill out our application by clicking on the button below. The application has 17 short answer questions.
Application deadline is Friday, Oct. 31st 2025
If you have questions, please contact us!
BTG New Outreach Program for Seniors
BTG Beyond the Stage: Outreach for Seniors
Calling all seniors who are looking for a creative outlet. Love to act, sing, write songs, direct plays, read aloud, sew costumes, play an instrument or write plays? We are looking for you to help be the talent and support team for our new outreach program- Beyond the Stage, outreach for seniors by seniors.
The goal of Beyond the Stage outreach program, once up and running, is for seniors to perform for nursing and long care facilities along with possible other outreach based venues.
Please join us for our Info Session for Beyond the Stage at the Belleville Theatre Guild's Annex, which is located at 47 Oak Street, Belleville on one of the following dates:
- Monday, October 20th at 1:00PM
- Wednesday, October 22nd at 11:00AM
If you have questions, please contact the program coordinator, Leondra King.
2025-2026 Season
- Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
- Dear Santa
- 7 Stories
- One Man, Two Guvnors
- Sister Act
We have some amazing shows lined up this season! Check them out here!
Check out our upcoming BTG events and fundraisers!
The BTG is committed to fostering a safe space for all to create, learn and have fun! If you have a concern or just want to provide some feedback to our Board of Directors click here.