The Merritt Live Theatre Society was incorporated on February 17, 2009. The four puproses of the society on incorporation are:
(a) To further the intersts of the perfoming arts in Meritt, BC and the surrounding areas:
(b) To produce and perform live theatre in and on behalf of the community;
(c) To assist in developing a cultural climate in the community that furthers the growth of the performing arts; and
(d) To encourage the writing and performance of works reflecting the history and culture of the area.
The founding directors were: Frances George, Mil Juricic, Nedra McKay, Jim Bruce, and Gin Zubrikas
The MLTS has performed: Love Letters, A Thousand Clowns, and Happy Hundred Merritt. All were well attended and covered production costs as well as increasing the capital inventory of the society.
Currently lighting bars have been constructed at the Legion, at the Civic Centre and (thanks to NVIT) in the lecture theatre at NVIT. A dimmer panel and set of lights have been purchased as well as a large inventory of extension cords. These and other items are stored in a tractor-trailer that is being purchased by the MLTS.
In pursuit of its objective to "further the interests of the performing arts" the NVTS has been active in promoting its relocation into a permanent venue. This in turn ties into the viability of the entertainment industry in Merritt: the community needs to work together to provide attractions for the convention and tourist industry in Merritt so that we hold visitors for prolonged periods.
Those interested in supporting live theatre are asked to get in touch with the NVTS president, Jim Bruce. Jim can be emailed at jimwbruce@gmail.com. Memberships in the NVITS are only $5.
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Thursday, 7 July 2011
Get your tickets early!
Jack Cross as Dennis McCoy 
Noreen Cross as Mrs John Pattie 
Jeff Bloom as JB Armstrong The Merritt Live Theatre Society, in conjunction with the Merritt 100th Anniversary Committee and the City of Merritt, is sponsoring a historical drama complete with dinner, dances, and music from the 1910 era. There will be a beer and wine bar provided, the Forschiner's Beer label will be recreated. The tickets are $25 which includes a ranch-style beef dinner for the evening performances.
July 28th (Thursday), July 29th (Friday) , and July 31st (Sunday) will be evening dinner theatre. Doors open at 5:30 pm, the meal starts at 6:00 pm, the performance begins at 6:45 pm, and tickets are $25. For dinner performances, those who have paid by paypal or in cash at the Country Bug Books and Gifts before July 23rd will be elligible for a free $5 refreshment coupon. Limit of 1 coupon for each ticket. Liquor, of course, only served to adults.
July 30th will be a matinee performance. Doors open at 1:00 pm, the dessert serving (no dinner) starts at 1:30 pm, and the show starts at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $15. The Saturday matinee has "one price for all" there are no refreshment coupons offered.
Reservations are made at the links below, and they guarantee the ticket will be held until 6:00 pm.
IF YOU RESERVE ON SUNDAY JULY 31, the Country Bug will be closed. Your reservation will guarantee admission if you pay at the door by 6:00 pm.
July 28, 29, 30th performances were sold out!
Reserve or buy ticket for Sunday, July 31st
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