Now in its thirty-seventh year, the spirit of community involvement continues to have a strong local presence. Local talent has a positive impact on the quality of events we are able to do. Many are involved in other projects and events in the area as well. We are always eager for new performers so don't be shy - come out to audition!

Our board members meet once on the last Monday each month to discuss old and current projects, review finances and planning for new/upcoming events. Drop in - we are always looking for "new blood" !

We rely heavily on community resources and goodwill for assistance in all areas. Although DCT operates as a non profit organization, we have not applied for area or government grants over recent years. Dunnville Business sponsors and donations from our loyal patrons are very much appreciated!

Our little theatre's volunteers are past and present area residents aged 5 to 70 and their enthusiasm, energy and insight have allowed the theatre to stay afloat. If you have an inkling to offer a hand - the answer is YES : new volunteers are always welcome !

There are many jobs, large and small that need to filled for each DCT production, event or meeting. While all Board members are volunteers, there are also many who do not serve on the Board ( because lets face it, those meetings can be boorrring!) and just come out for the "fun stuff".

Interested in becoming involved with our little theatre but not sure what you could do ?
We appreciate that it is sometimes difficult to just "jump in" to something new - so in 2005 we began offering those interested a chance to test the waters by becoming an "assistant". Assistant what? Director, producer, stage manager, set design, accounts, play readings, event planning... or just plain ole "helper" !

Give us a call or send an email if you are interested! We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

Jarrod Hogeterp
www.myspace.com/jarrodhogeterp

A creature of his environment Jarrod has derived the inspiration for his most recent work from the landscape of his new rural home in Cayuga, Ontario and the Canadian Shield where he explores the landscape as a Naturalist. Recurring images include water and waves, trees, birds and abstract human form.

Urban decay, renewal, the beautiful ambivalence of nature can be seen in his metal work like a blade of grass breaking through a crack in concrete. He manipulates the power of rust and oxidation to create landscapes and patterns reflecting the impermanence of all things including the most resilient of mediums. His work combines the form of a traditional painting with elements of sculpture giving it a three dimensional quality. His work has been featured in various film productions, galleries, Art collectives and public spaces.

Over the years, and in many of the areas of working in metal, he has sharpened his skills, and understanding of the craft. He has always taken pride in his workmanship and is recognized for his skills, artistic eye, problem solving, ideas, and attention to detail. Other artistic endeavors include photography, painting, film, music and fishing the Grand River.
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some odd number of years ago I decided to take my songs out of my home and into the world. My first adventure was albeit, insane (but nonetheless inspiring). Skeletons of songs were fleshed out by new friends. And in what felt like a blink, this union was dubbed Mellotone. Shaking hands with New York, kilts and knee highs, bad gut feelings…this adventure ended as suddenly as it started. I was about to board a ship with gaping holes. Not too shortly after this exit, I became one half of a promising new project titled The Butterfly Plague. But the holes were still too wide, and the waves were crashing in.

So I took a step back.

I then found myself amidst a new world. Five years feeding my musical sensibility. What were once colours and shapes, instinctive musical thoughts (reluctantly) transformed into schooled musical thoughts. But, preferring a slightly obscured path to a clear one, I set out in search of a new chapter.

With a guitar, a knack for hibernation and a spinning mind, I spent the next two year’s experimenting. After quite some number of heavy nights and heady realizations, I saw the opening scene of the new chapter.

She sat with raised shoulder’s and a worried brow on a lone chair in a near empty bar. Hugging her guitar, as though it were a shield. Repelling the skeptics, the poltergeists of failed ambitions. Warding off the edge of bitterness that comes with age. To her left, on the dusty floor is a small glass of orange soda and a larger glass of water. She leans over to pick up the smaller glass and takes a tiny sip. Then with the contents of the larger glass, she chases it down. She sits up. Her guitar hides the big belly breath she takes before she closes her eyes and begins to play."

Rob Lamothe
www.roblamothe.com
www.myspace.com/roblamothe

A straight line isn't always the best way to get somewhere. "Sometimes pain is heaven sent, and beautiful is chipped and bent". At least that's the way Rob Lamothe sees it. One of his new songs has him giving thanks to "every glorious mistake” that led him to where he is, indicating a depth of personal acceptance that is not easily or painlessly reached. His new CD, 'Long Lazy Curve' might be a story about a man growing up... and taking a long time to do it, traveling down winding roads, following his instincts, his music and sometimes trouble, making mistakes and finding redemption, not the least of all in his own heart.

Born and raised in California, Rob joined the church choir at age nine and was soon promoted to soloist, singing mostly in latin. Rob was selected to be in a traveling choir comprised of the best young singers in Southern California and made two records with them before he was twelve years old. Then Rob discovered Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. He knew what he had to do. He quit the choir and formed his first rock band.

So began many years of hometown gigs, shows all over California, then the rest of the U.S., leading to numerous European tours, a major label record deal, a whole bunch of tattoo's, hundreds of songs written and hearts broken. The craziness killed some of his compadres, but somehow Rob came out of it reasonably fit physically, though he's certainly left brain cells behind in more crappy bars and hotel rooms than he'd want to remember... even if he could.

Rob has been awarded an Edison Award in Holland and has seen his songs on the Billboard Charts in the US. He's had songs on hit T.V. shows like "Melrose Place" and the long-running Australian soap opera "Paradise Beach". Artists ranging from English power-pop hit-makers Katrina & The Waves to American folk-rock legends Lowen and Navarro have recorded Rob's songs. He's been featured in High Times Magazine and Rolling Stone Europe said he's got an "out of this world soulful voice". He's shared stages with everyone from Gun 'n' Roses to Ron Sexsmith, as well as appearing as a guest of Don Henry at Nashville's Bluebird Cafe.

Between 1992 and 2002, Rob toured throughout Europe more than 25 times... and then decided he needed to take a break from performing his own songs in public. There is some irony in the fact that, since then, his musical life has been busier than ever.

In the last two years alone, Rob co-wrote the hit 'Single' from Canadian Idol winner Kalan Porters' triple platinum-selling debut CD, wrote a song on Tom Wilson's new solo record, 'Dog Years', wrote the title track on Canadian folk music legend David Bradstreet's new record, 'Lifelines' and wrote and sang a track on the American television show, 'Everwood'.

Rob played guitar in Liam Titcomb's band during those same two years, opening 33 shows (Nanaimo, BC to St. Johns, NFLD) for Great Big Sea. Rob and Liam then joined David Usher for his 2005 Cross-Canada tour. In between the tours and a whole lot of music festival performances, Rob and Liam found time to write a couple songs together.

Besides encouraging his blue-haired 12 year-old daughter to fly her little freak flag and cheering on his two teen-age sons' rock band, Rob spends a lot of time writing and recording with amazing new artist's like London's 'The Joys', (who recently won 'Best Live Act' at the Toronto Independent Music Awards) and 17 year-old singer-songwriter (and standout at Ontario Council of Folk Festivals 2006 Conference) Ariana Gillis.

Toronto Star writer Greg Quill says Rob is "a mercurial artist who slides effortlessly from rustic roots music to soulful country pop to full-blown rock balladry" and calls Rob's latest CD, Long Lazy Curve, "an assured and gutsy recording...honest and organic at the core". Exclaim Magazine's Jason Schnieder said, "strong country soul voice and dramatic knack for storytelling... and skills that most songwriters dream of possessing"