Crossing Over: Sequel to Our Hit Play Tide of Hope
May 29 – 31
A Fundraiser for The Trent Valley Archives
One Matinee Only: Saturday, May 31, 2 PM
*** Tickets Available Now! ***
Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the arrival of 2,024 Irish settlers to our area, “Crossing Over” dramatizes the thrilling voyage of the emigrant transport ship, John Barry, the last of the nine Peter Robinson emigrant transport ships to depart Cobh Harbour on May 25, 1825.
The fundraiser, produced by Trent Valley Archives, is an exciting tale of storms, a near shipwreck, the misadventures of troubled teens, passenger rebellion, Irish ingenuity, and derring-do. Audiences will be immersed in a heartening story of courage and perseverance as the emigrants band together to overcome adversity. The drama’s message of hope is uplifting for these troubled times.
“Crossing Over” stars Eddy Sweeney and Abby Koshka as David & Mary Nagle; Nathan Govier and Robyn Hawthorne as Patrick & Elizabeth Ryan; Kaza Hesselink, Kalla Tahon, and Sianna Gaulton as the wayward teens Tim, Elinor, and Johanna; Lucas Pronk as Peter Robinson; Ashley Parker as Surgeon William Burnie, and Hugh Foley as narrator and seanchaí John Keleher.
The production includes a heavy component of lively traditional Irish music, performed by “Crossing Over” Musical Director Michael Ketemer, backed by the “Crossing Over Chorus”: : Vocal Director Elaine Day (Mrs. Owens), Lucas Pronk (Mr. Hagerty), Justin O’Brien (Captain Peter Roche), Zoe Shufelt (Frances Young), Adrianna Malloy (Eliza Young), Lily Faulkner (Honora Young), and Cathy Brand (Catherine Hagerty).
The dramatic voyage embarks at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, Peterborough, on May 29, 30, & 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM and on Saturday, May 31 at 2 PM. The play is suitable for ages 14 to adult. The running time of this play is approximately 80 minutes. There will be a 20-minute intermission.****
*** Tickets Available Now! ***
Tickets are $30 or $40 for cabaret table seating.
Tickets can be purchased from the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre box office,
— Monday to Friday, noon to 5 PM,
by phoning (705)-749-1146 or by emailing boxoffice@markethall.com.
Written by Ed Schroeter and Gerry McBride
Historical Consultant Don Willcock
Directed by Drew Mills
Stage Managed by Barb Taylor-Mills
Produced by Mary and Greg Conchelos
Donate To TVA Theater!Trent Valley Archives Theatre (TVAT) is an initiative to raise funds for TVA by producing volunteer-driven community theatre about local historical events. Can you help us make Crossing Over a success by donating to TVA’s pre-production expenses? The net profit from this fundraising activity will go toward TVA’s general operating costs. TVA is a registered charity. Donations will receive a charitable tax receipt and be recognized on the Crossing Over playbill, the TVA website, and in a special TVA e-newsletter – unless you prefer to remain anonymous. Your name will be listed in one of the following donation categories: Theatre Fan $20 – $99, *** If you prefer to remain anonymous, please leave us a note under Additional Information as you fill out the form. ***
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