Current Executive for 2009-2010

President: John Pariselli 613 279 2662

Past President: Sarah Hale

Treasurer: Noel Bateman

Secretary: Nina Jenkins

Members at large: Lynda Boulter, Kelli Bell, Karin Reynolds

Student Representative: Mitchell Bell

History of North Frontenac Little Theatre

In the summer of 1979, John Pariselli put an announcement in the North Frontenac News advertising an organizational meeting to be held at Sharbot Lake Public School for the purpose of mounting a theatrical production. At that initial meeting of about fifteen people, it was decided to perform Alice In Wonderland, a play that would allow the group to involve a large cast, make use of the musical experience of members and appeal to a general audience. We performed three nights to sellout crowds.

As a result of a small profit being made, we had to keep financial records of a sort; Kevin Long agreed to act as Treasurer. John Pariselli acted as President and Artistic Director for the first two years.

With high enthusiasm and support from the community, the group expanded rapidly and a second production, Arsenic and Old Lace, was produced in the spring of 1980.

Over the next several years it was decided by the membership to create a more formal structure. The first elections were held on June 24, 1981 and our first executive was formed. It consisted of: John Pariselli, President; Frances Smith, Treasurer; Helen Vizely, Secretary; Margaret Bell, Public Relations; Bob Andrews, Glen Fossey, Madeliene Young, Members-at-Large.

The executive was elected yearly and was responsible for the ongoing operation of NFLT.

A constitution was adopted by the membership on May 13, 1985.