The Chesley Community Players are dedicated to the promotion of
amateur talent, both young and old
To the promotion of local charitable causes and to the
restoration of the Bijou for performing arts
To provide opportunities for students of drama to learn in a
co-operative environment
Executive
Chairperson: Susan Klages Secretary: Cassandra Haun Treasurer: Ted Coach
Jason Gagne
Kate Grieve
Kris Klages
Faye Bell McClure
Colin Saunders
Cindy Sweiger
Kristen Sweiger
Giving back
CCP Profits go Back into the Bijou, Chesley and Surrounding Communities
To date our accomplishments include:
Producing over 50 plays, musicals, dinner theatres and concerts
Providing opportunities for local students and adults to participate in the many activities
of live theatre and music
Extending use of the Bijou to other community organizations such as Bruce County Library,
Kinghurst School, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 144, Chesley and District Chamber of Commerce
Working with co-op students from the Chesley District High School
Invested over $35,000 to restore and improve the Bijou Theatre building
Invested over $20,000 in facilities with stage lighting, a sound system and stage curtains
Obtained Ontario Trillium Funding for $75,000 for new and wheelchair accessible washrooms
We have donated over $38,000 toward betterment of our community and surrounding area
Recipients include:
Chesley Legion, Local Schools, Chesley Locum Loft, Chesley Homecoming, Chesley’s New Library,
Chesley Medical Clinic, Hanover Habitat for Humanity, Kinsmen Xmas Parade, and Three local fire
departments, Bursaries to Chesley District High School students, Cameras for the Chesley Visual
Arts Class, the new Soccer field, Chesley Hospital Auxiliary, CDCS Breakfast Plan, free skating
at the arena, Chesley fire victims, Chesley Friends of the Library, Chesley Hospital Auxiliary
Palliative Care room, Kinsmen Chesley Santa Claus Parade
Sponsors
A Special Thanks for Your Support and Contributions: