Our History

Founded in 1965, Lakeshore Players has been bringing the magic of live theatre to the community of Dorval and the West Island for more than six decades. Our story began with our very first production, _Sabrina Fair_, marking the start of a longstanding tradition of community theatre, creativity and collaboration. What began as a group of passionate theatre enthusiasts grew into an established theatrical organization. In 1974, Lakeshore Players formed an agreement with the City of Dorval, becoming an important part of the city's cultural and theatrical life. Over the years, countless actors, directors, producers, backstage volunteers and dedicated supporters have contributed their time and talent to bring memorable productions to the stage. Through changing generations and an ever-evolving theatre community, Lakeshore Players has remained committed to entertaining audiences, encouraging local talent and celebrating the joy of live performance. From our first production of Sabrina Fair to the many productions that have followed, our history is one of friendship, creativity, dedication and a shared love of theatre.

Two women sitting at a table having a conversation. One woman is holding a microphone towards the other.
Black and white photo of a man and woman facing each other, with the man holding papers and the woman appearing to receive or examine them. The caption below states names, Colin Hore and Anthea Moir, from the play 'Who Saw Him Die'.
Two women in vintage costumes, Elinor Howard and Judy Zarow in 'Wild Oats'
Three men in a room with one seated and two standing. The seated man is in a suit, while the standing men are dressed casually. One standing man holds a gun pointed at the seated man's head. The background includes a wooden cabinet and some indistinc
Two actors on stage, a woman on the left with curly hair and a man on the right with dark, thick hair, are engaged in a scene involving a large piece of cheese. The woman is smiling, and the man appears focused. They are dressed in period costumes. T
Black and white photo of three women on stage, with a brick wall backdrop. Left woman dressed as a nun, center woman standing with hands clasped, right woman seated. Caption notes they are characters from "The Runner Stumbles" playing for Lakeshore P
Black and white classroom scene showing four people, with a woman standing on the left and three people seated. The woman standing wears glasses and a hat, holding a book or paper, and appears to be speaking. The people seated include a woman and a m
Black and white photo of four people in a drama rehearsal, with one woman standing and three others sitting, including a woman with glasses and a man with a beard, in front of a stage with paintings and props.