Page 11 - Giv'er Miramichi magazine - Spring 2017

AM: What did you enjoy most during your career?
LC: I taught Language Arts at the Middle School, English
Literature and Theatre Arts at the High School level as well
as being the English Department Head. Overall, I thoroughly
loved teaching, interacting with the students, and exposing
them to different themes and concepts in all genres of
literature and introducing them to the wonderful world of
reading. As well, I enjoyed my involvement with theatre and
drama, which is a passion of mine.
AM: What motivated you to create Double L
Productions?
LC: I have been passionately involved with theatre since
High School. I directed one-act plays, of which I took to the
Provincial Drama Festivals for 31 years in a row. I was
involved in, directed and produced plays for the Miramichi
Choral Society. I also had been an actor in the Miramichi Lloyd Cameron with the cast of the play Mary's Wedding.
Players, the Loggie House Players and other adult drama
groups. After I retired, I missed being actively involved in
theatre, so I decided to form my own company. Double L Board of the Vogue Group, treasurer of the Miramichi Liberal
Productions was founded in September 2006, right here in Association, and am an active member of Saint Andrew's
the Miramichi. My first production was held at the United Church, Wellington Street, having just finished a three
Beaverbrook Kin Centre and it was the musical comedy year term as Chair of the Council. As well, I assist behind the
Nunsense. Others include: Godspell, Blithe Spirit, Love scenes with other various organizations in the area. I received
Letters, Julian, The Fantasticks, Love, Loss & What I Wore, recognition for Community Volunteerism from the Province
Mary's Wedding, and most recent was Waiting For The of New Brunswick on Canada Day one year, and was recently
Parade. As well, I was an Assistant Director with Sam inducted into the James M. Hill Wall of Fame by the James
Crowell for his play On The Wind. It is difficult to say which M. High School Alumni Association, which was a
would be my favorite, as each production provided a personal tremendous and humbling honour.
level of satisfaction with its creation and development of AM: Is there anything you'd like to add?
characters. The greatest satisfaction comes from working LC: I would like to say thanks for the continuous support
with the amazing talented individuals who act as the the community has shown Double L Productions since its
characters to bring my vision to life. founding and also to the individuals who have donated their
time and energy both on and behind the scenes of each
AM: Besides Double L Productions, do you do any
volunteering in or around the community? Do you have production, which is very much appreciated.
any other hobbies and interests? Anyone interested in being involved in theatre, whether
LC: Yes, I enjoy photography, kayaking, music, anything it be acting, being a stage hand, constructing sets, or working
to do with the Arts, movies and I am an avid reader—BIG on the production crew, can contact Lloyd at lloydecameron
TIME! I am on the Board of Directors for the W.S. Loggie @yahoo.ca or call him at 506-773-5101.
Cultural Centre, serving as treasurer, Chairperson on the

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