Orpheus Musical Theatre Society

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The Orpheus Musical Theatre Society is an amateur musical theatre society, based in Ottawa, Ontario, which was founded in 1906. [1]

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Orpheus performs three shows annually at the Centrepointe Theatre in Ottawa, Ontario.

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Coat of arms of Orpheus Musical Theatre Society
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Notes
15 August 2006. [2]
Crest
A mask of tragedy and a mask of comedy Or their ribbons Azure.
Escutcheon
Azure a lyre Or.
Supporters
Two song-birds Or standing on a stage set with footlights Proper.
Motto
Music Enriches

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References

  1. "Orpheus Musical Theatre Society of Ottawa | The Canadian Encyclopedia". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  2. "Orpheus Musical Theatre Society". Canadian Heraldic Authority. Retrieved 21 September 2023.