Celebrating 100 years of Legion and 40 years of theatre in Carlyle

‘We’ll Meet Again’ being performed May 1-3

April 6, 2026, 11:58 am
Stephanie Zoer

It is the hope of the Carlyle Legion and the Cornerstone Theatre that the theatre is filled when they perform their play “We’ll meet Again.”

Across Canada, Royal Canadian Legions will celebrate 100 years of service this year. For a full century, the Royal Canadian Legion has been the cornerstone of support for veterans, their families, and communities nationwide. Established in the aftermath of war, the Legion was built on the promise that those who served would never be forgotten, and that commitment has never wavered.

Over the decades, Legion branches have become much more than a meeting places. They are hubs of remembrance, where ceremonies on Remembrance Day bring generations together with quiet reflection and gratitude. They are also places of camaraderie, where stories are shared, friendships are formed, and support is offered to those who are in need the most.

In Carlyle it is not only the 100th anniversary of the Legion, but the 40th anniversary of the Cornerstone Theatre and together they are planning an unforgettable event. While the Legion preserves history, the Cornerstone Theatre has spent the last 40 years creating it, on stage, under lights, and in the hearts of their audience.

Doug Waldner and Dianne Twietmeyer are members of both and they, along with the board, plan to put on the play that was first held at the theatre in 1986 called “We’ll meet Again.”

The first production was performed in 1986, followed by another one in 1995 and 2010. On May 1, 2 and 3 the musical will take place once again. It is based in a pub in England during the Second World War. Pianist Wendy Rounce and Lori Brown will be on a dark stage and begin playing, while ghosts of the past become present.

Digging through the archives, old programs and posters were found of the three performances that have taken place over the years.

Shannon Klatt, David Slykhuis, Joan McDonald, and Paul and Dianne Twietmeyer were original actors in the first play. Lane Easton, Chris Koshi, Ashton Lisitza, Jesse Twietmeyer, Emma Boutin, Lauri Noble Briner, Megan McCauley, Sophie Turk, and Jadah Walbaum have joined the cast to bring the musical back to life. Doug Waldner will make sure the sound and lighting is taken care of. Rehearsals began several weeks ago.

There will be a great deal of singing in the production with many songs from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Waldner and Twietmeyer feel it is a great way to reminisce about the past through the music that was played during those days.

The first performance will take place on May 1. On May 2 it will be a dinner and theatre, and it will all take place at the Carlyle Memorial Hall. The dinner will be prepared by Legion members. Sunday, May 3, it will be a matinee show. Tickets are available for all the shows.

The theatre will donate 10 per cent of the fundraiser to the Carlyle Food Bank. The rest will go towards equipment upgrades at the theatre.