Sylvan Lake Theatre Trail saw massive success

Paul Sutherland (left) and Matthew Taylor (right) perform in <em>2 Bros at the Beach</em> by Improv Jelly during the Sylvan Lake Theatre Trail. (photo provided by Tanya Ryga and the Sylvan Lake Theatre)
13 of the 16 performances of the Sylvan Lake Theatre Trail were sold out
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