In December 2002 Stone Fence Theatre presented its first show: Ottawa Valley Christmas Past at the Wilno Tavern in Wilno, Ontario. One hundred people packed the small tavern for an afternoon of stories, song and comic monologue. The show was developed, written and hosted by Ish Theilheimer and directed by Barry Goldie. It included excerpts from Joan Finnigan and Bernie Bedore and songs by several Ottawa Valley writers. Storytellers at this session included Bob Cotnam, Lornie Foran and Martha Linton.
