Current Audtions - From Cradle to Stage 2010-2011

Auditions for our annual one-act festival featuring new works by local playwrights will be held February 13th and 14th, from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.. There are a variety of roles to be auditioned for.

The three plays are:

A reading of Poetry Unbound by Robert Zimmer

Directed by Vivien Bosley

Even the Walls Have Eyes by Sherryl Melnyk

Dramaturgy by Brian Dooley

Directed by Sarah Jackson

Hope is Dead by Mike Czuba

Dramaturgy by Tracy Carroll

Directed by J. Nelson Niwa

Stage Managed by May Kharaghani

Auditions will consist of readings from the plays, and preparation of a short poem is suggested. Copies of the scripts are NOT available as they are new works currently under development.

To book an audition please email me, Kristen Finlay, at adwalterdale2009@yahoo.ca or phone 780-406-1256. I hope to see you out!

The Threepenny Opera - Cast!

The past two weekends auditions and callbacks for The Threepenny Opera were held at Walterdale. Director Curtis Knecht, Music Director Sally Hunt and Assistant Director Kristin Johnston deliberated over the many talented people to assemble the following cast (which features actors both new and familiar to Walterdale!).

Macheath (Mack the Knife) - John Evans

Peachum - Gerald Mason

Mrs. Peachum - Kristen M. Finlay

Polly Peachum - Alix Cartwright

Tiger Brown - Bradley Bishop

Lucy Brown - Lauren Kneteman

Jenny - Erika Conway

Filch - David Johnston

Smith - Dean Krawchuk

Ensemble - Owen Bishop, Kougar Rossetti, Josh Languedoc, Oscar Derkx, Derek Logan, Ted Fischer, Kellie Payne, Kara Little, Trish van Doornum, Malaika Horswill, Kara Chamberlain, and Charity Principe

The Production Team is rounded out with Kat Evans - Set and Costume Designer, Richard Hatfield - Lighting Designer, Doug Verdin - Master Builder, Geri Dittrich - Master Costumer, Kelsey Wangler - Choreographer, Joan Hawkins - Master Painter and Crystal Oleksyn - Stage Manager. The Production Team will be managed by Walterdale veteran Jackie Lotery. All in all it looks like a fun crew!

Spotlight on George Millar - Set Designer of Much Ado About Nothing

What is your role on this Production? Set Designer

Is this your first Shakespearean production? I did a great set for The Tempest in Ireland (1967) [How I'd love to do it here!]

What is it that drew you to this production? Much Ado About Nothing is a gem of gossip mongering. Two infatuated lovers fail to exchange vows. Two sparring opponents 'use their hands against their hearts.' Absolutely brilliant! Who could doubt the plume that writ it?

What is your favorite thing about being involved in this current production? What greater joy than seeing 20 actors use a 'dreamed space' so brilliantly. I adored every one of the cast in this production.

Spotlight on Gabby Bernard - Margaret in Much Ado About Nothing

1. What is your role in this production? I play Margaret, one of Hero's gentlewomen and, as fondly termed by our costume designer Ephram, 'the skanky maid'.

2. Is this your first Shakespearean production? This is my first Shakespeare production and I'm loving every minute!
3. What is it that drew you to this production? I spent my summer scrounging for auditions, and when I came across the notice for Much Ado About Nothing I was a little hesitant... a), I'd never even attempted Shakespeare before, and b)high school English class had pretty much ruined classic literature for me. But as soon as I picked up a copy of the play to research the show a bit more, I fell in love with it! I could see so much potential for character work and fun stage work, and just the idea of working on something so rich with possibilities for a theater like Walterdale really excited me. I booked an audition right away, and here I am!
4. What is your favourite thing about the role you play in this current production? I love the challenge this role has offered me - Margaret's personality is so polar-opposite of my own and I've had to really push myself to fit into her shoes! Of course the chance to work with so many talented artists and actors has been such an incredible learning experience, as well as an absolute delight. The enthusiasm and positive energy has been so inspiring. Oh, and I guess it's pretty fun to be so saucy and inappropriate on stage, too.

Spotlight on Anne Marie Szucs - Director of Much Ado About Nothing

1. What is your role in this production? Director
2. Is this your first Shakespearean production? No, but all others were acting experiences: Keyano Theatre - Romeo and Juliet (twice) - once as Lady Montague and once as Lady Capulet; Keyano - Comedy of Errors (Abbess/Emilia); Horizon Players - A Midsummer Night's Dream (Titania) and Hamlet (Gertrude); Seacoast Studios (West Vancouver) - Love and Drollery; Love and Dreaming (both collages of scene work from Shakespearean plays)
3. What is it that drew you to this production? I was ready to direct one of three shows voted on by donors - I had no idea what would be picked; I was secretly rooting for Much Ado, though, as I really wanted to sink my teeth into directing a Shakespearean play
4. What is your favourite thing about this current production? The chance to work with an amazingly talented cast and crew!

Spotlight on Patrick Errington - Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing

1. What is your role in this production? Claudio

2. Is this your first Shakespearean production? Yes this is my first complete Shakespeare production, though my BA English major at the U of A has been focused largely on play texts of the Elizabethan/Jacobean era.
3. What is it that drew you to this production? I have a significant interest in Shakespeare's plays (and I better, as I have devoted significant time to the study of such texts from a literary standpoint at the U of A). I am also hoping to focus my acting career toward Shakespeare's plays, and this seemed like a fantastic place to start combining my past literary experience with my love for the stage.
4. Favourite thing? There are way too many for me to say!

Spotlight on Murray Cullen - Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing

1. What is your role in this production? Benedick
2. Is this your first Shakespearean production? I believe it is my 4th.... Lord Capulet in R&J, Dromo of Syracuse in Comedy of Errors, and Hamlet in ....that play ... about that guy....Benedick is a bit like Dromo and Hamlet smooshed together.
3. What is it that drew you to this production? A chance to play Benedick, he is one of those Shakespearean characters that you just can't say no to.
4. What is your favourite thing about the role you play? Benedick and I share many.... "qualities".... I enjoy letting him out to play. It seems to me that Love is one of the leading causes of fear, anger, pain and sorrow.... and as with all horrible things, it's hilarious when they happen to other people.

Spotlight on Leah Paterson - Hero in Much Ado About Nothing

1. What is your role in this production? Hero
2. Is this your first Shakespearean production? This is my first full Shakespearean show- although I was a servant in Taming of The Shrew when I was eight. I don't know if that counts though since I'm not really sure I knew what was going on.
3. What is it that drew you to this production? I've always wanted to do a Shakespeare show. We did lots of Shakespearean scene and monologue work while I was at school at Grant MacEwan, but its really great to be able to play a character for the whole length of the play.
4. What is your favourite thing about the role you play in this current production? It's interesting to play someone who is very much at the mercy of the other characters in the play, and still not play her like a wimp. Since Hero is so silent, a lot of my work is reacting which as been challenging but really rewarding. Also- the costumes are AMAZING. I feel like I'm in my real wedding dress- it's gorgeous!

Spotlight on Rob Johnstone - Don Pedro in Much Ado About Nothing

1. What is your role in this production? Don Pedro
2. Is this your first Shakespearean production? It's my fourth and the second time round for Much Ado. My first was As You Like It (Sylvius), followed by Much Ado (Benedick) and Midsummer Nights Dream (Oberon). When I came home after auditioning for Dream my youngest son asked me if I got a part and I reported that I had and character was Oberon. He then asked who Oberon was and I replied that he was a king. Wise child that he is then asked "king of what" and when I replied "the faries" he just rolled his eyes and walked away.
3. What is it that drew you to this production? We found Walterdale during the fringe when we went to see Molly Bloom, as we were leaving , after the performance, we saw the past production pictures on the wall and noted that recent productions included Jimmy Dean and Lend me a Tenor shows our Theatre group in Ottawa had done. As we read the plaques and looked around we saw many similarities to our old theatrical home (Kanata Theatre) right down to the friendly English lady (I am assuming Jan Streader, always a phenomenal Walterdale Ambassador) who chatted with us, telling us more about Walterdale, it's history, past productions and perhaps most importantly what the upcoming season was. We were excited to see Rabbit Hole on the season as we had missed a production of it in Ottawa and really wanted to see it. Home we went with brochures for the season and the company in hand. After a several days my wife, Martha, suggested I audition for Much Ado as that might open some doors for involvement in the group. Theatre groups seem like great places to get involved, meet people and find ones feet tin a new city. The fact that the play that was being audioned next was Much Ado was a bonus.
4. What is your favourite thing about being in this production? As Beatrice says when asked what parts she loves of Benedick best "for all of them together" The cast is great, so too the crew, our fearless director and for the opportunity. Thanks Much

We Heartily Agree!

I love it when newspapers and bloggers say nice things about us. Here is the first review for Much Ado About Nothing hot off the presses on the SEE Magazine Blog.

http://www.seemagazine.com/edmonton-blogs/seen-heard/2010/12/03/theatre-review-much-ado-about-nothing-248/

Theatre Review: 'Much Ado About Nothing' Posted by Kristin Rodier in SEEN & HEARD
Director Anne Marie Szucs brings one of Shakespeare’s most loved comedies to life in this current production at the Walterdale theatre. The production is fast-paced, whimsical, facetious, and uproariously funny. The two leads, Murray Cullen (Benedick) and Erika Conway (Beatrice) exactly embody the fickle, nimble, and verbose characters through which Shakespeare wrote some of his best insults and most biting criticisms of the frivolity of love. The set dressings are simple, but the performances are anything but.

This production is glaringly well acted. Often Shakespearean productions leave audiences to think through the dialogue because it is more recited than acted. Such is not the case under Szucs' direction. The actors bring the words to life by thinking through the prose as they fall in love, denounce commitment, hatch plans, and receive scorn. There are so many small details and added directorial touches that bring out so much more of the humour in Shakespeare’s irreverent comedy. This show is beyond an amateur production and is just the thing for cold winter’s night. Four and a half stars out of five.

Much Ado is now playing at the Walterdale until December 11th.

Tonight we add an Audience!

Tonight is the Director's Preview for Shakespeare's delightful Much Ado About Nothing. We add the final and perhaps most important component - the Audience. It is also Student's Night so if you are a high school or university or college student with a valid student ID bring it to Walterdale and see the show for Free. You will play an important role in our process because it is only with an audience that the actors can tell if their rhythms are right. Come to Messina, Italy and the world of Beatrice and Benedick and get out of the cold of the Edmonton winter for a couple of hours!

Simply Magic!

I am always impressed the most by those things that I cannot do myself. Other than a quilt or a button I do not sew. Quilts hide your mistakes and buttons are pretty easy. So, when it comes to costumes I am usually so grateful when someone steps forward to make them. The simplest of costumes impress me. The costumes I saw on the cast of Much Ado About Nothing, however, blow me away! Ephram Di Medicci and his crew of stitchers and sewers have created a fabulous world in fabric. The ladies look stunning, the men handsome, and the upstairs of Walterdale swirls with cream and gold and lace and brocade. This show, with a cast of 19 (some of whom wear more than one costume), has been almost entirely built. All of the women wear custom made corsets. All the of the dress reach to the floor. Everything laces up with gold braid and cream coloured ribbons. The cleavage is bountiful and beautiful. I am truly amazed by all of the costumes and I cannot wait to see them on the set in proper light. It's going to be so pretty!

http://gallery.radgrandpa.com/Event-Photography/Theatre/Much-Ado-About-Nothing/13838847_9WdP9#1014307118_nQ53o

Much To Do!

This weekend the theatre will be filled with noises as the Dry Tech for Much Ado About Nothing is completed. Q2Q commences in a few short days and then we roll into the final week of rehearsals before opening. So many things were accomplished early because of the hard work and team work on this project. Set, Props and Lighting were all finished well before their deadline. Costumes are being finished up (and looking amazing, I must say!) as I type. All to get ready for that December 1 Opening Night!

We also have a wonderful promotional partnership with Victoria High School who are presenting Two Gentlemen of Verona on Dec 2-4th. For those Shakespeare Fanatics you can take ticket stubs from either show (ours or theirs) to the other and receive a $2 discount at the door. It's a great way to help people to get to more theatre and to celebrate Shakespeare in this chilly winter!

Starting to Think About Next Season Already...

Season Submissions 2011-2012

Every year the call goes out for submissions for the upcoming season. If you are interested in directing a show at Walterdale, please submit at this time. These scripts and additional information will be held in care for the incoming Artistic Director to use to help build their season. All selected Directors will need to be members by the time their audition notice is released. For information on membership, please refer to our website.

What if you haven’t directed much or at all before?
If you are new to directing, please contact Kristen M. Finlay, current Artistic Director, at adwalterdale2009@yahoo.ca to find out how to become an Assistant Director, or direct a One-Act in our From Cradle to Stage One-Act Festival. Please bear in mind that many people do want to direct at Walterdale and experience is a factor in selection.

What kinds of plays are we looking for?
We are looking for a variety of plays. Dramas, comedies, thrillers, classic works, musicals, pantomimes, small cast, large cast, medium cast, period, modern, Canadian, etc… The season has 5 shows plus the one-acts and these shows must meet a variety of needs. We serve a varied audience and a varied membership, so we like to offer up different shows to meet those needs. Feel free to push boundaries and choose edgier works, or pick plays that you connect to. You can submit more than one script. I recommend submitting different kinds of works (varied cast sizes and themes) so that you give the Artistic Director a variety to choose from. Always submit well-written scripts as it is often the writing that rules a script out.

Please submit the following materials:
1. A copy of the script (if you submit the original script, it will be returned to you – photocopies will not be).
2. A copy of your theatre résumé, highlighting your directorial experience both with Walterdale and in other theatrical settings.
3. A Directorial Proposal – including the following:
* Why you think this would be a good show for Walterdale to produce
* Your directorial concept for the show
* Casting requirements
* What Production Team you would bring with you into the project
* ANY information that might affect budget (e.g. Chorus size for a musical or size of ensemble in a straight play, desire for period dress, rental of special equipment).

Scripts and accompanying materials may be dropped off or mailed to:
Walterdale Theatre Associates
c/o Kristen M. Finlay, Artistic Director
10322 – 83rd Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 5C3
Deadline: January 5th, 2011

It's Always Busy at Walterdale

Every week we receive many requests for rental of our space. Invariably the answer is no. We aren't trying to be mean, but what people don't realize is that we are a very busy building. On the surface it doesn't look like it because people outside of Walterdale are only aware of the public performances - our 6 productions, 3 workshops, and 2 major rentals (ADFA and Fringe) - however, in between those events we are busy using the space to prepare for them. The very day after a show closes the next production moves in and the build and rehearsals begin. Because all our members are volunteers many of them also have day jobs or day commitments and this means that rehearsals happen upstairs while the build progresses on deck. Sometimes, if rehearsal schedules are forgiving, two productions can share the space for rehearsals. That's actually happening now with Rabbit Hole rehearsing on Monday and Wednesdays and Much Ado About Nothing rehearsing Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and weekends. Of course, we can use the upstairs as well for rehearsal but at some point the production needs to move to the deck to get familiar with that space. That is actually one of the perks of doing a show at Walterdale - we can build in-house and the production can rehearse on the set for more than just one or two nights. Now, you might think that there would still be some nights for rentals - but because we are relying on volunteers the time it might take to build and paint is approximated and often those dates that look 'free' might be needed if things run behind schedule. Add to that the concerns over having someone in the space with all the props and potential damage to set and props and the time required to make the space rental-ready, it becomes an impossibility. Rest assured, the space is not sitting empty. It may look dark from the outside but inside a crew may be busy at work hammering, or hanging lights or painting. Since the building is older we also need those times in between shows to do maintenance and upgrades. Those first weeks after a close are the best time. This past October we upgraded our dimmer panel - sharing the space with electricians and builders so that the build could still be accomplished on time. A similar maintenance operation will happen after Much Ado closes in December. It's going to get even tighter when the renovations commence. So, if you want to rent the Walterdale - it's an extreme long-shot. Don't feel bad. It's just the nature of how we use the space.

From Cradle to Stage - Selected Scripts!

The two scripts selected from the short-list for development and production are:

Even the Walls Have Eyes by Sherryl Melnyk (paired with Dramaturge Brian Dooley)

Hope is Dead by Mike Czuba (paired with Dramaturge Tracy Carroll)

Congratulations to our 2 selected playwrights for their work. I hope that all of you who submitted this year will submit again in the future as we were very pleased with your work and this was not an easy decision to make. We received over 25 entries and the jury and Dramaturges deliberated for quite some time before making their decisions.

I am looking forward to seeing these works on our stage in May 2011!

Getting Excited About Shakespeare

I sat in on a rehearsal for Much Ado About Nothing last night. I saw about 1/3 of the play. We are 3 1/2 weeks out and it is looking really good. The Set is pretty much done so the cast has the luxury of playing on it for quite a while. It looks lovely. Everyone seemed to know what they were doing - they were having a run for lights. There was the occasional call for line but there are 3 1/2 weeks out - plenty of time! I had a lot of fun watching the cast. Those sitting and watching were supportive and laughing and those onstage were definitely having fun. It will be so cool to see them in their costumes under lights and going for broke!

Much To Do with Much Ado!

Much Ado About Nothing moved into the theatre this week. I am doing Props for the show so I was in for the Production Meeting last night and to start a bit of the props pull. The Cast was treated to their walk-through to familiarize themselves with the space and then some of them had a rehearsal afterwards. I saw some fun character work happening with Assistant Director Monica Roberts and then popped in on a hilarious scene being blocked by Director Anne Marie Szucs.

My props pull was partially successful. I still have quite a few things to find, but I have leads on all of them. Walterdale has a really fun Props room with a lot of things, but sometimes it takes a bit of digging to find what you want. I have also been building at home. I have the bases made for the 16 masks and all I need to do is decorate them and attach the sticks. I can't do the latter until the choreography is set because I don't know what side to put them on. I am also building an Inkhorn and will be working on scrolls and some scabbards for swords. I will be pulling out the glue gun and sparkles so that makes me happy!

I went in this afternoon and met with the Costume Designer Ephram di Medicci and saw his designs and got some fabric scraps to match the masks to. We also sorted out the swords. We decided that we need to check with the Director about which swords to use - we have 4 sabers and 2 pairs of Rapier (both pairs are quite different). Both options require work so the sooner we know which way to go, the better. It's all about communication with everyone involved to make sure the right choice is made. It is better to talk about it first before you spend the time and money to acquire the wrong thing.

I am having fun this season. So far I am involved hands on for the first three shows. I painted on Perfect Pie, now Props for Much Ado and also Directing Rabbit Hole. I am sure there will be some place I can contribute to Threepenny. The One Acts are almost a given with the AD being involved and I am hoping to contribute to set in some way for Village of Idiots (I want to be Master Painter, but it all depends on who the Designer is). One thing I love about Walterdale is that you can certainly learn to do all jobs if you work at it! Since I feel like I know the AD job, it is great to add some other skills to my repertoire!

A Changing of the Guard...

We closed Perfect Pie this weekend. It was truly a lovely show with fine work from all involved. If you missed it - you missed a very fine show, indeed. It was a pretty smooth show with a very strong experienced team helping out first time Walterdale Director Mary Jane Kreisel. Kudos to all involved!

Now the Team for Much Ado About Nothing is moving into the space. George is already working on the set and assembling his build and painting teams. The show is almost completely blocked and the cast will be measured this week for costumes. As Props Person, I have done quite a bit of work on the masks and a bit of the running around to find other things. That will be my focus now.

In a delightful turn of events, the rehearsal schedule for Much Ado About Nothing is almost opposite to the rehearsal schedule for Rabbit Hole, so for a few weeks these two teams will actually share the space. This is a rare event because usually teams find they all want to rehearse the same nights. I know I can truly say that Rabbit Hole feels blessed to get extra time in the space to feel at home. It's nice when we can all play together.

It feels a bit strange for me to realize that I am over halfway through my term as Artistic Director. This was highlighted by the release of the advertisements for the next AD. It went out this morning. I will do my best to answer any questions that interested people have about the position. It is a unique job that I am truly enjoying (99.9 % of the time). Being a AD in a Community Theatre has different challenges than in other settings. Many of these challenges are extremely rewarding, however, if you approach it from the wrong perspective it can make things more difficult. I will say that it is a job that requires almost infinite patience since many of the people doing theatre here at Walterdale do it because they are truly passionate about it and passion can lead to emotional reactions as opposed to rational ones. Again, any questions - ask me. I will do my best to fill you in on what is involved. The advertisement can be found at the Walterdale Playhouse website and on our Fan Page on Facebook. We will also be posting at Theatre Alberta and other theatre related sites.

Closing Weekend - Don't miss the show!

Perfect Pie closes this weekend, that means there are only 3 shows left to see this fabulous production. Not only do you get to see Judith Thompson's wonderful play about enduring friendship, but you also get to see 4 lovely, talented Edmonton actresses. Tickets are available at Tix on the Square or at the box office, 1 hour prior to show start (tickets range from $12 - $16).

There are No Bunny Ears in this Rabbit Hole...

After a fabulous 3 days of auditions I am pleased to announce the cast of Rabbit Hole which will have it's Edmonton Premiere at Walterdale Playhouse in February of 2011.

Becca - Joyce LaBriola

Howie - Daniel Summers

Izzy - Amelia Maciejewski-Duplessis

Nat - Francie Goodwin-Davies

Jason - Graham Mothersill

This cast is a combination of people both new and returning to Walterdale. The Production Team is as follows:

Kristen M. Finlay - Director
Marissa Loewen - Assistant Director
Erin Valentine - Stage Manager
Margaret Smith - Production Manager

Liz Furber - Production Assistant
Joan Hawkins - Set Designer
Leland Stelck - Lighting Designer
Gerri Dittrich/Elaina Bolton - Costume Coordinators
Erin Foster-O'Riordan - Sound Designer
Pierre Valois - Master Builder
May Kharaghani - Properties
Heidi McCaan - Lighting Operator
TBA - Sound Operator

We will be looking for other people to be a part of this production: painters, ASMs, Operators, builders and others. If you are interested email me at adwalterdale2009@yahoo.ca and I will forward your information to the appropriate person.

A Delightful Review from Colin McLean

"This eloquent and insightful production from Walterdale Theatre features a superlative acting ensemble under the direction of Mary Jane Kreisel."

- Colin McLean, Edmonton Sun

For the full article:

http://www.edmontonsun.com/entertainment/columnists/colin_maclean/2010/10/08/15635851.html

After a day off the cast returns to the world or Marmora, Ontario. You should be there with them. The show runs tonight through to Saturday; tickets range from $12 - $16 and are available through tix on the square or at the box office 1 hour prior to show start. Don't miss this one.

Preview Press Links for Perfect Pie

Check out some of the Preview Press we have been recieving. How wonderful to live in a city that supports Community Theatre and the Arts as a whole!

Edmonton Journal - What's On - October 8th, 2010
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/Perfect/3642834/story.html

Shaw Cable - Video - October 2010
http://start.shaw.ca/start/enCA/videos/featuredvideos.htm?fvPgID=%7B1F23BB27-A0A2-4CF5-8CEB-DEC594691382%7D&fvTitle=1007PerfectPie&href3D171C4BD6BC=mms%3A%2F%2Fprdmediax1.shaw.ca%2FStart%2FShawTV%2FEdmonton%2FTodayonShawTV%2F1007PerfectPie.wmv

SEE Magazine - October 8th, 2010
http://www.seemagazine.com/article/arts/theatre-preview/old-friends-reunite-4722/

Vue Weekly - October 5th, 2010
http://www.vueweekly.com/arts/story/a_complicated_slice_of_life/

Opening Night - Happy Birthday to Me!

This season, I decided to give myself an Opening Night and share it with you all. I picked a show that I loved and that I felt showed one of the best that Canada has to offer in terms of playwrights and that I felt that Walterdale could do very, very well. I do not think you will be disappointed. Mary Jane Kreisel and her crack team of Theatre Artists on both sides of the boards have worked incredibly hard and with a phenomenal amount of dedication and passion to bring this piece to life. So, welcome to the 52nd Season at Walterdale and come share a slice of Perfect Pie tonight, or sometime during the run!

Director's Preview/Student's Night - Perfect Pie

Tonight the four lovely ladies in the cast of Perfect Pie will face their first audience - how exciting! They are certainly ready for one! Specially invited guests of the Director and Artistic Director may attend to offer their support in this stage of the process and last season we also added a Student's Night to this evening. This is a great opportunity for Students with a valid ID to see some quality theatre in our fine building for free! Just show up with your ID. Seating is subject to Availability, but we have not had to turn anyone away yet. Show starts at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.

The 2010 - 2011 Board of Directors

Introducing the 2010-2011 Board of Director for Walterdale Theatre Associates:

Artistic Director - Kristen M. Finlay
President - Eric Rice
Vice President - Clare Mullen-Pearson
Secretary - Catherine Wenschlag
Treasurer - Monica Roberts
Past-President - Tim Marriott
Building Director - VACANT
Directors of FOH - Marsha Amanova and Mary Ellen Perley
Director of Membership - Ruby Swekla
Directors of Media - Amelia Amelia Maciejewski-Duplessis and May Kharaghani
Director of Productions - Pierre Valois
Technical Director - Richard Hatfield

With our illustrious Administrator - Kent Sutherland.

Please notice that the Building Director is Vacant. We are also looking for a second Director of Productions to work with Pierre Valois. If you are interested or have questions, please contact myself at adwalterdale2009@yahoo.ca and I will refer you to the appropriate person.

Last Rehearsal Before They Come...

As any of you who have done a Walterdale show know, the final dress rehearsal before Director's Preview is accompanied by a big clean of the entire theatre. It's a crazy day and if things are going well with the show (no last minute issues or problems) then usually the Sunday is a day of rest before the onslaught of the 2 week run. Today is that day for Perfect Pie. Right now they are preparing to start the Dress Rehearsal, knowing this is the last chance to iron out any wrinkles before the most important part is added - the audience! From what I saw on Thursday Night, this should be a confirmation run of what they already know... they are ready!

Then they will clean and when the theatre is spotless, they will celebrate with a wee pizza party to toast the achievements of all their hard work!

About Monday, Director's Preview - last season we started Student's Night in conjunction with the Director's Preview. Any student with a valid ID is welcome to attend the show free of charge (subject to availability). We hope to see some Edmonton students out for this fabulous Judith Thompson play!

Another Perfect Moment from Perfect Pie

These are just such beautiful pictures. Thanks Douglas Stewart and the entire Perfect Pie team.

Media Call - Perfect Pie

I had the pleasure of watching the first act of Perfect Pie last night after the media call. It looks so very good. It is hard to believe that they just finished the Q2Q last night and that they have a few more runs until the see an audience on Monday night. They certainly seemed ready for a house full of people. Every detail is crisp and clean and the relationships between the two sets of friends is beautifully established. I stayed for Act One and snuck out at the break between the two acts so that I save something for my Opening Night experience. It's so clean and ready I want to wait to see the finished product!

Thank you , as always, to Douglas Stewart for his fabulous photography. You can check out the pictures here: http://gallery.radgrandpa.com/Event-Photography/Theatre/Perfect-Pie/13982217_GM9oX#1027968460_RoJmg

In a Little Over a Week...

We start the season! Well, the work started a long time ago, but next Wednesday, on October 6th, 2010 we will officially kick off the 52nd Season with the Opening of Perfect Pie. Tonight and tomorrow night, the cast and crew is working on the Q2Q, Wednesday night is media call and a tech run and then a few more runs and a couple of Previews and we are open.

Perfect Pie is a beautifully written piece by Canada's Judith Thompson. It features 4 lovely actresses who have been seen at Walterdale and other place in Edmonton over the years. They have been working hard over the past few months doing the work with each other to play characters at different times of their lives. I hear reports from Production Team members about their strength as individual actors as well as an ensemble. I am so looking forward to seeing them. The set is finished. I was fortunate enough to get to help Joan Hawkins paint it. We had a lot of help on the set, both on the build and the painting. Pierre Valois let the build team and Joan led the painting team, all working hard to bring Alli Ross' beautiful design to life.

All of this has been directed by Mary Jane Kreisel. No stranger to Walterdale, this is MJ's first time directing a Walterdale show. She wisely picked a strong Production Team to work with, and all of them are working hard to help complete her vision for the show. Truly this has been a testament to teamwork at Walterdale.

Reading and Painting...

That's what I am doing this week. I photocopied the 25 scripts received for From Cradle to Stage 2010-2011 today and assembled the packages for the 2 other jury members. I haven't really read any of them yet, so that is what I will start doing this week. One of our jury members is currently in a show, so it will be at least 2 weeks before we meet and make the first decisions (reducing the initial 25 down to 5 scripts to forward to the Dramaturgs). The script length ranged from 5 to 101 pages and they have a variety of cast sizes (as small as 1 and some that offer a variety of cast size depending on doubling). I imagine that there are also a variety of themes and stories. It will be a good week of reading for me.

I am also helping to paint the Perfect Pie set. We have had quite a few people come through with this job. We are led by the Master-Painter Joan Hawkins and it is coming along beautifully. I will be there for a few hours tomorrow afternoon!

It's Official!

Yesterday was the 2010 AGM for Walterdale Theatre Associates. The business portion was amazingly quick. We started it at about 6:15 p.m. and finished it by 6:35 p.m. I like to think that it went so fast because people are happy with how things are going. I could be wrong, but the atmosphere was very positive, so I am going to run with that! Then we took a short break and had the fun portion of the evening where we presented awards, both fun and official. Congratulations to Viven Bosley who received the Jack Wilson Award for her Life time contributions to Walterdale. Vivien was presented the award by last year's recipient Pat Eyford and Vivien's speech upon receiving it was both funny and inspiring. Congratulations also to Joan Hawkins, painter extraordinaire, who received the Season's Outstanding Contribution Award for her amazing work this past season. We are truly blessed to have people in our membership like Vivien and Joan. We can all learn from them!

Approaching the Deadline... Attention Playwrights!

From Cradle to Stage 2010-2011 One-Act Competition

Edmonton’s foremost community theatre company is now accepting submissions for our annual one-act event, From Cradle to Stage. For over 10 years, Edmonton’s foremost community theatre company has been producing original one-act plays by local playwrights as a part of its main stage season. Plays are selected by jury, and selected playwrights will receive dramaturgy to help them in the development of their play. We are pleased to announce that Brian Dooley and Tracy Carroll will return as dramaturges this season after their wonderful work with our playwrights last year.
Timeline:
Deadline for all submissions is September 15th, 2010.
Playwrights will have the opportunity to work with a dramaturge to develop their scripts between October 2010 and January 2011.
Finished scripts will be paired up with directors and production teams by February 2011.
The selected plays will be produced May 18th – 28th, 2011

Submission Guidelines:
Submitted scripts must be unproduced and unpublished prior to the Walterdale production dates. If your script has been read or work-shopped before, please include its development history up to this point.
Scripts must be typed or printed, with spaces between all speaking parts. Include your name and contact info on the first page of the script, and number your pages.
Along with the script, please include a brief bio (50 words or less) which Walterdale will use for publicity purposes if your play is chosen.
Scripts should run approximately 30-45 minutes. Although we recognize that running times may change during play development, Walterdale reserves the right to cut scripts for production if they are running significantly long.

Submit your script and contact information in one of the following ways:
Mail your script to the address below. Do not mail your original copy. If you want your script returned to you, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Unchosen scripts without a SASE will be recycled.
From Cradle to Stage 2010-2011
Walterdale Playhouse
10322 83 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T6E 5C3
Attention: Kristen M. Finlay, Artistic Director
or Email your script to the following email address with FROM CRADLE TO STAGE 2010-11 and title of script in the Subject Line: adwalterdale2009@yahoo.ca.

Much Ado about Much Ado!

We had a fabulous turn-out for our recent auditions of this wonderful Shakespearean Comedy. Truly, I was blown away by the depth of the talent that we saw in all those current and future Walterdale members. So, here I present:

The Cast and Production Team of Much Ado About Nothing opening at Walterdale in December 2010:

Benedick - Murray Cullen
Beatrice - Erika Conway
Claudio - Patrick Errington
Hero - Leah Paterson
Margaret - Gabby Bernard
Ursula - Catherine Wenschlag
Don Pedro - Rob Johnstone

Don John - Justin Deveau
Borachio - Daniel James Stilwell

Constanza - Angela Tran
Leonato - Dale Wilson
Antonia - Mary-Ellen Perley
Dogberry - Shawn Pallier

Verges - Marcia Rigney
First Watchman/Chorus - Robert MacDougall
Second Watchman/Chorus - Troy Locke
Friar Francis - Dustin S. Lawrence
Sexton/Chorus - Elizabeth Johannson

Messenger / Third Watchman/Chorus - Kougar Rossetti
Baltha - Vicktoria Adam

Production Team
Anne Marie Szucs - Director
Monica Roberts - Assistant Director
Melanie Samson - Stage Manager
Ian Fitzgerald - ASM
Giorgia Severini - Production Manager
George Millar - Set Designer
Ephram di Medicci - Costume Designer
Kat Evans - Lighting Designer
Jon Shields - Sound Designer
Kristen Finlay - Props/Mask Designer

Auditions for Much Ado About Nothing

We are halfway through auditions for Much Ado About Nothing. Last night was so much fun and it was terrific to see and hear so many good actors. Usually I am a little scared at auditions for Shakespeare. It's great when it goes well but it can be a train wreck when it goes wrong, but there were so many strong people and everyone was definitely bringing their A-Game! We are back tonight for the second round and I am definitely looking forward to it!

AGM and Open House

This September 18th, 2010, in conjunction with Alberta Art's Day, we will be having an Open House and AGM. Come out and check out the shows we are doing this season and sign up for something if you are interested in being a part of one of the teams. Come to the AGM and meet the new Board. We'd love to see you!

http://walterdaleplayhouse.com/?p=583

Perfect Pie

Our first show up on deck this season is Perfect Pie, by renowned Canadian playwright Judith Thompson. For more information on Thompson you can start with this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judith_Thompson

Perfect Pie tells the story of the childhoods of Patsy and Marie and the impact it had on their later lives. It is told in flashbacks as the adult Patsy and Marie (now Francesca) meet after many years to revisit their past and the event that led to their separation. The four characters onstage are amazing opportunities for any actress and the themes of changing friendships and survival are universal that are sure to appeal to a variety of audience members.

We hope you get a chance to check this work out on our stage.

And So Fringe 2010 Ends...

Thanks to all the performers and audiences who visited our building this year. I saw several shows in the space and was impressed by how you all used and played in it (Bash'd, This Lime Tree Bower, Social Sundays, Spin, and Night Sweats). There were a couple I didn't get to, but I am sure it all went well. Thank you to the wonderful Technicians who took care of the building (including dealing with a flood) and to the Front of House staff that welcomed all the visitors. We hope that many of you might return to Walterdale for a show or two this season!

Can't Wait to See the Shows!

Fringe is here! I hope to get to 3 shows tonight to kick off the Festival. So far I have 28 shows scheduled (I am waiting to buy tickets because I am coordinating with friends on a few shows). I also have 2 1/2 unscheduled days that I can fill as I choose. It is expensive, but it is technically my 'holiday' this year and it will be far less expensive than the 2 trips I took to Minnesota last summer! I will also get to see so much THEATRE! Yay! I do confess, I avoid the stand-up routines and I do focus on the shows from local performers, particularly those I know, but I have squeezed in a few interesting choices that are from far and wide merely because they intrigued me in their descriptions. I know that there are hits and misses, but I have rarely gone to a Fringe show where there wasn't something I liked/learned from the production (even that Tap Dance show a few years back...).

Anyhow, here goes... You show me yours!

Anxiously Awaiting...

I deliberately chose to do nothing for Fringe this year so that I could actually go and see some shows. I am so excited for all those artists who are taking risks on the Fringe stages to produce new works and test drive their skills in the 38 stage festival. Please take some time to check out those shows that have a Walterdale connection. I have highlighted as many as I could find in this blog. If you have a show and a Walterdale connection and you don't see yours here, let me know and I will do a write up for you! I am excited to see how those skills we have seen at Walterdale have translated to the Fringe!

Rules for the Heart...

Raw Meet Productions presents To HELL With The Rules!

Starring: Gregory Caswell, Megan MacDonald, Boris Derow, Erika Conway (Lend Me a Tenor), George Krissa, Lindsey Walker (The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas)

Director:Melissa Barkman

Stage Manager:Ha Neul Kim

Greg and Amy are bigger than Oprah! They are a killer celebrity couple made famous by their love for each other and their commitment to helping "lost souls" find their way through love and Greg and Amy's "love rules". On the other side of things, Will has just come out of a divorce, and Eleanor has been broken up with on Facebook a staggering eight times. Greg bets Amy that he can make Will and Eleanor succeed as a couple. The only problem – Will has a secret that can shatter everything, including Eleanor’s chance at a happy ending. Can Greg save his marriage, fame, and fortune from public humiliation? Find out in this hilarious ride through the ups and downs of romance in the new decade.

Performances run nightly August 13 – 22 (excluding Monday, August 16) at the BYOVenue Cook County Saloon 8010 – 103 Street, Edmonton, AB.

Having Trouble Sleeping?

NIGHT SWEATS (a double feature) includes 2 one acts:

SKIN DEEP and RAVENOUS by Gerald Osborn

Fever dreams... sheets soaking wet... nightmares of mother love gone horribly wrong and a mid-life crisis that'll make your skin crawl. Don't miss this delirious double feature by the author of SCREAM PLAY and GOSSOMER FEAST.

NIGHT SWEATS - nasty award-winning comedy from the dark side of the Fringe....

Featuring: Nathan Coppens (Sea of Green, Antony & Cleopatra, Cellar Doors & Secrete Gardens - Playwright, Trial of Salome, You are Here), Crystal Jean (Pieces, Two Plays by Ives), Tiana Leonty (Hamlet, Mr. Twiddles - Dir., Mockingbird Close), Ruby Swekla (Pieces, Children of a Lesser God, Board of Directors, too, too many to list them all) and Cody Porter (You are Here, Antony & Cleopatra, Swimming with the Goldfish).

Stage Manager: Chandra Kirn Ashton (Mail Order Bride)

Set Design: Alexandra Armstrong

Photography: GypsyMoon Photography & Russ Hewitt

Artist: Scott Meunier

Video Editor: Paul Bezaire

Poster Design: Sarah Van Tassel (You Are Here - Dir., Selection - Dir., Board of directors)

Sat Aug 14, 2010 - NOON

Mon Aug 16, 2010 - 02:00 PM

Tue Aug 17, 2010 - 04:15 PM

Wed Aug 18, 2010 - 06:45 PM

Thu Aug 19, 2010 - MIDNIGHT

Sat Aug 21, 2010 - 08:15 PM

Summary of Fringe 2010 Shows with Walterdale Connections...

Nightsweats http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137654072940244&ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=134143473293582&ref=ts

Mary's Wedding

To Hell with the Rules! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137654072940244&ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=142414785779780&ref=ts

Fortress Mentality
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=135566559812170&ref=ts

Canadian Gothic http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137654072940244&ref=ts

Fake Life http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=138155652876057&ref=ts

Europe: The Savvy Girl's Guide
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=108042992582522&ref=ts

The Way of All Fish
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=122347421144509&ref=ts

That Greek Thing
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=133068846734425&ref=ts

Serial http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=138102866199988&ref=ts

Shoot/get treasure/Repeat
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=142821295743200&ref=ts

15 Minutes http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=115998435115446&ref=ts

Our Man Tommy Douglas
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=141461445878370&ref=ts

Drive http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=137876676243617&ref=ts

Spin http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=127901980557861&ref=ts

Happy Whackin' Jim McCrackin
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=132813863423356&ref=ts

The Fairy Cather's Companion
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=141371002554471&ref=ts

Simple Simon
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=136926173007474&ref=ts

Where Have all the Lightning Bugs Gone?
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=135940483099319&ref=ts

Game Face http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=141700525856658&ref=ts
Famished: the Musical
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=130105317022277&ref=ts

Some Canadian Goodness...

Europe on a Budget!

How much is too much to pack for your first month long European trip? What do you do when your hostel has bedbugs and humping roomies? Do you really need that turnip you packed? Based on the popular novel 'Europe: A Savvy Girl's Guide', this musical is the perfect cure for the travel bug! With singing, humour and useful tips, this funny look at going overseas is perfect for both travel mavens and armchair adventurers. Learn to pack, bargain and come sing along!

Starring: Melanie Gall, Marsha Amanova (The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Cellar Doors & Secrete Gardens - Dir., Pieces - Dir., Lunatic, King Lear), Erin Craig, Trish van Doornum (Sinbad).

Venue 11 - The Yardbird Jazz Suite

Friday, August 13 - 8:30pm

Saturday, August 14 - 4:00pm

Sunday, August 15 - 12:00am (Midnight)

Tuesday, August 17 - 2:15pm

Wednesday, August 18 - 6:45pm

Friday, August 20 - 12:00pm (Noon)

An August Wedding...

It's all Greek to me!

THAT GREEK THING A No Snowcones Production

After Pandora opens her box a discharge of EVILS are leaked upon the world. Follow four story tellers as they uncover the mysteries behind those evils and the truth about Ancient Greece.

STARRING:Brennan Campbell, Michael Davidson (Crew - Steel Magnolias), Daniel Stilwell, Kayla Whittingham

August 13 8:00 PM

August 16 4:30 PM

August 17 10:15 PM

August 19 12:30 PM

August 20 2:15 PM

August 22 6:00 PM

On This Island...

K.I.A. Productions presents SERIAL
The indescribable horror, unbearable lust, and impending mortal peril of a mysterious island and its ghastly inhabitants awaits in this viscerally encompassing and masterfully crafted new work in iambic pentameter

Transalta Stage 1 (The Westbury Theatre)

Friday, August 13 - 4:15pm
Sunday, August 15 - 2:00pm
Monday, August 16 - 7:15pm
Wednesday, August 18 - 12:15pm
Thursday, August 19 - 7:45pm
Friday, August 20 - 10:15pm

Starring:Brendan Thompson, Blake Mayan, Owen Bishop (Sea of Green, Come Back to the Five and Dime...), Olukayode Sonuga, Alexander Forsyth
Written by Alexander Forsyth
Directed by Joel Taras (Sea of Green, Beautiful Thing)
Stage Managed by Habiba Alli

A Little Action for the Crowd...

HELL YES presents:

SHOOT / GET TREASURE / REPEAT by Mark Ravenhill

...Winner 2007 Edinburgh Fringe First Award

Wars hell is a world away! Or is it? Take the walking tour and bear witness to 4 super-charged scenes exposing the creeping toll of war on our privileged western lives as we export freedom and democracy to the world while retreating to the safety of our homes and gated communities.

Directed by Heather Inglis

Designed by Brian Bast (Steel Magnolias - Set/Costume Design)

Featuring Lora Brovold, Ntara Curry, Julie Golosky, Sandra Nicholls, Laura Raboud, Michele Vance Hehir (in upcoming Perfect Pie), Murray Cullen (Hamlet), Patrick Lundeen, Alex D. Mackie, Troy O'Donnell

WARNING: BLOOD, GUN SHOTS, VIOLENCE, FOUL LANGUAGE - TASTEFULLY EXECUTED. ONLY 20 TICKETS PER SHOW. NO SEATING, MUST CLIMB STAIRS TO REACH VENUES

BYOV #30 MEET AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE OLD STRATHCONA FARMERS' MARKET.

FOR MORE INFO, VISIT http://www.theatre-yes.ca/

All Alone... Or am I?

FORTRESS MENTALITY

“There was a time when you could have looked up into the sky and seen the entire thing turn into a river of sparkling diamonds.”...Fortress Mentality tells a story about a man who has decided to flee his every day life for the safety and seclusion of a fortress. Little does he know that his perfect world will soon be disrupted by an unexpected appearance. What can go wrong when you are all alone? What sort of life would you live if no one was watching? This play takes a look at society and the sacrifices one man has to make to avoid failure.

Written and Directed by: Tom Blazejewicz

Starring: Mat Simpson, Loriel Medyniski, Justen Bennett (Beautiful Thing - Dir., Hamlet, Selection - Playwright, Sinbad, Les Liaisons Dangereuse, Board of Directors)

Planet Ze Design Center- 10055 80 Ave

August 12th, 8:00 pm

August 13th, 8:00 pm

August 14th, 2:00 pm

August 14th, 8:00 pm

August 19th, 8:00 pm

August 20th, 8:00 pm

August 21st, 2:00 pm

August 21st, 8:00 pm

Can you spare 15 Minutes?

Mostly Water presents 15 Minutes

Efren Askew is a man with a curse; he’s a brilliant writer, but only writes in an alcohol-induced trance, blacking out for days at a time and remembering nothing afterward. As Askew’s celebrity grows and Hollywood begins to devour him, he comes face to face with the fleeting nature of fame. Mostly Water treads the boards and is joined by a talented group of local performers (Dana Andersen, Peter Brown, Dave Clarke, Chris Craddock, Jeff Haslam, Mark Meer, Davina Stewart, Dale and Syrell Wilson) who make cameo video appearances in a hilarious meditation on one man’s 15 Minutes of fame. Mostly Water features Sam Varteniuk and is managed by Amy Neufeld.

15 Minutes runs from August 13-15, 17-21 at 6 PM at Filthy McNasty’s Public House, located at 10511 Whyte Ave (Venue 23).

A Little Bit of History...

Hooray for Yesterday Presents: OUR MAN TOMMY DOUGLAS

Written By Tony Cashman
Directed By Frank Glenfield (too many too list) & Tim Marriott (Children of a Lesser God, Board of Directors, many, many more)

Featuring Doug Verdin (Most recently - Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - Set Designer, Mail Order Bride - Sound, Crimes of the Heart - Lighting Design)

2nd Floor Strathcona Library

Fri Aug 13, 3:45 pm

Sat Aug 14, 11:30 am

Sun Aug 15, 7:15 pm

Mon Aug 16, 3:30 pm

Tue Aug 17, 12:15 pm

Wed Aug 18, 12:15 pm

Thu Aug 19, 3:30 pm

Fri Aug 20, 7:30 pm

Sat Aug 21, 12:15 pm

It's all about Women and Transportation Today...

SPIN - a one-woman comedy

How does a love-sick, aspiring triathlete win the attention of her strong, fast, sexy coach? Why, by doing the most challenging triathlon of all: Ironman Canada! But will her mind and muscles endure the rigorous training, or will her heart keep her from crossing the finish line?

August 13 5:45 pm – 6:40 pm

August 14 4:15 pm – 5:10 pm

August 17 9:00 pm – 9:55 pm

August 19 10:00 pm – 10:55 pm

August 21 2:00 pm – 2:55 pm

August 22 12:00 pm – 12:55 pm

Walterdale Playhouse - Venue 3

Written and performed by Tiana Leonty (Hamlet, Mockingbird Close, Mr. Twiddles- dir.)

Direction and dramaturgy by Tracy Carroll (Dramaturge - Kiss Within a Kiss)

Stage management and design by Rachelle Saunders

All She Wants to do is...

DRIVE

"Americans don’t buy automobiles, but instead buy dreams of sex, speed, power and wealth" John Keats, 1957

More than just a means of transportation, cars have become incorporated into the human psyche as an extension of self. Drive is a collective creation that explores the relationship between man and machine and the piece of ourselves we invest in cars. This show features Holly Cinnamon, a newcomer to Walterdale who will be appearing in Perfect Pie in October, 2010.

BYOV 10139 - 87 Avenue, Strathcona Community League Skating Rink

Friday, August 13th: 8:00pm

Saturday, August 14th: 8:00pm

Sunday, August 15th: 8:00pm

Monday, August 16th: 8:00pm

Tuesday, August 17th: 8:00pm

Wednesday, August 18th: 8:00pm

Thursday, August 19th: 8:00pm

Friday, August 20th: 8:00pm

Saturday, August 21st: 8:00pm

Sunday, August 22nd: 4:00pm

Last Year it was Zombies... This year, something different...

Happy Whackin' Jim McCrackin

This is the story of Jim McCrackin's last big job. He kills people for money. Deal with it. Ridiculous action and mystery all wrapped in the comedic multi-media stylings from the crazy creators of last fringe's smash hit, "FOR THE LOVE OF A ZOMBIE." Yeah... THOSE guys.

August 13 - 12:15 pm – 1:20 pm

August 14 - 6:30 pm – 7:35 pm

August 15 - 9:15 pm – 10:20 pm

August 20 - 2:15 pm – 3:20 pm

August 21 - 11:00 pm – 12:05 am

August 22 - 4:00 pm – 5:05 pm

King Edward School, 8530 101 Street (Venue 5)

Playwright: Amos Altman

Director(s): Brent Felzien (poster designs, One Acts), Neil LeGrandeur (You are Here)

Cast: William Banfield (You are Here, The Lion in Winter, One Acts), Amanda Blair (Kiss Within a Kiss, Crimes of the Heart), Cliff Kelly

Stage Manager: Kimberlee Stadelmann (Director of Productions, Hamlet - Costume Designer, Production Managed numerous shows, You are Here - SM)

Something for the Wee Ones...

THE FAIRY CATCHER'S COMPANION

The Fairy Catcher’s Companion follows the story of sisters Charlotte and Beatrice Starling. The Starling Sisters have been waiting for their father to return home from war, but after two years without a letter, they are beginning to worry. Finally, an official typewritten letter arrives imploring Charlotte and Beatrice’s mother to travel to collect their father. Beatrice and Charlotte are shipped off to live with their stern Aunt Bernadette at Prince Manor- a dark, drafty countryside manor. Charlotte and Beatrice are at their wits end waiting to leave Prince Manor, until they find a peculiar-looking book called “The Fairy Catcher’s Companion” and use it to catch a real-life fairy named Fusser. But could having a fairy friend be more trouble than it’s worth?

Featuring Ellen Chorley, Lana Hughes and Stephanie Wigston (Kiss Within a Kiss, Perfect Pie), directed by Amy Neufeld (Trial of Salome - Director), assistant directed by Derrique DeGagne and written by Ellen Chorley.

VENUE 11- Strathcona Community League

Saturday, August 14 at 4:45 pm

Sunday, August 15 at 11:00 am

Tuesday, August 17 at 4:30 pm

Wednesday, August 18 at 12:45 pm

Thursday, August 19 at 11:00 am

Friday, August 20 at 12:45 pm

Saturday, August 21 at 2:45 pm