#YEGprov - The Improv Show You Tweet

#YEGprov Comedy Troupe

Improv enters the social media world. Bring your smartphone, and keep it turned ON! Tweet your suggestions to the improvisers. Tweet your favourite lines from the show. Tweet your heart out while we keep you laughing. (Smartphone not required, but it will add to your fun.) Get tweetin with #YEGprov.

#YEGprov (BYOV 12: Knox-Metropolitan United Church) features Devin R. Bruce, Stanley Woo, Scott C. Bourgeois (The Lion in Winter, among others), and former Walterdale AD, Randy Brososky. Stage Managed by Anita Kuny, another Walterdale veteran.

Shows nightly at 9:15 p.m. - check the program to be sure!

Apocalypse Kow: Singerers at FRINGEOPOLIS

Live at the Fringe once again, except this time with 100% more beer! Apocalypse Kow includes Twitter and a slideshow to help tell the stories of their wacky experiences, their mythical origins, and their favourite Kow memories. Brand new songs, brand new live CD, and a slightly different show every night means you should come see them more than thrice! Live tweet your Kow questions to @apocalypsekow with the hashtag #askakow and your questions may be answered live on stage!

18+ only. Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7:00pm, the bar will be open.
Tickets are $12, available online, at the central box office, or at the door.

Friday, August 12
Sunday, August 14
Monday, August 15
Tuesday, August 16
Wednesday, August 17
Thursday, August 18
Friday, August 19
Sunday, August 21

Apocalypse Kow consists of:

DEVIN R. BRUCE, the Rockstar
JOEL FORTH, the Younger
KYLE JAGO, the Wolfman
JOEL RIVERO, the Piano Man
STANLEY WOO, the Spotlight

Pieces - at the 2011 Edmonton International Fringe

Pieces written and directed by Kristen M. Finlay
Stage Managed by Kim Stadelmann
Sound Design by Erin Foster-O'Riordan
Poster Design by Brent Felzien

Pieces, flotsam and jetsam, fragments - these are what Diane finds when she visits her mother Joan who suffers from dementia. But what's really going on in Joan's mind? Joan's mind travels through key moments of her life while Diane searches through all the pieces for the mother she once knew.

Featuring:
Anne Marie Szucs as Diane
Francie Goodwin-Davies as Joan
Lindsey Walker as Young Joan
Justin Deveau as Ben/Doctor
Janine Hodder as Sharon/Grace/Young Diane

Venue #: 6
Venue: Catalyst Theatre,
Venue Address: 8529 103 Street

Our show times are as follows:

August 12 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
August 13 10:30 pm – 11:15 pm
August 16 9:15 pm – 10:00 pm
August 18 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
August 20 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
August 21 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Tickets are available August 2nd at the Fringe Box Office
http://fringetheatreadvent​ures.ca/tickets.php

Guernica at the Edmonton Fringe

"Every act of creation is first an act of destruction."
- Pablo Picasso

On April 26, 1937, a small Spanish town was attacked by aerial bombers. Nearly everything was destroyed, but from the rubble came creation: a painting, one that would preserve the town’s people beyond any human lifespan. This is the story of that creation – the story of Picasso’s Guernica.

Show History: Guernica was first seen at a staged reading in Nextfest 2010 as part of the Enbridge High School Reading Series. In June 2011, Guernica was presented as a mainstage production at Nextfest. In August, the show will be playing at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival.

All shows at Phabrik Art and Design Centre (formerly Planet Ze), 10055 - 80 Avenue.

August 11th @ 11pm
August 12th @ 9pm
August 13th @ 11pm
August 14th @ 12noon
August 15th @ 9pm
August 16th @ 5pm
August 17th @ 5pm
August 18th @ 11pm
August 19th @ 9pm
August 20th @ 12noon

Playwright/Producer: Erika Luckert
Director: Jon Lachlan Stewart
Actors: Alyson Dicey, Lauren Kneteman, Joelle Prefontaine, Mat Simpson, Nikolai Witschl, Zvonimir Rac
Designer: Kevin Boyer

THE MISANTHROPE by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (Molière)

in a new version by Martin Crimp

William Mitchell as ALCESTE
Peter Fernandes as JOHN
Stuart Fink as COVINGTON
Zoe Glassman as JENNIFER
Desiree Leverenz as ELLEN
Kerry Johnson as MARCIA
Alex Patalas as ALEX
Bradley Bergeron as JULIAN
Molly Pearson as MESSENGER & SIMON

Directed by Ben Janko

At the MATRIX HOTEL
August 11 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
August 12 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
August 13 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 13 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
August 14 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 14 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
August 18 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
August 19 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
August 20 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 20 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
August 21 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Molière’s 1666 satire of French aristocracy is re-imagined by one of Britain’s leading theatrical voices. Martin Crimp places the Misanthrope in a contemporary cult of celebrity, in order to portray men as they are: foolish, righteous, and horny for the young bombshell movie star who soaks up all the attention.

Complicateded... At the Fringe BYOV

A Boot's A Boot's first official show, running in Edmonton's 2011 Fringe Festival!

It's about a guy and another guy, and a girl but there's another girl but the guy doesn't know about the girl who knows about the first guy... it's complicateded. Follow best friends Sam and Nick as they attempt to weave their way though their hilariously twisted love lives!

Starring- Joshua Schilds, Corey Rogers, Kayla Manuel and Stephanie Wigston
Directed by- Corey Rogers and Joshua Schilds
Stage Manager- Amy Whitham
Written by- Corey Rogers

Phabrik Art and Design Centre - 10055 80 Ave

Showtimes you ask? Why yes!

Thursday August 11th - 9:00PM
Friday August 12th - 11:00 PM
Saturday August 13th - 9:00 PM
Sunday August 14th - 5:00 PM
Monday August 15th - 5:00 PM
Tuesday August 16th - 7:00 PM
Wednesday August 17th - 9:00 PM
Thursday August 18th - 7:00 PM
Friday August 19th - 7:00 PM
Saturday August 20th - 9:00 PM

The Kazoodles Present: Taking the Brain Train to Imagination Station

What happens when three young teachers with the love of performing come together? The Kazoodles! Join them for a trip on the Brain Train! With lovable songs, silly jokes and imagination! Come and see what audiences are saying is a wonderful, upbeat and energetic show full of good humour and respectful of the audience both tall and small." Also, don't forget a toonie for your Kazoodle Kazoo!

Playwright: Kaylee Gloeckler, Josh Languedoc, Morgan Nadeau
Director: Barry Bilinsky
Cast: Kaylee Gloeckler, Josh Languedoc, Morgan Nadeau, Sonja Nilson
Stage Manager: Barry Bilinsky

Website: www.thekazoodles.ca

Schedule:
Sat -August 13 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm
Sun- August 14 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tue- August 16 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Wed - August 17 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thur- August 18 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Fri- August 19 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm
Sat- August 20 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

Miles Away... Actually it's at the Catalyst... Not so far...

Jon's got it rough. He's newly unemployed, owns a dingy apartment, and his brother is vastly more successful than him. Now his brother's ex shows up with her particular brand of neurosis. Can a man with no passion and a woman with too much help each other find what's missing?

Playwright: Colin Matty
Director: Andrew Ritchie
Cast: Neil Kuefler, Rachel Steele
Stage Manager: Lindsay Phillips
Design: Andrew Ritchie, Colin Matty

Schedule:
August 11 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm August 12 6:00 pm – 6:50 pm

August 15 9:45 pm – 10:35 pm August 17 4:30 pm – 5:20 pm

August 18 2:15 pm – 3:05 pm August 20 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm

Party Worth Crashing!

Young composers Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk breathe new life into the musical theatre genre with an edgy, funny and truthful new show about what it means to be twenty-something. So grab your friends and your red cup … we'll meet you at the party!

FEATURING
Melanie Godbout
Kate Jestadt
Corben Kushneryk
Zina Lee
Erik Mortimer
Jenna Moynes
Leah Paterson
Chris Scott
Molly Wilson

Venue #35 La Cite Francophone - 8627 91 Street, NW

PERFORMANCE TIMES
Thur August 11th, at 10 PM Fri August 12th, at 5:30 PM
Sat August 13th, at 8 PM Sun August 14th, at 5:30 PM
Mon August 15th, at 10:00 PM Tues August 16th, at 2 PM
Wed August 17th, at 4 PM Fri August 19th, at 3:30 PM
Sat August 20th, at 5 PM Sun August 21st, at 1:30 PM

TUDOR QUEENS: A BURLESQUE - more Walterdale Connections at Fringe 2011

THIS FRINGE.... HEADS WILL ROLL

Edmonton's newest burlesque theatre company, SEND IN THE GIRLS BURLESQUE brings the corset-ripping story of Henry VIII to the stage
Part basement burlesque show, part sexy and scintillating historical thriller, Tudor Queens: A Burlesque marries the art form of burlesque with the medium of theatre to tell the gruesome downfall of six of England’s most legendary queen consorts.
About Tudor Queens: A Burlesque
Trapped together in purgatory, the six queens of the house of Tudor are forced to retell their story over and over. As they strip away their royal robes, they strip fact from fiction and slowly piece together their collective existence as wives to the one of the most famous and bloody kings in England’s history. Partial nudity, some mature themes and strong language.

Created by Delia Barnett, Ellen Chorley, Andrea Jorawsky, Karyn Mott, Elena Porter, and Morgan Smith

Script by Ellen Chorley
Dramaturged by Morgan Smith
Directed by Lana Michelle Hughes
Choreographed by Andrea Gilborn
Stage Managed by Habiba Alli
Lighting Designed by Beth Dart
Costume and Set Design: Tessa Stamp

Cast:
Katherine of Aragon: Andrea Jorawsky
Anne Boleyn: Elena Porter
Jane Seymour: Ellen Chorley
Anne of Cleaves: Karyn Mott
Katherine Howard: Delia Barnett
Katherine Parr: Morgan Smith

Edmonton International Fringe Festival BYOV #24 New City Legion (8130 Gateway Blvd NW)

Thursday, August 11 - 10:30 pm (doors 10:00 pm)
Friday, August 12 - 10:30 pm (doors 10:00 pm)
Saturday, August 13 - 5:00 pm (doors 4:30 pm)
Sunday, August 14 - 10:30 pm (doors 10:00 pm)
Monday, August 15 - 10:30 pm (doors 10:00 pm)
Tuesday, August 16 - 10:30 pm (doors 10:00 pm)
Wednesday, August 17 - 10:30 pm (doors 10:00 pm)
Thursday, August 18 at 5:00 pm (doors 4:30 pm)
Friday, August 19 - 10:30 pm (doors 10:00 pm)
Saturday, August 20 - 5:00 pm (doors 4:30 pm)

No Choking Matter! - More Walterdale Members at the Fringe!

This is a play about choking on things. Things people choke on in this play include: candies, pills, pencils, guilt, strawberries, confessions, love, marzipan, their own egos, nickels, and tiny porcelain kittens. Appropriately, this is a show that will teach you how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver. (Probably by accident.)

Lynn would like to direct an award-winning movie on how to perform the Heimlich. Maura would like to get into show business. Bradley would like to get into Maura. Tedd doesn't like you. Annette is just happy to be here. The quintet collides in one madcap evening of film, farce, fantasy, and full-frontal hilarity as they realize that life, no matter who you are... is NO CHOKING MATTER.

CAST
Kayla Gorman as Lynn
Patrick Maloney as Bradley
Lindsey Walker as Maura
David Johnston as Tedd
Stephanie Wigston as Annette

Written by David Johnston
Directed by Katie Hudson
Stage managed by Annamarie Million

An Allspice Theatre Production
Part of the 2011 Edmonton Fringe
Venue # 6 (Catalyst Theatre)
8529 103 Street
Friday, August 12: 7:45 pm – 8:55 pm
Saturday, August 13: 4:00 pm – 5:10 pm
Monday, August 15: 11:30 pm – 12:40 am
Wednesday, August 17: 2:15 pm – 3:25 pm
Thursday, August 18: 12:00 pm – 1:10 pm
Sunday, August 21: 7:45 pm – 8:55 pm

Going Viral at the Fringe - More Walterdale Connections!

Going Viral
Written and directed by Giorgia Severini
Cast:
Proctor: Justin Deveau
Cassandra: Mandy Stewart
Julian: John Trethart
Going Viral is a comedy about the nature of celebrity, the science of viruses, and sticking it to grad school. After yet another setback in finishing his Ph.D., fledgling scientist Proctor decides it’s time for a new kind of experiment. With the help of his fellow lab slaves, Cassandra and Julian, they all set off to discover what it takes to be the celebrity face of virology. Could one of them be the next David Suzuki? Or is this the worst career move they could have made?

Stage Manager: Nicole Bodnaresk

Fight Choreographer: Tessa Hatheway

Lighting Designer: Haley Reap

Puppet Designer: Yvonne Trethart

Videographer: Chase Axton Nettleton-Gardiner

Reporter (video appearance): Leasa Lynn

Venue #6 (Catalyst Theatre, 8529 103 Street)

Sat, Aug 13 8:15 pm

Sun, Aug 14 5:15 pm

Mon, Aug 15 7:30 pm

Wed, Aug 17 11:15 pm

Fri, Aug 19 12:00 noon

Sat, Aug 20 1:45 pm

For cast and crew bios, original videos, and other fun stuff, visit our website: http://www.goingviral2011.info

Papa's Got A Brand New Urn - Featuring Walterdale Members Quinn Hinch and Erin Valentine

Written and Produced by Sara Bruno, Jesse Harlton and Quinn Hinch.
Three siblings travel across Canada to spread their recently deceased father's ashes. Along the way they keep losing him and start to lose their minds. It about them reconnecting with their father and in the end with each other, although this does not come easy. A Funny situation with serious undertones to it at the same time. 18+

Stage Manager: Erin Valentine
Assistant Stage Manager: Chloe Hansen

CAST

Clark: Jesse Harlton
Gina: Sara Bruno
Ben: Quinn Hinch

DATES
7:00 PM on August 12- August 21
@ Bohemia Variety Venue (10575 114 Street)

Cowboy: A Cowboy Story - More Fringing From Walterdalians!

Cowboy: A Cowboy Story

In a time when men were men, one man stood alone. They called him Cowboy and this is his story. The makers of "For the Love of a Zombie", and "Happy Whackin' Jim McCrackin," bring you a multimedia-action-comedy that'll blow so many holes in your pants, they'll be chaps.

Playwright: Brent Felzien
Directors: Neil LeGrandeur, Brent Felzien
Cast: William Banfield, Cliff Kelly, Frazer Andrews, Jeremy Mason, and Neil James
Stage Manager: Kimberlee Stadelmann
Design: Damien Heck, Kimberlee Stadelmann, Brent Felzien

Venue # 6 - Catalyst Theatre
Friday, August 12 - 3:45 pm – 4:55 pm
Sunday, August 14 - 11:45 pm – 12:55 am
Monday, August 15 - 3:15 pm – 4:25 pm
Wednesday, August 17 - 12:00 pm – 1:10 pm
Friday, August 19 - 8:15 pm – 9:25 pm
Sunday, August 21 - 5:30 pm – 6:40 pm

For trailers, production diaries and more, please visit our website: www.accidentalhumour.com

Walterdale Gets Ready for the Fringe!

These next two weeks, Walterdale will be cleaning, painting and renting things as the Fringe gets closer. They move in the first week of August and we have to be ready!

Many of our Members (past and present) will be participating in the Fringe this summer. We hope that you will continue to support Walterdale by going out and seeing their shows. Even our new Artistic Director, Sarah Van Tassel, will be at the Fringe this year. She was lucky enough to score Walterdale Theatre as her venue (how appropriate!). Here is the information about her show, which she has written and will be acting in:

Gone by Sarah Van Tassel

A Guts & Guile Production
Venue #3, Walterdale Playhouse

On a seemingly typical Saturday morning in small-town Alberta, Jessica Sheldon goes out to pick up groceries. As uneasy hours pass without her return, her husband and daughter are left wondering - once something is gone, can it ever come back again?

Cast: Cody Porter, Sarah Van Tassel, James Hees

Director: Laura Raboud

Stage Manager: Joyce Dominguez-Bogdanic

Sound Design: Pete Stone

Schedule:

August 12 10:00 pm – 10:55 pm
August 14 6:15 pm – 7:10 pm
August 15 12:30 pm – 1:25 pm
August 17 2:30 pm – 3:25 pm
August 18 4:30 pm – 5:25 pm
August 20 8:15 pm – 9:10 pm

Endings and Beginnings...

Last night Village of Idiots closed at Walterdale. The cast was still partying when I left at 2 a.m. It was a fun filled show with a wonderful message and for me, a great experience. Being Set Designer was probably the most stressful job I have ever done on a show, but very rewarding. The show went very well. We Sold Out at least 4 of our 10 night run and all of the evenings were well-attended. A great way to end my tenure as Artistic Director at Walterdale. On Opening Night of Village I talked about how it was an appropriate show for Walterdale because we are a village of sorts. Everyone has their role in the community and we love each other and sometimes we get along and sometimes we don't but we all care about the village and what we do there. I know I do. We also, like the Chelmniks, find creative ways to approach things. It is what makes theatre so fun!

The next season has started already. Auditions for the first show, Neil LaBute's Reasons to be Pretty, have been held and as soon as casting is complete and everyone is contacted I will be posting that information here for you all to sneak peek who is involved. I will also be posting a Blog Post to introduce you to our new Artistic Director, Sarah Van Tassel, to let you know what she is all about and what she will be bringing to Walterdale. Stay tuned for those posts. Wyrd Sisters is also bustling with pre-production work. I am Master Painter for that show so I am in the know on all those dealings. I will be posting an audition notice for you all, as soon as possible.

So one season ends and another begins... And in between is Fringe!