Theatre Alberta Playbill

Just take those old records off the shelf! That’s what Michael Edwards is doing. You see, when he decides it’s time to clean out the attic, he stumbles upon his stash of old records that have been collecting dust for decades. Let the nostalgia trip begin! Come and jump back in time with Michael to that bygone age when TVs were a huge piece of furniture that sat on the floor, and phones were olive green and hung on the wall! All the greatest records, containing all the greatest songs, are in that attic just waiting for us to let them spin again. Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents Old Time Rock ‘N Roll… through the wonder years!

Underneath it all Wednesday Addams is just a regular teenage girl. And like any normal teenage girl these days, Wednesday wants to be a Pop Star. After searching high and low, she’s having a little trouble finding a band to play with her though… maybe her new band mates are closer than she thinks.

A COMEDY OF TENORS
Directed by Sean Anderson

Show Times: Wed - Sat @ 7:30pm; Matinees Oct 1 & 7 @ 2:00pm
Tickets: Adults $23, Student/Senior $18

For the first time we are presenting a sequel. It’s 1930s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century – as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep Italian superstar Tito Merelli and his hot-blooded wife, Maria, from causing runaway chaos. Prepare for an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, bedroom hijinks, and madcap delight. This farce brings us 4 of the same characters that you loved in Lend me a Tenor.
“Laugh after laugh greets one improbable scene after another. Ludwig knows no ridiculous limits.”
– BroadwayWorld.com

THERE’S GOOD AND EVIL IN ALL OF US, WHICH ONE WILL WIN?
THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL & MR HYDE immerses you in a play full of chilling twists and turns in which love, betrayal and murder lurk on London’s foggy streets. Can Dr. Henry Jekyll face his demons or does the ruthless Edward Hyde take him to the dark side? A talented cast of four actors, playing multiple roles, takes you on a thrilling journey in this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic horror.

The North American Premiere of a story told in the way that only a live experience can offer!

DEPTH Perception Productions and Bears With Knives Productions are proud to bring you 3 evenings of performing arts dedicated to opening up the conversations about mental health.

Arts are a major form of expression, often saying things we don't know how to say, in ways we would never think of. Allow the arts to tell you stories, while raising awareness and funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association.

THURSDAY NIGHT brings Well Fuck Me Very Much written by Rebecca Bissonnette AND 5 South written by Rebecca Merkley.
FRIDAY NIGHT brings A Little Happiness by Ramona Baillie AND Ordinary People by Nancy Gilsenan.
SATURDAY NIGHT brings a cabaret of song, dance and speech featuring Erin McLean, Rebecca Bissonnette, David Son, Anna Pratch and many more.

Join us for 1, 2 or all 3 nights as we open up, support one another and remember that we're not alone.
$25/night OR $60/all three nights. Pay what you can options are available on the website.
https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:5158/

NOT the Maltese Falcon, NOT the Sam Spade Seagull ... this is The Hammet Hawk! This old-fashioned ‘radio play’ in full costume, with sound effects galore, is set somewhere in the 1920s to 40s and takes place within a run-down museum whose glory days are long gone — or are they?
After all, the museum is hosting a gala this very night to unveil the famous Hammet Hawk - a priceless artifact ripe for the stealing.  Join us inside the museum and the minds of so many possible thieves and motives!
 Come early and enjoy strolling magician Kent Wong as he sets the mood for this gala event.  Our signature drink "the Hammet Hawk" is sure to please your palette, and canapes will arrive throughout the evening.  Our new choir So Noted will also be on exhibit at our "museum"!

All My Sons
by Arthur Miller
Directed by John Anderson
Onstage: October 11 - 21, 2023

Ann Deever was engaged to Larry Keller before he went MIA in the war three years ago. Now, Larry’s brother, Chris, wants to marry Ann. When Chris takes Ann home, tensions peak as Chris’s mother insists Ann is still engaged to Larry, refusing to accept Larry’s death. Ann’s brother also becomes troubled by the engagement when he learns a dark secret about the Keller family patriarch.

Cast: Franco Correa, Jasmine Hopfe, Dave Wolkowski, Ursula Pattloch, Colin Stewart, Lee Conrad, Mélissa Masse, Amir Shah, Angela James-Findlay

Start Time: 8pm for our evening performances; 2pm for Sunday Matinee;
No Performances on Monday, October 16th or Tuesday, October 17th.

Doors Open: 30 minutes before the Start Time

Special Events Tickets (at the door only)
2 for 1 - Thursday, October 12th
PWYC - Wednesday, October 18th

Member's Ticket Price (at the door only) $20

Thursday, October 19th will be a reduced house capacity performance. Our house size will be 110 (instead of 140).

Masks are recommended and encouraged, but not mandated.

In our season opener, we explore the dark humour of Everybody by Branden Jacob-Jenkins and directed by alumna Liz Hobbs (MFA ‘21). This is a contemporary adaptation of the medieval play Everyman where characters live in a theatrical world contending with what it means to live. The cast will be chosen by lottery each night so you may wish to see this more than once!

Please be advised that this production contains nudity, coarse language and mature themes; fog. This show is recommended for audiences aged 16 and up, and is not suitable for children.

Everybody
By: Branden Jacob-Jenkins
October 13-21, 2023
Directed by: Liz Hobbs, Guest Artist

Preview: October 12, 2023
Matinee: October 19, 2023
Evening performances: 7:30pm
Matinee performance: 12:30pm
(No performance on Sunday October 15)

Sophie has lost her job. Confused and hurt, she heads out of town looking for a way to assuage her rage and humiliation. Arriving at a remote B&B she is welcomed by Louise and her awkwardly charming nephew Martin. As it turns out, Martin and Sophie have a lot in common and quickly develop an unlikely connection. But in the borderlands, no one is quite what they appear to be. A brilliant new psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Wednesday, October 25 - Preview 1
Thursday, October 26 - Preview 2
Friday, October 27 - Opening
Saturday, October 28 - Matinee
Saturday, October 28 - Evening
Sunday, October 29 - Matinee

Wednesday, November 1 - Wednesday Night PWYC (pay what you can pricing)
Thursday, November 2 - Evening
Friday, November 3 - Evening
Saturday, November 4 - Matinee
Saturday, November 4 - Evening
Sunday, November 5 - Matinee

Wednesday, November 8 - Wednesday Night PWYC (pay what you can pricing)
Thursday, November 9 - Evening
Friday, November 10 - Evening
Saturday, November 11 - Matinee
Saturday, November 11 - Evening
Sunday, November 12 - Matinee

This award-winning Edmonton creative team features Kristin Johnston, Graham Mothersill, and Davina Stewart, with a set designed by Beyata Hackborn, costumes by Sarah Karpyshin, lights by Alison Yanota, and sound design & composition by Darrin Hagen; directed by Heather Inglis.

As children, Joey and Michel used to stage themselves in shows that they would present to their family and friends. Difficult, otherwise, to display their true colors in the working-class Quebec of the 60s and 70s where they grew up. To escape this harsh reality, Michel and his brother Joey found their way into the art scene. Joey embarked on a busy acting career in Vancouver, while Michel shone on the Montréal drag scene. Then came the ultimate liberation: Michel would become Michelle, the woman she had always been, deep down … until the day when external forces overruled her true identity. Is it possible to live fully when you don’t fit the roles society imposes on you?

This first autobiographical solo by actor Joey Lespérance paints a complex and nuanced portrait of a marginal and courageous existence. Directed by Esther Duquette, this powerful statement brings to life the lost dream of Joey’s “bro-sister” Michel(le), who always wanted to be in theatre. May their memory shine on our stage to eclipse the injustice.

October 26th to 28th at 7:30pm

Written and performed by Joey Lespérance
Directed by Esther Duquette

Join us for our production of The Spitfire Grill!

SYNOPSIS:
Based on the hit 1996 film, The Spitfire Grill is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. Set in a small Wisconsin town, the show features a gorgeous, soulful score.

A feisty parolee follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah's Spitfire Grill. The Grill is for sale, but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so newcomer Percy convinces Hannah to raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the Grill wins. Soon, mail arrives by the wheelbarrow and things really start cookin' at the Spitfire Grill.*

Caution: mild adult themes

TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets are $25 and are available at showpass.com.
Please note that all tickets are for general admission. Theatre doors open 30 minutes before the performance begins.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Performance dates are as follows:
• Friday, October 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
• Friday, November 3, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

*synopsis from concordtheatricals.com

SRE and Keyano Theatre present the iconic Broadway show RENT by Jonathan Larson! This award-winning musical took the world by storm when it first opened in the mid-nineties, inspiring all to ‘choose love over fear and to live without regret.’ Directed by Zachary Barrett and Music Director Jenny Price, this phenomenal musical will make its Wood Buffalo debut in November at Keyano Theatre!

The story takes place in the late 1980s and early 1990s, where you will follow a group of friends in Manhattan’s East Village who fight to build the lives of their dreams. RENT resonates with anyone who’s ever struggled with life, love and everything in between. This rock opera pulls the heartstrings to tell the tale of a group of friends who grapple with addiction, eviction, sexual identity, parents, materialism and the yearning to leave a meaningful legacy.

Famed mystery novelist Andrew Wyke lures his wife’s lover to his country home and convinces him to stage a robbery of her jewelry. As the stakes rise, it sets off a chain of events that leaves audiences trying to decipher who is truly in control. This Tony Award Winner for Best Play has been called the ultimate game of cat and mouse. Full of fun, humour and mystery, this heated classic is a must see to warm up during the holiday season!
“Sleuth” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Knucklebones, by Douglas Anderson
Play summary ... Most people laugh at a funny joke, but Professor Evans sees humor as an intricate puzzle, to be reduced to brilliant, but dry, mathematical equations. He is working on a probability textbook and has invited the departmental secretary to his kitchen to help prepare the manuscript. Neither has ever been on a date. What are the odds that they will fall in love?
Add a pair of eccentrics - Eddie's Mother, a bingo player who wins with alarming consistency, and a family friend who happens to be a magician - and the result is a delight.

We are offering 3 full nights of dinner and a show - November 23, 24, 25.
Cocktails 5:30 Dinner 6:30 Show 8:00

Dinner includes: Salad, Roast Beef, Potatoes, Hot Veggie, as well as dessert. Coffee and Tea are included and a full cash bar will be available.

Round tables of 8 - all seats are reserved.
You remain in the same seat for the show.
Our hall is on ground level and fully accessible.

General public ticket sales start on November 1st and remain on sale until November 17th.

Join our youth musical theatre course participants for our production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.!
Tickets are $25 and are available at showpass.com
Performances are as follows:
• Friday, November 24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Please note that all tickets are for general admission. Theatre doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
SYNOPSIS:
The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. Now in the updated Binder format!
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.*
(*synopsis from mtishows.com)
This musical is suitable for audience members of all ages.