Bumbles Big Christmas Adventure Discussion

Running December 21 through the 24th at the Bert Church Theatre in Airdrie, Kyle sits down with Director Kaleigh Richards, Musical Director Shelby Reinitz and lead actor Colleen Bishop to discuss putting up a special Christmas production like this one:

Tickets: https://tickets.airdrie.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent408.html

About Bumbles: It's an exciting time in Santa's workshop as the elves get ready for Christmas day. Bumbles - the happy, snappy, never-nappy elf - is especially excited as he helps to make the toys and clean the workshop in preparation for Santa's big arrival. It's a thrill for elves and children alike when Santa arrives, and all is well until that fateful moment when Santa entrusts Bumbles with the all-important jar of Christmas magic. When everything goes awry it appears that Christmas is doomed, but Santa has confidence in Bumbles' ability to fix his mistake. The question is, can Bumbles get the magic back in time to save Christmas? Join Santa and his elves (plus the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy!) for a gripping adventure, in which Bumbles learns that the key to big success is found in just one little word - persist!

Friday, December 8, 2023

Running December 8 through December 16th at the Pumphouse Theatre, Kyle Gould reviews Morpheus Theatre's production of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show and hopes you'll get your ticket before the run closes.

Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/online?event=0

It’s a Wonderful Life is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern adapted by Joe Landry Based on the classic film by Frank Capra. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. An inspirational, heartwarming story about giving and receiving, about life and all the paths we walk, about true and lasting love and guardian angels. Morpheus Theatre very proudly welcomes you to Bedford Falls with this holiday favourite, presented from the perspective of a radio show cast with a live studio audience, and live Foley sound effects.

It's a Wonderful Life Live Radio Play Discussion

Opening December 8th through 16th, Kyle sits down with director Wayne Hunter to talk about the ups and downs of doing a live radio play performance and how that differs from other forms of theatre.

Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/

It’s a Wonderful Life is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern adapted by Joe Landry Based on the classic film by Frank Capra. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. An inspirational, heartwarming story about giving and receiving, about life and all the paths we walk, about true and lasting love and guardian angels. Morpheus Theatre very proudly welcomes you to Bedford Falls with this holiday favourite, presented from the perspective of a radio show cast with a live studio audience, and live Foley sound effects.

A Christmas Carol: The Musical Discussion

Kyle sits down with Tanya Woodruff and Kimberly Johnson to discuss Small Time Theatre's upcoming production of A Christmas Carol: The Musical at the Glenmore Christian Academy December 7 through December 9.

Tickets: https://smalltimetheatre.ca/buy-tickets/

Jump into the Christmas spirit with an original STT musical adaptation of the beloved Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. Follow the greedy Ebenezer Scrooge as his heart is softened through his magical encounters with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. This tale is sure to touch the heart and inspire us all to give and love in the true spirit of Christmas.

Friday, November 3, 2023

Running from November 3 through November 18th in Strathmore at the Hope Church, Strathmore Theatre Players Guild presents Snow White: A Pantomime. Kyle Gould reviews the production in glowing colour - and may also throw a dig at decorating too soon for Christmas following Hallowe'en.

Program: https://program-snow-white-2023.grwebsite.com/ Tickets: https://thevaultonline.ca/products/snow-white

Don’t eat that apple!!! (but get your tickets for our next show) Join us this November for ‘Snow White – a pantomime’, a fun, all-ages piece; written by Canadian playwright and puppeteer Kira Hall! This 1 hour and 20 minute show tells the story of Snow White as you probably haven’t seen it before. Can Chatty, Cheery and the other dwarfs save Snow White from the Wicked Queen? You’ll have to come to the show to find out. Featuring 23 local performers and the behind the scenes efforts of many more.

Common Ground Festival 7

Running November 22nd through November 26, 2023 Troy Couillard sits down with Kyle Gould to discuss what the Common Ground Festival is, and why you should get your ticket to see it.

Tickets: https://pumphousetheatre.ca/cgf7/?fbclid=IwAR26Y8bONcY4L0yMssx73_vzPeL0IuRkm21t6h8SLJIIOP2kn_vnjJQFGn0

This November, we are so pleased to be presenting this with the Pumphouse to bring you seven new acts from the finest emerging artists Alberta has to offer!!!! Plays, dance, musicals, juggling and more are coming to the Pumphouse Theatre from November 22nd – 26th!

The link to keep your eye out for submissions to future Common Ground Festival submissions: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=common%20ground%20festival

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Running from October 27 through November 4th at the Pumphouse Theatre, Workshop Theatre Presents, Dracula. Kyle Gould reviews what he loved about the production.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dracula-tickets-654060983007?aff=oddtdtcreator

His new adaptation restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker’s classic novel to the stage. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances—in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. Rich with both humor and horror, this play paints a wickedly theatrical picture of Stoker’s famous vampire.

Snow White Discussion

Kyle sits down with Angela Reeves, co-chair of Strathmore Theatre Players Guild, assistant director and performer in Snow White: A Pantomime opening Friday, November 3, 2023 in Strathmore.

Tickets: https://thevaultonline.ca/products/snow-white

Don’t eat that apple!!! (but get your tickets for our next show) Join us this November for ‘Snow White – a pantomime’, a fun, all-ages piece; written by Canadian playwright and puppeteer Kira Hall! This 1 hour and 20 minute show tells the story of Snow White as you probably haven’t seen it before. Can Chatty, Cheery and the other dwarfs save Snow White from the Wicked Queen? You’ll have to come to the show to find out. Featuring 23 local performers and the behind the scenes efforts of many more.

Shows will be the first three weeks in November. See you there!

Opening Night - October 27, 2023

Running from October 27 through November 5, The Spitfire Grill is playing at Swamp Donkey Theatre in Bragg Creek. Kyle Gould reviews his experiences in seeing the performance.

Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/s/events/all/?q=spitfire+swamp

The musical depicts the journey of a young woman just released from prison, who decides to start her life anew in a rural town in Nova Scotia. She participates in a journey within the town toward its own tenuous reawakening.

Opening Night - October 20, 2023

Running from October 20 to November 4 Bullshot Crummond is playing at the RPAC in Okotoks. Kyle Gould reviews his experiences in seeing the show, having enjoyed the experience.

Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/dewdney-players-presents-bullshot-crummond/

This parody of low-budget 30s detective movies typifies British heroism at its dumbest. Teutonic villain Otto Von Brunno and his evil mistress Lenya crash their plane in the English countryside and kidnap Professor Fenton, who has discovered a formula for making synthetic diamonds. Bullshot Crummond is called to the rescue by the professor's daughter Rosemary. Wildly outrageous antic ensue, with Crummond saving the day!