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!

First Annual Fundraising Gala Discussion

Kyle sits down with Charlotte Loeppky, Artistic Director for Imagine Theatre and Harold Squire, Technical Director for Imagine Theatre to discuss Imagine Theatre, their history and their upcoming First Annual Fundraising Gala happening on November 4th, 2023.

Get Involved with Imagine Theatre here: https://www.imagine-yyc.com/get-involved

Refreshments and suitable beverages will be available to all attendees. Excellent and upstanding entertainment will include a live band, dance floor and special talent presented by esteemed members of our artists' community. Our goal is to raise funds to help support the work of Imagine Theatre (also known as Imagine Performing Arts Society), in anticipation of their upcoming season of artistic enrichment and service to our Calgary and area communities.

Activities will include a SILENT AUCTION and SECRET RAFFLE. All attendees shall acquire a ticket and henceforth will receive further details about the location and how to access the event. Admission is $30 per attendee, which includes a Beverage Ticket and access to the evening’s Entertainment. We strongly suggest to register early, as we have limited seating, but will keep a wait list for late reservations. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best attire for the times.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.ticketor.com/imagineperformingarts/tickets/first-annual-society-fundraiser-gala-274202#buy

Back to Square One Discussion

Kyle sits down with Gad Gijon and Jason Bakaas, the dynamic duo directors and principals behind Untold Stories and talks to them about the formation of their company and the efforts involved in putting up a fundraiser on October 20 and October 21 at the Pumphouse to finance their forthcoming season.

Back to Square One is a fundraiser concert celebrating Untold Stories Theatre’s newest season and raising money for our 2024 production of The Prom. The concert will feature local Calgarian performers - old and new - singing the songs that they love! Come support local theatre and enjoy a night full of incredible talent!

Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6140617

Donate here: https://untoldstoriestheatre.com/donate

Dracula Discussion

Kyle sits down with AJ Pearce, Director of Dracula, vice-president of Workshop Theatre, and Actors Studio Program Organizer to discuss all things Stephen Dietz's Dracula. Going up October 27 through November 4th at the Pumphouse, Dracula is sure to be a timely, entertaining and with a touch of horror perfect for the Spooky Season.

About Dracula: 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.

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

Actors Studio Program: https://www.workshoptheatre.ca/actor-studio-program

Bullshot Crummond Discussion

Kyle sits down with Brad Snowden, Director of Bullshot Crummond for Dewdney Players along with Kelly Kozak, player of Rosemary and Anne-Marie Cotton, player of the Shadow to discuss the difficulties, and hilarious good times in preparing to put up Bullshot Crummond, at the RPAC in Okotoks opening on October 20th and running through to November 4th.

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!

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