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2010/2011 Season
Ways and Means
September 20 - October 9, 2010When Stella and Toby Cartwright find themselves in an embarrassing financial bind, their search for an escape from social ruin reaps very entertaining results. This uproarious play, surrounding the penniless plight of the idle rich in 1930s Cote d’Azur, is classic Noel Coward. Scathing in its humour, its social commentary is as valid today as the day he penned it.
In Flanders Fields
October 18 – November 13, 2010Based on the life of John McCrae, the Canadian doctor who penned the famous poem of the same name, In Flanders Fields tells the story of the Great War events leading to the poem’s creation. With its touching story by Robert Gontier and beautiful music composed by Nicky Phillips, In Flanders Fields brings this important part of Canadian history alive ‘Lest We Forget’.
With Bells On
November 22 – December 18, 2010An elevator. An uptight, recently divorcedaccountant. A drag queen dressed as a Christmas tree on her way to compete forthe coveted ‘Christmas Queen’ title. When the elevator gets stuck her dream isin danger and an unlikely friendship is forged. This hysterical andheart-warming show reminds us that the spirit of Christmas can arrive inunexpected packages.
Lauchie, Liza and Rory
February 7 – 26, 2011With rave reviews from Whitehorse to NewZealand, Lauchie, Liza and Rory tellsthe very funny and at times heartbreaking tale of twin brothers who fall forthe same girl. Written by the renowned Sheldon Currie, author of Margaret’s Museum, this play features NatashaMacLellan and a dynamic tour de force performance by Christian Murray as both Lauchieand Rory.
Wanda's Visit
March 7 – 26, 2011The play is a hilarious account of whathappens when an old flame shows up unexpectedly and turns a happy, if somewhatdull, marriage upside down. When Wanda refuses to leave, she becomes thehouseguest from hell as she mixes up Jim and Marsha in her dysfunctional life.Insanity as only the crazy mind of Christopher Durang could imagine.
Tuesdays and Sundays
April 4 – 23, 2011This beautiful play based on the true storyof star crossed young lovers, Mary Tuplin and William Millman, at the turn ofthe twentieth century, has garnered accolades across the country andbeyond. A hit wherever it has played, it features the incredible talents ofreal life couple Geoffery Ewert and Adrienne Smook in this charming but tragictale.
Shopaholic Husband Hunt
May 2 – 21, 2011GlendaStirling’s Shopaholic charmed and with its lovable shopping-therapy-flawedprotagonist. Abby is back and searching for the perfect husband with the samedetermination that she previously shopped for the perfect pair of pants.Featuring the original Shopaholic cast: Karen Johnson-Diamond, Ryan Luhning andEsther Purves-Smith as Abby.
Emerging Director Presentation
June 1 – 4, 2011After assistant directing during ourregular season, the Emerging Director has a chance to put their learning intoaction with a showcase production. The Emerging Director works with professionalactors and designers and the show is given full production value. The EmergingDirector Presentation is a spotlight on the talent that will grace Calgary’sstages in future.
Suncor Energy Stage One Festival of New Work
June 6 – 25, 2011Six playwrights will have their new playsdeveloped with the assistance of professional directors, actors anddramaturges. Each workshop culminates in a public reading where audiences givefeedback on the script. Stage One is a great opportunity to get a sneak peekinto future productions while playing an important role in the development ofnew Canadian plays.