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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Auditions - Perfect Pie by Judith Thompson

PERFORMANCE DATES: October 6–16, 2010
AUDITION DATES: Saturday, May 29, 1:00 – 5:00 pm & Sunday, May 30, 7:00 – 10:00 pm Walterdale Playhouse (10322 83 Avenue)
DIRECTOR: Mary Jane (M. J.) Kreisel ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Mary-Ellen Perley STAGE MANAGER: Pat Eyford PRODUCTION MANAGER: Marlene Kottke

Two former close friends meet after a 30 year absence and share a day reminiscing about lost childhood memories. As they recall the early years of their friendship, an unspeakable incident re-surfaces from the past — shattering preconceptions and awakening an unalterable bond between the women. Perfect Pie is a memory play about pain, loyalty, and the choices people make to protect themselves and each other.

Judith Thompson is one of Canada’s most preeminent living playwrights. A two-time winner of the Governor General’s Award and a recipient of the Order of Canada, her works include Lion in the Streets and more recently, the critically-acclaimed Palace of the End and Such Creatures.

CHARACTERS:
Patsy: A farm wife – rural/countrified, practical, no–nonsense – 44 years of age (F)
Francesca: An actor – urbane, ironic, artistic – 45 years of age (F)
Patsy (young): Take-charge, practical, loyal, fun-loving – 8, 12, & 15 years of age (F)
Marie: Shy, victimized, artistic, sometimes fun-loving – 9, 12, & 16 years of age (F)
Due to the subject matter of the play, those auditioning must be at least 18 years of age.

Auditions will be readings only — no memorization is required; however, please familiarize yourself with the play before auditioning. Some simple personality traits are listed for each character; please keep these in mind when reading the script and auditioning. Copies of the script are available at Theatre Alberta (please call ahead) or by contacting Kent Sutherland, Walterdale Administrator at walterph@telus.net or 780-439-3058.

Rehearsals will begin mid-July, breaking for the Fringe on August 2 and resuming August 26.
Walterdale is a volunteer/member organization. We cannot engage Equity performers.
To book an audition or for further information, please email M. J. Kreisel at perfectpie10@gmail.com. Those auditioning should be prepared to submit a résumé, headshot and availability times.

Drop-ins are welcome.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Introducing the Cast of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas!

After 2 nights of packed auditions featuring singing, reading and dancing and then a follow-up with callbacks the show is cast! We have a fantastic group of 32 girls and guys that we carefully selected from over 60 auditioners. We had to make some tough choices but we think we have a fabulous cast!

Miss Mona - Mary E. Stevenson
Sheriff Ed Earl - Dan Fontaine
Melvin P. Thorpe - David Johnston
Jewel - Andrea L. Graham
Governor - Gary Carter
Angel - Lindsey Walker
Shy - Kate Toogood
Edsel MacKay/Bandleader - J. Nelson Niwa
Doatsey Mae - Judy McFerran
Ginger/Imogene - Karin THomas
Linda Lou - Marcia Rigney
Dawn - Adriene Bartley
Beatrice - Marsha Amanova
Taddy Jo - Holly O'Flaherty
Ruby Rae - Vantanna Luh-Dudiak
Eloise - Laura Niwa
Durla - Colette Audy
Mayor Rufus Poindexter - Robert MacDougall
C.J. Scruggs - Clyde Rigsby
Senator Wingwoah - Brad Bishop
Women’s Ensemble - Katelyn Arthurs, Jessica Lauderdale, Kellie Payne
Men’s Ensemble - Joe Silliker, Ted Fischer, Kent Sutherland, Josh Languedoc, Francisco Yu, Adam Abraham, Tom Pearson, Levko Slavutych

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Opening Tonight!

The Mail Order Bride opens tonight. People who have seen it at the Director's and Artist's Preview have been saying great things. Very exciting! I am looking forward to seeing it again with all the finished touches. The show starts at 8 p.m. I hope to see you all there!

Thursday, April 1, 2010

The Mail Order Bride - Media Call Photos


Last night was media call for The Mail Order Bride. We have a fabulous member named Douglas Stewart who comes in and takes photos for all our shows. He does a great job and takes as many pictures as we need and really demonstrates a lot of care in the shots. You can check out the rest of the pictures at his flickr site.