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OUR
PRODUCTIONS
Read summaries and reviews of our productions, past & present. For tickets, visit the Tickets & Events page or select Upcoming Events below.
Six Brand New Productions!
Letters To No One
Songs to No One:
An Audio Song Cycle
Murder at the
Park & Sleep Hotel:
A St. Paddy's
Day Radio Play
They Wanted to
Do Chekhov:
A Holiday Radio Play
Camp!
The Radio Play
Jesus Teaches
Us Things
The Unsyncables nominated for Outstanding Fringe Production 2016
The Unsyncables
Mary forms her own Synchronized Swimming team, and sets out to make a big splash at a local competition. Trouble arises when she runs into her old squad. H2-Uh-Oh!
A love-letter to the 90s, this "amiable underdog" comedy will have you gasping for breath at every turn!
- Vue Weekly
The Unsyncables is precisely that. The story of three young synchronized swimmers who will rise to the top - unless of course they've forgotten their water wings. Fine enough, but the clunky Juniper, Mary, and Olga can't even manage to sync up a high five. Thankfully, their comedic timing is bang on. Adorable and instantly endearing, the girls from the Unsyncables will leave you gasping for air like you just swam 50 laps. They miss every lift (almost) but nail each punchline. For fans of corny 90's pop music, awkward pre-teen love, and anyone with a firm belief that the power of friendship can conquer any obstacle.
- Sean Steels
"Fully realized!"
- Liz Nicholls
Rivercity the Musical
A musical-spoof that pays homage to the beloved Archie Comics, brimming with colorful wigs, delightful gags and an all-original score! Egads! Premiered at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival in 2017.
Rivercity the Musical Nominated for Best Fringe New Work 2018
Bountiful
Follows the lives of four sister-wives from a Fundamentalist Polygamist Settlement and delves into themes of religion, feminism and the patriarchy. Inspired by true events. Premiered at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival 2018.
- Edmonton Journal
- Global
Bountiful does an intriguing job at breaking the fourth wall, bringing the audience uncomfortably close to the lives of four women who share community, chores, songs -and a husband. Yet somehow, from the opening scenes when they welcome us into their lives with harmonious singing, the characters create a palpable feeling of separation between spectator and performer. Us vs.them. This dynamic carries through the play, raising the question - are we really all that different? Inspired by true events and polygamous religions, "Bountiful" will have you examining your beliefs, delving into themes of faith and courage, feminism and patriarchy. The minimal stage, the clever use of props and wardrobe are appropriate for the raw subject matter, the dashes of humour, and the unsettling reality of the sister wives.
- Veronica Petrola
"...Daddy says, “many are called but few are chosen.” Our side is ‘God’s Chosen,’ and your side is not…"
5 South
‘A tour de force performance’ that digs deep into the experience of a person learning to cope with mental illness. Come spend an hour in the Psyche ward and rediscover purpose. Based on a true story.
Sold-out at Edmonton International Fringe Festival.
- Edmonton Journal
Nominated for Best Fringe New Work
Nominated for Outstanding
Dramatic Performance by an Actor
"...There’s often a ‘stigma’ attached to these places, but we’re just like every other hospital ... except they lock us in..."
Christmas Play
The Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future gather to celebrate Christmas. Will all be merry and bright? Written by Award Winning Playwright, Calla Wright.
“...And eventually, enough sticks make a fire, and enough voices make a choir, and that might be enough to fill the night....”
Winner of the Gerald Osborn Playwriting Award 2022
Jesus Teaches Us Things
Rebecca Merkley as our lord and saviour substitute teacher is brilliant and hilarious, a firecracker of energy that will have you tapping your toes and clapping your hands for redemption. Adam Keefe does an incredible job as the straight man to Merkley’s unruly messiah, constantly trying to keep the class “on curriculum” but unable to overcome Merkley’s overwhelming charisma.
-Edmonton Journal
CAST & COLLABORATORS
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The Unsyncables Original cast
Brianne Jang
Madelaine Knight
Alyson Dicey
Kristin Johnston
Robyn Eliza
The Unsyncables Tour
Gabby Bernard
Molly MacKinnon
Jaimi Reese
Laena Anderson
Steven Sobolewski
Erin Valentine
Christmas Play
Chiara Tate-Penna
Laena Anderson
Calla Wright
Cody Porter and Erin Pettifor
Jesus Teaches Us Things
Rebecca Merkley
Christine Lesiak
Sammy Lowe
Adam Keefe
Brianne Jang
5 South
Rebecca Merkley
Emma Ryan
Roxanne Côté
Rivercity the Musical
Molly MacKinnon
Vanessa Wilson
Kristin Johnston
Josh Travnik
Kiidra Duhualt
Scott Shpeley
Chris Wiebe
Bountiful
Jameela McNeil
Kayla Gorman
Laura Roboud
Emma Ryan
Stage Manager: Roxanne Côté
They Wanted to do Chekhov
Chariz Faulmino
Gabby Bernard
Cam Chapman
Kristina Hunszinger
Shayne Ewasiuk
Merk Deux Soleil
Rebecca Merkley
Emma Ryan
Josh Travnik
Jake Tkaczyk
Andrew Brostrom
Merk the Halls: A Holiday Soleil
Rebecca Merkley
Kristina Hunszinger
Josh Travnik
Sammy Lowe
Andrew Brostrom
Scoob The Groovy Doosical
Chariz Faulmino
Chris Bullough
Kristin Johnston
Brittany Hinse
Priya Narine
Murder at the Park and Sleep Hotel
Brianne Jang
Sue Goberdhan
Michael Vetsch
David Dempsey
Alison Dicey
Little Barbershop of Horrors
Sue Goberdhan
Priya Narine
Brittany Hinse
Kristina Hunszinger
CAMP! The Radio Play
Carol Chu
Michael Vetsch
Kristin Johnston
Josh Travnik
Sammy Lowe
Merk du Solapocalypse
Yvonne Boon
Carol Chu
Kristina Hunszinger
Rebecca Merkley
Roxanne Côté
Maura Penn