byJohnPatrick
ABOUTCENTRALALBERTATHEATRE
Formed in 1970, Central Alberta Theatre is a registered Canadian Charity providing live theatre experiences for the residents of Red Deer and the surrounding area. CAT operates the Red Deer Memorial Centre, a 700 seat venue, offering live music, theatre, speakers and other entertainment events on behalf of the City of Red Deer.
CAT’s mission is to maintain an active not-for-profit organization dedicated to the production of first-rate performances and learning opportunities for the love of live, local theatre. We sustainably operate a Performing Arts space to facilitate cultural expression and community engagement.
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AUDIENCEINFORMATION
ImportantNotes
Theplayrunsapproximately60 minutesforAct1and2,and45 minutesforAct3.Therewillbea15minuteintermission.
Pleasenotethatdisruptiveorabusive behaviourswillnotbetoleratedinour theatre.Thisisasafespaceforour performersandvolunteerswhoare bringingtheshowtolifeforeveryone's enjoyment,andwewillaskanyone disruptingthatexperiencetoplease removethemselves.
RecordingDevices
We kindly ask you to please turn off cell phones and electronic devices for the duration of the performance. The use of cameras and recording devices are strictly prohibited.
byJohnPatrick
THE CAST
ROXZANEARMSTRONG
Opal
Rosie DEBORAHVANDELDEN
Desmond DUSTINFUNK
Queenie NICOLEORR
THE CREATIVE TEAM
JOHNPATRICK SUSANDEARING
LACEYOLESON-RINEHART
CATHRINPARKIN
GWENMCCAGG ALICELEBIRK
JEREMYROBINSON
Playwright Director
StageManager/Lighting
Designer/Assistant
CostumeDesigner
SetDesigner
CostumeDesigner
SoundDesigner
ArtisticProducer
SETTING
Opal’sjunkshopmoderndayAppalachia
DIRECTOR NOTES & BIO
“IwasreallydrawntoOpalas itisawhimsicalcomedy,that willhaveyourcheekssore fromlaughter. Thisismyfirst directingexperience,andI wanttothankthecastand crewforalltheirhardworkin bringingthiswonderfulplay tolife. Ihopeyouallenjoyit asmuchasIlovedwatchingit allcometogether.”
Susanhasbeeninvolvedintheatreforover20yearsandhasfilled multipleroles.SheisexcitedtobringyouOpal’sMillionDollarDuckas herdirectingdebut.Shehopesyouenjoywatchingtheshowasmuch assheenjoyedwatchingitcometogether
SusanDearing,Director Opal’sMillionDollarDuck
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT
John Patrick Goggan was born on May 17, 1905, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of John Francis and Myrtle (Osborn) Goggan. Abandoned by both of them, Patrick spent his childhood in a variety of foster homes and boarding schools. A drifter during much of his teen years, Patrick landed a job as a radio announcer for KPO Radio in San Francisco, California, at the age of nineteen. Changing his name to John Patrick, he wrote over eleven hundred radio screenplays for the "Cecil and Sally" show, which was eventually broadcast by NBC between the years of 1929 and 1933. He continued to write for NBC from 1933 to 1936, and in 1940 Helen Hayes performed his adaptations of the classics, also on NBC. John Patrick is best known as the author of TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON, which was awarded a Pulitzer, a Tony, and a New York Drama Critics Circle Award. Patrick also wrote more than two dozen screenplays, including "Teahouse of the August Moon," "Three Coins in the Fountain," "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing," and "Les Girls," which earned him an award from the Screen Writers Guild. He died November 7, 1995.
THECAST
ROXZANEARMSTRONG Opal
Roxzane studied Theatre many moons ago and since then has done many shows with many companies and is working on adding enough Film to her resume to also be called ‘Many’. Her most recent appearance on CAT’s stage was lasts year’s TheBirdsandtheBees. You can also find her giving improv a go with BullSkit and doing cartwheels on social media. She hopes you find a friend in Opal.
DEBORAHVANDELDEN
Rosie
Deborah is thrilled to be performing with CAT again. She performed in the CharitableSisterhoodChristmasSpectacular last year and The VaginaMonologues in 2020. As a mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and co-worker; she thanks everyone for their support and patience.
DUSTINFUNK Desmond
Dustin is no stranger to the acting scene. After attending Red Deer College for acting in theatre and film, he has performed in many shows with Central Alberta Theatre, Innisfail Town Theatre, Prime Stock Theatre, and Sylvan Lake Theatre. He has appeared in several short films and has done some work on both film and television. Opal’sMillionDollar Duck will be Dustin’s 9th show with Central Alberta Theatre.
THECAST&CREATIVETEAM
COLE ORR Queenie
cole is pleased to be returning to CAT. evious endeavours include TheLove w)Boat,Looking,CinderellaDancesWith eStars,LastoftheRedHotLovers,My reeAngels and BoosterMcCrane,P.M. mong others. Nicole spends the ajority of her time as a junior high and gh school English teacher (although ama creeps in now and again). She has worked previously as a group spin instructor and a former competitor. She is more than happy to be on the stage with CAT again and she looks forward to this and future performances.
LACEYOLESON-RINEHART
Stage Manager/Lighting Designer
Lacey is excited to be helping this talented team as the Stage Manager and Lighting Designer. With degrees in both fields, it’s nice to bring it all to the show.
Huge congratulations to Susan for her first time Directing. She was a wonderful Stage Manager for Draculaand I am thrilled to return the favor. Break a leg, everyone!
CREATIVETEAM
GWENMCCAGG Costume Designer
Gwen took the costume-cutting program at Red Deer College in 1997. She has been involved with costumes at her children’s schools and became Treehouse Youth Theatre’s costumer in 2009 to 2024. In 2010 she was invited to costume for Prime Stock Theatre in 2010 and continued working with Prime Stock until 2023. Gwen volunteers for CAT in the costume bank and has done so since 2016 to present. She could not have done all this work without her husband David Robidoux and her demon seed Vahn McCagg, both who have cut, sewed, carried costumes, acted as human manikins, and offered advice.
CATHRINPARKIN
Set Designer
Cathrin is a recent addition to the CAT team, and holds a diploma in Stagecraft and Special Events from Douglas College. She specializes in Paint and Props, and is never afraid to take on a new artistic challenge. In her spare time you can find her painting, singing and reading. She's excited to be a part of the crew and hopes you enjoy the show.
CREATIVETEAM (Continued...)
ALICELEBIRK Sound Designer
Making her debut in sound design debut outside of school theatre, Alice is very excited to have worked on such a great show. Never before has she had to research outside of her comfort zone to explore other avenues and genres of music. Regardless, the challenge was welcome and rewarding. Nonetheless, she hopes you enjoy the show!
PRODUCTIONTEAM/RUNNINGCREW
SetConstruction: Barry Lockwood, Bruce Barss, Monica Bolin
SetPainters: Elena Rousseau, Hannah Sanson, Robyn Jeffrey, Debby Allan, Don Robinson, Colleen Biggar, Katie Keener & Cathrin Parkin
SoundOperators: Alice Lebirk
LightingOperators: Lacey Oleson-Rinehart
CATExecutiveDirector:Cassidy Crawford
CATOperations&TechnicalManager: Darrel Dixon
CATArtisticProducer: Jeremy Robinson
CATFrontofHouseManager: Cathrin Parkin
CATStageTechnician: Chris Walker
CATMarketing: Karli Kendall
SPECIALTHANKS
SpecialthankyoutoJerawynDearingforcreatingourmillion-dollar duck.ThankyoutoJudyJacksonofCentralAlbertaPhotographic Societyfortakingphotos! ThankyoutoHabitatforHumanityRestore fordonatingsetitems.Thankyoutoalltheactorswhoauditionedfor theCATseason.Wewishtothankanyvolunteers,includingourFront ofHouseteam,whomayhavebeenmissedbyourprintingdeadline. WedeeplyappreciatethetimeandeffortyouhavecommittedtoCentral AlbertaTheatre!
VolunteersMakeItHappen
Thankyoutoallourvolunteersforbeing apartofthe 2024-2025theatreseason.Oursuccessstartswithourcommunity,and ourvolunteersareourtrueleadersinit. Therearemanywaystoget involved if you’reinterestedinbecomingavolunteer.Wehavemany volunteerroles(onstageandoff!)availableandwewouldbehappyto workwithyoutofindagreatfit.
SponsorsMakeItPossible
Weappreciatethecommunityleadershipoflocalbusinessesand organizationssupportingCAT’sendeavourseachyear.Therearea varietyofsponsorshipopportunitiesavailableandwewouldbehappyto discussthesewithyou.Youcansupportaperformance,aseason,or evenbecomingasignaturesponsor,wewouldlovetoworkwithyou during the2004-2025season.Formoreinformation,pleasevisitour websiteor,ofcourse,callusanytime.
Dinner&aShow
This year we are happy to announce that CAT is partnering with the Downtown Business Association for our 2024-2025 season.
CURRENT SEASON SPONSORS
Central Alberta Theatre (CAT) would like to extend a special thank you to the following organizations.
GOVERNMENT FUNDERS
SPONSORS
MediaSponsor
& PARTNERS
DONORS/PATRONS
ArunMishra,CynthiaEdwards,IrmaFrancis,ClemNadon,
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Central Alberta Theatre (CAT) has been a community theatre organization for over 53 years. Our vision is to be the community leader in engaging Central Alberta in Arts and Culture. Central Alberta Theatre offers our community the opportunity to experience the Arts by encouraging creativity, nurturing new relationships, providing learning opportunities and stimulating experiences, and fostering appreciation and involvement. Please consider a donation to ensure Central Alberta Theatre can continue to create exceptional and fun entertainment experiences.
CENTRAL ALBERTA THEATRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: CynthiaEdwards
Vice-President: MichaelSutherland
Treasurer: WandaBornn
Secretary:RobynJeffrey
Director: WandaOler
Director:SusanDearing
Director:LaceyOleson-Rinehart
Director:HaleyWeninger