2024 / 25 SEASON
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Solomon Rolingher, K.C. Chair
Marshall Shoctor, K.C. Past Chair
D. Bruce Bentley, Treasurer
Tom Redl, Secretary
Jennifer Addison, Ex Officio
Jeff Boadway, Jacqueline Charlesworth, Wendy Dupree, Arliss Miller, Aroon Sequeira, Chris Sheard, Sheila Witwicky, Ralph Young
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jennifer Addison, Chair
Gerard Merkosky, Vice Chair Roger Babichuk, Treasurer
Derrique DeGagné, Amy Gaucher, Marcie Kiziak, Jennifer Kwan, Joy Lardner, Shannon Marchand, Joshua McIntosh, Ashton Raeyr, Lindsay Rainbow, Constance Scarlett
HONORARY GOVERNORS
Marc de La Bruyère, Anne Foote
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Jack N. Agrios, Jane Batty, Ken Bautista, Joanne Berger, Christine Bishop, Dan Block, Guy Bridgeman, Frank Calder, Gary G. Campbell, Betty Carlson, Donald A. Carlson, Marilyn Cohen, Reg Copithorne, Len Dolgoy, Allison Edwards, Dennis Erker, John C. Forster, Frank Gibson, James Gillespie, Jane Halford, Brian Hetherington, Becky Hole, Mike House, Gary Killips, Richard Kirby, Stuart Lee, Beverlee Loat, Al Maurer, Ashif Mawji, Maureen McCaw, Lisa Miller, Susan Minsos, Terry Nistor, Bob Normand, Catrin Owen, Ted Power, Jerry Preston, Henry (Hank) Reid, Rob Reynolds, Charlotte Robb, Margot Ross-Graham, Barbara Shumsky, Peter Silverstone, Gaurav Singhmar, Larry Staples, Esther Starkman, Marianne Takach, Merle Taylor, The Hon. Dennis R. Thomas, Brian Tod, John Tweddle, Brian Vaasjo, The Hon. A.H. Wachowich, Bob Walker, Dr. Marvin Weisler, Eva Willox, David Wilson, Doris Wilson, John Yerxa IN MEMORIAM
David D. Bentley, Frederick K. Campbell, Maureen Decore, J.G. Greenough, Ada Hole, Ralph B. MacMillan, Sandy Mactaggart, James L. Martin, Jack McBain, Kayla Shoctor, Robert Westbury
DARYL CLORAN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
JESSIE VAN RIJN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SEASON AT A GLANCE
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
July 6 - August 4, 2024
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
September 21 - October 13, 2024
BEAR GREASE
October 17 - 27, 2024
THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
November 9 - December 8, 2024
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
November 23 - December 24, 2024
GOBLIN:MACBETH
January 11 - February 2, 2025
DISNEY'S FROZEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
February 1 - March 2, 2025
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM THE ‘70S MUSICAL
February 22 - March 23, 2025
HEIST
March 22 - April 13, 2025
LITTLE WOMEN
May 3 - 25, 2025
TO THE CITADEL
Welcome to our production of Little Women!
We’re so happy to have you with us at the Citadel for this beautiful production. Little Women is a story that has touched hearts for generations, and we can’t wait for you to experience its warmth, resilience, and timeless charm on stage today. This new adaptation of Little Women was written by Canadian playwright, Jordi Mand and premiered at the Stratford Festival in 2022.
At the Citadel, we believe in the power of theatre to connect us - through the classics we return to time and again and through bold new Canadian stories that push us forward. This season, we’ve been honoured to bring you a mix of both, and we’re especially excited about what’s ahead. Next season, we continue our commitment to new Canadian work, premiering fresh and powerful plays that showcase the voices, talent, and stories of artists across the country. We can’t wait to share them with you!
& Daryl
Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Your support, curiosity, and love for live theatre make everything we do possible.
Enjoy the show!
Daryl Cloran Jessie van Rijn Artistic Director Executive Director
PS – If you love discovering new Canadian work, we’ve got an incredible lineup as part of our 60th Anniversary Season! Come check out Big Stuff, Vinyl Cafe: The Musical, Bear Grease: Shack Up For The Winter, Burning Mom, Casey & Diana, and Cyrano de Bergerac! We can’t wait to welcome you back!
We wish to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is Treaty No. 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground and home of the First Nations, including both the treaty signatoriesCree, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Stony and Cree-Iroquois - as well as other Indigenous peoples, such as the Blackfoot and Métis, who occupy this land. We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live, create and perform on this territory.
Jessie
LITTLE WOMEN
BASED ON THE BOOKS LITTLE WOMEN & GOOD WIVES BY LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY JORDI MAND
CAST
Nadien Chu.............................................................Marmee
Patricia Darbasie...................................................Aunt March, Mrs. Kirke
Steven Greenfield..................................................Friedrich Bhaer, Mr. Marche
Donna Leny Hansen..............................................Meg March, Aunt March’s Parrot
Paul-Ford Manguelle............................................John Brooke, Frank, Young Man
Hayley Moorhouse................................................Jo March
Christina Nguyen...................................................Amy March, Annie Moffatt
Troy O’Donnell........................................................Mr. Laurence, Mr. Dashwood, Dr. Bangs
Erin Pettifor.............................................................Beth March, Sallie Gardiner
Gabriel Richardson................................................Laurie Laurence, Edward
CREATIVE TEAM
Jenna Rodgers Director
Robin Fisher............................................................Set and Props Designer
Deanna Finnman....................................................Costume Designer
Whittyn Jason
Joelysa Pankanea
Lighting Designer*
Composer and Sound Designer
Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks........................................Choreographer
Morgan Yamada....................................................Fight and Intimacy Director
Brett Dahl Assistant Director
Doug Mertz.............................................................Dialect Coach
Madison Henry.......................................................Stage Manager
Molly Pearson........................................................Assistant Stage Manager
Jessica Haight......... Apprentice Stage Manager
The Citadel engages, under the terms of the Canadian Theatre Agreement, professional artists who are members of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.
Production personnel for the Citadel Theatre are members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E).
*Indicated designers on this production are represented by the Associated Designers of Canada, IATSE Local ADC659.
Little Women is performed by arrangement with Ian Arnold, Catalyst TCM Inc. www.catalysttcm.com
Little Women was originally commissioned by and received its world premiere at the Stratford Festival, Stratford, ON Canada. The premiere production opened on July 2, 2022 at the Avon Theatre, Stratford Festival. Antoni Cimilino, Artistic Director and Anita Gaffney, Executive Director.
THANK YOUS
• U of A Studio Theatre Wardrobe Department
• Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Wardrobe Department
• Edmonton Opera Wardrobe Department
• Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Wardrobe Department
• Shaw Festival Wardrobe Department
• Theatre Calgary Wardrobe Department
• Fort Edmonton Park Wardrobe Department
DIRECTOR’S
NOTES
Little Women was first published as a children’s book in September 1868, meaning that the story will be 157 years old this autumn. This beloved story by Louisa May Alcott has seen countless adaptations over the years, each offering insights into contemporary concerns while also establishing the text firmly as a classic.
What exactly keeps readers coming back to this story? I think we all have a little Jo March inside of us. Someone who isn’t ready to be told what to do, or who feels frustrated at the path in front of them. Haven’t we all had a moment where we felt like
we didn’t quite fit the expectations of others? Jo lays her feelings out for us on the page, inviting us into her world, and making us feel less alone in our hopes, aspirations, and in our foibles; for we love people for their flaws just as much as we love them for their heroism.
A little research shows that Louisa May Alcott had reservations about this story – both in its inception and in its success. What exactly does it mean to be asked to write a story for girls?
Louisa - who often went by Lou - made many compromises in writing the novel. Little Women was inspired by Lou’s own family, and Jo is often thought of as an avatar for the author, who chose to remain a spinster. Writing Jo into a marriage was almost certainly a compromise requested by the publisher, so Lou chose to give Jo a partner that upholds her family’s unique values and allows her an intellectual freedom that would have been uncommon at the time.
People have always made compromises to survive in this world - particularly folks who suffer at the hands of inequitable systems. And if, like the March sisters, you are able to surround yourself with people who love you for who you really are, it will ease the suffering you might feel at the hands of society.
People love Jo March as a role model because she helps us to believe we don’t entirely have to be what society expects us to be. What does it mean to write a story for “girls”?
Despite more than 150 years having gone by, we know gender inequity is still a struggle. Children learn gendered expectations from family, caregivers, and educators from a very early age. Gendered stereotyping affects career choices, and can contribute to poor mental health, low self-esteem, and body image issues. We are still collectively working towards a time when all genders can access opportunities and rights without discrimination.
The Marches show us the strength and beauty of family and how it might help us overcome the challenges we face in life. Marmee loves each of her children for who they are, always encouraging them to seek their own truths and pursue them. The sisters learn early to be kind to others and to take care of each other, supporting each other through the best and worst of times. They support each other in spite of their differences – a path that isn’t always easy, but is worthwhile walking.
- Jenna Rodgers I Director
STUDENTS CLUB
Could Little Women work as a video game? What would happen if the March sisters went on a reality show? Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women is a beloved novel that has been adapted into multiple plays, films, television shows, operas, and has even been re-told as a werewolf horror story. The story’s tribute to sisterly love paired with its progressive views on a woman’s role in society is as poignant today as it was when the novel was written in 1868. As media and entertainment diversifies into multiple forms and platforms, how do today’s creators adapt our beloved classics into stories that are still worth telling? Before seeing Little Women, students will work with playwright and adapter, Ellen Chorley to discuss how adaptation takes stories from the page to the stage and even beyond!
Ellen Chorley (she/her) is an Edmonton-based playwright, producer, director and arts educator. She is the current Artistic & Festival Director of Nextfest (Edmonton’s annual emerging arts festival), the Academy Director of the Theatre Network Summer Academy, an acting and playwrighting teacher for Foote Theatre School at the Citadel, the Student’s Club Facilitator for the Citadel Theatre and produces theatre for young audiences under the banner of Promise Productions. As a playwright, Ellen has had plays produced all over Canada and recently her play Everybody Loves Robbie won the Gwen Pharis Ringwood Award for Drama at Alberta Literary Awards.
Check Ellen out online at www.ellenchorley.com
For more information on Students Club, or to become a part of the program, please contact: groupbookings@citadeltheatre.com.
Students Club is presented by
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NADIEN CHU I Marmee
Citadel: The Three Musketeers, Pride and Prejudice, Network, Jane Eyre, The Garneau Block, August Osage County, Alice Through the Looking Glass, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Tempest, The Penelopiad. Other Theatre: As You Like It (Theatre Calgary, The Grand); The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, Titus Andronicus, A Winter’s Tale (FreeWill Shakespeare Festival); All the Little Animals (One Yellow Rabbit); The Thin Man (Vertigo Theatre); Charlotte’s Web (ATP).
Other: Special thanks to Jenna Rodgers, KS, LC, FC and Jempa.
PATRICIA DARBASIE I
Aunt March, Mrs. Kirke
Citadel: Actor: Shakespeare in Love, A Christmas Carol; Director: The Mountaintop, Heaven; Assistant Director: Color Purple. Other: Pat is a graduate of the University of Alberta’s BFA Acting and MFA Directing programs and enjoys making Edmonton her home.
STEVEN GREENFIELD
I Friedrich Bhaer, Mr. March
Citadel: Frozen, A Christmas Carol, Jersey Boys, Clue, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Ring of Fire, Once, Children of God.
Other Theatre: After Mourning - Before Van Gogh, The Wrong People Have Money (Shadow); A Little Night Music (NUOVA); The Little Mermaid (Persephone); Grease (WCT); Million Dollar Quartet (Theatre Calgary, ACTC); Beauty and the Beast (TUTS). Upcoming: Newsies The Musical (Ross Sheppard); The Wizard of Oz (Citadel). Other: Steven is an Edmonton-based actor, music director and theatre educator (FTS, Artstrek, CapU, Studio 58, MacEwan). For Jeremy and Courtenay. www.stevengreenfield.ca
DONNA
LENY HANSEN I Meg March, Aunt March’s Parrot
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: After Mourning - Before Van Gogh (Shadow Theatre); The Matrixx & Gatsby Cabaret (Spotlight Cabaret); The 11 O’clock Number (Grindstone Theatre); Paper Fortune Teller (Maiden Speech Festival); Children of Eden (Cameron Mackintosh Theatre/Mountview). Film & TV: TicTac (commercial)-TicTac UK & Ireland; Seventeen (Music Video)-Tors.
Other: Mountview (London, UK) MFA-Musical Theatre. All my love to mum and dad. @delightfullittlecreatures on Instagram.
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PAUL-FORD MANGUELLE
I John Brooke, Frank, Young Man
Citadel: A Streetcar Named Desire, The Three Musketeers.
Other Theatre: The Drawer Boy (Shadow Theatre); Die Harsh (Grindstone Theatre).
Film & TV: Twenty Something (Limited Visuals production).
Other: Paul-Ford Manguelle is a Canadian, French and Englishspeaking actor of Cameroonian origin. He’d like to thank his family and amazing girlfriend for their love and support.
HAYLEY MOORHOUSE I Jo March
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Stars on Her Shoulders (Workshop West Playwrights’ Theatre); Robot Girls (Shadow Theatre); Smoke (Tiny Bear Jaws); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Lodestar Theatre); Tracks (Vena Amoris Projects); Slight of Mind (Theatre Yes); The Bully Project (Concrete Theatre).
Other: All my love to Mom, Dad, Cadence, and Jasmine.
CHRISTINA NGUYEN
I Amy March, Annie Moffatt
Citadel: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical, A Christmas Carol, The Sound of Music, Jersey Boys, Clue, Jane Eyre, Going Solo. Other Theatre: Civil Blood: A Treaty Story (Thou Art Here Theatre); Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing, Winter’s Tale (Freewill Shakespeare); Alina, Michael Mysterious (Pyretic Productions); Here There Be Night (Workshop West).
Other: University of Alberta BFA Acting Alumni. Dedicated to Mama, and with much love to C.
TROY O’DONNELL I Mr.
Laurence, Mr. Dashwood, Dr. Bangs
Citadel: A Christmas Carol, The Sound of Music, The Royale, The Tempest.
Other Theatre: Dance Nation (SkirtsAfire); As You Like It (Grand Theatre); The Tempest, Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet (Freewill Shakespeare Festival); The 39 Steps (Mayfield); It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol (Theatre Northwest); The Umbrella (Quest Theatre); The Early Bloomer, Smokescreen (Concrete Theatre); Anxiety, Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat (Theatre Yes); An Inspector Calls, The Diary of Anne Frank (Rosebud).
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ERIN PETTIFOR I
Beth March, Sallie Gardiner
Citadel: Slight of Mind.
Other Theatre: Stigma, Pistil and Style (Wee Witches); WYRD (Larrikin Entertainment/Atomic Vaudeville); Little Women (NUOVA Vocal Arts); Artist in Residence with children and youth at Evergreen Theatre. Other: Erin is a Sterling Award Winning Performer. She would like to thank her partner Dana, her family, and her loved ones for supporting her in her work in Little Women and as a theatre creator and performer.
GABRIEL RICHARDSON I
Laurie Laurence, Edward, Ensemble
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Smoke (Tiny Bear Jaws); Brick Shithouse (Fenceless Theatre); Jupiter (Theatre Network).
Film & TV: Heartland, Montana Mavericks.
Other: I would like to thank my family for putting up with me, my community for always looking out for me, and most importantly my partner, Sarah, for always supporting and loving me.
JORDI MAND I Playwright
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Jordi Mand is known for her impactful contributions to the worlds of theatre and television. Her plays, including Between the Sheets, Caught, This Will Be Excellent, Brontë: The World Without, and a new stage adaptation of the literary classic Little Women, have been translated and published internationally. Mand has collaborated with many of Canada’s most prominent theatre companies, such as the Stratford Festival, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, The Grand Theatre, Theatre Passe Muraille, Nightwood Theatre, the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company, and many more.
Film & TV: She was a writer for the hit CTV drama Cardinal and has participated in numerous development rooms for Canadian television shows. Other: She is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada and the Canadian Film Centre’s Bell Prime Time TV Program. Mand resides in Toronto with her husband, daughter, and a cat who eats way too much.
JENNA RODGERS I Director
Citadel: Mary’s Wedding: A Métis Love Story.
Other Theatre: Murder on the Links, Sherlock Holmes and the Vanishing Thimble (Vertigo); Teenage Dick, Undressed, Actually (ATP); Smoke (Tiny Bear Jaws); The Green Line, Hookman (Chromatic Theatre).
Other: Artistic Director of Concrete Theatre and the Director of Theatre Alberta’s Artstrek Program. Jenna is a passionate advocate for equity in the arts, a fierce supporter of new play development, and is learning to raise small responsible humans while maintaining a career in the arts. Love to Will, Archer, Hugo, Bramble.
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ROBIN FISHER I Set and Props Designer
Citadel: Avenue Q.
Other Theatre: (selected) Set and costumes: Wendy & Peter Pan (Stratford Festival); The Jungle Book (MTYP); The Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon (Globe Theatre). Set: Cottagers and Indians (Tarragon Theatre); Acquiesce (Factory Theatre). Costumes: A Wrinkle In Time (Stratford Festival); The Wizard of Oz (Young People’s Theatre); Dream a Little Dream (The Grand Theatre).
Other: Robin is the recipient of three Dora Mavor Moore awards and the 2015 Virginia and Myrtle Cooper Award for Costume Design. www.robinfisher.ca
DEANNA FINNMAN I Costume Designer
Citadel: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical, Pride and Prejudice (Sterling Award for Outstanding Costume Design).
Other Theatre: Li Keur Riel’s Heart of the North and La Cenerentola (Manitoba Opera); La Bohème, Rigoletto, Così fan tutte, Count Ory (Edmonton Opera); Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Sleeping Beauty, Pinocchio (Alberta Musical Theatre); Sunday in the Park with George (MacEwan University); The Magic Flute (Calgary Opera).
Other: Deanna has designed costumes for over 150 professional productions including dance, theatre, and opera.
WHITTYN JASON I Lighting Designer
Citadel: Made in Italy, The Royale, Jane Eyre, The Fiancée, Heaven, Brimful of Asha.
Other Theatre: The Hooves Belonged to the Deer (Tarragon Theatre, In Arms Collective); Mermaid Legs (Skirtsafire); I Don’t Even Miss You (Tiny Bear Jaws); Little Women (Theatre Calgary).
Film & TV: Eudaimonia.
Other: Whittyn is an award-winning Edmonton based lighting designer. They are a member of ADC659, Festival Director of Found Festival, and Artistic Producer at Major Matt Mason Collective. www.whittyn.com
JOELYSA PANKANEA I Composer and Sound Designer
Citadel: A Streetcar Named Desire.
Other Theatre: Behind the Moon (Touchstone Theatre); Fire Never Dies (Electric Company); The Mousetrap (Theatre Calgary); Henry V (Bard on the Beach); Romeo and Juliet (Bard on the Beach); Mala (Arts Club Theatre); Anywhere But Here (Electric Company); Ladri di Biciclette (PuSh Festival); Buffoon (Arts Club Theatre).
Other: Joelysa is a multiple award-winning composer, sound designer, and musical director based in Vancouver, BC. Upcoming: Life of Pi (Citadel/Royal MTC).
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CYNTHIA JIMENEZ-HICKS I Choreographer
Citadel: Actor: A Christmas Carol, The Candidate, The Party. Choreography Team: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June, Young Company: String.
Other Theatre: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Broadway / San Francisco); Wendy and Peter Pan, Cymbeline (Stratford Festival); This London Life (Grand Theatre); Girls Like That (Tarragon Theatre); Boys, Girls, and Other Mythological Creatures (Carousel Players).
Film & TV: From, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, Marry F Kill, Love’s Match, Murdoch Mysteries, Barbelle, Hudson & Rex, In the Dark, Rubble & Crew (voiceover).
Other: Training: National Theatre School. Cynthia is an acting coach / drama teacher. www.cynthiajimenezhicks.com
MORGAN YAMADA I Fight and Intimacy Director
Citadel: Fight/Intimacy Director: A Streetcar Named Desire; Fight/Movement Director: The Play That Goes Wrong. Fight Director: Prison Dancer, Jersey Boys. Assistant Director: Almost a Full Moon. Actor: The Three Musketeers, Pride and Prejudice, Peter and the Starcatcher.
Other Theatre: Intimacy Director: After Mourning - Before van Gogh, 10 Funerals (Shadow Theatre); Fight Director: Beauty and the Beast (WCT); Actor: Glory (Chemainus Theatre Festival/National Tour/ Original Cast – WCT, et al.)
Other: Learn more at www.morganyamada.com
BRETT DAHL I Assistant Director
Citadel: The Importance of Being Earnest, Is My Microphone On?
Other Theatre: Troilus and Cressida (Studio Theatre); Strange/Familiar (Theatre Outré), Hecuba (University of Alberta); Pretty Ugly (Alberta Queer Calendar Project); The Prom (Assistant Director-Nuova Vocal Arts); Men Express Their Feelings (Assistant Director-Downstage); King Lear (Assistant Director-Shakespeare Company).
Other: Brett is a graduate of the MFA-Directing program at U of A and the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award (2018).
DOUG MERTZ I Dialect Coach
Citadel: A Christmas Carol (for 10 years), The Importance of Being Earnest, Pride and Prejudice, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly, Shakespeare in Love. Other Theatre: Select previous dialect coaching credits: The Prom, Heathers, Sunday in the Park with George, London Road (MacEwan Theatre); The Invisible, Vigilante (Catalyst Theatre); Titanic, Parade, The Gondoliers (Nuova Vocal Arts).
Other: Doug Mertz was Director of Education and Outreach here for over eleven years. He is currently an Assistant Professor in Music Theatre Performance at MacEwan University.
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MADISON HENRY I Stage Manager
Citadel: The Ballad of Johnny and June, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Three Musketeers, The Sound of Music, The Importance of Being Earnest, Deafy, Network, Jane Eyre.
Other Theatre: Gaslight (Chemainus); Hey Viola! (Charlottetown Festival); The Wizard of Oz, Chelsea Hotel, A Christmas Carol (Western Canada Theatre); The New Canadian Curling Club, The Buddy Holly Story (Thousand Islands Playhouse).
Other: Maddy (she/her) is a multi-discipline Stage Manager based in Edmonton, AB, and is so grateful to be a part of this project. Many thanks to Daryl, Jenna, Brett, Molly, Jessica and the Citadel team!
MOLLY PEARSON I Assistant Stage Manager
Citadel: Stage Manager: A Christmas Carol, The Mountaintop, Rubaboo, The Royale, The Garneau Block; Assistant Stage Manager: Trouble in Mind, Children of God, Peter and the Starcatcher
Other Theatre: The Tempest, Twelfth Night, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, A Comedy of Errors, and The Merchant of Venice (Freewill Shakespeare Festival); Nashville Music City, Rock the Canyon and Mamma Mia! (Mayfield Dinner Theatre); Dance Nation (SkirtsAfire Festival).
JESSICA HAIGHT I Apprentice Stage Manager
Citadel: Disney’s Frozen.
Other Theatre: The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night (Freewill Shakespeare Festival); Orlando, Wildfire, Rough Magic, She Kills Monsters (Studio Theatre); A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, The Melody Lingers On (NUOVA Vocal Arts).
Other: Originally from Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Jess will be receiving their BFA in Stage Management from the University of Alberta this June. Shout out to Vale, Faith, and Sam.
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PREMIER SUPPORTERS
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS IN THE CREATION OF THEATRE AT THE CITADEL:
THE HOLE FAMILY • THE ELDON AND ANNE FOOTE FUND
MACLAB DEVELOPMENT GROUP • THE JOHN AND BARBARA POOLE FAMILY FUND
THE JOSEPH H. SHOCTOR FUND
DR. JOSEPH H. SHOCTOR, 1922-2001
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND FOUNDER OF THE CITADEL THEATRE
JOE’S VISION brought professional theatre to Edmonton
JOE’S DREAM built the Citadel Theatre
HENRY HOLE, 1884-1954
JOE’S SPIRIT continues to inspire the theatre we create today
JOE’S LEGACY lives on through a generous gift to the Citadel from his estate
On the Citadel’s 30th Anniversary, a gift was made by the Company of Harry Hole, James F. Hole, Ralph K. Hole and Robert W. Hole on behalf of the Hole family — in honour of their late father, Henry Hole. The Citadel Theatre is proud to honour Henry Hole’s integrity, compassion and leadership in the dedication of this complex to his memory.
Accessible Performances
Students Club
The Ballad of Johnny and June
A Christmas Carol
A Midsummer Night's Dream: The '70s Musical
School Matinees
Play Development
A Christmas Carol Heist
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical
A Midsummer Night's Dream: The '70s Musical Foote Theatre School Emerging Artist Production Mentorships
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical
MESSAGES FROM OUR COMMUNITY INVESTORS
GERARD MERKOSKY • VP, Strategic Finance and Analysis and Citadel Theatre Board of Directors Member
Capital Power is the proud Season Sponsor of the Citadel Theatre – since 2013! The Citadel is a pillar in our artistic community, and a long-time cultural icon in our city. Every season, they raise the curtain on world class productions, bringing thought provoking, brilliantly imaginative stories to life, creatively contributing to Edmonton’s cultural heritage, diversity, and character.
JENNIFER ADDISON • Senior Vice President, Sustainability, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and Chair of The Citadel Theatre Board of Directors
The upcoming 2025/26 season marks the 60th anniversary of the Citadel Theatre bringing together artists and audiences of all kinds, spreading joy and inspiration throughout the Edmonton region. This incredible community hub brings vibrancy to Edmonton, fostering creative voices and encouraging new generations of artists and theatre lovers. As a 30-year sponsor, EPCOR is excited to congratulate the Citadel on their significant milestone!
MIKE SAUNDERS • Senior Vice President, Qualico Properties
Qualico Properties proudly endorses our support for the Citadel Theatre. Beyond its cultural significance, the Citadel fosters community engagement and enriches the City of Edmonton’s social fabric. By investing in the arts, we contribute to Edmonton’s vibrancy and appeal, enhancing both quality of life and economic vitality. The Citadel’s diverse programming resonates with our commitment to inclusivity and creativity, aligning seamlessly with our values of building better cities.
MESSAGES FROM OUR COMMUNITY INVESTORS
BILL BLAIS • President and CEO Maclab Development Group CORY CHISHOLM • President, CEO, Second Street Fund LTD
Edmonton is deeply rooted in arts and culture, and our city is more captivating and vibrant because of it. At the epicenter of this is the Citadel Theatre, the heart of Edmonton’s arts community. The Citadel connects us all through stories, music, and dance. It captures our imagination and celebrates diversity. Maclab Development Group and Second Street Fund LTD are proud to continue our partnership and to support such a transformative, inclusive, and innovative arts program.
• District Vice President, Edmonton East, TD Bank Group
TD Bank Group is very proud to support the Citadel Theatre and their work to bring world-class arts performances to Edmonton. At TD, we believe the arts have the power to unite us and create a sense of belonging. Our global corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, is aimed at helping open doors to a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow where everyone feels connected to their community. We’re committed to bringing people together, so everyone can succeed in a changing world. On behalf of everyone at TD, I hope you enjoy Little Women!
At Canada Life, we believe art has the power to open our minds to different experiences, challenges and cultures. We’re proud to support the Citadel Theatre because their interactive and diverse art programs help uncover complex social issues, reflect diverse voices and inspire positive change. By encouraging education, inspiring creativity, and increasing accessibility, they’re enriching the lives of our communities.
ALI MOSER
MESSAGES FROM OUR COMMUNITY INVESTORS
WENDY YOUNG • Managing Partner, Emery Jamieson LLP
At Emery Jamieson LLP, we believe that a thriving arts community is essential to a vibrant and dynamic city. That’s why we are proud to support The Citadel Theatre and their work in bringing world-class live theatre to our Edmonton community which enriches the cultural experiences available to all. Our commitment to supporting the arts aligns with the values of our community—one that has long been known for its strong cultural foundation and appreciation of the performing arts. We recognize the vital role that live theatre plays in inspiring creativity and bringing people together.
Through our financial support, we are honored to help ensure that The Citadel Theatre continues to deliver extraordinary performances, foster artistic excellence, and provide access to incredible theatre experiences for audiences of all ages.
Thank you to The Citadel Theatre for your dedication to bringing the magic of live theatre to Edmonton—we are honored to be part of your story!
At Progressive Academy, we believe in the transformative power of the arts - especially in the lives of young people. As a school, we see every day how exposure to music,
drama, and visual art helps children grow into thoughtful, creative, and empathetic individuals. We are proud to support the Citadel Theatre, a cornerstone of Edmonton’s cultural landscape. By nurturing the arts, we nurture the next generation of thinkers, dreamers, and leaders. Thank you, Citadel Theatre, for inspiring our students and enriching the spirit of our city.
At Fluevog, we’ve always been avid supporters of the arts in its many forms. From crafting ‘unique soles for unique souls’ and our annual John Fluevog Emerging Artist Grant, to partnerships with local theatres and icons in the entertainment industry, we believe in championing creativity and the freedom of self-expression. That’s why we’re so very proud to support the Citadel Theatre in bringing inspiring stories to the stage in
the heart of Edmonton that celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and ultimately strengthen and unite our community.
At RBC, we believe our purpose is to help clients thrive and communities prosper. We do this with pride and passion alike, and with tremendous gratitude for the trust our customers and partners place in us. To support the arts is a privilege for our organization. Art - be it music, culture, performance or any other form - is a cornerstone of vibrant communities around the world. To us, an investment in the arts is an investment in Canadian culture and one of the most important ways we bring our purpose to life.
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
THANK YOU! WE EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT THANKS to all our donors, whose generosity plays a crucial role in ensuring our community has the opportunity to experience performing arts. Our donors have a profound and lasting impact on the quality, accessibility, and relevance of the Citadel’s productions, facility, and educational offerings.
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
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THE CITADEL TEAM
VOLUNTEERS
Hermione Ainsworth
Hasra Ali
Judith Babcock
Luis Ballester
Karen Balon
Karin Banasch Vail
Shirley Bellrose
Coby Benoit
Shelley Benson
Bernie Bolton
Alan Burkin
Margot Byer
Patrick Caron
Dee Cartledge
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Jack Diacon
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Craig Jones
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Hanae Kiyooka
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Janice Kuethe
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Sylvia Lee
Karen Lewis-Caron
Jim Linnen
Elizabeth Luchko
Rita MacDonald
Ross Machetchuk
Bob Matfin
Linda McMurdo
Donna McKay
Karen Miller
Janice Minamide
Joan Murchie
Andrea Newman
Emmy Nunes
Linda Orlecki
William Parker
Doug Racine
Leila Ragoonanan
Joan Redman
Barbara Reinhardt
Lori Ristoff
Cheryl Ritchie
Sukhjit Saimbhee
Susan Schroter
Angela Seery
Theresa Shea
James Smibert
Linda Smibert
Victoria Spang
Cinnamon Stacey
Deb Stack
Diane Trithardt
Christine Tupper
Lacey Untereiner
Brenda Voyce
Lisa Welshman
Talia West
Liz White-MacDonald
Catherine Wirt
Bonnie Connelly Wilson
Vanessa Wilson
Dave Wolkowski
STAFF LEADERSHIP
Daryl Cloran Artistic Director
Jessie van Rijn Executive Director
ARTISTIC
Bridget Norris-Jones Producer
Mieko Ouchi
Associate Artistic Director
Luc Tellier Director of Education & Outreach
Peni Christopher Company Manager
Wayne Paquette Artistic Coordinator
Diana Stevenson Foote Theatre School Manager
Kristi Hansen Accessibility Coordinator
Ellen Chorley Students Club Facilitator
ADMINISTRATION
Linda Vennard Interim CFO
Bettyanna Huggins Payroll Administrator
Amy Yao Staff Accountant
Adrienne Kendel-Dirk Accounts Payable Specialist
Kayla van Sterren HR Manager
Mackenzie Altheim HR Administrator
Ben Osgood
Business Systems Manager
Trinity Locke Administrative Coordinator
MARKETING AND SALES
Brianna Gallagher Director of Marketing & Sales
Kristen Hiemstra
Creative Director
Susanne Chmait
Media & Communications Manager
Yvonne Nguyen
Social Media & Marketing Outreach Coordinator
Rebecca Harding Digital Web Designer
Arthur Mah
Videographer
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Benjamin Oostenbrink Director of Community Engagement
Craig Stumpf-Allen
Funding & Grants Manager
Chantelle Behrens
Philanthropic Giving Manager
Alana Davis
Corporate Partnerships Manager
GUEST SERVICES
Eden Edwards Senior Sales Manager
Brittany Hinse
Assistant Guest
Services Manager
Kevin Cambridge Group Sales Coordinator
Josephine Hendrick
Group Sales Assistant
SUPERVISORS
Colin Bluekens
Kylie Dobransky
Alex Reyes
REPRESENTATIVES
Garin Alfaro
Angie Bustos
Robyn Clark
Sam Free
Sean Herbert
Ash Hicks
Melanie Letourneau
Madi May
Abby McDougall
Kit Rempel
Brijesh
Nagarathinam
Katie Yoner
HOSPITALITY
Hayden Weir Director of Hospitality
Melissa Budinski Front of House
Manager
Sam Kennedy
Events Manager
Susan Urlacher
Events Coordinator
Alexander Voutchkov
Events Coordinator
FRONT OF HOUSE SUPERVISORS
Emily Lizotte
Rose Miller
Davis Shewchuk
Maia Trotter
Elaine Vo
Kate Walker
CAPTAINS
John Avila
Adriana Burns
Bri Dakin-Doyle
Payal Jotania
Elyse Roszell
Jessica Ussher
BARTENDERS
Melanie Blake
Kenzie Brake
Colton Cameron
Sarina Iles
Raph Jahnert
Moses Kouyaté
Graham Mothersill
Priya Narine
Macy Pollock
Madison Pysyk
Kamryn Reynolds
Kera Stevenson
Mason Verge
Faith Whitehouse
The
Capitol Theatre Fort Edmonton Park
June 20th - 27th, 2025
An uproarious update of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea,” Once Upon A Mattress sets an unapologetic free spirit loose in a transform with willpower, honesty, and a little bit of help from her friends.
SILENCE
A NEW OPERA
THE ORANGE HUB
June 21st - 27th, 2025
“A not-so-pure Maiden is sent to marry a not-so-manly Lord, who is advised by a not-so-celibate Priest, and protected by a not-so-insensitive Thug in an England ruled by a King who won't get out of bed.” (Goodreads)
Between the Lines is the new musical based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer, featuring a book by Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach, The Big One-Oh!) and score by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson (Apple TV+’s “Central Park”)
THE CITADEL TEAM
INSTRUCTORS
THEATRE
SCHOOL
April Banigan
Billy Brown
Ellen Chorley
Sydney Cogan-Grahn
Cathy Derkach
Andraya Diogo
Crystal Hanson
Ainsley Hillyard
Sally Hunt
Binaifer Kapadia
Sydney Keenan
Moses Kouyaté
Abby Krushel
Josh Languedoc
Rochelle Laplante
Aidan Laudersmith
Richard Lee
Emily Lizotte
Annette Loiselle
Barb Mah
Shanni Pinkerton
Damon Pitcher
Clayton Plamondon
Jasper Poole
Jaimi Reese
Kate Ryan
Amanda Samuelson
Pamela Schmunk
Linette Smith
Eileen Sproule
Julie Sucie
Nathaniel Tesfaye
Emily Thorne
Kimberly Turner
Rory Turner
Michael Vestch
Miriam Veugelers
Natalie Witte
YOUNG COMPANY
Mel Bahniuk
April Banigan
Kim Denis
Andraya Diogo
Richard Lee
Larissa Poho
PRODUCTION
Michael Erwin Director of Production
Michelle Chan
Assistant Production
Manager
Jacinda Grummett Interim Technical Director
Autumn Russell
Assistant Technical Director
Jenna Kerekes
Production Administration
Nick Rose
Head of Audio
Mitch Labrosse
Assistant Head of Audio
Tiff Martineau
Head of Electrics
Emma Nokes
LX Board Operator
Kai Yakichuk
LX Board Operator
Chris Hayes Head of Scenic Carpentry
Peter Locock
Assistant Head of Scenic Carpentry
Garret DeRede
Scenic Carpenter
Jeff Burwash
Scenic Carpenter
Angela Kostiniuk
Scenic Carpenter
Andrée Simard
Head of Scenic Paint
Megan Paliwoda
Assistant Head of Scenic Paint
Sarah Karpyshin
Head of Props
Angie Sotiropoulos
Assistant Head of Props
Connor MacDonald
Props Builder
Ximena Pinilla
Props Builder
Marc Anderson
Head of Stage Carpentry
Serge Menard
Assistant Head of Stage Carpentry
Brendan Nearey
Stage Carpenter
Olivia Derksen
Head of Wardrobe
Running
Janessa Barron
Assistant Head of Wardrobe Running
Mandy Mattson
Wardrobe
Maintenance
Adam Blocka
Wardrobe
Maintenance
Patsy Thomas
Head of Wardrobe
Judith Darough
Wardrobe Cutter
Emily Woodman
Wardrobe Cutter
Barb Becker
Fabricator
Hongning Ke Stitcher
Kathryn Urbanek Stitcher
Kelsey McCammon Stitcher
Brenda Inglis Stitcher
Lindsey Kapitzke Stitcher
Christy Greenwood Stitcher
Michelle Warren Stitcher
Katie Patton
Head of Wigs
Stephanie Ryder Assistant Head of Wigs
Gaylynne Fell
Wigs Running
FACILITIES
Bill Daniels Facilities Director
Yang Yang Maintenance Manager
JANITORIAL
Bee Clean Services
SECURITY
Alberta Crowd Management
ACCESSIBILITY AT THE CITADEL
The Citadel Theatre is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for artists, audience members, and staff.
• Sunday, May 18, 2025, Little Women Audio Described Performance
• Saturday, May 24, 2025, Little Women Relaxed and Open Captioned Performance
Thank you to the Edmonton Community Foundation for funding our 2024/25 Accessible Performances Series including:
We invite you to engage with our Accessible Performance Series which, we are excited to announce, will continue to exist beyond our 2024/25 season into next season and beyond! Next up this season: Please reach out to our Accessibility Coordinator, Kristi Hansen, with any questions or suggestions you may have in regards to Accessibility at the Citadel Theatre.
Relaxed Performances
ASL Interpreted Performances
Open Captioned Performances
Closed Captioned Performances
Touch Tours
Audio Described Performances
khansen@citadeltheatre.com
Carly Neis and her service animal, Gilmore, in the Lee Pavilion.
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JUL 5 - AUG 3, 2025 SUMMER SPECIAL
NOV 8 - 30, 2025 MAINSTAGE
JAN 24 - FEB 15, 2026 MAINSTAGE
APR 4 - 26, 2026
MAINSTAGE
SEP 13 - OCT 5, 2025 MAINSTAGE
NOV 22 - DEC 24, 2025 HOLIDAY SPECIAL
FEB 14 - MAR 8, 2026 HIGHWIRE
MAY 2 - 24, 2026 MAINSTAGE
OCT 18 - NOV 9, 2025 HIGHWIRE
DEC 18 - 21, 2025 HOLIDAY SPECIAL
MAR 7 - APR 12, 2026 MAINSTAGE
June 7, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
June 7, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Great family fun just around the corner in Fort Saskatchewan.
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