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THE CITADEL “No one can resist an invitation to one of The Great Gatsby’s magnificent parties,” says Nick Caraway at the beginning of this production. He’s right, there is something so compelling about the opulence and style of The Great Gatsby and the Jazz Age in general. We’ve come for the party, but underneath the glitz and glitter are deep stories about characters struggling to connect. We’re thrilled that you’re joining us for this world premiere adaptation of The Great Gatsby. Erin Shields’ incredible adaptation is faithful to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s celebrated novel, while bringing a fresh, contemporary perspective to the story. This production is glamorous and extravagant, while also exploring the dark corners of morality. This is a production that showcases the incredible skills of the Citadel’s production department. Everything you see on stage was built here at the Citadel. Our thanks to the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (Winnipeg) and Grand Theatre (London, ON) for their partnership which has allowed us to undertake such an ambitious production. This production will play in both of their theatres next season. Thanks so much for joining us for this production. As Nick tells us, “If you’ve been to one of Gatsby’s parties before, you’ll know that everyone goes home with a story to tell.” We hope you’ll go home with a story of your own!
Daryl Cloran Artistic Director
Jessie van Rijn Executive Director
At the Citadel Theatre, we believe in the power and importance of stories. We acknowledge the stories that have come before us since time immemorial - on this land just north of the river and under these skies and stars, on this stage, and in this building with you. We live, work, and create in the place we share on Mother Earth. This area, Edmonton, is known to the Plains Cree as Amiskwaciwâskahikan - Beaver Hill House. It is the traditional and contemporary homeland for the Nehiyawak (Plains Cree) along with the Saulteaux (Plains Ojibwe), Stoney Nakoda, Haudenosaunee (Mohawk), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Inuit, Dene and Métis. We express deep gratitude for the knowledge that has long nurtured these lands. Treaty No. 6 was created with the intention of fostering harmonious co-existence. The Citadel Theatre recognizes our role and responsibility in being an active participant in reconciliation. We commit to this work through the sharing of resources, ongoing training, the inclusion of Indigenous stories, histories, and experiences in our programming, and by fostering meaningful relationships with the community. In the spirit of reciprocity and respect, we seek to uphold the original intent of the Treaty and strive to create a shared narrative that honours our responsibility to this land and to each other. THE GREAT GATSBY I 5
CAST Tess Benger......................................................Daisy Buchanan Bailey Chin........................................................Jordan Baker, Catherine Duncan Cox......................................................Jay Gatsby Timothy Dowler-Coltman................................Tom Buchanan Richard Lee Hsi................................................Nick Carraway Kristin Johnston...............................................Mrs. McKee, Dolly Myer Tom Keenan.......................................................George Wilson, Mr. McKee, Mr. Gatz, George Duckweed Ben Kuchera.....................................................Ensemble Rochelle Laplante............................................Myrtle Wilson, Etta Bloom Katherine Matlashewski.................................Ensemble Sarah Richardson............................................Ensemble Brendan Wall....................................................Klipspringer, Meyer Wolfsheim, Dan Cody, Police Officer, Band Leader, Piano Ensemble roles (Partiers, Butlers, Maids, Bystanders, Passengers) are played by the company.
MUSICIANS Mark Segger.....................................................Drums Aretha Tillotson................................................Bass Jim Cockell.......................................................Contractor
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UNDERSTUDIES Tom Keenan..................................................Meyer Wolfsheim/Dan Cody Ben Kuchera.................................................Jay Gatsby Nick Carraway Tom Buchanan Katherine Matlashewski.............................Daisy Buchanan Jordan Baker/Catherine Myrtle Wilson/Etta Bloom Sarah Richardson........................................Mrs. McKee/Dolly Myer Klipspringer/Police Officer/Band Leader/Piano Brendan Wall...............................................George Wilson/Mr. McKee/Mr. Gatz/ George Duckweed
CREATIVE TEAM Erin Shields...................................................Playwright Daryl Cloran..................................................Director Lorenzo Savoini............................................Set Designer* Deanna Finnman..........................................Costume Designer Hugh Conacher.............................................Lighting Designer* Joelysa Pankanea.......................................Composer, Music Director & Sound Designer Allison Plamondon.......................................Choreographer Morgan Yamada...........................................Fight and Intimacy Director Doug Mertz....................................................Dialect Coach Sarah Richardson........................................Fight Captain Bailey Chin....................................................Intimacy Captain Kristin Johnston...........................................Dance Captain Ben Osgood..................................................Assistant Director Madison Henry.............................................Stage Manager Samantha Desiree........................................Assistant Stage Manager Claire Sonmor...............................................Apprentice Stage Manager
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. The Great Gatsby was commissioned by The Citadel Theatre in 2024/25. The Great Gatsby, as adapted by Erin Shields, by permission of the Playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www.MQlit.ca. Erin Shields is a member of the Playwrights Guild of Canada (PGC). Citadel Theatre is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres and engages professional Artists who are members of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the terms of the jointly negotiated Canadian Theatre Agreement. 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.
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The Grand Theatre is proud to partner with the Citadel Theatre and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre on this production of The Great Gatsby. The Grand Theatre is one of Canada’s top theatre companies, serving over 100,000 audience members in southwestern Ontario every year.
The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (Royal MTC) is proud to partner with The Citadel Theatre and Grand Theatre on this production of The Great Gatsby! Royal MTC exists to celebrate the widest spectrum of theatre art. Deeply rooted in the province of Manitoba, which gave it life and provides for its growth, Royal MTC aspires to both reflect and inform the community it serves. Royal MTC was Canada’s first English language regional theatre, created when two Winnipeg theatre companies merged in 1958 under Artistic Director John Hirsch and General Manager Tom Hendry. Their goal was to produce great theatre with mass appeal. Royal MTC became a model for regional theatres throughout North America, and received a royal designation from Queen Elizabeth II in 2010. Over 65 years later, we remain Manitoba’s flagship theatre.
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FOR GRAND THEATRE Rachel Peake Artistic Director
Lyndee Hansen Executive Director
Christine Gruenbauer Producer
Paul Fujimoto-Pihl Director of Production & Operations
FOR ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE Kelly Thornton Artistic Director
Evan Klassen Executive Director
Isabelle Ly Producer
Allison Loat Director of Production
CITADEL PRODUCTION TEAM AUDIO
Paco Montano
Misha Hlebnicov
Scenic Carpenter
Wardrobe Milliner
Head of Audio
John Williams
Brenda Inglis
Scenic Carpenter
Wardrobe Stitcher
Assistant Head of Audio
Skyler Dietze
Lindsey Kapitzke
Mitch Labrosse Nicole O’Brien Audio A2
LIGHTING Tiff Martineau Head of Electrics
Emma Nokes
Scenic Carpenter
Laura Lee Osborne
Wardrobe Stitcher
Hongning Ke
STAGE
Marc Anderson Head of Stage Carpentry
Christian Zeretzke
Wardrobe Stitcher
Rebecca Zubel Wardrobe Stitcher
Barb Becker
Assistant Head of Electrics
Assistant Head of Stage Carpentry
Fabricator
Electrics
Serge Menard
WARDROBE RUNNING
Kennedy Sembaliuk
PAINT
Stage Carpenter
Andrée Simard
WARDROBE
Head of Scenic Paint
Patsy Thomas
Megan Paliwoda
Assistant Head of Scenic Paint
PROPS Sarah Karpyshin Head of Props
Connor MacDonald Assistant Head of Props
Alexis De Villa Props Builder
Tessa Stamp
Props Builder
SCENIC Chris Hayes Head of Scenic Carpentry
Head of Wardrobe
Brian Bast Assistant Head of Wardrobe
Judith Darough Wardrobe Cutter
Victoria Klippenstein Wardrobe Cutter
Lela Stairs Wardrobe Cutter
Emily Woodman Wardrobe Cutter
Kelsey McCammon Firsthand / Junior Cutter
Diana Miller
Garret DeRede
Wardrobe Firsthand
Assistant Head of Scenic Carpentry
Truly Carmichael Wardrobe Milliner
Olivia Derksen Head of Wardrobe Running
Janessa Barron Assistant Head of Wardrobe Running
Andraya Diogo Wardrobe Dresser
Jasper Poole Wardrobe Maintenance
WIGS Stephanie Ryder Head of Wigs
Laura Lee Osborne Lead Wigs Builder / Maintenance
Gaylynne Fell Assistant Head of Wigs
Katia Huellstrung Wigs Running
PRODUCTION THANK-YOUS: U of A Studio Theatre Wardrobe Department, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Wardrobe Department, Theatre Calgary Wardrobe Department, The Grand Theatre Wardrobe Department, Art Lab Design Build, Ivan Siemans THE GREAT GATSBY I 9
Introducing
THE RUMBOLD NEW PLAY PRIZE
A generous investment in the future of Canadian theatre The Citadel Theatre is thrilled to announce the inaugural Rumbold New Play Prize, made possible through the extraordinary generosity of Arnold Rumbold. Arnold and his late wife, Grace, have long been pillars of Edmonton’s philanthropic community, generously helping people pursue opportunities to grow, contribute, and thrive. The Rumbold New Play Prize carries that legacy forward by empowering emerging artists to bring new stories to life at the Citadel. The Prize supports the development of new Canadian plays and musicals for the Citadel stage, providing vital resources for commissions, workshops, and artist development. Through this investment, the Citadel can nurture bold new work, elevate Canadian voices, and bring original stories to audiences here at home and beyond. We are delighted to announce that the first new production developed through the Rumbold New Play Prize is The Great Gatsby, adapted for the stage by Erin Shields and directed by Daryl Cloran Every new play begins with an artist, a story, and someone who believes in its potential. Through this remarkable gift, Arnold Rumbold is helping ensure those stories have the opportunity to be created, developed, and shared.
Thank you, Arnold, for investing in the future of Canadian theatre
STUDENTS CLUB Young people are a vital part of the Citadel Theatre and we’re passionate about helping them find their creative voice. Students Club gives local junior and senior high school students an inside look at the world of professional theatre. It isn’t just about seeing shows - Students Club is about community, conversation, and celebrating live theatre in Edmonton. Before select Mainstage performances, students take part in an engaging and interactive session led by one of Edmonton’s talented theatre artists. Then, after the curtain falls, they stick around for a lively talkback with members of the cast and crew – diving into the stories behind the scenes and learning about what it really takes to bring a production to life. From taping the rehearsal hall and pre-show paperwork to running cue-to-cue and calling the show, stage managers are absolutely essential to every point in the rehearsal process and performance runs, collaborating and supporting every department and artist that works on the play. Andraya Diogo will lead the students through a backstage bootcamp including topics such as how to record blocking, what goes in “dailies,” how to set up a prompt book, how to run a cue-to-cue rehearsal, and how to call a show. Bring your highlighters, tape measures, spike tape, Post-it notes and prompt books- this session is going to fill up the multi-tabbed spreadsheet of your mind!
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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FOR THE LOVE OF THE SHOW. There is nothing like live theatre. As soon as the lights go down, the transformation begins, and you are taken to another place beyond your everyday reality. Enjoy your escape.
BIOS TESS BENGER I Daisy Buchanan Citadel: Mamma Mia!. Other Theatre: Kimberly Akimbo, Titanique (Mirvish/Segal); Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (Crows/Musical Stage/Mirvish); Beautiful (RMTC/ Segal); Alice in Wonderland (Bad Hats/Soulpepper); Sweeney Todd (TIFT); Sunday in the Park with George (Eclipse); Cabaret (Grand Theatre); Girls Like That (Tarragon); Anne of Green Gables (Charlottetown); Top Girls, Philadelphia Story, Our Town (Shaw). Other: Nominations: Evie award, META award, multiple Dora awards, and won a Dora award for her role in Alice in Wonderland.
BAILEY CHIN I Jordan Baker, Catherine, Intimacy Captain Citadel: Life of Pi, Network. Other Theatre: Little Women, Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes (Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre); Feast (Prairie Theatre Exchange). Film & TV: A Suite Holiday Romance (Hallmark). Other: Bailey is thrilled to be back at the Citadel Theatre alongside such an amazing company. Special thanks to my friends and family for their endless support and love. For Jana.
DUNCAN COX I Jay Gatsby Citadel: Debut. Other Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar, Legally Blonde, Rent, Afterlight, Strike! The Musical, South Pacific (Rainbow); Once, Waitress, Murder for Two, Intrepid (RMTC); Charlie Brown, Narnia (MTYP); The Band’s Visit (WJT); Pippin, Reefer Madness (Winnipeg Studio Theatre); End of the Line, The Ballad of Johnny Boy, The Headliners, “KING”, Blink (Walk&Talk); Hamlet: The Modern Players Guide (Shakespeare in the Ruins). Film & TV: Alter Boys. Other: Hey, if I saw a green light, my first thought would be “go” too.
TIM DOWLER-COLTMAN I Tom Buchanon Citadel: Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All..., Pillowman, Oliver!, Macbeth, A Christmas Carol. Other Theatre: Sweat (CanStage); Orphans (Coalmine); Vimy (Soulpepper); Towards Youth (Crow’s Theatre); Punk Rock (Howland Company); Hamlet (NTS). Film & TV: Priscilla, BOTS, Burden, Shook, Dreams of the Moon. Other: A graduate of Victoria School of the Arts, the National Theatre School of Canada and the Canadian Film Centre, Tim’s thrilled to be back at the Citadel where he first began this journey at 7.
RICHARD LEE HSI I Nick Carraway Citadel: Disney’s Frozen, Peter and the Starcatcher, Alice Through the Looking Glass. Other Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing (Freewill Players); Cowgirl Up, Games (Alberta Theatre Projects); Everybody Loves Robbie, Victoria Martin Math Team Queen (Northern Light Theatre); The Particulars (Punctuate Theatre); Small Mouth Sounds (Wildside Productions); Mesa (Atlas Theatre); Shocker’s Delight (Teatro Live). Other: Graduate of Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (MFA Movement) and the University of Alberta (BFA Acting). Sessional Instructor for MacEwan University Music Theatre Performance.
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BIOS KRISTIN JOHNSTON I Mrs. McKee, Dolly Myer, Dance Captain Citadel: Murder on the Orient Express, The Wizard of Oz, Vinyl Cafe: The Musical, A Christmas Carol, 9 to 5: The Musical, Sense and Sensibility. Other Theatre: Come From Away (Arts Club); The Odd Couple, Pith, Deathtrap (Teatro Live!); Dance Nation (SkirtsAfire); MOB (WWPT); Helen (Trunk Theatre); Enough, We Had A Girl Before You, Baroness Bianka’s Bloodsongs, Origin of the Species (Northern Light Theatre). Other: Much love and gratitude to Ash, Mason, Blythe and Thalia.
TOM KEENAN I George Wilson, Mr. McKee, Mr. Gatz, George Duckweed
Understudy: Meyer Wolfsheim/Dan Cody Citadel: Murder on the Orient Express, Shakespeare in Love. Other Theatre: Among Men, Little Women, The Humans, Hand to God (Royal MTC); As You Like It, Waiting for Godot, Macbeth, Twelfth Night (Shakespeare in the Ruins); Serving Elizabeth (Prairie Theatre Exchange); Bang Bang (RMTC/Belfry); Romeo and Juliet (Magnus). Film & TV: Little House on the Prairie, Stonechild, Don’t Even, Melaleuca, Burden of Truth, Channel Zero, Zooey and Adam. Other: Find his music at tommydouglaskeenan.com
BEN KUCHERA I Ensemble
Understudy: Jay Gatsby, Nick Carraway, Tom Buchanan Citadel: Debut. Other Theatre: Tartuffe (The Shakespeare Company); Marjorie Prime (Trunk Theatre); Into the Woods, A Christmas Carol (Carter-Ryan Productions); The Two Battles of Francis Pegahmagabow (Shadow Theatre); Romance, Romance (NUOVA); The Games of Love and Chance (Prime Stock Theatre). Other: Graduate of the University of Alberta BFA Acting program. Many thanks and much love to my family and Abby.
ROCHELLE LAPLANTE I Myrtle Wilson, Etta Bloom Citadel: Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Clue, Little Shop of Horrors, A Christmas Carol, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical. Other Theatre: Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Little Shop of Horrors (Arts Club); CTRL-ALT-DLT (Concrete Theatre); Caribbean Muskrat (Teatro Live!); Hiraeth (Bright Young Things); Ms.Pat’s Kitchen (SkirtsAFire Festival); Macbeth, Much Ado About Nothing (Freewill Shakespeare). Other: Thank you Mom and Dad and the Babiaks for all the love and support over the years.
KATHERINE MATLASHEWSKI I Ensemble
Understudy: Daisy Buchanan, Jordan Baker/Catherine, Mrytle Wilson/Etta Bloom Citadel: Debut. Other Theatre: Indecent (Royal MTC); Courage Now (Firehall/vAct); Disclosure (Vancouver Fringe); One Of A Kind (VICF); East Van Panto (Theatre Replacement); The Rocky Horror Show, Cerulean Blue, TomorrowLove (Studio 58); The Fantasticks (Stage 43); Into the Woods (RCMT). Film & TV: Queens For A Day (Feature Film), Love and Jane (Hallmark) Other: Graduate of Studio 58. Special thanks to mom for her love and support. 14 I CITADEL THEATRE 2026/27 SEASON
BIOS SARAH RICHARDSON I Ensemble, Fight Captain
Understudy: Mrs. McKee/Dolly Myer, Klipspringer/Police Officer/ Band Leader/Piano Citadel: Six. Other Theatre: Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Elf, Rumour Has It, Alice in Pantoland, Controlled Damage, The Color Purple, Shakespeare in Love (Neptune); Come From Away, Matilda (Grand); Six (Mirvish); Rose (NAC); Rez Gas (Capitol); 9 to 5 (TIP); Assassins, Heathers, Peter & the Starcatcher, Company (WST); Ruthless, Damn Yankees (Chester Playhouse); New Waterford Boy (HEIST); Rocky Horror Show, Nunsense (HFDT). Film & TV: Moonshine. Other: Merritt Award winner for Outstanding Music Direction; the Blackrats.
BRENDAN WALL I Klipspringer, Meyer Wolfsheim, Dan Cody, Police
Officer, Band Leader, Piano Understudy: George Wilson/Mr. McKee/Mr. Gatz/George Duckweed Citadel: Debut. Other Theatre: Once, Harry Potter (Mirvish); Great Comet of 1812 (Crows Theatre/Mirvish); Bright Star (GTP/Mirvish); Warhorse (National Theatre/West End); Paradise Square (Berkley Rep); 8 Seasons at Soulpepper Theatre; 6 Seasons at Confederation Centre for the Arts. Film & TV: Adults, Accused, Ripple, Murdoch, Chicago, Hairspray. Other: Brendan is also a dad to the awesome Finbar and Kilian Wall and husband to the incredible Mary Francis Moore.
MARK SEGGER I Musician - Drums Citadel: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Wizard of Oz, Legally Blonde, Disney’s Frozen, The Sound of Music, Mamma Mia!, West Side Story, Avenue Q. Other Theatre: West Side Story World Tour 2016–2018 & 2019 (Sundance Productions). Other: Mark is a casual percussionist with the ESO, member of local ensembles UltraViolet, Damn Magpies, Blackout Over Rio and Pelican Hat.
ARETHA TILLOTSON I Musician - Bass Citadel: The Ballad of Johnny and June, Hadestown. Other Theatre: SIX: Canadian Company (Mirvish). Other: Aretha has a BMus from the University of Toronto, MMus. Berklee College of Music. Awards and nominations include: 2024 Western Canadian Music Awards: Jazz Arist of the Year, 2026 JUNO nominee: Instrumental Jazz Album of the Year (solo category), and 2026 Western Canadian Music Awards nominee: Jazz Arist of the Year.
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BIOS DARYL CLORAN I Director Citadel: Death of a Salesman, Vinyl Cafe: The Musical, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical, A Streetcar Named Desire, Three Musketeers, A Christmas Carol, Jane Eyre, Made in Italy, The Fiancée, Network, Shakespeare in Love, Almost A Full Moon, Matilda. Other Theatre: Sense & Sensibility (Stratford Festival); As You Like It (Citadel; Bard on the Beach, Vancouver; Chicago Shakespeare; The Shakespeare Company, Washington DC; Milwaukee Rep; Theatre Calgary; RMTC; Grand Theatre, London). Other: Artistic Director of the Citadel since 2016.
ERIN SHIELDS I Playwright Citadel: Jane Eyre. Other Theatre: You, Always (Canadian Stage); Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary (Crow’s); Medusa, Queen Goneril (Soulpepper); Ransacking Troy, Much Ado About Nothing, Paradise Lost (Stratford); To a Flame (1S1/Nightwood); Thy Woman’s Weeds (Repercussion/Centaur); Piaf/Dietrich (Mirvish Productions/Segal Centre); Beautiful Man (Factory Theatre); The Lady from the Sea (The Shaw Festival); If We Were Birds (Tarragon Theatre). Other: Erin’s plays are published by Playwrights Canada Press and you can read more about upcoming projects on her website: www.erinshields.ca
LORENZO SAVOINI I Set Designer Citadel: Network, Ubuntu. Other Theatre: Come From Away (Arts Club Theatre); The Tao of the World, The Hobbit, A MidSummer Night’s Dream (Stratford); Piaf/Dietrich (The Grand); Summer and Smoke (Crow’s Theatre/Soulpepper). Other: Recipient of five Dora Awards for outstanding design and is a member of the Associated Designers of Canada. View his work at www.lorenzosavoini.co
DEANNA FINNMAN I Costume Designer Citadel: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Cyrano de Bergerac (2026 Sterling Award for Outstanding Costume Design), The Wizard of Oz, Little Women, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical, Pride and Prejudice. 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).
HUGH CONACHER I Lighting Designer Citadel: Lighting Design: Murder on the Orient Express, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Color Purple. Video Design: Network. Other: Hugh is a lighting and multi-media designer and photographer. He collaborates with choreographers, directors, visual artists, dance and theatre companies throughout Canada and around the world. His photographic work resides in private collections and has been published worldwide. Hugh is a member of the Associated Designers of Canada (since 1982) and of l’Association des professionnels des arts de la scène du Québec. www.pellucid.me
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BIOS JOELYSA PANKANEA I Composer, Music Director & Sound Designer Citadel: Death of a Salesman, Life of Pi, Little Women, A Streetcar Named Desire. Other Theatre: Mosque Heist (Globe), Antigone (Bard on the Beach). Film & TV: Comedy Invasion title track (Prime, Hulu). Other: Originally from Kenya, Joelysa is an award-winning composer and sound designer from Vancouver. She’d like to thank Daryl Cloran for bringing her along on this glittering, wild ride and giving her a seat at Gatsby’s table! www.joelysa.com @joelysa_composer
ALLISON PLAMONDON I Choreographer Citadel: Debut. Other Theatre: Kimberly Akimbo (Mirvish/Segal); White Christmas, Damn Yankees, Holiday Inn (Shaw); Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (YPT); Memory Home and The Tchaikovsky Vignettes (HB Studio - NYC); Goblin Market (59E59 - NYC/Edinburgh Fringe). Film & TV: Choreography: Curfew (Oscar winner, 2013), Before I Disappear (IFC), Believe (NBC). Other: It has been Allison’s dream to make theatre at The Citadel ever since seeing The Miracle Worker when she was 11 years old.
MORGAN YAMADA I Fight & Intimacy Director Citadel: Intimacy Director: Cyrano de Bergerac. Fight Director: The Wizard of Oz. Fight & Intimacy Director: Casey and Diana, Death of A Salesman, Little Women, A Streetcar Named Desire (Theatre Calgary). Fight & Movement Director: The Play That Goes Wrong (Grand Theatre, RMTC, Theatre Calgary). Actor: Death of A Salesman, The Three Musketeers, Pride and Prejudice. Other Theatre: Yaga (Shadow Theatre). Other: Artistic Producer at Azimuth Theatre, check out more of her work at www.morganyamada.com. Love to Mac & Ash!
DOUG MERTZ I Dialect Coach Citadel: Death of a Salesman, Little Women, The Importance of Being Earnest. Other: Doug Mertz always loves returning to the Citadel Theatre. He teaches dialects, Shakespeare, auditioning and speech in the Music Theatre Performance Program at MacEwan University.
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BIOS BEN OSGOOD I Assistant Director Citadel: Debut. Other Theatre: The Divorced Dad’s Guide to Slaying Vampires (Typecast Anonymous); Sweet Jesus: The Gospel According to Felt (Group of Rogues); 13 (ABBEDAM Productions); Butcher (Shattered Glass Productions). Other: Ben is a Ukrainian-Canadian director, arts administrator, and a proud graduate of the UofA’s Bachelor of Arts Honours program. He has worked at The Citadel Theatre since 2017 and is currently the Box Office & CRM Manager. He is also the Board President of Thou Art Here Theatre. Much love to Dayna & Sweet Peas.
MADISON HENRY I Stage Manager Citadel: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Death of a Salesman, Vinyl Cafe: The Musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Three Musketeers, The Sound of Music, Network. Other Theatre: Hey Viola! (Charlottetown Festival); The New Canadian Curling Club, The Buddy Holly Story (Thousand Islands Playhouse); seven seasons at Western Canada Theatre. Other: Maddy is a graduate of the Thompson Rivers University Theatre Program in Kamloops, BC. Many thanks to Daryl, Sami, and Claire. Much love to BDC and Ellie.
SAMANTHA DESIREE I Assistant Stage Manager Citadel: Debut. Other Theatre: In the Shadow Beyond the Pines, Elf: The Musical, Yaga, Into the Woods, Network, Rez Sisters, Orlando (RMTC); Kimberly Akimbo, Merrily We Roll Along (DryCold); Hansel & Gretel, Castor et Pollux, Mansplaining Division (MUO); Fiddler on the Roof (Rainbow); Bring It On: The Musical (The Globe); Casey and Diana (RMTC/TA); Clue (RMTC/The Grand); Narnia (Bad Hats/MTYP). Does other things too. Other: So much gratitude to Maddy and Claire. As always, couldn’t do it without Matt and Zella.
CLAIRE SONMOR I Apprentice Stage Manager Citadel: A Christmas Carol. Other Theatre: GORE (Tiny Bear Jaws); Undiscovered Country (Theatre Network Mainstage); Ecos (Diaspora Diaries); Rat Academy, Rat Academy 2 (Batrabbit Productions); Reign Check (Walters & Watt); Re:Construct(ion) (Donkey Dog Theatre); Working It Out (Alberta Workers’ Health Centre). Other: Claire is a Queer stage manager, technician, and lighting/set designer. Originally from Calgary, they are a proud graduate of the University of Alberta’s BA/BEd program. Much love to their family and friends, and many thanks to Maddy and Sami.
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GREAT GIFT IDEAS
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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
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
HENRY HOLE, 1884-1954 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. THE GREAT GATSBY I 23
PRESENTING PARTNERS
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The Great Gatsby
Come From Away
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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. M
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STEWARD
Gifts of $10,000+ Anonymous Jennifer Addison David & Janet Bentley Family Fund Diane Buchanan Rob Campbell Marc de la Bruyère & Stacy Schiff Dr. Rowland and Muriel Haryett Fund Al & Fran Olson Grace & Arnold Rumbold Marshall & Debby Shoctor Joseph & Kayla Shoctor Family Fund Naomi G. Shoctor John & Dianne Storey Family Foundation
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Gifts of $5000-$9999 Anonymous Dr. Ghalib Ahmed & Derek Wicks Bruce & Carol Bentley Dr. Lorraine Bray & Jim Carter OC Janice Colobong & Dave Rechlo Brent & Deborah Hesje Arliss Miller John & Diane Robinson Sequeira Family Foundation John & Betty Veres Kathy & Scott Watson Robert & Ann Weir
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS Ian & Linda McConnan Douglas & Claire McConnell Edward McDonald John & Irene McDougall Averie & Carman McNary Arron & Marcela Nathan Armand & Pearl Nielsen Rob & Ursula O’Neill Cliff & Connie Otto Helen Otto Leslie & Rick Penny Jean & Edward Posyniak Barb J. Prodor Ruth Rancier Shana Ross Constance ScarlettM Jack Seto & Audrey Lowe Robert Sharman Jean & Gerry Staring Fund Shannon van Soerst Doug & Dorothy Warren Kathy Wright Sarah Wylie
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Bev Blasetti Julia Boberg Angie Bogner Stephen BouskaM Ed & Marianne Bouthillier Donald Bowling Donna Boyd-Stadelmann Teresa & Robyn Boyko Aaron Brockman Margery E. Brown Linda Brownlee Michael Bullard Kelly Butler Cacao Fab Inc. Debra Cairns Patricia Calyniuk Donna Campbell Mary K. Campenot James & Joan Carlson Mikayla Carrington Martin Carroll Janice Causgrove Dunn Stephanie Chai Bob Chandler Sharleen M. Chevraux Melinda Choy Brent Christopherson Linda & Darcy Cirka Gordon & Janet Clanachan Ruth A. Cockwill Ruth Collins-Nakai Laureen Lynn Coulter Karen Cox Robert Crosbie Patrick & Luxie Crowe Alana Davis Karen Davison Dorothy Dawson Rachel Day Laurie DeGrace Brian & Anita Denniss Ryan Devine Karen & John Donahoe Brad & Elaine Doucette Melissa Doucette Carol Dreger Julie-Ann May Dron Trevor DublankoM Margaret Dudley Sylvia Duffus Douglas Bruce DuVal Karen Dyberg S A Edgar
Joy Edwards Michelle Eikholt & Lee Green Kate Ellis Harold English Glenna Erikson Cathy Eyben Lawrence & Alayne Farries Faulkner Family Ryan & Jane FedorakM Joe & Pat Fenrich Martin & Peggi Ferguson-Pell Lois Field Lil Filewych James Fitzpatrick Cathy G. Flood Francka Folkinga Linda Foss JP Fournier & Sharon Busby David France & Marion Haggarty-France Margaret Frans Barb Funk Katherine Gadd Barbara Galm Valentina GalvaniM Amy Gaucher Candace Giasson Vicki Giles Rhonda L. Gillrie Judy Gnarpe Rusell & Nadia Gold Bob & Alayne Graves Sharon Gray Susan Green & Stewart Roth Paul V. Greenwood Marlene Grinde Kinga & Wojciech Grochowski Audrey Groeneveld Lyle Halvorson Daniel R. Hamilton Catherine & James Hammond Happy Homeschoolers Christina Lynne Harbak Mike Harding & Don Zeman Julie Harvey Brittany HayesM
Joan Hayes Sarah Hayward Robert Heath Hanson HeatherM Kari Heise John & Margot Henderson Alison Henry Janice Gail Higa Sandra Hobbs Jill & Dan Hodges Amy & Meghan HoffmanM Dallas Holmes Ruth Horne Scott & Rebecca Horton Viktoria HorvathM Carole Hoveland Theresa Hryciw Douglas & Joan O. Hube Bernie Huedepohl Kelvin & Carol Hussey Janis Irwin Jessica Jacobs-Mino Barry L. James. Prof. Corp. Sarah Jensen Ron & Joan Jewitt Douglas & Diane Johnson Tricia Johnston Audra & Kevin Jones Randall Kahrim Brian & Ida Kaliel Jatinder & Mala Kalra Shalini Kashyap Kimberley Kelly Paula Kelly Sheilah Kelly Manisha Khurana Patrick & Jeananne Kirwin Marcie C. Kiziak Jasmine Konsorada Sylvia Kother Barbara Krause Christine Kroening George Kuhse Julile LabonteM Mitch Labuick Margaret Elizabeth LairM Joy & David Lardner THE GREAT GATSBY I 27
Find Your Home in Old Strathcona Steps From Whyte Avenue.
Minutes From the University of Alberta. SconaLiving.ca
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS Ruth & George Lauf Marcel LavalleeM Don & Gwen Lawrence Gordon T. Lea Robert & Audrey Lee Sigmund Lee Christine Lefebvre Valda Levin James & Carol-Ann Lewis Paul and Clarissa Lewis Laura-Lee & Dan LinehanM Chris & Cecilie Lord Shauna MadsenM Tim Magee Don & Christina Mah Wendy MahM Jo Anne Mahood Andrew & Anne Malcolm Glynis & Doug Maley Diane Marsh Ingrid Martel Neil & Pamela Martin Kenneth May Jenny McAlisterM Karen M. McAree Donna & Duncan McColl Brian & Sheri McEachern Karen McFadyenM Doug McFarlane Alison McKinnon Kayla McLachlanM Roxanne McLean Shane McMillan Dr. Bubbles & Evelyn Meer Stacey Meighen Mark & Patricia Mertens George Millar Nicole Miller Valerie Miller Faye Mitchell Andrea B. Moen Shona Monforton Gail Moores Gordon & Cathy Moorhouse Joan Morrison The Muttart Foundation
Leanne M. Nadwidny Shivani & Philip Naidu-Barrett Trevor Nelson Craig Neuman & Leita Seiver Gerda Niehaus Ken & Carolyn Nielsen Jennifer J Oakes David & Paula Onderwater Connie Oskoboiny Wesdyne OttoM Mieko Ouchi & Kim Clegg Janice OwensM Kathy Packford Stacey & Chris Padbury Marian Palahniuk Neil C. ParkerM Alyssa Paterson & Eric TorgalsonM Tracy PatienceM Ronald Patrick Wendee PaulM Carol Pawlenchuk Teresa Pawliw Karen PedersenM Richard & Catherine Perry Carlie & Greg Persson Christy PhillipsM Tammy Pidner Sheryl Plantinga Heather & Peter Pontikes Cheryl Poth Marina Pratt Paul & Leslie Precht Shannon Precht Christine PritchardM Lorna Punko Paul Puszczak Marilyn & Michael Quaedvlieg Andrew & Carol Raczynski Patricia Radcliffe Ashton Raeyr Jennifer RajalaM Gary Raposo Joan Redman Jennifer Rees Donna Rempel
Garry & Donna Rentz Henry & Helen Resta Lindsay C. Robinson Rebecca RobinsonM Andrea Roche Tammy Roles & Wes Bogdanski Brian Wesley RossM Beverley J. Roy Tetyana Ryabets-Zuk Orla Ryan Marilyn SalterM Goran Savic Soly Sawada Michele Sawatzky Don W. Scafe Megan Schaub Terri Schindel Jordan Schulz Marianne Scott Nelson Scott Shauna ScottM Dawna Scrivens Laura Seeger Grace & Jim Semotiuk Rita Sequeira Carrie Serediak David Severson Glenn & Margaret Sharples John Simpson Gerry & Barbara Sinn Sheila Sirdar Yvonne Slemko Marie Slusar Lynn Smarsh Fern Snart Steven & Connie Snyder Dale Somerville Wanda & Tracy Sorotsky John Spence Keith & Bev Spencer Stephanie Spilchak Terri & Michael Spotowski Justin Stadnyk Martha Steenstrup Delores Stefaniszyn Lachlan StevensM Lori Stewart & Jack Jervis Ben & Laraine Strafford Caroline Stuart Darlene Swarbrick
Rosalind Sydie Maggie R. Thompson Roberta Toly Mary-Ann & Andy Trachimowich Cheri Treasure Mina Truong Alana Mae Tucker Lorene Turner Kayla van Sterren Eric van Walsum Marie-Louise Vieira Chris Vilcsak Barry Walker Claus Wauer Michele Wedemire Hayden WeirM Tamara Wells Randolph WestermanM Armin & Sharon Wilcer Gordon Will Catherine Williams Shalene Williams Willis Winter Mahinda Witharana Manisha Witmans Lynn Wolff William & Dorothy Wolodko Peter & Joan Wright Keith Wylie Claudette WynnychukM Randall & Nancy Yatscoff Charitable Fund Betty Young Mary Anne Yurkiw Anna Zeisler Diane Zinyk
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THE CITADEL TEAM VOLUNTEERS Hermione Ainsworth Hasra Ali Thea Avis Judith Babcock Luis Ballester Karen Balon Karin Banasch Vail Shirley Bellrose Coby Benoit Shelley Benson Bernie Bolton Margot Byer Patrick Caron Dee Cartledge Rob Cauti Carmelle Cooper Soren Crane Jack Diacon Jo Farley Lil Filewych Gail Gagnon Bonita Gillespie Aure Gower Noel Gray Betty Grudnizki Julie Harvey Jeff Haswell Rosemarie Heaney Brad Heller Diane Helmers Doug Hunter Joan Johnston Jodi Jones Craig Jones Joanne Kallal Beata Kaznowska Hanae Kiyooka Robin Knight Arndt Kuethe Janice Kuethe Wendy Kurtz Susan Lauridson Sylvia Lee Aliciela Lewis Chris Lewis Lindsay Liddle Jim Linnen Ross Machetchuk Bob Matfin Donna McKay Linda McMurdo Karen Miller Janice Minamide Joan Murchie Andrea Newman Karen Nielson Linda Orlecki William Parker Doug Racine Leila Ragoonanan
Joan Redman Barbara Reinhardt Tracy Renz Augustin Lori Ristoff Cheryl Ritchie Sukhjit Saimbhee Mariia Samofalova Susan Schroter Angela Seery Theresa Shea Marlene Skaley James Smibert Linda Smibert Victoria Spang Cinnamon Stacey Deb Stack Diane Trithardt Christine Tupper Lacey Untereiner Steven Voutchkov Brenda Voyce Shelley Warden Lisa Welshman Talia West Eric Westerberg Liz White-MacDonald Bonnie Connelly Wilson Vanessa Wilson Catherine Wirt Dave Wolkowski Yuru Yan
STAFF LEADERSHIP Daryl Cloran
ADMINISTRATION
GROUP SALES
Teresa Ryan
Kevin Cambridge
Associate Executive Director
Henry Choy
Director of Finance
Amy Yao
Staff Accountant
Adrienne Kendel-Dirk Accounts Payable Specialist
Tess Chappell
Payroll Administrator
Kayla van Sterren HR Manager
Mackenzie Altheim
RENTALS & EVENTS
Carrie-Ann Lunde
Director of Marketing & Communications
Susanne Chmait
Kris Hiemstra
Yvonne Nguyen
Social Media & Marketing Outreach Coordinator
Rebecca Harding
Digital Web Designer
Benjamin Oostenbrink
Producer
Mieko Ouchi Associate Artistic Director
Shea O’Connor Interim Director of Education & Outreach
Peni Christopher Company Manager
Wayne Paquette Artistic Coordinator
Diana Stevenson Foote Theatre School Manager
Jenna Greig Access Coordinator
Ellen Chorley Students Club Facilitator
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BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVES
Senior Graphic Designer
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Executive Director
Bridget Norris-Jones
Colin Bluekens Robyn Clark Kylie Dobransky Alex Reyes
Media & Communications Manager
Administrative Coordinator
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ARTISTIC
BOX OFFICE SUPERVISORS
Sam Free Josephine Hendrick Ash Hicks Moses Kouyaté Abby McDougall Brijesh Nagarathinam Chris Neill Kit Rempel Evelyn Rollins Alla Salakhova Emily Thorne Ashlin Turcotte Katie Yoner
HR Administrator
Trinity Locke
Jessie van Rijn
Artistic Director
Group Sales Coordinator
Sam Kennedy Rentals & Events Manager
RENTALS & EVENTS COORDINATORS Bri Dakin-Doyle Susan Urlacher
Director of Community Engagement
RENTALS & EVENTS SUPERVISORS
Philanthropic Giving Manager
Adriana Burns Anneliese Jansen-Kras Mitchell Reeves
Chantelle Behrens Alana Davis
Corporate Partnerships Manager
Alexander Voutchkov
Community Engagement Coordinator
SALES Eden Edwards
Director of Sales
BOX OFFICE Ben Osgood
Box Office & CRM Manager
Brittany Hinse
Assistant Box Office Manager
HOSPITALITY BAR Courtney Hetherington Bar Manager BARTENDERS Kenzie Brake Raph Jahnert Christian Krushel Bailey Mitchell Graham Mothersill Priya Narine Macy Pollock Kamryn Reynolds
THE CITADEL TEAM Kera Stevenson Kayla Turnbull Mason Verge Madison Wagner Faith Whitehouse FRONT OF HOUSE Melissa Budinski Front of House Manager
FRONT OF HOUSE SUPERVISORS Rowan Andruik Amanda Komarniski Emily Lizotte Rose Miller Kate Walker Emma Yee HOUSE CAPTAINS Amelia Cottee Dini Couwenberg Sawyer Crawford Paige Croucher Oksana Faryna Payal Jotania Duncan Graves Elyse Roszell Jessica Ussher
FOOTE THEATRE SCHOOL PROGRAM ASSISTANTS Ben Healey Emily Thorne INSTRUCTORS April Banigan Camryn Bauer Mhairi Berg Billy Brown Autumn Chugg Cathy Derkach Andraya Diogo Steven Greenfield Crystal Hanson Ainsley Hillyard Sally Hunt Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks Binaifer Kapadia Sydney Keenan Cameron Kneteman Josh Languedoc Rochelle Laplante Richard Lee Emily Lizotte Barb Mah Rain Matkin-Szilagyi
Hannah Mehling Gordon Ogilvie Shanni Pinkerton Clayton Plamondon Emily Randall Ella Schaloske Linette Smith Julie Sucie Nathaniel Tesfaye Kimberly Turner Rory Turner Miriam Veugelers Natalie Witte Morgan Yamada
PRODUCTION
YOUNG COMPANY
Production Administration
PROGRAM COORDINATOR Mel Bahniuk YOUNG PRODUCTION COMPANY FACILITATOR Andraya Diogo
Michael Erwin Director of Production
Patrick Fraser
Technical Director
Ian Kelly
Technical Director
Michelle Chan
Production Manager
Autumn Russell
Assistant Technical
Director Patsy Tomkins
Assistant Technical
Director Jenna Kerekes
FACILITIES Bill Daniels Facilities Director Yang Yang Maintenance Manager
JANITORIAL
INSTRUCTORS
Bee Clean Services
Courtney Arsenault Kim Denis David Horak
SECURITY Alberta Crowd Management
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STARS AND STORIES LIVE – FOLSOM PRISON REVISITED
PRO CORO “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”
LEAHY CELTIC ROOTS AND CHRISTMAS CHEER
NOV 21
NOV 28
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CHRISTMAS IS HERE! WITH MICHELLE WRIGHT
DARLA DANIELS MANY MILES TO HOME
RARE FORM THEATRE “ARSENIC AND OLD LACE”
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ACCESSIBILITY AT
THE CITADEL
The Citadel Theatre is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for artists, audience members, and staff. Our 2026/27 Accessible Performances Series includes: Relaxed Experiences
Closed Captioned Performances
Sensory Informed Performances
Touch Tours
American Sign Language and Deaf Theatre Interpreted Performances
Audio Described Performances
Open Captioned Performances
*Please note that while we do not plan to change any services or performance dates listed below, occasionally unexpected circumstances may arise. To ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information, we encourage you to check www.citadeltheatre.com www.citadeltheatre.com.
Saturday, November 21, 2026 • 1:30pm The Great Gatsby Saturday, December 5, 2026 • 1:30pm A Christmas Carol Tuesday, March 2, 2027 • 7:30pm Annie Saturday, March 6, 2027 • 1:30pm Annie Saturday, March 13, 2027 • 1:30pm Sense and Sensibility Saturday, April 17, 2027 • 1:30pm The Comeback Saturday, May 8, 2027 • 1:30pm Chula Saturday, June 5, 2027 • 1:30pm Come From Away
Photo By Nanc Price for the Citadel Theatre’s Accessible Performance of The Wizard of Oz featuring the Cast and Creative team and an Open Captioning screen viewable to the audience.
We wish to ensure all patrons have a safe and welcoming visit to the Citadel Theatre. If you have any questions about the building, potential barriers, or how we can help meet your individual needs, please contact our Access Coordinator, Jenna Greig, jgreig@citadeltheatre.com THE GREAT GATSBY I 33
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