Arden Theatre playbill - St. Albert Children's Theatre 2019

NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 1

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NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 1, 2019

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The Arden Theatre is operated by the Community Services Department (Culture Team) of the City of St. Albert.

Starsound Infrared Hearing Assistance Receivers can be reserved when ordering tickets for any Arden event. Sensory Support (noise and light dampening devices) are available upon request. For more information, please inquire at the Box Office.

Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate interval in the program.

To ensure the enjoyment of all patrons, smoking and vaping is not permitted and we ask you to refrain from wearing perfumes, oils and cologne. The use of flash with cameras and cell phones during the performance is prohibited.

The City of St. Albert is proud to recognize our Government Sponsors

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Messages From Mayor Cathy Heron & Friends Of St. Albert Children’s Theatre

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Message From The Director And Choreographer

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Cast List

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Song List

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The Crew And Acknowledgements

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St. Albert Children’s Theatre History

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Angel Program

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Arden Volunteers

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Cultural Services Staff & Friends Of St. Albert Children’s Theatre Members

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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Welcome to today’s performance of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

This beautiful story teaches us to embrace life and cherish each moment we have – what a perfect sentiment as we enter the holiday season.

It’s hard to believe that what started as a youth drama program to fill those long summer days, would grow into such a reputable and widely respected children’s theatre troupe. Much of St. Albert Children’s Theatre’s success can be attributed to staff, parents, Board members and dedicated volunteers, and their tireless commitment to cultivate a lifelong love of theatre arts in our youth. I believe that encouraging our children to participate in the arts helps them grow confidence and develop leadership skills, commitment, dedication, team participation and respect – skills that will serve them well in all facets of life.

We are pleased to have such a wonderfully talented group in St. Albert and encourage you to attend future productions and/or participate in performing arts programming offered through the City. Anyone of any age can get involved in performing arts.

Now sit back and enjoy the show!

Cathy Heron Mayor, City of St. Albert, The Botanical Arts City

THE FRIENDS OF ST. ALBERT CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Message from

The Friends of St. Albert Children’s Theatre Society is very pleased

to welcome you to the winter production of a classic family favourite, Disney’s The Little Mermaid. We encourage you to put away your snarfblats and dingelhoppers and take a peek at life under the sea.

The musical crustacean Sebastian inspires us with the wise words; “You’ve got your own style, now let it shine through and remember no matter what, you got to be you.” Let yourself be inspired as you watch the fabulous cast bring life to the stage and music to your ears. The teamwork, enthusiasm and dedication of the directors, technicians, performers, staff, Arden volunteers, and parents come together to create this memorable production. After months of hard work and countless hours rehearsing, singing, dancing and encouraging each other, we are sure your lives will be touched by this fantastically fishy performance.

We would also like to thank you, the audience, for your continued support of this wonderful program. We invite you now to sit back and enjoy your musical theatre experience.

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Disney movies have been a big part of our lives.

When we were kids Sunday night at 6:00pm sharp was a night that most families hunkered down in front of the television to watch the Wonderful World of Disney. The Little Mermaid is one of my personal favourites and began what I believe was the ‘pinnacle’ of the contemporary Disney animated movies – Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Lion King and Aladdin. It’s interesting that these four titles have been the first of the brand-new live action Disney movies in the last few years.

One may question if The Little Mermaid is still a valid story to be told in our current social climate – girl meets boy – girl gives up life as she knows it to be with boy etc.

To us though, the heart of the story is much bigger than that. The true message is just as relevant if not more so than it was when it was first produced. Ariel is trying to find her place in the world – somewhere she feels is ‘right’ to her. She started gathering ‘human paraphenicular’ and yearned for life on land long before Eric was part of the story. At the end of the day that’s what we’re all trying to do – to find a way to be comfortable in our own skin and live life as our true self.

We are glad you’ve taken some time with your family to come to the theatre.

We hope you enjoy our offering of this classic story. Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season.

Janice Flower

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THE CAST ADAMSON, Hannah. . . . . . . ...................... Mersister (Allana)/Maid AISENSTAT, Jillian. . . . . . . . . ...................... Ariel BIDDISCOMBE, Garett. ......................... Sailor/Sea Creature/Chef/Animal BOISVERT, Matt. . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... King Triton BROWN, Ben. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... Prince Eric CALLBECK, Jillian................................ Mersister (Atina)/Chef CRESSWELL, Emma............................ Seagull/Sea Creature/Maid/Animal DALY, Grace. ...................................... Sea Creature/Maid/Animal DAVENPORT, Angel.. . . . . . . ...................... Seagull/Sea Creature/Chef/Animal ETHIER, Jennifer. ................................ Sea Creature/Princess/Animal FELL, Haley. ....................................... Mersister (Aquata)/Chef FRANKIW, Elliot................................... Leeward/Chef/Animal GUILE, Kate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... Flotsam GUILE, Simon...................................... Pilot/Sea Creature/Chef/Animal GUTTERIDGE-HINGSTON, Bridget. . ......... Sea Creature/Maid/Animal HARTIKAINEN, Madelyn. ....................... Sea Creature/Maid/Animal IVANOV, Viktor. ................................... Sailor/Sea Creature/Chef/Animal KIDNEY, Mason. .................................. Grimsby KRYGER, Seanna. . . . . . . . . . . ...................... Sea Creature/Animal/Princess LaPIERRE, Saskia. ............................... Sea Creature/Animal/Princess LIBICH, Hayden. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... Scuttle MAHAJAN, Zara.................................. Mersister (Arista)/Chef McBRIDE, Haylee................................ Sea Creature/Animal/Princess MOREY, Ella. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... Mersister (Andrina)/Chef MURCHISON-WATT, Alberta.................. Mersister (Adella)/Chef PALMER, Marina. . . . . . . . . . . ...................... Seagull/Sea Creature/Maid/Animal REID, Jada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... Jetsam RUTLAND, Kael. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... Sailor/Sea Creature/Chef/Animal SHAW, Julia........................................ Ursula SKOGSTAD, Adam. .............................. Sebastian VEINOT, Jocelyn.. . . . . . . . . . . ...................... Sea Creature/Animal/Princess WOODBURN, Tyler. . . . . . . . . ...................... Ship Cabin Boy/Windward/Chef/Animal WOODLEY, Carter. ............................... Sailor/Sea Creature/Chef Louis/Animal WOODLEY, Connor.. . . . . . . . ...................... Flounder ZOPF, Memphis. . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... Sea Creature/Maid/Animal

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ST. ALBERT CHILDREN’S THEATRE 2019

SONGS ACT ONE The World Above (Ariel) Fathoms Below (Pilot, Sailors, Prince Eric, Grimsby) Daughters of Triton (Mersisters) If Only (Triton’s Lament) (King Triton) Daddy’s Little Angel (Ursula, Flotsam, Jetsam) Part of Your World (Ariel) She’s in Love (Mersisters, Flounder) Her Voice (Prince Eric) Under the Sea (Sebastian and Company) If Only (Ariel’s Lament) (Ariel) Sweet Child (Flotsam, Jetsam) Poor Unfortunate Souls (Ursula) Act One Finale (Ursula, Ariel)

ACT TWO Positoovity (Scuttle, Gulls) Positaggity (Scuttle) Beyond My Wildest Dreams (Ariel, Maids, Grimsby) Les Poissons (Chef Louis) Les Poissons Reprise (Chef Louis, Chefs) One Step Closer (Prince Eric) Daddy’s Little Angel (Reprise) (Ursula, Flotsam, Jetsam) Kiss the Girl (Sebastian and Company) If Only (Quartet) (Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, Triton) The Contest (Grimsby, Princesses) Poor Unfortunate Souls (Reprise) (Ursula) Ariel’s Transformation (Mersisters) Finale Ultimo (Triton, Ariel, Prince Eric, Company)

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THE CREW

DIRECTOR.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... Janice Flower CHOREOGRAPHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... Jacqueline Pooke VOCAL MUSIC DIRECTOR. . .................. Janet Nichol SET/PROP/COSTUME DESIGNER.......... Marissa Kochanski DESIGNER ASSISTANT. ...................... Karlie Christie MAKEUP DESIGNER. .......................... Noreen Jani SOUND DESIGNER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... Jon Lovell LIGHTING DESIGNER. ......................... Andrew Tudge PUBLICITY. ....................................... Vicky Rogers PHOTOGRAPHY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... EPIC Photography (Ian Jackson) VIDEO. . . . . . . ....................................... I.C.U. Video (Rob Zittlau) STAGE MANAGER. ............................. Shauna Murphy ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER. . ........... Sherry Alvaro APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER........... Gabriela Layton PRODUCTION MANAGER..................... Adam Turnbull TECHNICAL DIRECTOR. ...................... Scott Weir LX BOARD OPERATOR. ....................... Meghan Wearne WIRELESS TECH.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... Nicole O’Brien FOLLOWSPOT. .................................. Tyrena Carmen FOLLOWSPOT. .................................. Isabelle Martinez SOUND OPERATOR. ........................... Caitlyn Legris FLY OPERATOR.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... Brad Weir ASSISTANT FLY OPERATOR. ............... Aiden Paquette WARDROBE RUNNING CREW.. . . ........... Karlie Christie PAINTERS & PROPS. .......................... Marissa Kochanski, Brad Weir, Tyrena Carmen &

Mell Wolfinger CARPENTER...................................... Brad Weir CARPENTER ASSISTANTS. .................. Tyrena Carmen & Mell Wolfinger

THE ORCHESTRA

Piano/Conductor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... Janice Flower OrchExtra Operator. ........................... Carol Thurgood Bass.. . . . . . . . . ...................................... Wes Caswell Drums/Percussion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... Brian Thurgood/Dan Skakun

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HISTORY

n 1981, the City of St. Albert initiated a theatre project to add to their summer activity program. The creation of St. Albert Children’s Theatre began when thirtysix children were involved in the production of THE HOBBIT. Almost forty years, St. Albert Children’s Theatre has delivered productions that spark imagination, provoke thought and hopefully bring smiles to those who attend the shows.

We hope that you will enjoy this production and continue to support the St. Albert Children’s Theatre program.

• Rags to Riches (2000) • What a Knight (2010) • Cinderella (2000) • Disney’s High School Musical (2010) • Charlotte’s Web (2001) • Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2011) • Guys and Dolls (2001) • Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure (2011) • The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2002) • Flat Stanley (2012) • Footloose (2002) • Legally Blonde (2012) • Pinocchio (2003) • Disney’s Little Mermaid (2013) • Bye Bye Birdie (2003) • Shrek The Musical (2013) • Zoom! (2004) • A Year with Frog & Toad (2014) • Honk (2004) • A Christmas Story, The Musical (2014) • Snow White and the • James and the Giant Peach (2015) Seven Dwarfs (2005) • Big, The Musical (2015) • Beauty and the Beast (2005) • Freckleface Strawberry (2016) • Emperor! (2006) • A Seussified Christmas Carol and • Narnia (2006) The Nutcracker Sings! (2016) • Disney’s Aladdin (2007) • Madagascar, A Musical Adventure (2017) • Just So (2007) • It’s A Wonderful Life and ELF The Musical JR (2017) • Disney’s Alice in Wonderland (2008) • Junie B Jones (2018) • Seussical (2008) • Tuck Everlasting (2018) • Oink! (2009) • HONK (2019) • Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka (2009)

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