2017 A Christmas Carol - House Programme

A Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens Adapted and directed

by Dennis Garnhum

November 23 to December 24, 2017

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Welcome friends.

Theatre exists for many reasons, and sometimes its purpose is for pure unabashed escapism. As the world continues to be in constant flux, and our newspaper headlines and Twitter feeds are daily reminders of the chaos that surrounds us, I am incredibly thankful that we have the opportunity to congregate at the Max Bell and celebrate the joy of the holiday season with this production of A Christmas Carol. Theatre can be an elixir of sorts, and the combination of the magic of this production – with its sensational cast, its engaging design, and its classic story – will definitely bring a smile to your soul. I have found through repeated viewings of this classic tale, that Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey forces me to stop and think about the world in which I/we live. There is a relevance and immediacy to this familiar tale about the transformation of the soul, and what the true definition of “the spirit of Christmas” means. We can learn from watching Scrooge’s metamorphosis – as even escapist theatre has the ability to move, touch, and inspire. The holidays are a time to connect and re-connect with family, friends, and loved ones. It is also a time of giving and compassion. To all our loyal subscribers, thank you for your continued support and appreciation of all we do here at Theatre Calgary. To any new friends in the audience, thank you for opening your hearts to the magic of theatre and to the theatre magic you will experience at Theatre Calgary. I hope and trust that everyone has a magnificent holiday season and that your lives continue to be enriched by love, joy, and the arts.

STAFFORD ARIMA Artistic Director

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that this performance is taking place on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, including the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, and the Stoney-Nakoda and Tsuu T'ina First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Metis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

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DIRECTOR’S NOTES It is an honour to share my adaptation of A Christmas Carol with you once again.

People have been attracted to A Christmas Carol over these past few decades here at Theatre Calgary for many different reasons. Some say it kick starts their holiday season, some love the spectacle of the story, and most appreciate the reminder of the importance of goodness and charity during this holiday season.

This year, for me, the words “God bless us, Everyone” seem to have more power and resonance than ever.

As we hear this story once again, let us remember that Charles Dickens was always an advocate for those less fortunate than him – and it's this inspiration that should encourage us to be more inclusive, accepting, and helpful to "everyone". It's as Dickens would have wished.

I love that this play has been so deeply connected to Theatre Calgary throughout the past 50 years. I think the stories we share reflect the values we hold. One thing I have always loved about Calgary is the spirit of the people: a willingness to help a neighbour, volunteer for a cause, or wear a white hat and greet people at the airport. Calgarians have always impressed me with their instinctual sense of goodness towards others. That also explains why the annual Toonies for Turkeys fundraising drive for the Calgary Food Bank is an essential part of this production – the people of this city know how to put their words into action. Theatre Calgary's 50th season is a time to reflect and celebrate the accomplishments and traditions of the decades. A Christmas Carol – starring Stephen Hair – is one of the defining traditions of this important theatre company.

God Bless us, everyone – indeed!

DENNIS GARNHUM Director Theatre Calgary gratefully acknowledges the support provided by the City of Calgary through Calgary Arts Development, the Government of Alberta through The Alberta Foundation for the Arts, the Government of Canada through the Canada Council, Canadian Heritage and all corporate and private contributors.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

by CHARLES DICKENS adapted by DENNIS GARNHUM

Director DENNIS GARNHUM Associate Director SIMON MALLETT Set & Costume Design PATRICK CLARK Lighting Design KEVIN LAMOTTE Composer JEREMY SPENCER Music & Vocal Director ALLISON LYNCH Sound Design CHRIS JACKO Production Dramaturg SHARI WATTLING Fight Director, Fight Captain KARL H. SINE Choreographer ANITA MIOTTI Skating Choreographers ANDREA ST. CYR, MONIQUE WASMANN Dance Captain JAMIE KONCHAK Assistant Fight Director ZAKK MACDONALD Voice & Dialect Coach JANE MACFARLANE

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Twelfth Night

by William Shakespeare As imagined by The Old Trout Puppet Workshop Originally produced by Canada’s National Arts Centre

January 30 to February 24 This refreshing take on Shakespeare’s classic comedy will leave you rolling in the aisles and begging for a Thirteenth night!

Tristan D. Lalla, Bruce Dow and Janelle Cooper in Twelfth Night. Director Jillian Keiley, Set Design The Old Trout Puppet Workshop, Lighting Design Cimmeron Meyer, Sound Design John Gzowski. Photo by Andrée Lanthier.

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THE CAST

Solicitor, Dick Wilkins, Businessman Boy Ebenezer Belinda Cratchit Fred Ebenezer Scrooge Belle, Abigail Jacob Marley, Businessman Mrs. Cratchit Young Ebenezer Spirit of Christmas Past Ebenezer, Spirit of Christmas Future Voice of Charles Dickens Mr. Fezziwig, Businessman Mrs. Dilber Solicitor Spirit of Christmas Present Joy, Ignorance Bob Cratchit Fan Laundress, Mrs. Fezziwig Peter Cratchit Topper Martha Cratchit Tiny Tim Hope, Want

PRANEET AKILLA TYLER BIDYK ELEANOR BRAITENBACH BRADEN GRIFFITHS STEPHEN HAIR JOSIE JONES ROBERT KLEIN JAMIE KONCHAK FIONN LAIRD ALLISON LYNCH GRAHAM MOTHERSILL CHRISTOPHER NEWTON DECLAN O’REILLY JULIE ORTON HEATHER PATTENGALE GRAHAM PERCY MITRA POORANALINGAM KARL H. SINE JULIANNE SMITH ELIZABETH STEPKOWSKI-TARHAN EVAN ANDERSEN STERNS MIKE TAN HAYLEE THOMPSON TIA ROSE WOODRUFF SIENA YEE

SETTING 1843, London, England

Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager

Head of Lighting Head of Sound RF Technician Head Stage Carpenter Head Dresser Head of Wigs Dresser Stage Hands Young Company Chaperone

PATTI NEICE RUBY DAWN EUSTAQUIO ASHLEY REES CATHARINE CRUMB BRONWYN BOWLBY CHRIS JACKO SCOTT MORRIS RACHEL MICHELLE SHERIDAN BRENDA BOUTET MOLLIE ELIZA ROBERTSON MIKE BOOTH, TESS COWIE, ANDREW KERR RYAN WESLEY GRAY

Ebenezer Scrooge understudy – HAYSAM KADRI FLYING EFFECTS PROVIDED BY ZFX INC. CAMERAS AND AUDIO/VISUAL RECORDING DEVICES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE THEATRE. VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL has one 20-minute intermission.

inspire This year, generosity is needed more than ever.

Please donate your change to help make a difference.

Our thanks to The Cal Wenzel Family Foundation for supporting our production of A Christmas Carol and to Shane Homes for the Toonies for Turkeys initiative.

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From the Theatre Calgary family, thank you for honouring the spirit of Christmas. All the best to you and yours!

THE SPIRIT OF GIVING

By Jenna Turk

The true lesson learned by Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol is that the Christmas spirit should be carried throughout all the days of the year. With the Fezziwigs and Scrooge's nephew Fred leading by example, it seems a life of generosity and celebration is a life well lived. Theatre Calgary could not agree more!

Theatre Calgary’s A Christmas Carol has been partnering with the Calgary Food Bank for over twenty years. Our Toonies for Turkeys fundraising campaign began in 1997 when an actor in the company, Lindsay Burns, had the thoughtful idea to collect money for the Food Bank after the show. It’s these acts of kindness that James McAra, CEO of the Calgary Food Bank, appreciates most. “Toonies for Turkeys connects the spirit of our community and our daily challenges. The awareness, the understanding, the focus on building the future all come from Theatre Calgary’s Toonies for Turkeys initiative. People can have a holiday feast, break bread together, and it's more than just turkey. It is about the gift of holiday celebration and the warmth of sharing. It is the quintessential reminder that our community can care all year long.”

The first year of the campaign, it was only done during the final week of performances, but since then Toonies for Turkeys has grown to become an integral part of the annual A Christmas Carol experience. To date, Theatre Calgary staff, volunteers, and you – our audience – have helped raise more than 1.8 million dollars. Despite the recent financial downturn, James McAra says people are still giving, “Calgarians understand generosity. We have firsthand experience of the tragedies wrought from economic, environmental, and community crisis.

People give time, talent, and more, in proportion to their condition. Calgarians get it.” Every $2 donated allows the Calgary Food Bank to distribute $10 worth of food. After each performance, our patrons are invited to donate whatever they can to help those less fortunate in our community. Actors, still in costume and armed with baskets, fill the lobbies, and without fail our patrons open their hearts and their pocketbooks. Some long-time subscribers even come to the show with cheques in hand! For this, we are incredibly appreciative.

CALGARY FOOD BANK Over the past year, the Calgary Food Bank served more than 184,000 citizens – 39% of whom were children. The Calgary Food Bank’s CEO reminds us who uses its services: “Your neighbour, a family member, you.” The Calgary Food Bank is an invaluable resource that provides emergency food hampers to the homeless, milk and formula to mothers and children in need, and meals and snacks to over 220 agencies

and programs each year. Please consider making a donation to our Toonies for Turkeys campaign or making a donation as you do your own holiday shopping – there are non-perishable donation bins at most major grocery stores in Calgary. Also, the Calgary Food Bank welcomes donations both non-perishable and perishable made directly to their warehouse at 5000 11 Street SE (loading door 3). Check out their Wishlist for their most needed items!

WISHLIST Canned Meat Baby Food Pasta & Pasta Sauce Canned Veggies Fruit Juice Rice Canned Fruit Additionally if you’re feeling the pinch, McAra prompts us to remember the true spirit of giving, “You can volunteer, support your community (shovel snow, coach, pick up the mail, fix the leaky tap, read a good book with friends). Don’t worry about going it alone, we will all help.”

THE BIRTH OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL The holiday classic A Christmas Carol was inspired by both Charles Dickens’ own difficult childhood and the hard-pressed London of the late 1840’s. As a child, Dickens witnessed his father sent to a debtors’ prison, and as was the custom at the time, Dickens’ mother and youngest siblings joined him there. This left young Charles alone to board wherever and with whomever he could find. He was forced to quit school at the age of twelve and work ten-hour days at Warren’s Blacking Warehouse to earn his keep. Labouring in the rat-infested workhouse, preparing bottles of shoe polish (boot blacking) for purchase, Dickens observed firsthand the social injustices suffered by London’s most impoverished. Having lacked a formal education in his youth, as an adult he became a vocal advocate for children’s rights, and by 1843, the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the city’s underprivileged children were clear. An impassioned Dickens initially intended to write a pamphlet imploring the people of England to help.

First Edition of A Christmas Carol Fortunately for us, he decided instead that a

story would have more impact. And so it did. A Christmas Carol was published 174 years ago, and remains a holiday classic that has never been out of print.

To think, such a wondrous tale of the power of the Christmas spirit could have simply been a pamphlet tossed to the street!

IGNORANCE AND WANT Certainly Dickens’ own difficult childhood is expressed through A Christmas Carol, and he may have written his own happy ending in the form of the Cratchit family and Tiny Tim. Nevertheless, there are two other significant children in this classic tale: Ignorance and Want. When Scrooge encounters the Spirit of Christmas Present, he also meets this surprising young duo. Meant to represent the hardship present in Scrooge’s current world, they are the physical reminder of whom it is he has shunned when he turned out the solicitors from his office. In refusing to donate funds or assistance to them, he has rejected the poor and destitute. Ignorance and Want manifest the so-called “idle” people he detests and the surplus population he wishes would decrease.

As the children leave with the Spirit of Christmas Present, Scrooge is haunted by his own words, “Are there no prisons?” and “Ignorance and Want” by John Leech, from “Are there no workhouses?” It is all too easy the 1843 first edition of A Christmas Carol. to shun those we don’t know or can’t see. All too simple to make the troubles of the world someone else’s problem. However, as the Spirit of Christmas Present informs Scrooge: Ignorance and Want are not his children – they belong to Man. Dickens may have been writing about 1840’s London, but his story and the children in it are all too relevant today. This holiday season, the world is struggling with economic, natural, and societal disasters happening regularly, it is impossible to disregard Ignorance and Want. The solicitors implore you to endeavor “to raise a fund to buy the poor some meat and drink, and means of warmth.” Let A Christmas Carol be a reminder.

SOURCES Tomalin, Claire. Charles Dickens: A Life. London: Viking. 2011.

“Annual Report 2016” http://www.calgaryfoodbank.com/about/annual-report/ “Ignorance and Want: why Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol is as relevant today as ever” https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/dec/23/ignorance-and-want-why-charles-dickenss-a-christmas-carol-is-as-relevant-today-as-ever

SPOTLIGHT ON 50: A CHRISTMAS CAROL

by Stephen Hunt

Throughout our 50th Anniversary Season, we take a look back at the storied history of bringing plays to our stage.

A Christmas Carol wasn’t always Theatre Calgary’s annual holiday show, but since 1989, it has become one – for audiences, the theatre community, and the city at large, where Calgary’s 21st century holiday season very much revolves around Theatre Calgary’s annual production of a 19th century Dickens classic.

A Christmas Carol employs dozens of Calgary artists every year, and a significant number of those actors – people such as Valerie Planche, Declan O’Reilly, Kevin Rothery, and Duval Lang – have performed multiple editions of the show, for an assortment of artistic directors, some stretching over a span of four decades.

Despite all that history, it would probably be hard to top Theatre Calgary’s very first production of A Christmas Carol – which pre-dates its current 28 year run – for sheer holiday lunacy.

Just ask Lang, who was part of the cast.

“The first time (I did A Christmas Carol) was the first time (Theatre Calgary ever did it),” says Lang. “Back in 1983.” In those days, Theatre Calgary performed at its original home in the QR Centre on 9th Avenue. The company’s artistic director at the time was Rick McNair, and Stephen Hair – performing the role of Scrooge for the 24th time in 2017 – was part of the cast, but not in his iconic role. In 1983, Scrooge was played by noteable Stratford actor, Edward Atienza.

That year, there was a Saturday morning blizzard that stranded Brian Gromoff, the actor playing the Ghost of Christmas Past, at the Safeway by the University of Calgary, with a bunch of groceries and no cab on a matinee day.

Les Carlson and Edward Atienza, 1983.

Frank Totino, Brian Gromoff, Barrie Baldaro, Edward Atienza, 1983.

Alerted by stage manager Laurie Champagne, artistic director McNair made a blizzard run in his Volkswagen and picked Gromoff up, but they were 35 minutes late for the curtain. That meant they missed the scene between Christmas Past and Scrooge, forcing Frank Turner, who played Jacob Marley, to improvise the Christmas Past scene with Atienza.

“Eddie Atienza was kind of moving Frank Turner, who played Marley, around on stage,” says Lang, “and whispering, now say something about this! I remember we had several friends in the audience, and they didn’t even realize anything happened!”

That year, the cast also drew names for a secret gift exchange – which McNair decreed they had to do onstage, during performances.

“Even if we weren’t in the scene with them, we had to figure out how to physically hand them a Christmas present,” Lang says. “There were lots of crowd scenes – you could crash a crowd scene, change the blocking, then go up to someone and give them a present and so on.”

“There was one crowd scene, and I can’t remember who it was,” he says, “but they gave actor Bruce Parkhouse a plastic bag with two goldfish in it. He had them for a couple of years, those goldfish.”

Lang and a trio of other actors who played pallbearers in one scene decided to liven things up by adding something to each night’s casket walk. One night, they limped with their left feet. The next night, they limped with their right. One night, they pretended to be tramping through First World War mud. Another night, they affixed coat hangers to their scarves and pretended to be walking into a raging nor’wester – which worked great crossing the stage one way, but Lang admits looked a bit bonkers walking back.

“We went across the stage, then upstage, then turned and started to laugh,” he says, “because we knew the wind storm was coming from the opposite direction. So we kind of crumbled,” he adds, “and got to our points – but (by then) we were laughing so hard that the stage manager said, 'I know what’s going on guys! Stop it!'”

Declan O'Reilly, David Brindle, Maureen Thomas, 1993. Photo: Trudie Lee

By the time Martin Kinch took over the company in the late 1980’s, his vision of the show was truly Dickensian.

Declan O’Reilly – who has played the joyous shopkeeper Mr. Fezziwig since 2015 – earned his Actor’s Equity card playing Young Ebeneezer in Kinch’s 1993 production.

“Even the lighting and costuming was very much darker,” O’Reilly says. “The current version – with that beautiful blue and white ice backdrop – I find it quite refreshing and crisp. But back in the Martin Kinch version, it was dark.”

All of which, O’Reilly admits, made a certain amount of sense, dramatically speaking.

“That was tough times,” he says. “The Industrial Revolution (was happening), and when you think about London at that time: (there was) a lot of coal burning, a lot of soot in the air, a lot of grime. Very bleak.”

Valerie Planche prepares backstage, 2011. Photo: David Cooper

"There were also productions over the years that were more supernatural than other years," says Valerie Planche, who has played almost every female role in the show and debuted back when O’Reilly did in 1993. "There have been ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future, not to mention a Ghost of Jacob Marley – all of them scarier in some productions than in others," says Planche.

One of Planche’s favourite memories was playing one of them. “I really did love playing the ghost, because I loved to fly,” she says, “but let me tell you, when I flew, they had steel pads on my shoulders and this big harness, and it was like, oh my god, (I’m hanging from the rafters) 35 feet in the air – and we came down fast. It was really fun, though.”

As fun as it was to play a ghost, Planche believes in the need to deliver the dark part of the story – and she thinks audiences are in good hands with the storytelling talents of Charles Dickens.

“Dickens sets it up so he mitigates the scariness,” she says, “but there actually are ghosts and you actually saw the want and the need, and the struggle within the people (to deal with those ghosts).”

No matter what tone the show aimed for onstage, it has always managed to connect with Calgary audiences. For Kevin Rothery, who has done the show nine times, playing everyone from Fezziwig to the Ghost of Christmas Present, that unique connection between a show and its audience is its very own holiday experience.

Stephen Hair, Kevin Rothery, 2010. Photo: Trudie Lee

“It’s a universal story,” Rothery says. “One of the reasons it has become a tradition (in Calgary)... (is that) A Christmas Carol speaks to – in my mind anyway – the idea of redemption and celebration. Even the most crotchety, angry, seemingly selfish individual has the opportunity to redeem themselves, and to help other people.”

“Different versions have been more sparkly and shiny and fun than others,” he adds. “Some are more dark and still tell a powerful story of redemption for people – and the ability to celebrate family and togetherness at a time of year when, I think, we need to look at things and look at the community around us.”

It brings families together. Thanks to Toonies for Turkeys, it has become a huge fundraiser for the Calgary Food Bank – which also gives theatre patrons a chance to meet the cast, after every show.

For O’Reilly, collecting toonies for the food bank after a performance has turned out to be a trip through the time tunnel that spans his entire professional acting career.

“I run into people in the audience, or after the show, when quite often we go out and collect Toonies for Turkeys,” O’Reilly says, “and I’ll see people who were young coming to that show 20-odd years ago – and now they’re there with their kids.”

Theatre Calgary’s Spotlight on 50 is generously supported by BMO Bank of Montreal.

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PRANEET AKILLA

Solicitor, Dick Wilkins, Businessman For Theatre Calgary: Shakespeare by the Bow – As You Like It, Victors, Villains, and Vixens. Elsewhere: Macbeth (The Shakespeare Company); In the Heights (Storybook); Jekyll & Hyde (Front Row Centre Players); Guys and Dolls, Spring Awakening, Sunday in the Park with George (McGill Player’s Theatre). In addition to theatre, Praneet is actively involved in the Alberta/BC Film Industry. Selected credits: Lux-Me (Rendering Glint Films), Jewel Fools (Rendering Glint Films), Still/Born (Umbrella Collective Films), Samapti: Love in Ashes (SAIT/Whistling Woods Mumbai). @p_akilla

TYLER BIDYK

Boy Ebenezer Theatre Calgary debut. Elsewhere: Tyler has been in several shows at Storybook Theatre including MisCast, Seussical the Musical, Beauty and the Beast (Chip), The Little Mermaid (Flounder) and A Christmas Story (Randy). He has also performed in Dreams of Broadway with Imagine Performing Arts, Peter Pan with The Performance Studio as well as Journey and You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown with Theatre Works. He can also be seen as one of the Strobridge kids on the TV series Hell on Wheels and in a few commercials. Tyler loves performing and working on shows as well as enjoys his free time traveling or spending time with friends and family.

ELEANOR BRAITENBACH Belinda Cratchit Theatre Calgary debut. Eleanor was in Alberta Ballet’s Madame Butterfly, which performed at the Jubilee Auditorium. She has been recognized with several awards at the Calgary Performing Arts Festival, for piano. Eleanor is in grade seven at Branton Junior High. Her interests are music, art, soccer, and dance.

BRADEN GRIFFITHS Fred For Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol (2012-16). Throughout the last decade, Braden has performed in over 50 professional productions on Canadian (predominantly Calgary) stages. Most recently: Julius Caesar, All’s Well That Ends Well (The Shakespeare Company/Hit & Myth); Iinisikimm (The Old Trout Puppet Workshop); Little Red (Ghost River/ Major Matt Mason); The Cure for Death by Lightning (Western Canada Theatre). Braden has been nominated for multiple Betty Mitchell Awards for both acting and playwriting. In 2015 he took home the Betty for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama.

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STEPHEN HAIR

Ebenezer Scrooge For Theatre Calgary: 74 productions. It has been my privilege to appear in 29 of the 31 annual productions of TC’s A Christmas Carol, including 24 years as Scrooge. During that time, many of you have shared with me that our tradition has become your family’s tradition, and you have attended many times. For that I am deeply grateful. Your support means everything. To those who are first-timers, welcome! I hope you will be touched by Mr. Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and renewal, as have so many before you. May the blessings of this festive season truly be with each and every one of you and your loved ones. God Bless Us, Every One!

JOSIE JONES

Belle, Abigail For Theatre Calgary: Shakespeare by the Bow – As You Like It, Victors, Villains, and Vixens. Elsewhere: These Peaceable Kingdoms, Exit the King, The Laramie Project and King Lear (National Theatre School).

Having spent three years in Montreal, Josie was thrilled to come home to Calgary to begin her professional career. She is a recent graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, as well as a graduate of the University of Calgary’s BFA program. Josie would like to thank her family for their love and support. @_JosieJ

ROBERT KLEIN

Jacob Marley, Businessman For Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol (2011-16), King Lear (Bard on the Beach co-pro), To Kill a Mockingbird. Elsewhere: Julius Caesar, Titus Andronicus, Hamlet (The Shakespeare Company); King Kirby (Sage Theatre); Shakespeare’s Rebel (Bard on the Beach); And Then There Were None, 12 Angry Men, Blood Relations, Black Coffee, A Party to Murder, I’ll Be Back Before Midnight, Strangers on a Train, The Mousetrap, The Unexpected Guest (Vertigo); Hearts and Souls, Outside, Penetration, Ivanka, The Wild Guys (Lunchbox); Drinking Habits, Grease, Damn Yankees, the Sound of Music (Stage West).

JAMIE KONCHAK Mrs. Cratchit, Dance Captain For Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol (2014-16), The Great Gatsby, An Ideal Husband, Sherlock Holmes. Elsewhere: 1979, The Red Priest, The Apology, The Penelopiad (ATP); Crime Does Not Pay (Downstage, Forte w/Hit & Myth); Nothing Less!, Liberation Days, The Tempest, Joan: by fire, As You Like It (Two Planks and a Passion); Calamity Town, Farewell, My Lovely, The Huron Bride (Vertigo); The Floating Mouse (The Green Fools); Songs From Nightingale Alley (OYR, Feast of Friends). Upcoming productions include Constellations with ATP, and Miss Caledonia with Lunchbox Theatre. Wishing you all a very happy holiday season full of kindness and good cheer!

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FIONN LAIRD

Young Ebenezer For Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol (2012-15). Elsewhere: Julius Caesar (The Shakespeare Company/GZT); Macbeth, Richard III (The Shakespeare Company/Hit & Myth); Sunnyside and the Flood of 2013, Kids Go Global - Africa (Trickster Theatre); Hero Squares, The Wind in the Willows (Sunnyside School); ATB Financial 'Pass the Puck' Commercial (Joe Media Group); Let's Talk Science PSA (Shaw Communications). Fionn is a member of the Calgary Field Lacrosse Team and plays the trumpet in his school jazz ensemble. He is an avid cyclist, skier, and enjoys baseball, comics, and hiking with his dog.

ALLISON LYNCH

Spirit of Christmas Past, Music & Vocal Director For Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol (2011-16), Dear Johnny Deere, One Man, Two Guvnors. Elsewhere: Romeo & Juliet, Julius Caesar, All’s Well that Ends Well (The Shakespeare Company); Waiting for the Parade, The Red Priest, Ash Rizin’, The Penelopiad (ATP); Double Indemnity, In the Heat of the Night, Sweeney Todd (Vertigo); Closer (GZT/Hit & Myth); Modern Vaudevillians (DJD); A Worthy Opponent (Lunchbox); The Piper (Downstage); Thy Neighbor’s Wife, Essay (Urban Curvz); Twisted, Maria Rasputin Presents, But…This IS my Day Job! (Forte); The Soul Collector (Catalyst). Allison had received three Betty Mitchell Awards and was the proud recipient of the 2011 Stephen Hair Emerging Actor Award. She is also a Betty and Jessie nominated sound designer and composer. Allison recently released her debut album, Skin & Flame, available on iTunes and at allisonlynchmusic.com.

GRAHAM MOTHERSILL

Ebenezer, Spirit of Christmas Future For Theatre Calgary: The Crucible, Shakespeare by the Bow – The Tempest. Graham is an Albertan actor and graduate of the University of Alberta's BFA Acting Program. Originally from Calgary, Graham now splits his time between Calgary and Edmonton. Select credits include: Fortune Falls (Catalyst Theatre/ATP); The Curing Room (Theatre Outré/ Theatre BSMT); The Apple Tree: The Diary of Adam and Eve (Plain Jane Theatre); Romeo & Juliet (Toy Guns Dance Theatre); The Fall of the House of Atreus (Impossible Mongoose Productions); Good With People (Trunk Theatre - Sterling Award Nomination); Code Word: Time (Roxy Performance Series); The Best Little Newfoundland Christmas Pageant Ever! (Whizgiggling Productions). Happy Holidays to all!

DECLAN O’REILLY Mr. Fezziwig, Businessman For Theatre Calgary: The Audience, A Christmas Carol (1991-93, 2015-16), King Lear (Bard on the Beach co-pro), One Man, Two Guvnors, Much Ado About Nothing (1992). Elsewhere: Jeeves Takes a Bow (Chemainus Theatre); The Skin of Our Teeth, Tent Meeting (Rosebud Theatre); Shakespeare’s Rebel (Bard on the Beach); Circle Mirror Transformation (Sage/Shadow Theatre); The Secret Garden (Theatre New Brunswick); Emily… A Musical, Anne of Green Gables (Charlottetown Festival); Jacob 2-2: First Spy Case (Young Peoples Theatre – Toronto); Colors in the Storm (Summer at the Roxy); Barber of Seville (Persephone); Sweeney Todd (Phoenix Theatre); Yours ‘Till the Moon Falls Down (Lunchbox). Declan is a graduate of the University of Alberta BFA Acting program and a founding member of Edmonton’s Free Will Players Shakespeare Company.

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JULIE ORTON

Mrs. Dilber For Theatre Calgary: Blow Wind High Water, A Christmas Carol (201316), One Man, Two Guvnors. Elsewhere: To The Light, Intimate Apparel, Shakespeare’s Dog (ATP); As You Like It, Macbeth (The Shakespeare Company/Hit & Myth); Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet (The Shakespeare Company/Handsome Alice); Queer Blind Date (Spontaneous Theatre/Buddies in Bad Times); Blind Date (Spontaneous Theatre/North American Tour), Evelyn Strange, Calamity Town, Our Man In Havana (Vertigo); Scarlet Woman, Speed Dating For Sperm Donors (Lunchbox); Speed The Plow, Kung Fu Panties, Reasons To Be Pretty, Reasons To Be Happy (GZT/Hit & Myth); Cocktails At Pam’s (Teatro La Quindicina). Julie has been recognized with three Betty Mitchell Awards, two Calgary Theatre Critic Award nominations and an AMPIA nomination. She is eternally grateful for blue shift. @fraggletaylor

HEATHER PATTENGALE

Solicitor For Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol (2015-16). Elsewhere: The Christians, The Skin of our Teeth, Outside Mullingar (Critter Award: Best Performance by an Actress in a Play), The Last Train to Nibroc, The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe, Doubt, It’s a Wonderful Life, Our Town, My Name is Asher Lev, Queen Milli of Galt, The Diary of Adam and Eve, We Won’t Pay, and Mary’s Wedding (Rosebud Theatre); Talley’s Folly (Chemainus Theatre); Kaspar Hauser (Fireside Theatre); We Are The Body (Burnt Thicket); Badger (Fire Exit and Theatre BSMT); Hamlet (The Shakespeare Company). Much love to Paul Z and little bean. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas to you and your family.

GRAHAM PERCY

Spirit of Christmas Present For Theatre Calgary: The Audience, A Christmas Carol (2011-16), The Crucible, Much Ado About Nothing, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Overcoat. Graham is a New Brunswick native who makes his home in Calgary with his wonderful wife and cast mate Jamie Konchak.

Recent projects include: Premieres of Ryan Griffith’s The Boat, Fortune of Wolves (Theatre New Brunswick); Premieres of Aaron Bushkowsky’s adaptations of Farewell, My Lovely, The Big Sleep (Vertigo); Premiere of Ami McKay’s Nothing Less (Two Planks and a Passion).

MITRA POORANALINGAM

Joy, Ignorance Theatre Calgary debut. Mitra has been in Music with Mandy (with Mandy Faye), and Cowtown Christmas (Cowtown Opera). He has also been in the recording studio, as the back-up musician to a rock music recording. He is in grade six at Calgary French International School. He is currently with Cantare Choir, CFIS school band, Dance Spectrum, voice with Michelle Minke, and guitar with Dr. Geoffrey Wilson. His interests include swimming, snow boarding, traveling, reading, and badminton.

Mitra also speaks French and Spanish.

KARL H. SINE

Bob Cratchit, Fight Director, Fight Captain For Theatre Calgary: Actor – A Christmas Carol (2011, 2013-16), The Crucible, Pride and Prejudice, Enron, Much Ado About Nothing. Fight Director (selected) – As You Like It, Hamlet, The Comedy of Errors, Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare by the Bow); King Lear (Bard on the Beach copro), Liberation Days (WCT co-pro). Selected Actor – Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily, The Hound of the Baskervilles (Vertigo); Macbeth, Equivocation, Othello (The Shakespeare Company). Selected Fight Director – Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, Equivocation, Othello (The Shakespeare Company); I’ll be Back Before Midnight, The Game’s Afoot (Vertigo). Karl has received four Betty Mitchell Awards – three for Fight Direction and Best Actor for The Crucible. Karl is a Certified Fight Director with the Academy of Fight Directors Canada. Thanks to Lindsey and their wonderful kids Olivia, Charlie and Zachary.

JULIANNE SMITH

Fan Theatre Calgary debut. Julianne is a grade seven student at Willow Park Arts School. She loves to perform and studies voice at Serpas Vocal Arts, where she has won numerous awards at festivals and exams. She has dance training in all disciplines, and is a competitive dancer with The Dance Factory. Julianne is looking forward to performing as Jane Banks in Storybook Theatre’s upcoming production of Mary Poppins. She is thrilled to be a part of her favourite Christmas tradition.

ELIZABETH STEPKOWSKI-TARHAN

Laundress, Mrs. Fezziwig For Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol (2003, 2013-16), Pride and Prejudice (NAC co-pro), Mom’s the Word – For Crying Out Loud, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Citadel co-pro), A Streetcar Named Desire, Song and Dance, Anne of Green Gables (1994), Evita (1993), Hamlet. Elsewhere: Actor – All's Well That Ends Well, Romeo & Juliet, The Winter’s Tale (The Shakespeare Company); Waiting for the Parade, The Hobbit (ATP); Suite Surrender, Chicago, Glorious! (Stage West); Sweeney Todd, Gaslight (Vertigo); Avenue Q, August: Osage County, Oliver!, The Sound of Music, Cabaret (Citadel); Gypsy (Mayfield); Six seasons with One Yellow Rabbit.

Director – Madagascar (Storybook); Fiddler on the Roof (Stage West).

Awards: Elizabeth is the recipient of two Betty Mitchell Awards and an Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award.

EVAN ANDERSEN STERNS

Peter Cratchit For Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol (2016). Elsewhere: Seussical the Musical, MisCast, A Christmas Story (Storybook). Film/Television: Mallory Memphis (short film), Mattamy Homes promo video 2017. Evan is in grade eight and loves the arts. Other than singing and acting – Evan enjoys photography, skiing with his friends and family, collecting vinyl records, lip syncing and dancing in the kitchen. Evan is honoured to be a part of A Christmas Carol again this year.

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MIKE TAN

Topper Theatre Calgary debut. Mike is very excited to join the brilliant Christmas Carol family. Elsewhere: Cowboy vs. Samurai (Chromatic Theatre); Travels with My Aunt, Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily, Wait Until Dark (Vertigo); Little Red River, On the Side of the Road, Lucy Lost Her Heart (Theatre Junction). Mike currently works as a photographer at Diane + Mike Photography, shooting the best festivals, such as Calgary Folk Music Festival, Sled Island, and M:ST Performance Art Festival. He enjoys silly dances with his son, Aiden, pillow talk with Frankie and Prismo (cats), and living up to super-Di. dianeandmike.ca @dianeandmike

HAYLEE THOMPSON

Martha Cratchit For Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol (2016). Elsewhere: The Diary of Anne Frank, The Shape of a Girl (ACT Theatre); A Christmas Story, Grease, Rent, West Side Story (Storybook); Dreams of Broadway (Imagine Performing Arts); William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead (The Shakespeare Company/Ground Zero/Hit & Myth); various productions with Heritage Park. She will also be involved in Storybook Theatre’s upcoming production of The Outsiders in February 2018. When not at the theatre Haylee enjoys reading, writing, dancing, volunteering and spending time with her amazing family and friends. Enjoy the show!

TIA ROSE WOODRUFF

Tiny Tim Theatre Calgary debut. Elsewhere: Tia has been in The Trials of Alice in Wonderland as Tiny Alice, and Mama’s Quilt with Small Time Theatre.

This spring she will be performing in Annie Jr. Tia is excited to be in A Christmas Carol as Tiny Tim, as she has three brothers, so she is used to being one of the boys! Tia is in grade three, and enjoys singing in her school choir, and dancing with Pure Motion Dance Company. She loves tennis, skiing, writing in her journal, singing with her brothers, and she loves to go caroling with her family every Christmas. She’s thrilled to share this special season with you at Theatre Calgary.

SIENA YEE Hope, Want For Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol (2015-16). Elsewhere: Break on Through (movie), Rock Bottom (Independent short film), The Paper Bag Princess (Calgary Young People’s Theatre); School Productions: Beauty and The Beast, Oliver Twist, Narnia, Aladdin, Broadway Santa. Siena is in grade eight, and she dances for YouTube artists and Dance Explosions.

She also loves to swim, model, play the piano, zither, flute, and dance (modern, ballet, jazz and acrobatic), and sing (folk and pop).

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DENNIS GARNHUM

Director and Adaptor For Theatre Calgary: Artistic Director 2005-16. Selected Director Credits – A Christmas Carol (2006-16), The Little Prince, King Lear, Much Ado About Nothing, Lost: A Memoir (Adaptation and Direction), Beyond Eden, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Timothy Findley’s The Wars (Adaptation and Direction). Elsewhere: The Barber Of Seville (Florida Grand Opera, Opera Lyra, Vancouver Opera), Carmen, La Traviata (Pacific Opera), West Side Story (Bangkok University), Rat In The Skull (Berkshire Theatre Festival), Stratford Festival (four seasons), Shaw Festival (six seasons). Dennis is currently the Artistic Director of the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario.

He is also a recipient of a Calgary Award for Community Achievement in Arts, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal.

SIMON MALLETT

Associate Director For Theatre Calgary: Director – Blow Wind High Water; Associate Director – A Christmas Carol (2011-16). Elsewhere: Director – In the Wake, Good Fences, My Family and Other Endangered Species, Crime Does Not Pay (Downstage); The Mousetrap, Travels With My Aunt, Wait Until Dark (Vertigo); This Is A Play, Under the Bright Sun (Lunchbox). Simon is a recipient of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta’s Emerging Artist Award, was named to Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 and is a three-time Betty Mitchell Award nominee for Outstanding Direction, winning the award in 2014. He is the Executive Director of the Rozsa Foundation, which supports Calgary’s vibrant arts community. Much love and thanks to Kendra for her unending love and support. @SimonYYC

PATRICK CLARK

Set & Costume Design For Theatre Calgary: Set & Costume Design – The Audience, A Christmas Carol (2011–16), Anne of Green Gables – The Musical, Cats, Pride and Prejudice. Costume Design – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing (1993). Elsewhere: New Brunswick based set and costume designer Patrick Clark has worked in theatres and taught in schools across Canada for the past twenty five years. His designs have been seen onstage at the Stratford Festival, Shaw Festival, Guthrie Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Theatre New Brunswick, Neptune Theatre, Soulpepper Theatre Company and Theatre Aquarius.

Patrick has won eight Nova Scotia Merritt Awards for Costume Design.

He is a member of the Associated Designers of Canada and The Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

KEVIN LAMOTTE Lighting Design For Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol (2000-16), The Crucible, The Philadelphia Story (2015), Enron, To Kill a Mockingbird, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Beyond Eden, A Raisin in the Sun, Timothy Findley’s The Wars, Of Mice and Men (2006), Saint Joan, Macbeth, The Diary of Anne Frank, True West (2002), Candida. Kevin has created lighting designs for most of Canada’s theatre, dance and opera companies. His awards for outstanding lighting design include Ontario's Pauline McGibbon Award, the Dora Mavor Moore Award (Toronto), Prix des Masques (Montreal), Betty Mitchell Award (Calgary), Jessie Richardson Award (Vancouver).

Kevin is the Lighting Design Director for the Shaw Festival and a member of The Associated Designers of Canada.

JEREMY SPENCER

Composer For Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol (2011-16), The Philadelphia Story (2015), A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing; Shakespeare by the Bow – The Comedy of Errors. Elsewhere: Twelfth Night (Bard on the Beach); Hamlet (The Shakespeare Company); The Woman in Black, Mousetrap, Corpse!, Accomplice, Mystery at Greenfingers, The Unexpected Guest (Vertigo); Dracula (Red Deer College); Dracula (Mount Royal University); The Philadelphia Story (Shaw); The Elves and the Shoemaker, Lost Land, Circus in the Wind, Please Don’t Sneeze (Storybook). Jeremy also composes music for film, theatrical trailers and television.

CHRIS JACKO

Sound Design For Theatre Calgary: Head of Sound (2007– present). Sound Design – The Audience, A Christmas Carol (2011-16), ’da Kink in my Hair (NAC co-pro), The Light in the Piazza, One Man, Two Guvnors, Anne of Green Gables – The Musical, Next to Normal (Citadel co-pro), Cats, The Drowsy Chaperone, Beyond Eden. Sound Engineer – Mary Poppins, Disney’s Beauty & the Beast (Citadel co-pros), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Elsewhere: Sound Design – You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, The Wizard of Oz, Seussical The Musical (ATP); British Invasion, A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline, Canadian Explosion (Stage West). Chris is the recipient of the 2012 Greg Bond Memorial Award. He has been involved in theatrical sound design and production for over 20 years, having earned his BFA in Technical Theatre from Ryerson University.

SHARI WATTLING

Production Dramaturg For Theatre Calgary (selected): Actor – A Christmas Carol (2004-05); Assistant Director – Enron; Dramaturg – King Lear (co-pro with Bard on the Beach), Liberation Days (co-pro with WCT), Pride and Prejudice (copro with the NAC), Much Ado About Nothing, Lost – A Memoir, Beyond Eden (coproduction with Vancouver Playhouse), and adaptation credits for the Shakespeare by the Bow productions of Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. Shari is a Calgary-based actor, director and dramaturg, and has previously worked at Theatre Calgary as Literary Manager, Associate Artistic Director, and most recently as Interim Artistic Director. She has worked as Resident Dramaturg at Alberta Playwrights’ Network, and as a freelance director/dramaturg for companies including Bard on the Beach, Quest Theatre, Vertigo Theatre, Swallow-A-Bicycle and Lunchbox Theatre.

ANITA MIOTTI

Choreographer For Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol (2001-05, 2011-16), The Great Gatsby, Pride and Prejudice, Enron, Much Ado About Nothing, Our Town.

Elsewhere: Performer/Choreographer – Hunger Striking (Urban Curvz); Why Freud Fainted, The Blue Light, Gifts of the Magi (ATP); Closure, Bobby Supreme, Dough (GZT); In Klezskavania, Radioheaded, These Girls, Frank Zappa’s We’re Only in It For The Money (OYR); Mae’s Maze (Dancers Studio West); Unidentified Human Remains (Firebelly); Shakespeare’s Will (Citadel); Trading Hearts (Northern Light); Dolphin Talk (Quest); One (Ghost River). Anita is a choreographer and dancer/ actor born and raised in Calgary. She is the founder and artistic director of the Theatre of the Living Statue, and currently teaches yoga and drama at St. Francis High School.

JANE MACFARLANE

Voice & Dialect Coach More than 45 productions since 2000 including: Blow Wind High Water, The Audience, Skylight, Bad Jews, The Crucible, Liberation Days (WCT co-pro), One Man, Two Guvnors, The Mountaintop, Pride and Prejudice, Enron, To Kill a Mockingbird, Much Ado About Nothing, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, 6 seasons of Shakespeare by the Bow and 15 years of A Christmas Carol. Jane has also worked for ATP, is the Voice & Dialect Consultant for Vertigo Theatre and the Voice & Text Coach for The Shakespeare Company. She has taught at such institutions as York University, Harvard University, Southern Methodist University, MRU, U of C, and U of A.

PATTI NIECE

Stage Manager For Theatre Calgary: Stage Manager – Blow Wind High Water, The Audience, A Christmas Carol (2015-16), ‘da Kink in my Hair (NAC co-pro), Bad Jews, The Shoplifters, Dear Johnny Deere. Assistant Stage Manager - One Man, Two Guvnors, The Mountaintop, A Christmas Carol (2012-14), Anne of Green Gables – The Musical, To Kill a Mockingbird. Elsewhere: Stage Manager – 1979 (ATP); Calamity Town (Vertigo); The Surrogate, Shopaholic Wedding Bells, Whimsy State (Lunchbox); The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites (Mermaid Theatre tours of Canada/USA/Ireland/South Korea & Singapore); How it Works (Mulgrave Road). Assistant Stage Manager – The Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst, Dust, The Valley, Intimate Apparel, Drama: Pilot Episode, Thinking of Yu (ATP); Marion Bridge (The Company Theatre); Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show (2012-17).

RUBY DAWN EUSTAQUIO Assistant Stage Manager For Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol (2007, 2015-16), Much Ado About Nothing, Enron, Anne of Green Gables – The Musical. Ruby Dawn always looks forward to this time of the year, spending the holidays with a great group of people. Selected credits include: Nine Dragons, Wait Until Dark, The Big Sleep, Shear Madness, Sweeney Todd (Vertigo); Becky’s New Car, The Highest Step In The World (ATP); Girl Crush, In On It, Scarlet Women (Lunchbox); The Money Shot, Evil Dead the Musical (GZT/ Hit & Myth); Crime Does Not Pay (Downstage); A Beautiful View (Sage).

She is also a member of the cast and crew of Dirty Laundry, Calgary’s only improvised soap opera. Ruby Dawn thanks Aaron for being super dad, and her sweetest little Mili.

ASHLEY REES

Assistant Stage Manager For Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol (2015-16), The Light in the Piazza, The Shoplifters. Elsewhere: Murder for Two, Rock of Ages, Drinking Habits, Hollywood Hits, Young Frankenstein, Suite Surrender, 80’s Solid Gold 2, Spamalot (Stage West); After Jerusalem, Dads in Bondage (Lunchbox).

OUR TEAM LEADERSHIP

RON SIEGMUND, Head of Wigs

STAFFORD ARIMA, Artistic Director

RACHEL MICHELLE SHERIDAN, Head Dresser

COLLEEN A. SMITH, Executive Director

FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF – MAX BELL THEATRE

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

LEE BOOTH, Front of House Manager

KRISTEN DION, Director of Finance & Administration

KIRSTIE GALLANT, Bar & Guest Services Coordinator

BRENT FALK, Accountant

NORMAN COOK, Front of House Volunteer & Guest Services Coordinator

TAMMIE RIZZO, Accountant JOCELYN PHU, Executive Assistant, Government Relations Coordinator VICTORIA THARAKAN, Office Coordinator ARTISTIC LESLEY MACMILLAN, Producer

BARBARA BOOTH, SHIRLEY COSTLEY, NORMA HANSEN, SIENNA HOLDEN, LAURA KWAS, JULIA MEEDER, MITZI METZGER, TAMSIN MILES, KIM SIMMONS, DEBORAH SYDORCHUK BARTENDING STAFF - MAX BELL THEATRE

CHRISTOPHER LOACH, Director of Communications

KEVIN BAILEY, ATTRINA BLYTHE, RAYNAH BOURNE, NATALIE BUCKLEY, MARY CHISHOLM, CONNER CHRISTMAS, PAM DOWNEY, ALEXA ELSER, ELIZABETH FERGUSON, DANIELA HEJRALOVA, MANDY KOCH, KELLY MALCOLM, LAUREN MARSHALL, CARLY MCKEE, MATT MOGHADAM, STEPHANIE MORRIS, GRACE OLIVER, DAVID SKLAR, MEGAN STEPHAN, TOM WOOD, JASMIN ZENCHYSON

LISA MACKAY, Director of Marketing & Audience Development

BUILDERS FOR A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Original 2011 Production)

KRISTINE ASTOP, Database & Systems Manager

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SUSAN MCNAIR REID, Company Manager JENNA TURK, Artistic Associate JANE MACFARLANE, Resident Voice Coach COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

TRYPHENA FRIC, Advertising & Promotions Manager SARAH LAMOUREUX, Digital Communications Manager

GERRY GERLINSKY, Head Scenic Carpenter STEVE PILON, Carpenter WILL BOURQUE, Carpenter

VIRGINIA REMPEL, Audience Services Supervisor

SCOTT MORRIS, Carpenter

JENNIFER KINCH, Database & Systems Administrator

PROPERTIES

RYAN FRISCHKE, Audience Services Associate

BRENNA PAUL, Props Builder

HAYLEY FEIGS, Audience Services Associate

GIE ROBERTS, Props Builder

DEVELOPMENT

ANDREW RAFUSE, Props Builder

SARAH HUGHES, Senior Development Associate

SHANNYN DOWSETT, Props Buyer

SHIRLEY YURCHI, Manager Individual & Planned Giving

ADDITIONAL PROPS BUILT BY THE SHAW FESTIVAL PROPS DEPARTMENT

LAUREN GILLEY, Development Associate

PAINTERS

RONALD PETERS, Business Development

LOUIS BEAUDOIN, Head Scenic Artist

CIANI MUZA, Development Coordinator

DAWNA MARK, Scenic Artist

ROSEMARIE JOHNSTON, Bingo Volunteer Coordinator

LILLIAN MESSER, Head of Props

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LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT

MICHELLE LATTA, Head of Wardrobe

CHRIS STOCKTON, Senior Manager of Learning & Engagement

ELIZABETH SUTHERLAND, Lead Cutter

JAMIE TYMCHUK, Learning & Engagement Associate JENNIFER TAYLOR, Learning & Engagement Apprentice

TRACEY GLAS, Cutter RHONDA BORNEMAN, Cutter & Builder SUSAN MONTALBETTI, Dyer

PRODUCTION

ANGELA DALE, Milliner, Ghost Masks & Headdresses

AMELIA MARIE NEWBERT, Production & Operations Manager

DEVON MILLER, First Hand

ADAM SCHRADER, Technical Director GRAHAM KINGSLEY, Assistant Technical Director LOUIS BEAUDOIN, Head Scenic Artist CATHARINE CRUMB, Head of Lighting CHRIS JACKO, Head of Sound

KAELEAH SPALLIN, First Hand TINA ADAMS, Stitcher WENDY EIKEN, Stitcher ADEJOKÉ TAIWO, Stitcher DEITRA KALYN, Wardrobe Assistant

MICHELLE LATTA, Head of Wardrobe LILLIAN MESSER, Head of Props SCOTT MORRIS, Head Stage Carpenter STEVE PILON & ANDREW RAFUSE, Co-Head Scenic Carpenters

A Christmas Carol Special Thanks & Acknowledgements: Dan Gilson - Beacon Martinizing; Scott Hunt; Marlborough Shoe Repair; Professional Skate Service.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Leaders in our arts and cultural community BOARD EXECUTIVE MARGO RANDLES, Chair Active Community Volunteer

CRAIG D. SENYK, Vice Chair,

DR. NORMAN SCHACHAR, M.D. University of Calgary Department of Surgery

MAGGIE SCHOFIELD Excecutive Director, Calgary Downtown Association

Director of Portfolio Management, Mawer Investment Management Ltd.

ALI SHIVJI

JOY ALFORD, Corporate Secretary

EDITH WENZEL

CATHERINE SAMUEL, Artistic Committee Chair Partner, McCarthy Tetrault LLP

KELLY BERNAKEVITCH, Audit & Finance Committee Chair Executive Vice President, MNP, LLP

RICHARD S. HANNAH, Development Committee Chair Vice President, Information Services, Gibson Energy

PAUL POLSON, Facility Committee Chair

Managing Director, Optima Living President, International Results Group

TRECIA WRIGHT Business Development Executive – National Accounts, Van Houtte Coffee Serices

WARD ZIMMER Partner, Deloitte

THEATRE CALGARY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION

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BOARD EXECUTIVE

KATHRYN HEATH, Governance & Nominating Committee Chair

CHADWICK NEWCOMBE, Chair

JAMES READER, Human Resources Committee Chair

ELLEN CHIDLEY, Vice Chair

Managing Director, Corporate Financial Services, ATB Financial

WARD ZIMMER, Secretary / Treasurer

CHADWICK NEWCOMBE, Past Chair Kahane Law Office

BOARD MEMBERS

Kahane Law Office Consultant Partner, Deloitte

BOARD MEMBERS IAN BEDDIS

MICHELE BEITEL

Former Director & Branch Manager (Retired), Scotia McLeod Inc.

PETER EDWARDS

PETER EDWARDS

Vice President, Human Resources and Relations, Canadian Pacific

Vice President, Human Resources and Relations, Canadian Pacific

STEPHEN HAIR

GORD HARRIS

Artistic Consultant

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BERNETTE HO

RYAN HOULT

Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

CEO, Hatsize Learning

NARMIN ISMAIL-TEJA

TRICIA LEADBEATER

Director, WMC

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BARRY R. KENLEY

DR. NORMAN SCHACHAR, M.D.

Financial Services Agent, Euler Hermes Canada

TRICIA LEADBEATER Director, Wealth & Management, Richardson GMP RIAZ MAMDANI CEO, Strategic Group

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HERE’S YOUR CUE with donors David & Diana Ballard For A Christmas Carol, we sat down with retired Albertan school teacher David Ballard and his wife Diana, who worked in advertising, and hails from Australia.

Is there anyone in your family involved in the arts in some way?

Our daughter is on the Board of Directors at Dancers’ Studio West, Diana has acted on stage and I (David) was the producer of a show in an amateur theatre setting. We actually met volunteering at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium building sets for a local theatre, The Buskins.

What first got you interested in Theatre Calgary?

We’ve both always been interested in the arts, and Theatre Calgary is the largest theatre in the city, so it seems only natural that we would have a subscription there.

How long have you been a subscriber and what keeps you coming back year after year?

We’ve been subscribers off and on since the 60s. The reason we got season tickets is that we found ourselves missing shows that we wanted to see, and having season tickets makes sure you don’t miss anything! We like to be entertained, and it’s a nice outing.

As a subscriber, you are already supporting the theatre, what triggered your desire to become a donor too?

David & Diana Ballard

We feel everybody should do it. We recognize the need, and we know if we don’t support the things we enjoy, we could end up losing them.

By doing this interview you are helping us shine a spotlight on donating to the theatre. Why did you choose to do this?

Why would we not! We believe it’s important to help you encourage others to support the theatre. We understand what it takes to put a show on the stage, and we recognize the need, so we want to do what we can to support the organization, financially and elsewise.

Given that we are celebrating our 50th anniversary this season, what would you say to encourage others to consider including a donation – even if they have never done so before?

Remember not to take things for granted; a 50th anniversary is an achievement worth celebrating. If you can support the theatre with a $50 or a $500 donation, or whatever you can, it helps the organization towards its next 50 years.

“We recognize the need, and we know if we don’t support the things we enjoy, we could end up losing them.”

A lot of organizations are struggling as we navigate the turbulent economy. What do you feel it is that the arts can offer the city in times like this?

It helps to get people out so they’re not just sitting at home thinking about their troubles. It can give people the sense of a shared experience and a sense of goodwill. It can inspire conversations and can get people, even perfect strangers, talking to one another and perhaps even start up a friendship. It can even offer the kids an alternative to You-Tube and video games.

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Yes! Sometimes if we just can’t make a show work in our schedule, we’ll give out tickets to friends or neighbours, for them to enjoy.

Are there any shows that stand out or were your favourites over the years?

The Great Gatsby, and Crazy for You, but we especially love the shows where you’ve partnered with other organizations. We love the idea of the organizations sharing expenses, comradery, and experience which can bring bigger and better shows to each of their audiences than they could have on their own.

Play your part to keep theatre thriving in Calgary As we approach the festive season, it is a time when many of us reflect on our year and what the future looks like for us. Many people also consider how they can make a difference in their community. After 50 years, Theatre Calgary continues to give Calgarians a window to the world through our productions. We have, thanks to patrons like you, become a part of the community fabric that makes Calgary a great place to live, work, and play.

Our patrons are the life-blood that keeps us alive. Subscribers and ticket purchasers provide 60 per cent of our revenue; support from donors makes it possible for us to elevate our productions to world-class quality. Donors are a vital and integral part of our family. If you have enjoyed our productions and recognise the need for theatre in Calgary, please consider making a gift in honour of our 50th anniversary.

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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS Inspiring 50 years of incredible theatre!

ARTISTIC CHAMPIONS PRODUCER’S CIRCLE ($25,000 +) Joy Alford & Dan Magyar Michelle O’Reilly Foundation Craig D. Senyk, Mawer Investment

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OUR LEGACY VOLUNTEERS 34 years ago, at the age of seventeen, Sara Drabinsky began volunteering her time here at Theatre Calgary – and we could not be more grateful! Sara is a lifelong theatre volunteer, whose youthful energy and enthusiasm is an incredible asset to Theatre Calgary. Our Learning and Engagement Associate, Jennifer Taylor, spoke with her about her life and experience with Theatre Calgary.

Are you from Calgary originally?

I’m actually a fifth generation Calgarian. My great-great-grandmother came here in 1905, the year Alberta became a province.

But I’m a big traveler, I’ve traveled to forty-eight countries overseas, and I spent a year studying at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and then I also studied in London, England, for a year. I've also taught for short periods in China, South Korea, and Taiwan.

What brought you to Theatre Calgary?

I actually began volunteering when I was seventeen years old, and I was still in high school. My family has always been involved in theatre. My mom’s an actress, and my dad always got put to work managing front of house. So, I started helping where I could; it’s a family affair.

What brings you back year after year?

Most specifically, The number one reason I would say that it is like a big family.

Everyone’s really nice and considerate.

This year, Lee Booth has started to personally thank all the volunteers, so he actually meets us before every show and thanks us for coming. That’s showing a lot of appreciation.

Do you volunteer elsewhere?

Yes, I volunteer for the Calgary Opera. I also volunteer for Alberta Ballet, and I’m on the Board of Directors of the Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta.

You know, Heritage Park: the Little Synagogue?

We’re very active in the Little Synagogue too. And I volunteer for community theatre groups as well.

How has Theatre Calgary changed since you started ushering?

Over the years, I’ve seen a lot more volunteers. I’ve also seen a greater variety of patrons, because Theatre Calgary offers a variety of productions each season – which I love. Also, I think I’ve seen every production of A Christmas Carol that they’ve ever performed, so I’ve seen the set change, and I’ve seen all the actors change over the years. Toonies for Turkeys brings me to tears every year. Stephen Hair gives such a good speech.

Do you have any favourite memories of your time volunteering here?

Favourite shows?

I’ve done Night with the Stars for more than ten years, and that’s always a highlight. My proudest moment was getting my Legacy Pin. I wear my pin all the time.

Do you have any advice for anyone thinking of volunteering here?

The best advice I can give anyone is DO IT! You won’t regret it!

If you are interested in volunteering with Theatre Calgary or would like to learn more, please contact Norm Cook via email: ncook@theatrecalgary.com

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