WCT 2024/25 Season Brochure

the hub

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MAY WE SHOW YOU TO YOUR SEAT? In 2024/25 Western Canada Theatre invites you to Be Our Guest for a delectable seven-course meal of plays and musicals that will tantalize your tastebuds.

In our Sagebrush Series, we start by summoning you as a witness to the chilling experiences of a young lawyer as he uncovers a deadly secret. We welcome you to put our service to the test as we regale you with ‘joie de vivre’ at our annual holiday family spectacular. We respectfully request that you pay your respects at the funniest, most surprising funeral you will ever attend. We’ll all drop in on the mayhem that stirs up when a reluctant protestor is invited to stay with his uptight lawyer and his unstoppable wife. And we request the pleasure of your company at the outrageous home of the Bennet family to answer the timeless question: “Is a man of good fortune necessarily in want of a wife?”

A more intimate affair, our Pavilion Series offers up a one-two punch of comedy and music. Shakespeare’s tragic heroines serve up a hilarious and deadly dish of revenge to their arrogant creator, and a WCT favourite songstress sets the tone for a hot, lively cabaret celebrating the birth place of Rhythm and Blues.

At Western Canada Theatre we are passionately invested in the role theatre has in the education and enrichment of our community, built on a foundation of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access. The Hub for Creative Learning provides opportunities for teachers, creative artists, theatre lovers, and theatre newcomers of all ages to become actively engaged in these activities through Audience Enrichment, Community Engagement, Creative Development, Educator Resources, and Theatre Classes.

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Stage One offers Acting, Musical Theatre, and Performance classes year-round for ages 4 to 18, as well as Teen Drama Workshops, Spring Break programs, and Summer Camps.

The Next Stage offers Acting Classes and Play Reading groups for adults.

This is a great opportunity to try something new or re-visit a passion for theatre.

SENIORS 65+ Save 10% off Adult tickets.

STUDENTS & PATRONS UNDER 30 Save 30% off Adult tickets.

WCT STUDENTS CLUB offers high-school students discounted tickets to Pizza Night.

GROUPS of 10 or more Adult tickets save 10% – plus recieve added benefits!

JOIN US ON A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE DAY FOR ADDED BENEFITS: PREVIEW THURSDAY Save $5 by joining us for a preview performance the first Thursday of the show runs at the Sagebrush Theatre.

OPENING NIGHT Be one of the first to see WCT’s productions at Opening Night on the first Friday evening at the Sagebrush and Tuesday evening at the Pavilion.

PAY-WHAT-YOU-CHOOSE SATURDAY MATINEES Available for sale online the day of the performance or at the door, one hour before curtain (limited seating available) WEDNESDAY TEA MATINEE Come early to enjoy tea, treats, and a talk before the 11am weekday matinee performance.

PIZZA PRE-SHOW Join us and special guests in the Sagebrush lobby for pizza and a dynamic discussion about the production at 6:30pm, before the second Thursday performance (only at the Sagebrush).

Last season you jumped from your seats to dance in the aisles, or shed a few tears as you left the theatre. This season we’ll bring you even more unforgettable experiences to share with your friends and community, and now–by popular demand–our all-new Sunday Matinee performances will make it even easier to extend the invitation to the whole family!

RELAXED PERFORMANCES provide the opportunity to attend live performance for those who might benefit from a more relaxed theatre environment. For dates and more information, please visit wctlive.ca/accessibility

WCT is your theatre, and we can’t wait to open the doors to you for our 49th incredible season serving the great city of Kamloops and the entire Southern Interior. Bon appétit!

JAMES MacDONALD Artistic Director

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Oct 10 to 20, 2024 Sagebrush Theatre

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SAGEBRUSH THEATRE 1300 9th Avenue PAVILION THEATRE 1025 Lorne Street KELSON HALL 330 St. Paul Street

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OCT 10 to 20, 2024 | SAGEBRUSH THEATRE

Western Canada Theatre Presents

THE WOMAN IN BLACK

By STEPHEN MALATRATT Based on the novel by SUSAN HILL

NOV 21 to DEC 08, 2024 | SAGEBRUSH THEATRE

Western Western Canada Canada Theatre’s Theatre’s Production Production of of DISNEY’S

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Music by ALAN MENKEN | Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN & TIM RICE Book by LINDA WOOLVERTON Originally Directed by ROB ROTH

JAN 23 to FEB 02, 2025 | SAGEBRUSH THEATRE

FEB 20 to MAR 02, 2025 | SAGEBRUSH THEATRE

MAR 04 to 09, 2025 | PAVILION THEATRE

LIARS AT A FUNERAL

LITTLE RED WARRIOR AND HIS LAWYER

JULIET: A REVENGE COMEDY

By SOPHIA FABIILLI

Written and Directed by KEVIN LORING

By PIPPA MACKIE and RYAN GLADSTONE

In association with ALBERTA THEATRE PROJECTS

A Savage Society (Vancouver) and Belfry Theatre (Victoria) co-production in association with NAC Indigenous Theatre (Ottawa)

A MONSTER THEATRE Production

Originally Produced by DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS

APR 03 to 13, 2025 | SAGEBRUSH THEATRE

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

By KATE HAMILL Adapted from the novel by JANE AUSTEN

APR 29 to MAY 04, 2025 | PAVILION THEATRE

MOTOWN GET DOWN

Written and Performed by KRYSTLE DOS SANTOS

In association with RICHMOND GATEWAY THEATRE

A Spine Chilling Theatrical Masterpiece

A Tale as Old as Time

Not All’s Fair in Family and Funerals

A Trickster Fable of Land, Love, and the Law

A Comedic Feast, Best Served Cold

A Playful Twist on a Literary Classic

A Ride Through the ‘60s Sounds of Motor City

In the shadowy corridors of an old Victorian theatre, a young actor meets a haunted lawyer compelled to unravel the sinister secrets that plague his nightmares. Together, they recount the tale of a young solicitor who ventures to the eerie marshlands of the English countryside to settle the affairs of a recently deceased woman. As mysterious occurrences unfold, the line between reality and the supernatural blurs. Are these dark corridors and creaking floorboards playing tricks on their minds, or are there more sinister truths lurking in the shadows?

Once upon a time in a far away land… A prince is cursed by a powerful spell that can only be broken by true love.

A young woman searches for adventure in books as an escape from the simplicity of her provincial life. And a castle full of enchanted objects dream of becoming human again! Under the glow of the magical rose, can Belle and the Beast learn to love - and be loved - before the last petal falls?

When an estranged family gathers to mourn the passing of Mavis, the family matriarch, the funeral erupts into more of a dysfunctional family reunion than any of them could predict. Secrets unravel, long-buried truths emerge, a family curse keeps siblings apart, and—surprise!—it turns out grandma has exaggerated her demise. In a desperate attempt to bring everyone together, Mavis has hatched a plan to fake her death and break the curse. If everyone can keep it together, they might just make it out alive.

Red is the last remaining member of the Little Red Warrior First Nation. When he discovers a land development company has invaded his traditional territory and started condo construction, he attacks one of the engineers in a fit of rage. Red meets Larry, his court-appointed lawyer, who bails him out of jail and invites him to stay in his home—much to the dismay of Larry’s wife, Desdemona.

But Desdemona’s disdain for Red soon turns to ardour, and Larry learns that when you invite a coyote into your coop, he might just walk away with all the chickens.

Her name is Juliet, and she’s not dying for you anymore.

In this imaginative and comedic spin on Romeo & Juliet, the titular heroine refuses to die for someone she just met two days ago. “Wherefore art thou Romeo?” Who cares!

Instead of pining for a boy she barely knows, Juliet takes matters into her own hands and recruits a team of Shakespeare’s most famous tragic heroines to turn the tables on their famous and arrogant creator.

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.” In the regency marriage market, Elizabeth Bennet has no interest in the game of courtship. With an overzealous mother and one too many sisters looking for an ideal marriage, the Bennet family is bound to make waves in society. Love, wit, and manners are challenged when the arrogant and handsome Mr. Darcy pops up. Has Lizzie finally met her perfect (or imperfect) match?

Travel back to Detroit in the 1960s as Motown maven Krystle Dos Santos sings memorable songs from one of the most iconic music genres ever. Backed by a rocking and soulful five-piece band, this cabaret concert will light up the night and soothe the soul, featuring music from The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and more!

Brace yourself for a riveting theatrical journey through the unknown that will keep you on the edge of your seat and send shivers down your spine. This haunting play ran for three decades in London’s West End as “one of British theatre’s biggest—and scariest—hits” (The Guardian).

“A truly nerve chilling experience.”

–THE DAILY MAIL

This holiday season come experience the dazzling spectacle and beauty of Disney’s most popular musical. Based on the Academy Award winning animated film, this beloved fairy-tale musical quickly became a Broadway classic—running for over 13 years and earning nine Tony Award nominations. This all-new WCT production is filled with wonder, romance, and stirring songs.

“The astonishments rarely cease...

A sightseer’s delight” –THE NEW YORK TIMES

A new Canadian comedy that turns grief into a hilarious journey of unexpected revelations and side-splitting confessions. Liars at a Funeral is a raucous farce bursting with eccentric characters, witty banter, hidden identities, and irreverent, dark humour that will make you laugh at life, death, and family.

A wickedly funny satire about power, politics, and procreation from Governor General Award-winning playwright, Kevin Loring–a member of the Nlaka’pamux Nation from the Lytton First Nation, a WCT favourite, and writer of Where the Blood Mixes.

“One of the funniest shows I’ve seen in a while.”

“A fiercely funny political satire”

–MOONEY ON THEATRE

–CTV NEWS CALGARY

This fast-paced action adventure exploring what the lives of classic female characters could be if they didn’t have to die (over and over again) has played to sell-out audiences across western Canada and North America and garnered multiple awards. The intimate setting of the Pavilion Theatre brings you right into the action, guided by virtuosic performers, and clever staging.

“★★★★★ Don’t miss this sure-to-sell-out gem.” –CBC

Experience the charm and romance of the beloved literary love story, told with a modern comedic take on love, marriage, and society’s expectations of women. Bridgerton meets Baskerville, this playful, highly theatrical new adaptation features eight actors taking on multiple roles with uproarious results.

After dazzling Kamloops audiences with her phenomenal voice and charisma in Hey Viola and BLAK, Dos Santos returns to WCT for another memorable evening of music and stories. You’ll leave the Pavilion Theatre’s intimate cabaret-style setting with a song (or several) in your heart and a head brimming with inspirational history from a bygone era.

“A laugh-out-loud adaptation.”

“Dos Santos is splendid... what a singing voice”

–THEATREMANIA

–THE VANCOUVER SUN (HEY VIOLA! REVIEW)