World premiere of Slumberland Motel
Alberta's Collin Doyle, winner of Alberta Playwright's Network 2006 Outstanding New Alberta Play, finally gets to see the world premiere of Slumberland Motel after 11 years."It's been a long journey with this play. I read an early draft, but I wasn't crazy, crazy about it," said Shadow Theatre artistic director John Hudson. "But Collin has done a lot of work on it and when I read it again, it killed me. It's super funny."
The play takes place overnight in a seedy roadside motel where two down and out vacuum cleaner salesmen, Ed and Edward, share a room on Christmas Eve.
"Ed feels his children are strangers. He is consumed by the idea his wife is leaving him and he's desperate to get home. Edward has had several failed marriages. His personality is outgoing, but underneath he's a lonely man," Hudson said.
Through the hotel room's connecting door, they meet Molly, a mysterious character that comes to represent hope for their future.
"There's a sense of joy and wonder within our lives. At times, life is a grind, but there's always an opportunity to light the spark and find joy in the unexpected."
Slumberland Motel runs at Varscona Theatre from Jan. 17 to Feb. 4 featuring Julien Arnold, Aimée Beaudoin and Reed McColm.
Tickets are $22 to $37 and are available at 780-434-5564 or visit http://www.shadowtheatre.org
Ballet Jörgen cancels production
The Arden Theatre just sent out word that Ballet Jörgen's Anastasia will be unable to perform at the Arden Theatre on Thursday, March 15 due to unforeseen circumstances.Ticket holders are entitled to full refunds. Tickets purchased with Ticketmaster receive an automatic refund from the agency, while tickets purchased in person or over the phone via the Arden Theatre box office can receive a refund through either manner.
Over the next few days, Arden box office staff will contact ticket holders where possible. For more information call 780-459-1542.
A burlesque cowgirl show
Send in the Girls Burlesque presents Soiled Doves: A Burlesque With Boots On at the ATB Financial Arts Barns Backstage Theatre.This new cowgirl play tells the story of Josie Basset, a female rancher known for her love affairs with outlaws, notorious gambler Kitty LeRoy, American outlaw Belle Starr, and Pearl Hart, a Canadian-born stagecoach robber.
Soiled Doves stars Delia Barnett, Ellen Chorley, Sydney Parcey and Morgan Yamada. Performances run from Jan. 18 to 27. For ticket information visit http://www.fringetheatre.ca or call 780-448-9000.
Tribute artist keeps memories alive
St. Albert's Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts Jaedyn's Tribute Extravaganza, a night of classic rock and country on Friday, Jan. 19.Jaedyn Pilon, a teenage tribute artist rapidly making a name for his performances of Elvis, Buddy Holly and Johnny Cash catalogues, once more delivers a night of rockin' showmanship.
Member tickets are $15. Non-members $20 and are available anytime during club hours from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Showtime is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The Fraternal Order of Eagles is at 23 Rowland Cr.
