The newest production of the Arden Theatre’s Family Series is selling like hot cakes. And it’s no wonder.
Nova Scotia’s Mermaid Theatre Company ranks as one of North America’s premiere companies for the young. Through larger-than-life puppetry, it tells captivating stories using imaginative design elements, original music and a narrative that doesn’t play down to kids.
Leo Lionni’s Swimmy, Frederick & Inch by Inch is the tale of an insignificant fish in a vast ocean that uses his smarts to evade danger. Frederick, a poet mouse from the tip of his nose to the end of his tail, makes life an art-filled experience, and Inch is an inchworm that measures absolutely everything.
Their worlds come together in a forest of seaweeds and a jungle where 10-ft. tall flamingos roam.
Swimmy, Frederick & Inch by Inch runs Sunday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 to $20. Call 780-459-1542 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca.
Tonight two St. Albert dancers, Lauren O’Kell and Jevan Joseph of Citie Ballet, leap into the air for Community Spirit 7, a fundraiser for the Youth Emergency Shelter Society.
Organized by Citie, the fundraiser has attracted the talents of eight dance schools, including the St. Albert Ballet Academy. Most of the choreographed works are competition pieces in the ballet, lyrical, modern and classical genre.
Every year Community Spirit fundraises for a different youth-based organization. Last year the event raised $5,000 for iHuman, a society that supports youth at risk.
Francois Chevennement, artistic director of Citie says, “I’m really concerned about kids. The Youth Emergency Shelter helps street kids. As a father, I hope it would never happen to my kids. Children are the future and this is why Community Spirit is an important response.”
It is presented at the Eva O. Howard Theatre, Victoria School of the Arts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 to $25. Call 780-420-1757, online at www.tixonthesquare.ca or at the door.
There’s going to be a new regular face at Mark Ammar’s Tuesday Open Stage. Jim Dyck, a St. Albert musician of nimble dexterity on the mandolin, accordion, harmonica and bass guitar, has a great mix of blues stylings from different eras that touches the soul.
Joining him is Glen Harder, another St. Albert resident, who plays both guitar and bass and whose current gig is The Anger Management Orchestra. Also on tap is Bruce Shaw, a classically trained pianist and keyboard player influenced by Pink Floyd, Rush and Nightwish.
The open stage is this Tuesday at 9 p.m. at LB’s Pub. No cover charge.
Edmonton Musical Theatre once again hosts auditions for its 34th annual show coming up later in June.
Broadway Rocks 2 is set in a diner where audiences travel through the decades reliving timeless musicals and artists such as Frank Sinatra, Jersey Boys, Million Dollar Quartet and disco standards.
Nostalgic memories are reborn as characters sing, dance and act their way through the pop culture of each generation and play out the human experience.
Auditions are Sunday, Feb. 27 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the EMT Studio, 10104 – 121 St. Call general manager Steffni Ault at 780-452-8046 or email at [email protected] to book an appointment.
