ORIGINALLY DIRECTED ON BROADWAY BY Michael Grandage
BASED ON THE DISNEY FILM WRITTEN BY Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee
ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON BROADWAY BY Disney Theatrical Group
We’re thrilled to have you here for this much-anticipated production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical!
This is a fantastic musical for all ages. Ever since we announced we would be producing Frozen this season, children and adults alike have been singing “Let it Go” in anticipation of this unforgettable experience.
There’s something truly magical about live theatre—especially for children experiencing it for the first time. A show like Frozen can spark a lifelong love of the arts, just as it has for countless others. What was the first play you ever saw? Here at the Citadel, we hope to reignite that same sense of wonder and nostalgia, creating new memories for families to treasure together. Our heartfelt thanks go to director Rachel Peake and the extraordinary creative team for bringing this enchanting world to life, as well as to the Citadel’s exceptional production team for building this stunning show. Frozen is a co-production with the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario, where later this season, the wonder of this show will continue to captivate their audiences!
As we celebrate the magic of this production, we’re also excited to share that we’ve just announced our 2025/26 Season—our 60th Anniversary Season! It’s a milestone made possible by the dedication of audiences like you, and we can’t wait to celebrate this special chapter with you. Thanks so much for joining us. Enjoy the show!
Daryl Cloran Jessie van Rijn Artistic Director Executive Director
PS – We have more fantastic productions ahead, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical, Heist, and Little Women! We hope you’ll join us for these exciting shows as part of our 2024/25 season!
We wish to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is Treaty No. 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground and home of the First Nations, including both the treaty signatoriesCree, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Stony and Cree-Iroquois - as well as other Indigenous peoples, such as the Blackfoot and Métis, who occupy this land. We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live, create and perform on this territory.
Vance Avery..................................................................Pabbie, Ensemble
Zeia Ayuno ('Snowman' Company)............................Young Anna, Ensemble
Sam Boucher................................................................Ensemble
Andy Cohen...................................................................Oaken, Bishop, Ensemble
Andrew Cownden.........................................................Weselton,Ensemble
Izad Etemadi..................................................................Olaf, Ensemble
Chariz Faulmino............................................................Anna
Jennifer Harding..........................................................Queen Iduna, Ensemble
Kelly Holiff......................................................................Elsa
Richard Lee Hsi............................................................Sven, Ensemble
Georgia Kellerman ('Reindeer' Company)................Young Elsa, Ensemble
Andrew MacDonald-Smith.........................................King Agnarr, Ensemble
Aubrey Malacad ('Reindeer' Company)...................Young Anna, Ensemble
Julia Pulo.......................................................................Ensemble
Mark Sinongco.............................................................Kristoff, Ensemble
Elowyn Temme ('Snowman' Company)....................Young Elsa, Ensemble
Tahirih Vejdani..............................................................Bulda, Ensemble
Aran Wilson-McAnally................................................Hans, Ensemble
Stephanie Wolfe...........................................................Hand Maiden, Ensemble
Young Anna/Young Elsa Performer Schedule (Subject to change)
'Reindeer' Company: Jan 30, Feb 1, 4, 6, 8, 9m, 12, 14m, 15m, 16m, 19m, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 28, Mar 1 'Snowman' Company: Jan 31, Feb 2, 5, 7, 8, 12m, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 22m, 23m, 26m, 27, Mar 1m, Mar 2m
[ m- Matinee ]
Vance Avery..................................................................Weselton
Sam Boucher................................................................Hans, Sven, Olaf
Andy Cohen...................................................................Kristoff, King Agnarr
Jennifer Harding..........................................................Elsa
Andrew MacDonald-Smith.........................................Pabbie, Weselton, Oaken, Bishop
Julia Pulo.......................................................................Anna, Handmaiden
Stephanie Wolfe...........................................................Queen Iduna, Bulda
Rachel Peake................................................................Director
Cory Sincennes............................................................Set and Costume Designer*
Amelia Scott..................................................................Projection Designer
Jareth Li.........................................................................Lighting Designer*
Owen Hutchinson.........................................................Sound Designer*
Steven Greenfield.........................................................Music Director
Ainsley Hillyard.............................................................Choreographer
Anna Kuman..................................................................Intimacy Director
Jean-Pierre Fournier....................................................Fight Director
Andrew MacDonald-Smith.........................................Puppet Consultant
Mieko Ouchi..................................................................Assistant Director
Mhairi Berg...................................................................Assistant Choreographer
Stephanie Urquhart.....................................................Assistant Musical Director
Ximena Pinilla...............................................................Assistant Set and Costume Designer
Kelly Luft........................................................................Stage Manager
Christine Leroux...........................................................Assistant Stage Manager
Lore Green.....................................................................Assistant Stage Manager
Jessica Haight..............................................................Apprentice Stage Manager
Adam Blocka................................................................Children’s Supervisor
Richard Lee Hsi............................................................Dance Captain
FROZEN
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
• U of A Studio Theatre Wardrobe Department • Edmonton Opera Wardrobe Department • Theatre Calgary Wardrobe Department • Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity Wardrobe Department • Puppet Stuff Canada • KeyboardTEK • Alex Huff • Bhéy Pastolero • Emily Thorne • Austin Kennedy
The Citadel engages, under the terms of the Canadian Theatre Agreement, professional artists who are members of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Production personnel for the Citadel Theatre are members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E).
*Indicated designers on this production are represented by the Associated Designers of Canada, IATSE Local ADC659.
I missed the first wave of Frozen. I was a busy 30-something artist, and animations weren’t really on my radar. All of that changed dramatically when my daughter was born. I couldn’t tell you the first time we watched the movie, but I can tell you the feeling of awe watching a tiny human belt out Let It Go. It was profound.
How far our princesses have come in a generation.
I grew up with Belle and Ariel throwing everything in their lives into chaos for a man. My daughter is growing up with Moana and Elsa and Anna.
Kudos to Disney for the change, but also kudos to a society that demanded it. The first time I watched the film of Frozen and realized that the true love was not going to be what I was programmed to expect made me weep with joy. It felt like a new way of celebrating love. I come to this project as someone with deep love of the source material. Along with the rest of the creative team, we set out on this journey to create a stage version that honours the original film: that delivers the heart and the humour, and creates the key special moments. We recognize the responsibility we hold. At the same time, we want to celebrate the differences between stage and film, playing into the magic of seeing things live, introducing spectacular theatre to the next generation, and allowing a fresh interpretation of the characters we all love so much.
My daughter has become our uncredited six-year-old advisor at every step of this journey. People often advise emerging directors to imagine their “pristine audience” and to work to fulfill those needs and tastes. Instead, my mentor took a different approach and always advised me to create my productions for one specific person I know well. With the goal being that we can then deliver on dreams from the specific to the universal.
Which means, undoubtedly, this one is for Anwen.
And for all of you.
-Rachel Peake-
Young people are integral to the artistic fabric of the Citadel Theatre, and we are committed to providing programs and initiatives that champion the development of their artistic identities. Students Club offers a unique glimpse into the world of professional theatre to a wide range of local junior and senior high school students. Prior to select performances of each of our mainstage shows, students participate in a highly engaging, interactive presentation with one of our region’s talented theatre artists. Following the performance students stay for an informative talkback with members of the production’s cast and crew.
There is no doubt that the story of Frozen packs a punch! During highintensity scenes with staged violence like punches, pushes and falls, it’s important that the actors are kept safe while onstage. Prior to seeing Frozen, Students Club participants explored stage combat with local fight and intimacy choreographer, Sarah Spicer. Sarah enjoys working with numerous theatre companies and schools in the area to help keep people safe while they are working on their shows. While sword fighting
is one of her favourite pastimes, she really enjoys working on hand-to-hand combat and slapstick. Sarah also works as an actor, producer, and director here in Edmonton.
For more information on Students Club, or to become a part of the program, please contact groupbookings@citadeltheatre.com.
Students Club is presented by
Opening
Young Anna, Young Elsa, King Agnarr, Queen Iduna, Townspeople
A Little Bit of You
Young Anna, Young Elsa
First Joik / Northern Lights
Queen Iduna, Pabbie, Young Elsa, King Agnarr, Company
Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Young Anna, Young Elsa, Anna
For the First Time in Forever
Anna, Elsa, Townspeople
Hans of the Southern Isles
Hans
Dangerous to Dream
Elsa, Townspeople
Entr’acte
Hygge
Oaken, Oaken’s Family, Kristoff, Anna, Olaf
I Can’t Lose You
Anna, Elsa
Fixer Upper
Pabbie, Bulda, Hidden Folk, Olaf
BAND
Love Is an Open Door
Anna, Hans
Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People
Kristoff
What Do You Know About Love?
Anna, Kristoff
In Summer
Olaf
Hans of the Southern Isles (Reprise)
Hans, Weselton, Townspeople
Let It Go
Elsa
Kristoff Lullaby
Kristoff
Monster
Elsa, Hans, Men
Colder by the Minute
Anna, Kristoff, Elsa, Hans, Townspeople
Finale
Company
Steven Greenfield....................................................Musical Director / Keyboard 1
Stephanie Urquhart.................................................Assistant Musical Director / Keyboard 2
Dana Anderson........................................................Reeds
Russ Whitehead.......................................................Trumpet / Flugelhorn
Alden Lowrey............................................................Trombone
Aretha Tillotson........................................................Bass
Mark Segger.............................................................Percussion
JP Badion.................................................................Trumpet Intern
Jim Cockell...............................................................Contractor
Understudy: Weselton
Citadel: The Sound of Music, Jersey Boys, A Christmas Carol, Hadestown
Other Theatre: CABARET (Tony Award Broadway, Japan, South Korea); Connecticut Yankee (Encores!); The Black Rider (Ahmenson); Sweeney Todd (Plain Jane, Sterling Award Nom.); Jesus Christ Superstar, Mamma Mia!, Rock Of Ages, Grease (Mayfield); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Canadian/US Tour); Chicago (Neptune); Les Misérables (Original Canadian Cast), CATS (First National Tour).
Film & TV: My Favourite Broadway (PBS).
Other: Recently, NYC performing with Broadway Inspirational Voices: 30th Anniversary Holiday Concert
Citadel: Debut.
Other: Zeia has been passionate about dancing, singing, and performing from a young age. Growing up in a home filled with music, she naturally developed a love for Broadway musicals. Actively participating in church, school, and community events, including performing arts festivals, she continually hones her skills and matures as a performer with each opportunity. The vibrant, outgoing, and fun-loving Zeia is very much a young Anna in real life.
Understudy: Hans, Sven, Olaf
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Footloose (Stage West Calgary, upcoming); Dissonant Species (Theatre Gargantua); Anne of Green Gables (Tweed & Co.); Million Dollar Quartet (The Grove Theatre); The Comedy of Errors (The Grove Theatre). Other: Warm thanks to the cast, crew, and creative team of Disney’s Frozen. Special thanks and love to Ari Sterlin!
Understudy: Kristoff, King Agnarr
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Charlotte (Theaturtle/National Theatre Prague); Fiddler (Persephone); Hair, Chicago (Mayfield); Elf (Chemainus); Godspell (Arts Club); Hunchback (Catalyst). Producer: First Métis Man of Odesa (Punctuate!/TIFT, Soulpepper, NAC). Co-Creator: Circle Game (Firehall/Arts Club, Persephone). Other: Mass movement / stage management teams: Olympics & Paralympics (Rio de Janeiro); AIMAGames (Ashgabat); Invictus (Sydney); Commonwealth Games (Gold Coast). Andy managed Sitewide Entertainment at Expo 2020 Dubai, produced the COP28 Opening Ceremony, and continues producing with Punctuate! Theatre. As performer, director, music director, and arranger, Andy earned a SATAward, Jessie nomination, and a BFA from UBC. Love to Anna & Enzo.
Citadel: Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
Other Theatre: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol (Arts Club Theatre Co.); Shakespeare in Love (Bard on the Beach); Cabaret (Royal City Musical Theatre); 42nd Street (Theatre Under The Stars).
Other: Andrew is an actor and writer based out of Vancouver, BC.
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: The Bidding War (Crow's Theatre), Mad Madge (Nightwood Theatre); Play That Goes Wrong (Neptune); Elf the Musical, Grow (Grand Theatre); Sweeney Todd, Music Man, Play Joey, Amadeus (Talk Is Free Theatre).
Film & TV: Orphan Black: Echoes (AMC); Ghosts (CBS); Settle Down (OutTV); The Love Club (W Network); Mother Father Sister Brother Frank (Highball TV); Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+); Tall Boyz, Revenge of the Black Best Friend, Overlord and the Underwoods (CBC); Odd Squad (PBS Kids).
Other: Canadian Film Centre Alumni. This summer Izad will join the company of Come From Away in Gander, Newfoundland. @izadetemadi
Citadel: Prison Dancer, A Christmas Carol, Almost A Full Moon, Uptown Girls (Concert), She Loves You (Concert), Summer Roadshows.
Other Theatre: The Invisible-Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare (Catalyst Theatre); The Tempest, Romeo & Juliet, Twelfth Night (Freewill Shakespeare Festival); Grease, Mamma Mia! (Mayfield Dinner Theatre), Prison Dancer (National Arts Centre)
Other: Chariz shares their heartfelt gratitude to their loved ones whose unwavering support embolden and uplift them everyday, as well as the special souls who guide her in spirit. Upcoming: We Are Family Concert (Citadel Theatre); Bring It On! (Globe Theatre)
Queen Iduna, Ensemble
Understudy: Elsa
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Into The Woods, A Comedy of Errors (The Grove Theatre); Night of The Living Dead (Pleasance Theatre, London); It’s Only Life (Union Theatre, London); Funny Girl (UK/Ireland Tour, London); Mamma Mia! (UK Tour, London); Legally Blonde (UK); The Graduate (The Grand Theatre). Select Voiceover: The Division 2 (UbiSoft Games).
Other: Rising Star 2018 (Hello Magazine); Debut Album Sunday School Teacher (ArtY Records).
HOLIFF I Elsa
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet (Grand Theatre); Priscilla, Aldonza in Man Of La Mancha, Ursula in Little Mermaid (Drayton); Hook in Peter Pan (Neptune), Doralee in 9 to 5: The Musical (Capitol); Uncovered and Mixed Tape (Musical Stage); Take The A Train (Soulpepper); Ms. Stacy in Anne Of Green Gables (Charlottetown); Knishes and Grits (Harold Green). Other: Singer for President Clinton/Bush, voice for The Heart and Stroke Foundation, created/headlined one woman show Rumour Has It - Songbook of Adele (Neptune). Dedicated to Bub.
LEE HSI I Sven, Ensemble, Dance Captain
Citadel: Peter and The Starcatcher, Alice Through the Looking Glass. Other Theatre: Cowgirl Up, Games (Alberta Theatre Projects); Everybody Loves Robbie, Victoria Martin Math Team Queen (Northern Light Theatre); The Particulars (Punctuate! Theatre); Shocker's Delight (Teatro La Quindicina); Cowboy vs. Samurai (Chromatic Theatre).
Other: Richard is a graduate of the M.F.A Movement Direction and Teaching program at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and the B.F.A. Acting program at the University of Alberta.
GEORGIA KELLERMAN I Young Elsa, Ensemble ('Reindeer' Company)
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Disney's Frozen Jr. (Young Anna), Seussical the Musical (The Cat in the Hat) (Foote Theatre School).
Other: Georgia is thrilled to make her Citadel debut as Young Elsa in Disney’s Frozen. A creative and curious performer, she loves storytelling and bringing characters to life on stage. Performing fills her with joy, and she is excited to share that passion with audiences. Georgia is grateful to her family, friends, and mentors for their unwavering support as she begins this exciting new chapter in her theatrical journey.
ANDREW MACDONALD-SMITH I King Agnarr, Ensemble, Puppet Consultant
Understudy: Pabbie, Weselton, Oaken, Bishop
Citadel: The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, 9 to 5, Matilda, Crazy for You, Avenue Q, One Man Two Guvnors, Mary Poppins. Other Theatre: Pith!, Witness to a Conga (Teatro Live!); The Comedy Company, The Best Brothers (Shadow); Forever Plaid, Spelling Bee (Mayfield); Crazy For You, Mary Poppins (Theatre Calgary).
Other: This July, Andrew will be playing Felix in The Odd Couple at The Varscona Theatre for Teatro Live!.
AUBREY MALACAD I Young Anna, Ensemble ('Reindeer' Company)
Citadel: A Christmas Carol (2022 - 2024).
Other Theatre: The Pillowman (Theatre Yes).
Film & TV: Concept Video for Billy, Dilly, and the Magic Attic (No Problem Production).
Other: When Aubrey isn't on stage, she can be found tackling obstacles as a highly competitive Ninja Warrior athlete. She likes to relax by snuggling with her cats Taylor and Swift. She thanks her family and friends for all their support. Ok bye!
PULO I Ensemble
Citadel: Anne Boleyn in SIX.
Other Theatre: Wizard of Oz (Canadian Stage); SIX (Mirvish); Narnia (Bad Hats Theatre); Ride the Cyclone (Tweed & Co).
Film & TV: Teletubbies (Netflix); Bakugan (Netflix).
Other: Thanks to M2 Talent for the opportunity! Sending love to my Mom, my Dad, Youssef, my family, and my magical friends. This one is for Grace, my sister - who always finishes my sandwiches.
MARK SINONGCO I Kristoff, Ensemble
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Grease (Mayfield Dinner Theatre); Rocky Horror Show, Die Harsh, Jason Kenney’s Hot Boy Summer (Grindstone Theatre); Sweeney Todd (Plain Jane Theatre); Everybody Goes To Mitzi’s (Teatro Live); Ride the Cyclone (Uniform Theatre and SATCo).
Film & TV: Me and Mr. Christmas.
Other: Maraming salamat to everyone involved in bringing Arendelle to life. Huge shout out to my true loves, my fiancé Jon and my pet Peeve.
Citadel: The Sound of Music, A Christmas Carol.
Other Theatre: Willy Wonka Jr., The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Annie, Aladdin (Visionary Centre for the Performing Arts).
Other: I’m thrilled to be kicking off the new year with this amazing cast and crew! I wouldn’t rather be anywhere else. I enjoy piano, dance and trying new things. A humongous thanks to my family for your support. I can’t wait to share this wonderful story with you! Enjoy the show ‘snow’ much!
@elowyn_temme
I Bulda, Ensemble
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: HMS Pinafore, Treasure Island, The Pirates of Penzance, Elektra (Stratford Shakespeare Festival); The Invisible (Catalyst Theatre); Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - #2B (Vertigo Theatre); Grand Ghosts (Grand Theatre); Sweeney Todd (Talk Is Free Theatre); Portia’s Julius Caesar (Shakespeare in the Ruff); The Men in White (Factory Theatre); Taming of the Shrew (Driftwood Theatre); Much Ado About Nothing (Tarragon Theatre); The Jungle Book (YPT/Cleveland Playhouse Square); The Hobbit, Shrek The Musical (Globe Theatre).
Film & TV: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (CBS); Kim’s Convenience (CBC) www.tahirihvejdani.ca
Ensemble
Citadel: The Vinyl Café (workshop performance).
Other Theatre: High School Musical (Uniform Theatre); Sweeney Todd (Plain Jane Theatre Co.); Ride the Cyclone (Uniform/SATCo).
Other: Disney’s Frozen is Aran’s Main Stage debut at the Citadel. A graduate of the MacEwan Theatre Arts Program (Class of 2019), Aran is a proud member of Edmonton’s theatre community.
He would like to thank his incredible friends and family for their endless encouragement and support in his endeavours. Instagram: @aran_wilson.
Understudy: Queen Iduna, Bulda
Citadel: 9 to 5: The Musical, The Garneau Block, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Silver Arrow, A Christmas Carol, Angels in America, Othello, Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, Picasso at the Lapin Agile.
Other Theatre: Jason Kenney’s Hot Boy Summer (Grindstone Theatre); Lend Me A Tenor (Mayfield Dinner Theatre).
Film and TV: Dark Match, Meet Me at Christmas, Christmas in Alaska
Other: Stephanie is an aerialist with Cirquetastic. Much love and thanks to her husband Lorne and her sons, Nathan and Shaun.
Kristen Anderson-Lopez's Broadway credits include: co-creator/writer of In Transit (Broadway's first a cappella musical) and Frozen. Other theatrical works include Up Here (La Jolla Playhouse), Finding Nemo: The Musical (Disney World, running since 2006).
Film: Pixar's Coco (Oscar® Best Original Song win for "Remember Me"), Frozen (Oscar and Grammy Award® wins for "Let It Go"), Disney's Frozen 2, Winnie The Pooh. TV: songs for 87th Academy Awards (Emmy® nomination), "The Comedians," "The Wonder Pets." 2014 recipient, and now proud board member, of the Lilly Awards. Williams College grad, BMI Workshop, Dramatists Guild council. She lives in Brooklyn with Robert and their two daughters.
Robert Lopez's Broadway credits include co-creator/writer of The Book of Mormon (nine Tony® Awards including Best Book, Best Original Score and Best Musical), co-creator/songwriter of Avenue Q (three Tony Awards including Best Original Score and Best Musical). Other theatrical works include: Frozen (Denver Center), Up Here (La Jolla Playhouse), 1001 Nights (Atlantic Theater).
Film: Pixar's Coco (Oscar® Best Original Song win for "Remember Me"), Frozen (Oscar Best Original Song win for "Let It Go"), Disney's Frozen 2. TV: songs for The 87th Academy Awards, "The Simpsons," "South Park," "Scrubs," "The Wonder Pets." One of 12 artists to win Emmy®, Grammy®, Oscar and Tony Awards (EGOT). Yale University grad, BMI Workshop, Dramatists Guild council. A NYC native, he lives in Brooklyn with Kristen and their two daughters.
Jennifer Lee is the Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios. She is the Academy Award®-winning writer of Walt Disney Animation Studio's Frozen, which she also directed with Chris Buck. It became the highest-grossing animated film of all time, worldwide. For her work on Frozen, Lee received numerous awards including a Golden Globe, a Critics' Choice Award, a BAFTA Award, and an Academy Award®. She wrote the book for the Broadway stage adaptation of Frozen, receiving a Tony Award® nomination for Best Book of a Musical, and wrote and co-directed Frozen 2. Her Disney Animation career began as co-writer of the Oscar®-nominated Wreck-It Ralph. She also wrote the screenplay for Disney's 2018 release, A Wrinkle in Time
Citadel: Director: The Sound of Music, 9 to 5, The Garneau Block; Associate Artistic Director 2017-2020.
Other Theatre: The Sound of Music (Grand, RMTC); Ring of Fire, Sense and Sensibility (Arts Club); A Christmas Carol (Gateway); Trout Stanley (Persephone); The Marriage of Figaro (Edmonton Opera); Carmen, Pearl Fishers, Cenerentola, Stickboy (Vancouver Opera).
Other: Artistic Director, The Grand Theatre (London, Ontario); Graduate of UofA and Studio 58; www.rachelpeake.com
Citadel: Three Musketeers, Matilda, Shakespeare in Love, Mary Poppins, Crazy for You, Romeo and Juliet, Spamalot, Million Dollar Quartet, Ring of Fire, Rocky Horror Show, Made in Italy.
Other Theatre: Prince Caspian, Gypsy, Damn Yankees (Shaw Festival); Anne of Green Gables, Mamma Mia! (Charlottetown Festival); Billy Elliot, Secret Garden (Theatre Calgary).
Film & TV: A Christmas Carol (CBC/Family Channel).
Other: www.corysincennes.com, ADC659
Citadel: The Mountaintop, First Métis Man of Odesa (Punctuate! Theatre). Other Theatre: My Name is Lucy Barton (Canadian Stage); The Master Plan, Towards Youth, Stars: Together (Crow's Theatre); Projet Polytechnique, The Assembly (Porte Parole); An American Hymnal (Terra Bruce); Bonne Bonnes (Nervous Hunter); Alina (Pyretic Productions); Romeo and Juliet (Vancouver Symphony Orchestra).
Other: Instructor of Video Technology and Design at The National Theatre School of Canada; Guest lecturer at Concordia University.
Citadel: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Jersey Boys, Ring of Fire.
Other Theatre: A Christmas Story The Musical, Pollyanna, The Hours That Remain (Theatre Aquarius); The Last Timbit (GUT Creative); The Orphan of Chao, Prince Caspian (Shaw Festival).
Other: Jareth has a love for new work that examines identity politics, culture, and heritage. In addition to his artistic practice, he is a stagecraft instructor at York University Online @Jareth.Li
Citadel: (selected) Arcadia, Million Dollar Quartet, 9 to 5 The Musical, Almost a Full Moon, Prison Dancer.
Other Theatre: As You Like It (Grand Theatre); The Drowsy Chaperone, Prison Dancer (National Arts Centre).
Other: Owen is the recipient of the 2022 Jack King Award and currently holds the position of Principle Audio Operator at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Love to Amos, Theo and Christy!
Citadel: A Christmas Carol, Jersey Boys, Clue, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Ring of Fire, Once
Other Theatre: Recent: The Little Mermaid (Persephone); Grease (WCT); The Wrong People Have Money (Shadow); Million Dollar Quartet (TC, Arts Club). Upcoming: After Mourning, Before van Gogh (Shadow); Little Women (Citadel); Newsies (Ross Sheppard).
Other: Steven is an Edmonton-based actor, music director and theatre educator (FTS, Artstrek, CapU, Studio 58, MacEwan). www.stevengreenfield.ca
Citadel: Choreographer: The Sound of Music, Streetcar Named Desire, Deafy, Pride and Prejudice, Almost a Full Moon; Movement Director: Jane Eyre; Assistant Choreographer: Hadestown, Peter Pan Goes Wrong. Other Theatre: Choreographer: The Sound of Music (Grand Theatre, RMTC), Beth Graham’s Mermaid Legs (Skirts A Fire); Mr. Burns: A post electric play (You are Here/Blarney Productions). Other: Ainsley (she/her) is an Amiskwacîwâskahikan based choreographer and performer, a multiple Sterling award winning choreographer, Top 40 under 40 class of 2023 and an Edmonton Artist Trust Fund Award recipient 2015 & 2024.
Citadel: Matilda, The Three Musketeers. Other Theatre: Die Fledermaus (Edmonton Opera); Great Comet, Heathers, [title of show] (MacEwan); Mom’s the Word: Nest ½ Empty, Mom's the Word: Talkin' Turkey (Arts Club); CIRCLE GAME: Reimagining the Music Joni Mitchell (Firehall/Persephone); American Idiot, Jesus Christ Superstar, Spring Awakening, Rocky Horror Show (FCP); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Vancouver Opera); Rio 2016 Paralympic Opening Ceremony; Expo 2020 Dubai. Other: Anna is a choreographer, movement, intimacy director; an Assistant Professor for MacEwan’s BFA Music Theatre. Big 'hoo hoo' to her husband Andy & son Enzo. annakuman.com
Citadel: The Mountaintop, and over 45 other productions. Other Theatre: Macbeth (Calgary Opera); JOYA (Cirque du Soleil) Mexico; 17 productions (Stratford Festival); 18 productions (Manitoba Theatre Centre). Other: Jean-Pierre (J-P.) Fournier is an actor, fight director, director, stunt co-ordinator, theatre/film/television consultant; taught Stage Combat across Canada, U.S., Norway, UK, Belgium, Mexico. Maître d’Armes of Fight Directors Canada; Fellow of the British Academy of Dramatic Combat, Senior member of the International Order of the Sword & Pen. Graduate U. of A. Directing (MFA) and Acting (BFA) programs.
Citadel: Directing: Pride and Prejudice, A Brimful of Asha; Assistant Directing: A Christmas Carol, Dramaturgy: The Fiancée; Playwriting: The Silver Arrow. Associate Artistic Director. Other Theatre: Directing/Playwriting: Burning Mom (RMTC, Arcola Theatre - London UK, Arts Club); Directing: Songs My Mother Never Sung Me (Concrete/Sound Off/Arden/Persephone/Inside Out); Alberta Kitchen Party (ATP); Parts and Labour (Fieldwork); She Kills Monsters (Studio Theatre); Consent (Concrete).
Readings: The Nest (Nightswimming); The New Canadians. Other: 2023 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Award.
BERG I Assistant Choreographer
Citadel: Bear Grease (Citadel Theatre/LightningCloud).
Other Theatre: Choreography: Die Harsh, Accidental Beach (Grindstone Theatre); The Matrixx, Gatsby’s Cabaret, Alison Wunderland (Spotlight Cabaret); The Prom (Nuova Vocal Arts). Other Credits: Mr. Burns: A postelectric play (You Are Here Theatre/Blarney Productions); Bright Lights (Blarney Productions); Morningside Road (Morningside Road Productions) Other: Mhairi is grateful to be part of this year’s RBC Emerging Artist Production Mentorship Program. Love to her family.
Citadel: The Sound of Music.
I Assistant Musical Director, Keyboard 2
Other Theatre: Crescendo! (Shadow Theatre); Until the Next Breath, The Invisibles (Catalyst Theatre); Cinderella (Alberta Musical Theatre Company).
Other: Stephanie is an Edmonton-based pianist and composer and is thrilled to be making her debut as assistant music director at the Citadel. Upcoming projects include String (Citadel Young Company); Hadestown (Scona Theatre Co.); and guest conductor/composer for MacEwan Conservatory Big Band.
Citadel: Debut.
I Assistant Set and Costume Designer
Other Theatre: Bea (Shadow Theatre); A Recluse and His Guest, The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine (Shaw Festival); Jusqu'au prochain moi (École national de cirque); Vacillement des ombres, Ce qu'il nous reste, Loch Ness (École de danse contemporaine de Montréal); L'amour te reviendra (Maison internationale des arts de la marionnette).
Film & TV: Clara, Soleil de Nuit, Vertiente de agua tibia
Other: www.behance.net/ximenapng
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: Favourites include: Million Dollar Quartet, Christmas Carol, Wizard of Oz, Les Misérables (Grand); The Diviners, The Front Page, Hamlet 911 (Stratford); Wagner's Ring Cycle - Götterdämmerung (Canadian Opera Company); Carmen (Edmonton Opera); Rubaboo (Arts Club / Grand Theatre); Not Wanted On The Voyage (Canadian Stage); multiple seasons with Hawaii Opera Theatre, Opera Lyra Ottawa, Opera Hamilton/Opera Ontario and 2 years in the West End, England.
Upcoming: Pride and Prejudice (Grand), The Art of War (Stratford)
Other: Kelly is thrilled to be 'Frozen' in Edmonton! Much love to her boys Jesse and Maclean!
Citadel: Made in Italy.
Other Theatre: As You Like It (Grand); Serving Elizabeth, Meet My Sister, A Christmas Carol, The Best Brothers, Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth (WCT); Made in Italy (WCT, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Arts Club, Theatre Calgary); The New Canadian Kid (Green Thumb); Meet My Sister, The Best Brothers (Theatre Northwest); Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth (Thousand Islands Playhouse); Raven Meets the Monkey King (Axis Theatre).
Other: Christine is thrilled to join this team. All my love to Leon and Charlie!
Citadel: A Christmas Carol, West Side Story, Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Sense & Sensibility, Hadestown, Silver Arrow, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Clue, Jersey Boys, Rubaboo and The Importance of Being Earnest Other Theatre: The Wars, Mamma Mia! and Titanic (Grand Theatre); The Play That Goes Wrong (Citadel Theatre/Theatre Calgary/RMTC); and First Métis Man of Odesa (Punctuate! Theatre).
Other: For Julien Arnold; wobbly pops!
Citadel: Debut.
Other Theatre: The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night (Freewill Shakespeare Festival); Orlando, Wildfire, Rough Magic, She Kills Monsters (Studio Theatre); A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, The Melody Lingers On (NUOVA Vocal Arts).
Other: Originally from Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Jess has been based in Edmonton since 2018 and will be receiving their BFA in Stage Management from the University of Alberta this June. Much love to Vale, Faith, and Sam.
Citadel: West Side Story, Oliver!, Matilda, Mamma Mia!, A Christmas Carol Other Theatre: The Bully Project, Are We There Yet? (Concrete Theatre); The Super Groovy ‘70s Show (The Mayfield Dinner Theatre); Onegin (The Arts Club /Catalyst Theatre); Boy Groove (Azimuth Theatre, Ribbit Productions).
Other: Adam has worked as a Child Supervisor, Wardrobe Maintenance /Dresser, Musical Theatre Instructor, and Performer for The Citadel Theatre. He is also a Community Programming Outreach Assistant for the Edmonton Arts Council.
Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world's leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form. MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 100,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 150 countries worldwide.
MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre, and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior® shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students.
The Grand Theatre is proud to partner with the Citadel Theatre on this co-production of Frozen.
The Grand Theatre is one of Canada’s top theatre companies, serving over 100,000 audience members in southwestern Ontario every year.
MARCH 24-28, 2025
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS IN THE CREATION OF THEATRE AT THE CITADEL:
THE HOLE FAMILY • THE ELDON AND ANNE FOOTE FUND
MACLAB DEVELOPMENT GROUP • THE JOHN AND BARBARA POOLE FAMILY FUND
THE JOSEPH H. SHOCTOR FUND
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
DR. JOSEPH H. SHOCTOR, 1922-2001
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND FOUNDER OF THE CITADEL THEATRE
JOE’S VISION brought professional theatre to Edmonton
JOE’S DREAM built the Citadel Theatre
HENRY HOLE, 1884-1954
JOE’S SPIRIT continues to inspire the theatre we create today
JOE’S LEGACY lives on through a generous gift to the Citadel from his estate
On the Citadel’s 30th Anniversary, a gift was made by the Company of Harry Hole, James F. Hole, Ralph K. Hole and Robert W. Hole on behalf of the Hole family — in honour of their late father, Henry Hole. The Citadel Theatre is proud to honour Henry Hole’s integrity, compassion and leadership in the dedication of this complex to his memory.
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THANK YOU! WE EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT THANKS to all our donors, whose generosity plays a crucial role in ensuring our community has the opportunity to experience performing arts. Our donors have a profound and lasting impact on the quality, accessibility, and relevance of the Citadel’s productions, facility, and educational offerings.
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OF GOVERNORS
Solomon Rolingher
K.C. Chair
Marshall Shoctor
K.C. Past Chair
Bruce Bentley
Treasurer
Tom Redl
Secretary
Jennifer Addison
Ex Officio
Wendy Dupree
Jacqueline Charlesworth
Arliss Miller
Aroon Sequeira
Chris Sheard
Dr. Robert Westbury
Sheila Witwicky
Ralph Young
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jennifer Addison
Chair
Gerard Merkosky
Vice Chair
Roger Babichuk
Treasurer
Derrique DeGagné
Amy Gaucher
Marcie Kiziak
Jennifer Kwan
Joy Lardner
Shannon Marchand
Joshua McIntosh
Gerard Merkosky
Ashton Raeyr
Lindsay Rainbow
Constance Scarlett
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Jack N. Agrios
Jane Batty
Ken Bautista
Joanne Berger
Christine Bishop
Dan Block
Guy Bridgeman
Frank Calder
Gary G. Campbell
Betty Carlson
Donald A. Carlson
Marilyn Cohen
Reg Copithorne
Len Dolgoy
Allison Edwards
Dennis Erker
John C. Forster
Frank Gibson
James Gillespie
Jane Halford
Brian Hetherington
Becky Hole
Mike House
Gary Killips
Richard Kirby
Stuart Lee
Beverlee Loat
Al Maurer
Ashif Mawji
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Lisa Miller
Susan Minsos
Terry Nistor
Bob Normand
Catrin Owen
Ted Power
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Henry (Hank) Reid
Rob Reynolds
Charlotte Robb
Margot RossGraham
Barbara Shumsky
Peter Silverstone
Gaurav Singhmar
Larry Staples
Esther Starkman
Marianne Takach
Merle Taylor
Mr. Justice
Dennis R. Thomas
Brian Tod
John Tweddle
Brian Vaasjo
A.H. Wachowich
Bob Walker
Dr. Marvin Weisler
Bart West
Eve Willox
David Wilson
Doris Wilson
John Yerxa
Marc de La Bruyère
Anne Foote
Jacqueline
Charlesworth
Dr. Robert Westbury
David Bentley
Frederick K.
Campbell
J.G. Greenough
Ada Hole
Sandy Mactaggart
Jack McBain
Kayla Shoctor
Hermione Ainsworth
Hasra Ali
Judith Babcock
Luis Ballester
Karen Balon
Karin Banasch Vail
Shirley Bellrose
Coby Benoit
Shelley Benson
Bernie Bolton
Alan Burkin
Margot Byer
Patrick Caron
Dee Cartledge
Rob Cauti
Carmelle Cooper
Jack Diacon
Lil Filewych
Brenda Fraser
Bonita Gillespie
Betty Grudnizki
Julie Harvey
Jeff Haswell
Rosemarie Heaney
Brad Heller
Diane Helmers
Kristen Hennessey
Maria Hollinshead
Doug Hunter
Joan Johnston
Jodi Jones
Craig Jones
Joanne Kallal
Hanae Kiyooka
Robin Knight
Eva Kopecka
Arndt Kuethe
Janice Kuethe
Wendy Kurtz
Susan Lauridson
Sylvia Lee
Karen Lewis-Caron
Jim Linnen
Elizabeth Luchko
Rita MacDonald
Ross Machetchuk
Bob Matfin
Linda McMurdo
Donna McKay
Sam Michaelchuk
Karen Miller
Janice Minamide
Bob Moore
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Andrea Newman
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William Parker
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Joan Redman
Barbara Reinhardt
Lori Ristoff
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Sukhjit Saimbhee
Susan Schroter
Angela Seery
Theresa Shea
James Smibert
Linda Smibert
Victoria Spang
Cinnamon Stacey
Deb Stack
Diane Trithardt
Christine Tupper
Lacey Untereiner
Brenda Voyce
Lisa Welshman
Talia West
Liz WhiteMacDonald
Catherine Wirt
Bonnie Connelly Wilson
Vanessa Wilson
Dave Wolkowski
Daryl Cloran
Artistic Director
Jessie van Rijn
Executive Director
Bridget Norris-Jones
Producer
Mieko Ouchi
Associate Artistic
Director
Luc Tellier
Director of Education & Outreach
Peni Christopher Company Manager
Wayne Paquette
Artistic Coordinator
Diana Stevenson Foote Theatre
School Manager
Kristi Hansen
Accessibility Coordinator
Ellen Chorley Students Club Facilitator
Paul Johnson Director of Finance
Bettyanna Huggins
Payroll Administrator
Amy Yao
Staff Accountant
Adrienne Kendel-Dirk Accounts Payable Specialist
Kayla van Sterren
HR Manager
Ben Osgood
Business Systems Manager
Trinity Locke Administrative Coordinator
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Brianna Gallagher Director of Marketing & Sales
Kristen Hiemstra
Creative Director
Susanne Chmait
Media & Communications Manager
Rebecca Harding
Digital Web Designer
Arthur Mah Videographer
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Benjamin Oostenbrink Director of Community Engagement
Craig Stumpf-Allen
Funding & Grants Manager
Chantelle Behrens
Philanthropic Giving Manager
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Assistant Guest Services Manager
Kevin Cambridge
Group Sales Coordinator
Josephine Hendrick
Group Sales Assistant
SUPERVISORS
Colin Bluekens
Alex Reyes
Logan Stefura
REPRESENTATIVES
Garin Alfaro
Mackenzie Altheim
Angie Bustos
Kylie Dobransky
Sam Free
Melanie Letourneau
Madi May
Abby McDougall
Katie Yoner
Robyn Clark
HOSPITALITY
Hayden Weir Director of Hospitality
Melissa Budinski Front of House Manager
Drée Klatt
Bar Manager
Sam Kennedy Rentals & Events Manager
Susan Urlacher Rentals Coordinator
Alexander Voutchkov Rentals Coordinator
SUPERVISORS
Emily Lizotte
Rose Miller
Davis Shewchuk
Maia Trotter
Elaine Vo
Kate Walker
CAPTAINS
Adriana Burns
Payal Jotania
Elyse Roszell
Jessica Ussher
BARTENDERS
Melanie Blake
Kenzie Brake
Colton Cameron
Shyanne Duquette
Moses Kouyate
Graham Mothersill
Jake Mouallem
Priya Narine
Macy Pollock
Kamryn Reynolds
Kera Stevenson
Faith Whitehouse
INSTRUCTORS
THEATRE SCHOOL
April Banigan
Billy Brown
Ellen Chorley
Sydney Cogan-Grahn
Cathy Derkach
Andraya Diogo
Crystal Hanson
Ainsley Hillyard
Sally Hunt
Binaifer Kapadia
Sydney Keenan
Moses Kouyaté
Abby Krushel
Josh Languedoc
Rochelle Laplante
Aidan Laudersmith
Richard Lee
Emily Lizotte
Annette Loiselle
Barb Mah
Shanni Pinkerton
Damon Pitcher
Clayton Plamondon
Jasper Poole
Jaimi Reese
Kate Ryan
Amanda Samuelson
Pamela Schmunk
Linette Smith
Eileen Sproule
Julie Sucie
Nathaniel Tesfaye
Emily Thorne
Kimberly Turner
Rory Turner
Michael Vestch
Miriam Veugelers
Natalie Witte
Mel Bahniuk
April Banigan
Kim Denis
Richard Lee
Larissa Poho
PRODUCTION
Michael Erwin Director of Production
Patrick Fraser
Technical Director
Michelle Chan
Assistant Production Manager
Jacinda Grummett
Assistant Technical Director
Autumn Russell
Assistant Technical Director
Jenna Kerekes
Production Administration
Nick Rose
Head of Audio
Mitch Labrosse
Assistant Head of Audio
Nicole O’Brien
Audio A2
Heaven Oberik
Head of Video
Geoff Maguire
Head of Electrics
Tiff Martineau
Assistant Head of Electrics
Emma Nokes
Electrics
Meaghan Wearne
Follow Spot Operator
Alison Hardy
Follow Spot Operator
Andrée Simard
Head of Paint
Megan Paliwoda
Assistant Head of Paint
Mykenzie Morrison
Scenic Painter
Evangeline Cardinal
Scenic Painter
Chris Hayes
Head of Scenic Carpentry
Peter Locock
Assistant Head of
Scenic Carpentry
Jeff Howe
Scenic Carpentry
Jeff Burwash
Scenic Carpentry
Garret DeRede
Scenic Carpentry
William Chichak
Scenic Carpentry
Sarah Karpyshin
Head of Props
Angie Sotiropoulos
Assistant Head of Props
Connor MacDonald
Props Builder
Ximena Pinilla
Props Builder
Jaclyn Segal
Props Builder
Marc Anderson
Head of Stage Carpentry
Serge Menard
Assistant Head of
Stage Carpentry
Erin Birkenbergs
Stage Carpenter
Olivia Derksen
Head of Wardrobe
Running
Janessa Barron
Assistant Head of
Wardrobe Running
Anna Davidson
Wardrobe Dresser
Kathryn Urbanek
Wardrobe Dresser
Mandy Mattson
Wardrobe Maintenance
Patsy Thomas
Head of Wardrobe
Laura Lee Osborne
Assistant Head of Wardrobe
Judith Darough
Cutter
Emily Woodman
Cutter
Claude Tanguay
Cutter
KaeLeah Spallin
Cutter
Julie Davie
Cutter
Barb Becker
Fabricator
Kelsey McCammon Stitcher
Hongning Ke Stitcher
Brenda Inglis Stitcher
Christy Greenwood Stitcher
Michelle Warren Stitcher
Joanna Johnston Stitcher
Juli Elkiw Stitcher
Cathleen Sbrizzi Stitcher
Sasha Mandaione Stitcher
Myra Sloan Stitcher
Katie Patton
Head of Wigs
Stephanie Ryder
Assistant Head of Wigs
Gaylynne Fell Wigs
Marissa Milley
Wigs Running
Bill Daniels
Facilities Director
Yang Yang Maintenance Manager
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The Citadel Theatre is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for artists, audience members, and staff.
As part of our ongoing commitment to making our building and programming as accessible as possible, the Citadel Theatre has created new resources on our website (citadeltheatre.com/accessibility):
• Accessible Performances in our 2024/25 Season, funded by the Edmonton Community Foundation. This includes Relaxed Performances, ASL Interpreted Performances, Captioned Performances, Touch Tours, and Audio Described Performances.
• Wayfinding pathway videos to prepare for your visit to our building.
• A 3D Building Tour and venue photographs to experience any of our public spaces before you arrive.
• Seat photos and measurements to ensure a comfortable experience.
• Maps to help you find your way around.
• A Visual Guide of the Citadel building that provides plain language descriptions and information about coming to a show.
• Accessible transportation, parking and washroom information
• Details about Access Resources such as Hearing Loop devices and sensory kits.
• An acknowledgement of individuals working within disability-centred performing arts initiatives in Edmonton.
Please reach out to our Accessibility Coordinator, Kristi Hansen, with any questions or suggestions you may have in regards to Accessibility at the Citadel Theatre.
khansen@citadeltheatre.com
March 5th - 9th, 2025
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.
Featuring Michael Watt as Shrek, and Jeremy Carver James as Donkey!
June 20th - 28th, 2025
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.
TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
With the support of the RBC Emerging Artists Project, these talented artists are working throughout the season assisting on our Mainstage Productions in the areas of Directing, Choreography, Design and Music Direction. This program offers support to emerging and early career artists that have not been able to see themselves in these artistic creation roles at one of Canada’s largest theatre companies.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND THE ARTISTS VISIT OUR WEBSITE.
