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SYNOPSIS OF CATS

T

he cats are at first suspicious and proud, reluctant to

forward to audition for the role, to be chosen to make the special

allow an audience into their domain. In “The Naming

journey to be reborn.

of Cats”, however, they begin to reveal who they are

Jennyanydots, Rum Tum Tugger and Bustopher Jones are the first

and that cats have three different names: the one the

of the cats introduced. Grizabella, The Glamour Cat, steps forward

family uses daily, a more dignified name, and a secret name. It is

but is shunned by the rest of the tribe despite being a Jellicle Cat.

the contemplation of these secret names that keeps felines deep

She left the tribe years ago to explore the outside world and now

in thought:

wants to return.

Victoria, a young white cat, dances to signal “The Invitation to

Suddenly a thunderous crash, followed by the sound of police

the Jellicle Ball”. Munkustrap, a large grey tabby, explains that the

sirens and flashing red lights signals that the villainous Macavity is

Jellicle Cats meet once a year to rejoice. They are waiting for their

on the loose! The cats scatter, leaving an empty space.

leader, the wise Old Deuteronomy, who will choose which of the

Distant

Jellicle Cats will journey tonight to the Heaviside layer to be reborn

Rumpleteazer, a fun-loving, frolicking team of pranksters who are

into a new life.

always in trouble with the family with whom they live:

And so begins our introduction to the cats. One by one they step

The entire tribe returns as their benevolent and wise old leader

giggles

signal

the

entrance

of

Mungojerrie

and

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SYNOPSIS OF CATS (CONTINUED) Old Deuteronomy arrives. The cats adore and respect him. They

out all the lights, leaving the Jellicles in the dark. But they still

entertain him with a special show narrated by Munkustrap, The

have to find Old Deuteronomy. The Rum Tum Tugger calls upon Mr.

Aweful Battle of the Pekes and the Pollicles together with the

Mistoffelees, the conjuring cat, to use his magical powers to bring

Marching Song of the Pollicle Dogs:

back their leader. Mistoffelees succeeds in reinstating the lights,

Another crash from the villainous Macavity is heard, which sends

locating Old Deuteronomy and showing off his spectacular magic

the cats scurrying. Old Deuteronomy soothes them as they come

tricks, including his infamous conjuring turn.

back one by one. It is time for The Jellicle Ball, the great annual

At last the time has come for Old Deuteronomy to make the Jellicle

dance in which all the cats celebrate.

Choice and decide which cat will be reborn into a new Jellicle life. At

Grizabella appears once more, wanting to rejoin her family and be a

that moment, Grizabella reappears. Again she recalls her “Memory”

part of the celebration. She is left to contemplate her “Memory” of

of how things used to be. This time the cats accept her back into

the time before she left the tribe. She stretches out her hand behind

the tribe and it is she who is chosen to journey to the Heaviside

her, hoping another cat will touch her. She is still not accepted and,

Layer and be reborn.

disappointed, slinks off into the night.

The Jellicle Ball has come to a conclusion, but first Old Deuteronomy

After the Jellicle Ball, the cats rest and contemplate “The Moments

instructs the human spectators in “The Addressing of Cats”:

of Happiness” before introducing more cats such as Gus the Theatre Cat and Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat. A third crash interrupts the celebration, and this time the villainous Macavity appears. Two of his henchmen invade the proceedings

So first, your memory I’ll jog, And say: A CAT IS NOT A DOG. A Cat’s entitled to expect These evidences of respect.

and kidnap Old Deuteronomy.

And so in time you reach your aim,

Macavity returns, disguised as Old Deuteronomy, but he is exposed

And finally call him by his NAME…..

and battles with Munkustrap and the other male cats. Tired and

For all of their unique qualities and differences, he says, cats are

almost defeated, Macavity rigs an electrical explosion that puts

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DIRECTOR’S NOTE

G

oing into my fourth show as Director/Choreographer and my twelfth

long and the choreography was going on forever, to read and understand

show as Choreographer for the Festival Place Players - my heart is

the musical score, to be patient with the singers & dancers when I was

full of gratitude and inspiration. This evening’s performance is my

at my wits end, for showing the cast the way with such passion and

vision of “Cats” and I am grateful for an amazing, talented cast. I would like to

dedication to how they sounded. We would not have been here tonight

thank them all for sharing themselves along this journey with me. Their talent

without you. I am truly grateful.

ignites me and their passion warms me. Have an awesome show tonight!

To Allene Hodgins, the Production Manager and Stage Manager, my good

It truly takes an amazing Artistic Team of dedicated and passionate people to

friend. Who would have thought this adventure we started 8 years ago

make a production of this magnitude come to life. Thank you to Cassie, Robbie,

would still have us loving every minute. We have laughed, cried, definitely

Morgan, Buddy, and Lori. It has been a privilege working with all of you.

have had our differences, but we are a great team, thanks for sticking by

To Kelci Tookey, Make Up Designer/Assistant to the Choreographer, what

me. Your organization, dedication, and generosity towards this production

can I say, you’re an inspiration to all who get to know and work with you.

goes beyond words, Thank you for believing in my dreams.

Thank you for all you do, “Love you to the moon and back”.

To my husband Wayne and my family thank you for always supporting and

To James Odenbach, Lighting Design, a huge thank you for coming on to

standing by me with no questions asked. Your love and support means

this project and creating the ambience for our show, it is always a pleasure

the world to me.

working with you.

Thank you to the Festival Place Staff for all you do and Gavin Farmer for

To David Lovett, Set Design, for your wonderful care and attention to the

having faith in my vision.

details of the set that brings to life the production. You are a true master.

And to the audience, please enjoy tonight’s performance, sing along, laugh

To the Musical Artists whose music you will hear this evening, Thank you for

and cry with us on your journey to the “Heavy Side Layer”

your wonderful playing in the orchestra tonight. To Keat Machtemes for your

I leave you with this:

fabulous accompanist during rehearsal and in the pit tonight. Your articulation

“Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Continue to Learn. Play with

of the music made the cast and my job a wonderful experience.

abandon. Live with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Do what you Love.

To Michael Clark the Musical Director and Conductor, you taught me many

Live as if this is all there is!”

things, how to see the light at the end of tunnel when numbers seemed

- SHELLEY TOOKEY (DIRECTOR)

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CAST PROFILES MAXIM BAHRI

(GUS THE THEATRE CAT)

Maxim Bahri hadn’t found his passion until he was offered a small role in Festival Place’s “Oliver” in 2012. He was thrilled to be offered a role in this year’s production. Max dances at Shelley’s Dance Company, where his favourite number so far is “Grease”. He also loves Ukrainian dance, with Volya School of Ukrainian Dance in Edmonton. Maxim attends grade 7 French immersion at O.L.P.H. Catholic School.

ODESSA BAHRI (GRIDDLEBONE) Odessa Bahri’s number one passion is dance. If she’s not spending hours in the studio at Shelley’s Dance Company, she is rehearsing with Yuna Volya, a Ukrainian dance group. Odessa is currently in grade 9 at Archbishop Catholic High School, where she is in both the Ukrainian Bilingual and French Immersion Programs. Cats is the first musical that she has had the privilege to be a part of.

EMILY BEACH

(BOMBALURINA)

Emily is a 16 year old dancer, singer performer who attends Victoria School of the Arts. She currently trains at Shelley’s Dance Company, being her 7th production with Festival Place she is a mega enthusiast for anything musical theatre. She would like to thank everyone involved for this great opportunity.

WREN BECKLEY

(JEMIMA)

Wren started singing and acting at age 6, performing in all the community productions and music festivals in her hometown. She moved to Edmonton at 17 and graduated from Victoria High School, where she took Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, Drama and Acting, and performed in multiple productions.

SEAN BISHOP

(SKIMBLESHANKS)

Sean Bishop is a local violin player and singer songwriter. He played in the EYO for five years and has achieved his grade 8 RCM. He has taken part in the young musical program at the Citadel. Some of his previous roles have been; Fortunato(Cask of Amontillado), and Florizel (A Winter’s Tale Project).

GARY CARTER (OLD DUETERONOMY) Gary is happy to once again be involved in the Festival Place Christmas show. Previous shows include “My Fair Lady”, “South Pacific” and “White Christmas”. When the director wanted an old, fat, lazy cat in his decline, Gary came to mind. Great to work with Shelley and the Artistic Team again!

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CAST PROFILES (CONTINUED)

JOSEPH CHARTIER

(RUMPUS CAT/QUAXO)

Joseph has loved acting since he was 5. He recently branched out into dance and vocal studies, as his passion is Musical Theatre. He is very involved in Bev Facey High School’s fine arts program, being in such shows as, Footloose, Almost Maine, and Guys and Dolls.

LIANA FORSS

(POUNCAVAL)

Liana Forss is so excited to be a part of Cats this year. She will be playing the part of Pouncival an acrobatic dancer. She trains with Shelley’s Dance Company and has 11 years of experience. She is delighted to get to perform with so many amazing artists this season.

DANIELLE HALL

(CORICOPAT)

Danielle has been in many musicals including Love According to John and Joseph. Performing has helped her excel in competitive gymnastics and trampoline and tumbling as well as dance. She now teaches gymnastics to both gymnasts and dancers. With the time she has left she studies Massage Therapy at Grant Macewan.

EREINNE HALL

(TANTOMILE)

Ereinne is currently studying for physiotherapy at the Campus St. Jean.

She was a competitive gymnast for eight years progressing into coaching gymnastics after retiring. Ereinne has performed in many musicals including Love According to John and Sherlock Holmes. She’s excited to be in her first musical since her injury.

MARIA KOLASIS HARRIGAN (DEMETER) Ever since Maria was young she loved being on stage and is very excited to be in, “Cats”. She has played various lead roles and completed 3 international tour and 3 national tours with, “The Young Americans”. As well as performing she loves to teach dance, paint, and be a loving wife and mother!

MADISON HUCAL

(TUMBLEBRUTUS)

Madison Hucal is a grade nine student. She has been dancing since she was three years old, and has been awarded numerous awards for solo and group dances. She has been involved with the Alberta Ballet’s productions of Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty. She is looking forward to dancing with the Festival Players in their production of Cats.

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CAST PROFILES (CONTINUED)

JUSTIN KAUTZ (RUM TUM TUGGER) What better way to honour the recent loss of his childhood pet cat, Spike, than act a cat that equals him in aggression? The Rum Tum Tugger is Justin Kautz’s second role in Edmonton’s musical theatre and a playful movement in the eclectic and blessed symphony of his life.

REBECCA KENNEDY

(ETECETERA)

Rebecca is excited to be performing in her second musical as Etcetera in Festival Places production of Cats. You may recognize her from last year’s Holiday musical as the Rose Seller in Oliver. She looks forward to building her knowledge of theater as she is still new to the community scene.

JOSH LANGUEDOC

(MUNGOJERRIE)

Josh’s favorite roles have been The Cowardly Lion (Festival Players), Jay Yates in Titanic the Musical (Two-One-Way-Tickets-to-Broadway Productions), and as a playwright/actor in Are We Safe Yet (Citadel Theatre). When he’s not performing with his improv group, Go 4 Broke Productions, Josh works as a teacher/early-child educator. Happy holidays! Enjoy!

KIERAN MACDONALD (MR. MISTOFFELEES) Kieran is 16, from Spruce Grove, who attends Victoria School of the Arts.

Kieran currently trains at Shelley’s Dance Company and loves performing and making people laugh. His dream is to become a professional dancer and he would like to thank his parents for supporting his dreams. Enjoy the show!

ELIZABETH MARSH

(GRIZABELLA)

Last seen at Festival Place as the Wicked Witch of the West in the Wizard of Oz, Elizabeth is overjoyed to be Grizabella. Other chosen roles at this beautiful theatre include: Anna, “The King and I and Desiree “A little Night Music” plus many more. Merry Christmas, sit back. ENJOY!

LINDSAY MARSH

(VICTORIA)

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CAST PROFILES (CONTINUED)

CHRISTINE MAYDEW (RUMPLETEAZER) Christine is excited to be part of the CATS family playing Rumpleteazer.

Growing up dancing lead her into the world of musical theatre doing shows such as Anything Goes, The Wiz, West Side Story and Grease. She is grateful for the love/support from her family and friends. Enjoy!

CHLOE MCGUCKIN

(CASSANDRA)

Chloe McGuckin is delighted to have the opportunity to play the role of “Cassandra”. When not portraying the mystical and elegant cat, she can be found in dance class or at school. Chloe has performed in numerous shows and has dance, musical theatre and drama training.

MEAGHAN MCKINSTRY

(EXOTICA)

Meaghan is a recent grad from MacEwan’s Theatre Arts Program. She is so excited to be apart of the cast of CATS as her first Festival Place show.

Meaghan has loved working with such an awesome cast & crew and hopes you enjoy this Purrfect night at the theatre!

MIRANDA NIEHAUS

(MACAVITY)

Miranda has always enjoyed being on stage. She has performed in school plays, where she had lead role in Pinocchio, and performed in Oliver at Festival Place last year. She has also competed in numerous dance and singing competitions. She is very excited to be performing for you in CATS!

KARLY POLKOSNIK

(ELECTRA)

Karly Polkosnik is a 17 year old grade 12 student. She keeps herself busy with singing, dancing, acting, modelling, and whatever else comes her way.

She hopes to pursue a career in musical theatre and plans on attending Grant McEwan. She is very excited to be playing the part of Electra.

LEVY POPPINS

(BUSTOPHER JONES/ (U/S) OLD DEUTERONOMY) Levy’s excited to be joining the cast and company of CATS at Festival Place! This performance is dedicated to all you aristocratic kittens in this practically purr-fect musical! His favorite past performances are: Bert Healy in Annie, Television Announcer in White Christmas, and Running Deer in Annie Get Your Gun.

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CAST PROFILES (CONTINUED)

SARAH RANGER (JENNYANYDOTS) Sarah is delighted to be spending her Christmas holiday with her cats family! She’s ready to hit the stage as Jennyanydots and really can’t think of a more puuuurfectly suited roll. Enjoy the show and may your holiday be full of joy!

MIKALINA RYLANCE (VICTORIOUS) Mikalina Rylance is 14 years old and has been dancing for 12 years. She trains with Shelley’s dance company and goes to Victoria school of the arts. She’s traveled to many different places such as New York City, Vancouver and LA for different dance work shops. She specializes in contemporary and enjoys doing acrobatics. She is so excited to be in cats this year and hopes you enjoy the show tonight.

GEOFF RYZUK

(MUNKUSTRAP)

Geoff is honoured to be playing the role of Munkustrap in this years winter musical. Some of his past productions include: Ragtime and the Phantom of the Opera. Geoff hopes you enjoy this heart warming tail, and wishes you all the purrfect holliday!

KATHLEEN SERA (JELLYLORUM) Select credits for Festival Players: Tuptim (The King and I); Dorothy (Wizard of Oz); Mrs. Anderssen (A Little Night Music); and Mrs. Sowerberry (Oliver!). Favourite roles for other companies: Lois Lane (Kiss Me Kate) and Rapunzel (Into The Woods), ELOPE; Ophelia (Hamlet) and Evelyn (The Shape of Things), Horizon Players.

ELANA SVENNIGNSEN (GROWLTIGER)

Elana Svenningsen (Growltigher) is delighted to be a part of the cast of CATS this year. She has been in four previous productions at Festival Place, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat (2009) and Oliver (2012). She also has twelve years of dance experience primarily at Shelley’s Dance Company.

KATE TAMBASCO

(ADMETUS)

Kate is delighted to share the presentation of “CATS” with you. This will be her 7th show and her 4th here at Festival Place. This spring, she will also be involved in “Shrek the Musical” at Strathcona Christian Academy. Kate loves performing and hopes you enjoy the production!

MEG WEBSTER

(CARBUCKETY)

This is Meg’s second show with Festival Place. She has been involved with numerous other shows such as “Twelfth Night” and “Fuenteovejuna”. Meg has a love of classical plays and musicals and she is excited to be playing Carbuckety in Cats this year.

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STAGE STAFF CASSIE BLUMENSCHEIN

(ASST. STAGE MANAGER)

Cassie Blumenschein (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be a part of this production of Cats. This is her 9th production here at Festival Place and she is delighted to be a part of this experience again. She has a diploma in Theatre Production from Grant MacEwan and is currently studying Elementary Education at University of Alberta.

BRENNA BOUCHARD (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) Brenna is new to the backstage assisting, she has always loved musicals and especially CATS!! Brenna is a personal fitness trainer and is currently enrolled in Acupuncture at Grant MacEwan University. When asked to help out with this year’s production she was super excited to be able to lend a hand. Enjoy the show!

BUDDY CASEMORE (PROPS MASTER) Buddy Casemore (Props Master) is thrilled to be a part of this production of Cats. This is his first time being Props Master of a show and his first time being involved in the Christmas show at Festival Place. He has a diploma in Theatre Production from Grant MacEwan University and is currently studying to become an Emergency Medical Technician.

MICHAEL CLARK (MUSICAL DIRECTOR) Michael is an active musician in the Edmonton area and holds a masters degree in music. He has most recently worked as music director for Anything Goes, Little Shop of Horrors, and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Cdn. premiere). Michael is looking forward to his next production, Drowsy Chaperone.

ALLENE HODGINS (PRODUCTION/STAGE MANAGER) Allene is thrilled to be in her 8th production at Festival Place. Previous productions were “Joseph”, “White Christmas” and “Oliver”. It is a true passion of her’s to be working with such talented people and couldn’t think of a better way to spend the holiday season. Enjoy the show!

JAMES ODENBACH

(LIGHTING DESIGNER AND

TECHNICIAN)

James trained at MacEwan in the Theatre Production program. Over the past 6 years he has designed lighting for productions including Crazy for You, Joseph, The Wizard of Oz, and Oliver. James also has worked on many other projects such as the Strathcona County Digital LED Tree. Enjoy the show!

RON SMITH

(AUDIO TECHNICIAN)

Ron Smith has been an audio engineer for 20 years specializing in concert sound. As part of his work at Festival Place he was thrust into the world of the theatre where he has witnessed the hard work and dedication of amateurs who perform for the LOVE of their craft.

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STAGE STAFF (CONTINUED)

ROBBIE TKACHYK

(TECHNICAL DIRECTOR)

A graduate of the Grant MacEwan Theatre Production program, this is Robbie’s 15th year with Festival Place. Having worked on productions of “My Fair Lady”, “The Wizard of Oz” and “Oliver!”, the annual Christmas musical is always a highlight of the season. He is excited to be involved once again in this year’s production of “Cats”.

KELCI TOOKEY

(MAKE-UP DESIGNER/DANCE CAPTAIN)

Kelci has been performing all her life and been dancing since the age of two. She is currently instructing at Shelley’s Dance Company and enrolled in the RAD Teachers Training program. Kelci is excited to be involved in her 4th production but this time behind the scenes. She is thrilled to be a part of making “CATS” come to life.

SHELLEY TOOKEY (DIRECTOR) Shelley Tookey is the Artistic Director and co-owner, along with her husband Wayne , of Shelley’s Dance Company in Edmonton for the past 45 years.

Shelley has choreographed and directed many musicals over the past 12 years.

Musicals such as “White Christmas”, “Oliver”, “Kiss Me Kate”, Wizard of Oz”, “Annie Get Your Gun” “Crazy For You”, “Sound of Music”, just to name a few. “Cats” is one of Shelley’s favourite musicals and was a huge challenge, but with such a passionate cast and production team, and a lot of hard work, she believes that the artists in this show have all grown in so many ways.

It has been a privilege and a blessing to have been part of this production. Please sit back and enjoy!

LORI WEISGERBER

(ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER)

Lori Weisgerber is proud to make her debut as an assistant stage manager. She comes to us with 17 years of dance training in tap, jazz and musical theatre. She would like to thank the theatre family for welcoming her and is thrilled to be playing behind the scenes.

ORCHESTRA ROSTER Keyboard 1 - Keat Machtemes

Trumpet 1 - Glenn Skelton

Keyboard 2 - Robert Bradford

Trumpet 2 - Jean Runyon

Keyboard 3 - TBD

Trombone - Kaleen Clark

Reed 1 - Brandy Lee MacLean /

Cello - Kayla Nickel /

Jennifer Gregory

Adele Bosse-Morgan

Reed 2 - Laurel Sadownik /

Guitar - Logan White

Bass - Rich Stenson

Rachel Soong

Reed 3 - Lyndsey Cohen

Percussion - Cole Cross

Horn 1 - Peter Clark

Conductor - Michael Clark

Horn 2 - Rachael Erdmann 31

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FESTIVAL PLACE STAFF Cassie Blumenschein .............................................................................................Technician/ Building Monitor Crysta Brown ............................................................................................................... Performing Arts Assistant Gavin Farmer ......................................................................................... Artistic Director and Facility Supervisor Marilyn Farmer .......................................................................................................................Fund Development Doreen Franchuk .............................................................................................................. Volunteer Coordinator Crystal Gibbons .............................................................................................. Customer Service Representative Lisa Hamlyn .................................................................................................... Customer Service Representative Mim Keryiuk ................................................................................................................................Building Monitor Audrey Klemchuk ..................................................................................................................Box Office Manager Brandy Morrison .........................................................................................................................Building Monitor Susan Mullen ..........................................................................................................Performing Arts Programmer James Odenbach ....................................................................................................... House/ Lighting Technician Wade Screpnek .................................................................................................................................... Day Porter Ron Smith ................................................................................................................. Assistant House Technician Alan Sorochan ........................................................................................................ Technician/ Building Monitor Peggy Thomas ......................................................................................... Event and Promotions Representative Robbie Tkachyk ....................................................................................................................... Technical Director Nicole Toupin .................................................................................................. Customer Service Representative Kathleen Willett .................................................................................................................. Accounting Assistant Sandra Willis ................................................................................................... Customer Service Representative

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