Arden Theatre playbill - St. Albert Children's Theatre 2017

“EVERY TIME A BELL RINGS, AN ANGEL GETS ITS WINGS.”

Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers Based on the film by Frank Capra

a double dose of festive fun for the whole family!

The Musical Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin • Music by Matthew Sklar • Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum

November 23 – December 3 Arden Theatre

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BOX OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and one hour prior to showtime Telephone orders accepted with American Express, MasterCard or Visa.

The Arden Theatre is operated by the Cultural Services Department of The City of St. Albert’s Community & Protective Services Division.

Starsound Infrared Hearing Assistance Receivers can be reserved when ordering tickets for any Arden event. For more information, please inquire at the Box Office.

Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate interval in the program.

To ensure the enjoyment of all patrons, refreshments and smoking are not permitted in the theatre auditorium.

The use of cameras, recording devices and cell phones during the performance is prohibited.

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Messages from Mayor Cathy Heron & Friends of St. Albert Children’s Theatre

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Message from the Director and Choreographer

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It’s A Wonderful Life cast Elf The Musical JR. cast Elf The Musical JR. song list The Crew and Acknowledgements St. Albert Children’s Theatre history Angel program Arden volunteers Cultural Services staff & Friends of St. Albert Children’s Theatre members is proud to recognize our Government sponsors

Message from

the mayor Welcome to today’s performance –

It’s A Wonderful Life and ELF The Musical JR., a double feature of two holiday classics.

It’s hard to believe that what started as a youth drama program to fill those long summer days, would grow into such a reputable and widely respected children’s theatre troupe. Much of St. Albert Children’s Theatre’s success can be attributed to staff, parents, Board members and dedicated volunteers, and their tireless commitment to cultivate a lifelong love of theatre arts in our youth. I believe that encouraging our children to participate in the arts helps them grow confidence and experience leadership, commitment, dedication, team participation and respect – skills that will serve them well in all facets of life.

We are pleased to have such a wonderfully talented group in St. Albert and encourage you to attend future productions and/or participate in performing arts programming offered through the City (often taught by St. Albert Children’s Theatre alumni). With adult acting classes now in the mix, anyone of any age can get involved in performing arts.

Now sit back and enjoy the show!

Cathy Heron Mayor, City of St. Albert, The Botanical Arts City

Message from the friends of

St. Albert children’s theatre The Friends of St. Albert Children’s Theatre Society

is very pleased to welcome you as we start this festive season with two delightful Christmas stories, It’s a Wonderful Life and ELF The Musical JR. “Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives…” Although only part of a famous line courtesy of Clarence Odbody in the classic It’s A Wonderful Life, these few words embody the sentiment of all involved in this year’s Winter Production. The teamwork, enthusiasm and dedication of the directors, technicians, performers, staff, Arden volunteers, and parents come together to create this memorable production with every individual maintaining an important role and drawing on the support of another. After months of hard work and countless hours rehearsing, singing, dancing, helping each other and encouraging each other, we are sure your lives will be touched by this magical experience.

We would also like to thank you, the audience, for your continued support of this wonderful program. We invite you to sit back, enjoy and remember “the best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.”

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director and choreographer the

Janice Flower

Jackie Pooke

We really like Seuss and we love to rhyme So we’re gonna do it just one more time This year is different, the old and the new Two Christmas traditions in one package for you.

The first story’s poignant, you may need a hanky The second is crazy, toe-tappin’ and campy They both have a message, a moral per se It’s just what we need in the times of today Be kind to each other – your worth it is great So share through the season and celebrate The holiday brings us together, like glue Let’s carry that feeling the whole year through Love to our cast and our crew and to all We all worked so hard yet we had such a ball!

We wish you and yours a season that’s bright Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

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A new museum exhibit includes artifacts and photos from St. Albert’s past. . .

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Serving St. Albert and Sturgeon Since 1961

How close is freedom for four abducted children?

By AnnA Borowiecki Staff Writer In a surprising turn of world events, Dr. Saren Mahmudi-Azer, an Iranian-Canadian father wanted for allegedly kidnapping his four Canadian children last August has been detained by Iranian officials says his ex-wife.

Alison Azer held a media conference in Ottawa Tuesday. She stated that the Iranian authorities, acting on Canada’s red Interpol notice, detained her ex-husband on June 12 in the province of West Azerbaijan.

“He has appeared in Iranian courts, is currently out on bail with mobility restrictions, and will make another court appearance in the coming weeks,” Azer said.

The St. Albert raised, Vancouver Island resident added her ex-husband is being monitored and is slated to appear before the courts in Urmina, Iran.

Before he allegedly abducted the children, Saren Azer was a widely respected physician on Vancouver Island with a gold-plated career.

See “Azer,” page 5

Kenney’s bid to unite right gets reaction

By DoUG neUMAn Staff Writer Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney’s plan to seek the Progressive Conservative leadership and unite the right has prompted mixed reactions across the province and in the St. Albert area.

Many who hold conservative views welcome Kenney’s announcement, delivered Wednesday in Calgary, but there are indications he may not receive such a warm reception from the PC party he hopes to lead into a merger.

See “Kenney,” page 7

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the cast AISENSTAT, Jillian. .............................. Miss Andrews BOISVERT, Matt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Gower/Mr. Welch BROWN, Ben. ..................................... George Bailey CHAPMAN, Cameron............................ Ernie COOKE, Cate....................................... Townsperson CRESSWELL, Emma. . . . . . . . . ................... Townsperson DARLING, Woody.. . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Townsperson DAVAGE, Mamie.................................. Zuzu DELUCA, Marco................................... Harry Bailey DEMUYNCK, Sophia. . . . . . . . . . ................... Mrs. Martini EGLINSKI, Marshall.............................. Bert FELL, Haley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Townsperson FINDLAY, Declan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Clarence FOISY, Adrien.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Tommy GRAMLICH, Rachel. . . . . . . . . . . ................... Violet Peterson GUILE, Simon.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Townsperson GUILE, Kate. ....................................... Townsperson HERFST, Aubrey. ................................. Miss Carter KHAN, Sasha. ..................................... Mrs. Thompson KIDNEY, Ethan. ................................... Henry F. Potter KIDNEY, Mason. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Townsperson KRYGER, Seanna. ................................ Townsperson LaBUICK, Natalie. ................................ Mary Hatch LIBICH, Kelton..................................... Sam Wainwright/Mr. Martini MAHAJAN, Zara.................................. Townsperson MATICHUK, Rachel. . . . . . . . . . . ................... Aunt Tilly MARUYAMA, Trey. ............................... Goon MURCHISON-WATT, Alberta.................. Townsperson OLSEN, Ella. ....................................... Secretary OOMEN, Ben....................................... Uncle Billy ROBERTS, Rachel. ............................... Janie RUTLAND, Kael. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Peter WONG, Justin..................................... Young Boy WOODBURN, Tyler. . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Townsperson WOODLEY, Carter. ............................... Townsperson WOODLEY, Connor............................... Young George WOOLLAM, Meghan.. . . . . . . . . ................... Mother Bailey

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the cast AISENSTAT, Jillian. .............................. Saleswoman BOISVERT, Matt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Walter Hobbs BROWN, Ben. ..................................... Matthews CHAPMAN, Cameron............................ Buddy COOKE, Cate....................................... Macy Employee #1 CRESSWELL, Emma. . . . . . . . . ................... Elf #3 DARLING, Woody.. . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Teenager DAVAGE, Mamie.................................. Elf #4 DELUCA, Marco................................... Manager DEMUYNCK, Sophia. . . . . . . . . . ................... Business Woman EGLINSKI, Marshall.............................. Mr. Greenway FELL, Haley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Santa’s Helper (Macy’s) FINDLAY, Declan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Sam FOISY, Adrien.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Elf #6 GRAMLICH, Rachel. . . . . . . . . . . ................... Charlotte Dennon GUILE, Simon.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Flyer Guy #1/Security Guard #2 GUILE, Kate. ....................................... Shawanda HERFST, Aubrey. ................................. Emma Van Brocklin KHAN, Sasha. ..................................... Jovie KIDNEY, Ethan. ................................... Jogger/Security Guard #1 KIDNEY, Mason. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Caroller KRYGER, Seanna. ................................ Flyer Guy #2 LaBUICK, Natalie. ................................ Darlene Lambert LIBICH, Kelton..................................... Chadwick MAHAJAN, Zara.................................. Caroller MATICHUK, Rachel. . . . . . . . . . . ................... Emily Hobbs MARUYAMA, Trey. ............................... Fake Santa MURCHISON-WATT, Alberta.................. Caroller/Sarah OLSEN, Ella. ....................................... Mother (in Store) OOMEN, Ben....................................... Santa/Policeman #2 ROBERTS, Rachel. ............................... Elf #1 RUTLAND, Kael. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Elf #2 WONG, Justin..................................... Caroller WOODBURN, Tyler. . . . . . . . . . . . ................... Elf #5/Child WOODLEY, Carter. ............................... Michael Hobbs WOODLEY, Connor............................... Charlie WOOLLAM, Meghan.. . . . . . . . . ................... Deb

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songs Happy All The Time World’s Greatest Dad Sparklejollytwinklejingley I’ll Believe In You A Christmas Song World’s Greatest Dad (Reprise) Never Fall In Love (With An Elf) There is A Santa Claus The Story Of Buddy A Christmas Song (Reprise) Sparklejollytwinklejingley (Reprise)

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the crew DIRECTOR...................................................... Janice Flower CHOREOGRAPHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................. Jackie Pooke MUSIC DIRECTOR. ........................................... Rachel Bowron SET/PROP/COSTUME DESIGNER........................ Marissa Kochanski DESIGNER ASSISTANT. .................................... Karlie Christie costume runners. . . . . . . . . . . ............................. Mariellen Meszaros

Joan Brunner MAKEUP DESIGNER. ........................................ Noreen Jani SOUND DESIGNER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................. Brian Maxwell LIGHTING DESIGNER. ....................................... Andrew Tudge PUBLICITY. ..................................................... Vicky Rogers PHOTOGRAPHY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................. EPIC Photography (Ian Jackson) VIDEO. . . ......................................................... I.C.U. Video (Rob Zittlau) STAGE MANAGER. ........................................... Shauna Murphy ASSistant STAGE MANAGER........................... Meghan Wearne Apprentice STAGE MANAGER......................... Sherry Alvaro TECHNICAL DIRECTOR. .................................... Scott Weir LX BOARD OPERATOR. ..................................... Tegan Herron FOLLOWSPOT. ................................................ Jordan Reader FOLLOWSPOT. ................................................ Cedric Taylor SOUND OPERATOR. ......................................... Caitlynn Legris RF TECH. ....................................................... Selina Painchaud PAINTERS....................................................... Brad Weir

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hirty-six years ago, in 1981, the City of St. Albert initiated a theatre project to add to their summer activity program. The creation of St. Albert Children’s Theatre began when thirty-six children were involved in the musical production of THE HOBBIT. The Friends of St. Albert Children’s Theatre, a non-profit society committed to the support and enrichment of young people’s drama, was formed thereafter in 1984. We hope that you will enjoy this production and continue to support the St. Albert Children’s Theatre program.

• Rags to Riches (2000) • Cinderella (2000) • Charlotte’s Web (2001) • Guys and Dolls (2001) • The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2002) • Footloose (2002) • Pinocchio (2003) • Bye Bye Birdie (2003) • Zoom! (2004) • Honk (2004) • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (2005) • Beauty and the Beast (2005) • Emperor! (2006) • Narnia (2006) • Disney’s Aladdin (2007) • Just So (2007) • Disney’s Alice in Wonderland (2008) • Seussical (2008) • Oink! (2009)

• Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka (2009) • What a Knight (2010) • Disney’s High School Musical (2010) • Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2011) • Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure (2011) • Flat Stanley (2012) • Legally Blonde (2012) • Disney’s Little Mermaid (2013) • Shrek The Musical (2013) • A Year with Frog & Toad (2014) • A Christmas Story, The Musical (2014) • James and the Giant Peach (2015) • Big, The Musical (2015) • Freckleface Strawberry (2016) • A Seussified Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker Sings! (2016) • Freckleface Strawberry (2017) • It’s A Wonderful Life and ELF The Musical JR (2017)

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sense of discovery and movement St. Albert’s Art in Public Places program recently added In Motion, a collection of pieces representing recreation activities that happen in and around Riel Park, to the newly constructed amenities building – part of Larry Olexiuk Field.

With artistic work that has appeared everywhere from the cover of Maclean’s magazine and a John Grisham novel, to a fine art gallery in New York, renowned Alberta Métis artist William Frymire strives to create meaningful public art that is environmentally sustainable and reflective of its surroundings. “Public art should not be transplanted into a community, but rather grow from it,” he says. In Motion, which adorns an exterior meeting room door and panels above four dressing room doors, depicts not only soccer, football, rugby, BMX racing, rodeo, running and biking activities that are commonplace in the area, but also the “common thread of movement which is an expression of our body and spirit.”

“I’ve used wave-like shapes with an upward angle for the artistic panels because of the park’s proximity to water and the positive uplifting feeling it evokes,” explains Frymire. The artworks are also engraved with patterns and images of the various activities such as textures of rugby and soccer balls in motion and chalkboard diagrams of football plays. “I wanted the viewer at first to be drawn to the colours and shapes as the new building it is on is quite monochromatic. Then upon closer inspection to see all the engravings and try to decipher what it is they are looking at. I like that there is a sense of discovery about it,” says Frymire who drew everything by hand.

Unveiled in October, 2017, In Motion became part of the City of St. Albert’s 300-plus collection of sculptures, murals and paintings. Local public art projects are supported through the City of St. Albert’s Percent for Public Art Program, where the City dedicates one per cent of the budgeted cost of all eligible capital projects to fund the accession of public art. This fund provides new inspirational artworks that speak of St. Albert’s legacy and commitment to build a sense of community and belonging.

To learn more about Art in Public Places, download the CultivateArt App or visit stalbert.ca.

Artwork: In Motion, 2017 Artist: William Frymire Materials: Recycled aluminum Location: Larry Olexiuk Field, Riel Recreation Park (#10, 47 Riel Drive)

Photos: William Frymire Artwork in background: details of In Motion

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