Beaverhill Players Perform 2-Act Comedy Play

Beaverhill Players Perform 2-Act Comedy Play

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

Members of the Beaverhill Players returned to the stage to perform the 2-act comedy Sinners this past weekend at the Paragon Theatre in Holden.

It had been two years since the theatre group was able to perform due to COVID-19 health restrictions. Beaverhill Players member Dave Maruszeczka expressed his humble gratitude to audience members for attending the play, which was a long time coming.

Maruszeczka lives southwest of Holden and has been a part of the Beaverhill Players since 2011. He has performed in a total of eight productions with the Beaverhill Players. His first acting experience was during the Holden centennial rendition of the origin of the Village of Holden.

Co-director Jay Ferguson it was very surprising that all of the original cast members, which date back to August of 2020, were still altogether given the fact that so much time had passed and they had to do the bulk of rehearsals virtually via Zoom. It wasn’t until September of 2021 the actors were able to rehearse in-person.

Cast members. Back row left to right: Debbie Anne Perkins, Ken Davy, Thomas Anthony Keller, and Braelynette Stewart. Middle row: Caren Cossey-Kwasynica and Dave Marszeczka. Front row: Jay Ferguson and Julianne Foster.

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Ferguson said she didn’t even on planning to help direct the play, but fate played a part in that decision and she was so appreciative of the opportunity. She also helped create the set and props for the play.

A love of theatre began for Fergus when she was cast as Mrs. Clause in her Kindergarten’s Christmas production. She took acting courses throughout her life, but this was her first time directing and said it was very challenging and rewarding at the same time.

Co-director Julianne Foster also assisted with ticket sales, front of house and concession duties for the production and was so happy to have it all come to fruition. Foster resides in Holden and began her involvement with the Beaverhill Players a decade ago.

The Beaverhill Players have a wealth of home grown talent as well as members from throughout the region who reside in the Lamont, Daysland, Camrose, Tofield and Viking.