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A note from the editorAfter a long and cold winter, spring has finally arrived in Calgary and our 2013 to 2014 season is near to completion. We do however finish the season with a real winner. “Always … Patsy Cline.” Critics have called this show, “exceptional, must see entertainment.” The touching and true story of Country Music Legend, Patsy Cline.
This show runs from Tuesday, May 6th to Saturday, May 10th. Our most recent play “... And Then the Lights Went Out.” was a big success and sold out on many nights. The line-up of plays for next season promises exciting theatre. Read the list in this edition of the Newsletter. All this, and quotes and jokes in your Newsletter. - Paul Brown, Editor
Calgary’s longest running community theatre since 1969 - Come Play With Us!
www.workshoptheatre.org April 2014 ISSUE # 9
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Directed by Cynthia Salter-Audy, “Always, Patsy Cline” is based on the true story of Patsy Cline’s friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger.
Having first heard Cline on the “Arthur Godfrey Show” in 1957, Seger became an immediate and avid fan of Cline’s and she constantly hounded
the local disc jockey to play Cline’s records on the radio.
In 1961 when Cline went to Houston for a show, Seger and her buddies arrived about an hour-and-a-half early and, by coincidence, met Cline who was traveling alone. The two women struck up a friendship that was to culminate in Cline
spending the night at Seger’s house - a friendship that lasted until Cline’s untimely death in a plane crash in 1963.
The relationship, which began as fan worship evolved into one of mutual respect. It is the kind of relationship that many fans would like to have with their heroes.
Our Next Production: Always, Patsy ClineMay 6 - 10, 2014 @ The Pumphouse Theatres - Evening performances @ 7:30 pm Tickets on sale now @ www.workshoptheatre.org
Play includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable
hits such as “Crazy”, “I Fall to Pieces” and
“Walking After Midnight”!
“Always, Patsy Cline” features Kerrie Hart as “Patsy” and Jane Walker Tetley as “Louise”
Check out behind the scenes of “Always...Patsy Cline on Instagram: http://instagram.com/workshoptheatre
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Review of “...And Then The Lights Went Out”February 14 - 22, 2014 @ The Pumphouse Theatres
A play by Andy Garland
Directed by Shelby Reinitz
Produced by Alan LeBoeuf
In a cold February, we had another sell out (well
almost) in the Joyce Doolittle Theatre. As a welcome
bonus, the writer, Andy Garland, an Albertan, was
present at the final performance. The story was an
interesting concept; a writer struggling to finish his
novel and his fictional characters keep dropping in
on him, offering advice and drinking his liquor. His
publisher is breathing down his neck and the land
lady is clamouring for the rent. He must finish the
novel before the lights go out.
Excellent entertainment and some first class
performances from the cast. This is not the last that
we will hear from this play or this writer.
Check out behind the scenes of “...And Then The Lights Went Out” on Instagram: http://instagram.com/workshoptheatre
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For this newsletter we are going way back to we believe the 1980′s and possibly the early 1990′s. We have volunteers that are sorting through all of their theatre archives for photos, play posters and programs. For an organization that has been around for almost 50 years, you can imagine the amount of information that is floating around out in the community. We appreciate your help!
We discovered this photo of a Workshop Theatre production. The back of the photo says: “Workshop Theatre – Who Says Murder”. Workshop Theatre has produced many ‘who-dunits’ and murder mysteries over the years.
We were very pleased to find this gem however we are unsure of the date we produced this play. One of our volunteers thinks it may be from the 1980′s and possibly the 1990′s. The back of the photo says: “Left to right – Claudette Williams as ‘Madge Rogers’, Shirley Canfield as ‘Doris Fuller’ and John Heywood as ‘Frank Fuller’.
According to Samuel French, the play is about a couple (Doris and Frank) who return home one night to find their lounge in a state of chaos, but their dismay turns to bewilderment when they discover nothing seems to have been stolen. They’re joined by daughter Madge and her husband Trevor and then they find a girl’s naked body hidden under the window-seat.
Movies will make you famous, television will make you rich but theatre will make you good. - Terrance Mann
Flashback Fridays!Workshop Theatre will be celebrating 50 years very soon. Leading up to the big year, we are celebrating our past by featuring a production from our past on Fridays on our blog here: http://workshoptheatre.wordpress.com
WANTED! If you have any information about this production or cast, please let us know. We will be happy to hear from you! Please contact us at [email protected]
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Workshop Theatre’s 2014 -2015 Season
It’s all about serial killers, another evening at Fawlty Towers, a miscarriage of justice and a twist on Shakespeare!
Jack the Ripper Monster of WhitechapelBy Joe Dickinson - September 2014 - Victor Mitchell TheatreA comical but scary treatment of the serial killer who terrorized London in the 1880′s. Many of the characters and events are taken right from history, but others are pure comic invention.
Another Evening at Fawlty TowersBased on the British television comedy - November/December 2014 - Victor Mitchell TheatreIt’s back by popular demand! Basil and Sybil will have the hotel ready for guests. There will be three acts from this popular British comedy: Waldorf Salad, The Anniversary and Gourmet Night!
Steven, The Steven Truscott StoryFebruary 2015 - Joyce Doolittle TheatreIn the summer of 1959, a sleepy town in rural Ontario was rocked by a tragedy that changed the community forever and sent shockwaves around the world. A 12-year-old girl named Lynne Harper was found raped and strangled to death. Days later, 14-year-old Steven Truscott was charged with her murder. After a two week trial by jury, the boy was found guilty and sentenced to hang, making him the youngest person to sit on Canada’s death row.
Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)By Anne-Marie Macdonald - May 2015 - Victor Mitchell TheatreWhat if Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies were actually comedies? After a professor steals her thesis, Constance Ledbelly is transported into the Bard’s world of Othello and Romeo & Juliet, where she inadvertently sends his stories in new directions. With an abundance of twists, fights, seductions and wild surprises, Constance engages in a truly hilarious Elizabethan tale of self-discovery.
Our 45th Season!
All shows will be held at the Pumphouse Theatres
Season tickets:$80 for Adults$60 for Students/Seniors
Season tickets will be sold online at www.workshoptheatre.org
Stay tuned for exact show dates.
For more information on auditions, directing or volunteering, please contact [email protected]
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Quotes from Mark Twain and Stephen Leacock
Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t
mind, it doesn’t matter. – Mark Twain
The Lord said “let there be wheat” and
Saskatchewan was born. – Stephen Leacock
A person who won’t read has no advantage over
one who can’t read. – Mark Twain
In ancient times they had no statistics so they had to fall
back on lies. – Stephen Leacock
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember
anything. - Mark Twain
It may be those who do most, dream most. - Stephen
Leacock
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. – Mark
Twain
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Quiz Night!
On Saturday evening March 29th a small crowd gathered at “The Space” for Quiz Night. This is an occasion when our brain cells and our recall are seriously tested. The five teams were randomly selected in an effort to avoid a team of Jeopardy winners forming a team and roundly beating and embarrassing us all.
To keep in the spirit of things we celebrated Earth Hour. Lighting was by candle light, which lent an air of mystery (if not danger). At the end of a thoroughly enjoyable evening, table No. 2 were the winners of a close contest.
Table No. 2 was made up of the following players:
• Bob Cooper• Christine Probert• Sarah Baugh• Megan McCredy• Paul Brown
The prizes for the great effort were gift certificates from Tim Hortons.
Special thanks to our quizmaster,(who also set the questions) John Hickie and his able assistant, Alan LeBoeuf
Bob Cooper@bc_jaguar
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The Willies - Our Annual Volunteer Recognition and Awards Ceremony
Mark your calendars! It’s going to be a masquerade theme this year...This annual event will take place Saturday, June 28, 2014.Tickets will be on sale soon through EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.comFor more information, please contact [email protected]
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Contact us!Bob Cooper — President - [email protected] Alan LeBoeuf — 1st Vice PresidentJeremy McKenzie — 2nd Vice PresidentChristine Probert — TreasurerDoug Koroluk — SecretaryKayte Davies — Artistic DirectorAnita Dodd — Media Coordinator [email protected] Jacquie Brennan - Administration - Member at Large - [email protected] Paul Brown - Newsletter Editor - Member at Large
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Signs of the times (did I read that sign right?)
Toilet out of order. Please use the floor below.
In a Laundromat:• Automatic washing machines: Please remove all of
your clothes when the light goes out
• Astronaut takes blame for gas in Spacecraft• New study of obesity looks for larger test group• Miners refuse to work after deathEnfield (London): • Couple slain; police suspect homicide• Police begin campaign to run down jaywalkersNotice in health food shop window: • Closed due to illness
In an office:• Local high school dropouts cut in half• Would the person who took the step ladder
yesterday please bring it back or further steps will be taken