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Manitoba City Comedy Hour
Valentine's Dinner Theatre
A night of 50's entertainment with a full-course meal. Complete with comedy acts including Red Skelton, Abbott and Costello, Wayne and Schuster, and more
Presented at the Manitou Opera House, Manitou, MB
Friday, March 26, 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, March 27, 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, March 28, 3 P.M.
Agatha Christie's
Appointment with Death
An assorted group of travelers are staying at the King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem: Lady Westholme and her companion, a young English doctor and her French colleague, a debonair American and a pugnacious Lancashireman. Included in the guestlist is Mrs. Boynton, a domineering American invalid with four stepchildren whose façade of devotion masks deep resentment for her. When Mrs. Boynton is found dead at the base camp at Petra, Jordan, all are suspects even though her health could have been natural. The tension becomes unbearable as the doctor discovers essential information about Mrs. Boynton's plan to possess and torment the children. With an exotic set and rich characters, Agatha Christie presents an intriguing adaptation of her own novel complete with drama, comedy, romance, and of course... Mystery.
Presented at the Manitou Opera House, Manitou, MB
Friday, March 26, 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, March 27, 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, March 28, 3 P.M.
Moses: Prince of Egypt
Summer Outdoor Theatre
Oak Valley Outdoor Theatre
La Riviere, MB
Moses, Prince and Hero of Egypt. A man who despite his conquests and failures, is thrust upon a journey where he not only discovers his identity, but also his life's calling. From a leader of the greatest nation of it's time, to a shepherd in the wilderness, Moses must come to terms with his God, his life, and his people. Would he heed the call to save his people from slavery?
This powerful story was brought to life from the written page to the outdoor stage by Candlewick Players July 29, 30, and 31. The production team included not only actors but local musicians, dancers, illusionists, and artists who performed before a crowd of over 1200 over the three nights.
Performances:
Thursday, July 29, 7:30 PM
Friday, July 30, 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 31, 7:30 PM
En Lacht Schtund met Carole Brunette
Summer Low German Theatre
Carole Brunette and a cast of hilarious actors/performers presented an evening full of Low German laughs and entertainment during the Winkler Harvest Festival. Silliness and "schposs" abounded in this variety night of theatre and musical acts.
P.W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall, Winkler, MB
Thursday, August 12 & 13, 7 PM
Saturday, August 14, 2 PM
Entertainment
Pride and Prejudice
Manitou Sr. Xplor Drama
Dramatized from Jane Austin's Novel by Jane Kendall
Revue by Freelance Writer Loretta Thorliefson as published in the Western Canadian
Jane Austin's characters might have been viewed with less than enthusiasm by some English students over the years, but such was not the case at the Manitou Opera House on October 29 and 30. The senior division of the Candlewick's Xplor Drama Troupe, under the direction of Richard Klassen, took the audience on a delightful journey into the Nineteenth Century world of the Bennets, a world where propriety and social class reign, and where a young woman's cheif desire and aim is to "marry well" and thus enhance - or at the very least, preserve - her economic standing
Such is the case with the five daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, the latter being particularly concerned - well actually hysterical - about the fact that, should her husband's death pre-date the marriage of any of their daughters, the estate would fall into the hands of the pompous Mr. Collins.
Hope arrives in the person of Mr. Bingley who, despite the discouragement ofr his haughty sister, seems mutually attracted to Jane, whose quiet grace seems to belie her mother's genes. In contrast, the high-spirited Elizabeth spurns the advantages of both Collins ans the mysterious Mr. Darcy, fueled by the impression that Darcy sabotaged Mr. Binglay and Jane's relationship. The two younger sisters, Catherine and Lydia brazenly pursue any man with a pulse, with a particular bent towards men in uniform. Sister Mary, the bookworm, dryly analyses the developing drsma, while the arrival of each hero or villain is enthusiastically announced by the butler, Hill.
Much hilarity ensues, as Collins, rebounding like a superball from Elizabeth's rejection, captures the hand of Charlotte Lucas, the daughter of neighbourhood gossip Lady Lucas.
Meanwhile Mr Wickham, a less than honorable officer, has apparently eloped with Lydia, throwing the entire family into an uproar, and causing Mrs. Bennett's pile of drenched handkerchiefs to mount even higher.
The proud Mr. Darcy redeems himself by pursuing the misguided Wickham and planting his feet firmly back on the straight and narrow, simultaneously reuniting Jand and Bingley, despite the prejudice of his Aunt Catherine DeBourgh
This gives him enough points to win Elizabeth's hand on his second attempt.
The beautiful and larger than life sets, built by Richard and Vanessa Klassen and Jason Dyck, the period costumes fashioned by Assistant Director and Stage Manager Ruth Barker, and the intricate hairstyles produced by Laura Greenfield, gave a professional flair to the presentation.
The actors, who hailed from the communities of Manitou, Snowflake, La Riviere, St. Leon, Winkler, Darlingford, Miami, and Pilot Mound, kept the audience engaged with their energy, indepth characterization, and clever sense of timing, while the gales of laughter from the audience might have occasionally shocked even Jane. The actors conducted themselves with a maturity born of years of training and stage experience, as some of the graduating youth can count up to nine years working with the local Youth in Fine Arts program as well as in various school productions. Over the years, they have grown from tree-branch-holding novices to fine leading men and ladies
Presented by Candlewick's Senior Youth Xplor Drama:
Friday, October 29, 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 30, 7:30 PM
Manitou Opera House
Performance by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
Agatha Christie's
The Mousetrap
An intriguing production of the old classic produced by Flatlands Theatre of Winkler, Manitoba. The production highlighted Agatha Christie's most popular mystery play and the longest running play in the history of the London stage: "The Mousetrap". Murder lurks around every corner... The house guests collect in the Great Hall at Monkswell Manor, the unexpected guest arrives, followed by the police, and a parlor game of murder begins.
Candlewick is delighted to be a part of the production with Richard J. Klassen as director and Ruth Barker as Stage Manager. We have enjoyed previous engagements and look forward to future endeavors together
Presented at the P.W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall, Winkler, MB
Performance Dates:
Thursday, November 4, 7 PM
Friday, November 5, 7 P.M.
Saturday, November 6, 7 P.M.
Sunday, November 7, 3 P.M.
A Seuss Christmas Carol
DanceWorks Studio and Candlewick Xplor Drama
A New Twist on the Christmas Classic
Scrooge hasn't seen anything yet! This new presentation being staged by DanceWorks and Candlewick features youth from the Xplor Drama and Dance Studio to present a wild and wacky "Seuss-style" version of the favorite Dickens Christmas tale. Complete with zany characters, wacky sets, and lots of fun performances, the presentation is one the entire family won't want to miss.
Presented by DanceWorks Dance and Xplor Drama students:
Friday, November 12, 7 PM - Morden Kenmor
Saturday, November 13, 7 PM - Morden Kenmor
Sunday, November 14, 3 PM - Manitou Opera House
Alice in Wonderland
Adapted by Anne Coulter Martens
College Theatre Production
Down the rabbit hole, through the woods, to a garden, and then to tea. Alice was trying to get home from Wonderland, but who will help? Instead of helping her, Tweedledee and Tweedledum got in a fight - the Mad Hatter had a tea party - and even her friend the Cheshire Cat was enigmatic - so poor Alice decided to ask for help from the Red Queen. With fast action, colourful characters, and the delightful charm of Lewis Carroll's great classic, there is much to be enjoyed by all.
Candlewick and Steinbach Bible College are pleased to present this family classic at the Steinbach Bible College this Christmas Season. Complete with fantastic characters and a world of creativity, the drama is for the entire family.
Presented at the Steinbach Bible College Theatre, Steinbach, MB - Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing
Performances:
Thursday, Nov 25, 7:30 PM Preview Showing
Friday, Nov 26, 7:30 PM Public Performance
Saturday, Nov 27, 7:30 PM Public Performance
The Mask of Torro
A Western Melodrama for Christmas
Candlewick Players Dinner Theatre 2010
All seems peaceful in the small town of Prune Coulee, but looks can be deceiving. It is Christmas time, and the peace is about to be disturbed with the influx of a host of strangers who all have the same goal in mind... to rob the small town bank of some new gold. But whilst the plans are being schemed, two of the unlikely strangers run into the Darling girls, and before you know it romance is in the air... or is it. Throw in the all-powerful local Mayor who also has his sights on the eldest Darling and an adventure ensues which is wild and melodramatic till the cows come home.
Candlewick Players take the stage to present this wild and zany western. A full 3-act interactive experience, the actors entertain through the hilarious drama as well as including willing audience members on occasion throughout the night.
Performance Dates:
- Thursday, December 2 - Timbers Restaurant, Morden
- Friday, December 3 - Timber's Restaurant, Morden
- Saturday, December 4 - Timber's Restaurant, Morden
- Sunday, December 5 - Private Booking
- Thursday, December 9 - Grace Mennonite Church, Winkler
- Friday, December 10 - Grace Mennonite Church, Winkler
- Sunday, December 12 - Private Booking
Play produced by special arrangement with "The Wicks" Writer's Guild.
