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Candlewick Players present

The Importance of Being Earnest

Considered one of the most famous of comedies of all time, this masterpiece is a witty and bouyant comedy of manners. Delighting millions in countless productions ever since its first performance in London on February 14, 1895, "The Importance of Being Earnest has been celebrated not only for its light-hearted ingenuity of its plot, but for its inspired dialogue.

The play begins in Algernon Moncrieff's London flat where Jack Worthing proposes to the love of his life, but soon the situation becomes dire as his love's mother draws the engagement to naught due to Jack's somewhat unknown past. Will that kill their love? But this comic masterpiece doesn't end there... soon Algernon discovers his friend's country home only to find Jack's beautiful ward. Soon the issue of one's name is brought to light with misconceptions as to just who is "Earnest" and who isn't.

Candlewick Players presented this classic comedy filled with romance, misunderstanding, and comedy galore as their 2012 Valentine's Theatre Event.

Presented at the Manitou Opera House (Dinner & Dessert Theatre)

Dinner Theatre - Friday, February 10, 6:30 PM

Dinner Theatre - Saturday, February 11, 6:30 PM

Dessert Theatre - Sunday, February 12, 3:00 PM

Presented at the Kenmor Theatre, Morden (Theatre Only)

Theatre - Friday, February 17, 7:30 PM

Theatre - Saturday, February 18, 7:30 PM

The Cast and Crew

John Worthing (Jack) - Chuck Fefchak
Algernon Moncrieff - Robert Riddell
Rev. Canon Chausuble - Steve Friesen
Merriman - Bowen Wiebe
Lane - Bowen Wiebe
Lady Bracknell - Della Friesen
Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax - Lindsey Dueck
Cecily Cardew - Briar Hildebrand
Miss Prism - Ruth Barker
Aphrodite - Laura Greenfield

Director - Richard J. Klassen
Assistant Director - Ruth Barker
Costumes - Ruth Barker, Vanessa Klassen
Manitou Food Coordination - Lorine Fox, Janice Unrau
Food Service & Ushers - CandlewickYouth Players
Makeup - Laura Greenfield
Properties - Ruth Barker & Richard J. Klassen
Sets - Cordell Ducharme, Quinton Ducharme, Steven Popplestone, Richard J. Klassen
Stage Manager - Laura Greenfield
Technicals - Quinton Ducharme

Candlewick and Prairie Spirit School Division

Present:

Guys and Dolls

A Musical Fable of Broadway

Music and Lyrics by: FRANK LOESSER

Book by: JO SWERLING and ABE BURROWS

This oddball romantic comedy is set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City. Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, 'Guys and Dolls' soars with the spirit of Broadway as it highlights a cast of vivid characters: Sarah Brown (the upright but uptight "mission doll," out to reform the evildoers); Sky Masterson (the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet but ends up falling in love); Adelaide (the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years); and Nathan Detroit (Adelaide's devoted fiancé (desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game).

It all works out in the end, thanks to the machinations of Abe Burrows' and Jo Swerling's hilarious, fast-paced book with Frank Loesser's bright score, taking us from the heart of Times Square, to Havana, Cuba, and into the sewers of New York City. Funny and romantic, GUYS AND DOLLS is ideal for audiences of any age.

Performance Dates:

Thursday, March 8 - 7 PM - Manitou Opera House
Friday, March 9 - 7 PM - Manitou Opera House
Saturday, March 10 - 2 PM - Manitou Opera House

Cast Included:

Sky Masterson - Quinton Ducharme (Manitou)
Sarah - Brandi Clayton (Manitou)
Nathan Detroit - Tristan Klassen (La Riviere)
Adelaide - Stephanie Pauls (La Riviere)
Mimi - Nina Howatt (Manitou)
Hot Box Dancer 1 - Lexi Hacault (Manitou)
Hot Box Dancer 2 - Mariah Hoeppner (Kaleida)
Hot Box Dancer 3 - Jessica Grettum (Darlingford)
Nicely, Nicely - Sean Rendall (Manitou)
Benny Southstreet - Devin Lowry (Darlingford)
Rusty - Steven Popplestone (Pilot Mound)
Harry the Horse - Dorian Unrau (St. Leon)
Angie the Ox - James Sharp (Manitou)
Society Max - Kenton Collins (Darlingford)
Liver Lips - Bowen Froese (Darlingford)
Big Jule - Liam Klassen (La Riviere)
Lt Brannigan - Cameron McNabb (Manitou)
Cop 1 - Aaron Cassels (Manitou)
General Cartwright - Jessica Cassels (Manitou)
Arvid - Gerrit Maxwell (Manitou)
Agatha - Megan Lea (Manitou)
Calvin - Jesse Creith (La Riviere)
Martha - Christine LaFreniere (Manitou)
Master of Ceremonies - Kenton Collins (Darlingford)
Waiter - Bowen Froese (Darlingford)
Crowd - Diamond Lynn (Manitou), Kaitlin Reynolds (Manitou), Quinne Riddell (Miami), Sidney Riddell (Miami), Morgan Smith (Manitou)

Crew Included:

Producer/Director - Richard J. Klassen
Assistant Director - Caitlin Cranmer
Choreographer - Lindsey Knight
Costumes - Ruth Barker, Vanessa Klassen, Joy Pauls
Front of House Coordinator - Janice Unrau
Makeup - Jennifer Dobson, Joy Pauls
Pianist - Vanessa Klassen
Production Crew - Aleasha Coleman, Daira Dymond, Joanna Huang, Clairrissa Klassen, Diamond Lynn, Morgan Smith, Caitlin Unrau
Program - Kyle Goertzen
Properties - Joanna Huang, Sarah Klassen, Rikki Tosh
Sets - Dustin Baloun, Cordell Ducharme, Quinton Ducharme, Steven Popplestone, Pat Nachonechny, Richard J. Klassen
Stage Managers - Ruth Barker, Taylor Gorchynski, Sidney Riddell
Technicals - Dustin Baloun, Cordell Ducharme, Quinton Ducharme
Technical Supervisor - Bill Howatt
Vocal Coach - Evelyn Ramage

Guys and Dolls

Is being presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI)

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI

421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

Phone: 212-541-4684 // Fax: 212-397-4684

www.MTIShows.com

King Arthur's Court

Hilarity in the Court of the King

What happens when King Arthur calls for entertainment? Stupidity prevails when a troupe of traveling entertainers arrive. Set to perform a drama, the troupe presents "The Farce of Pierre Pathelin", an actual morality play from the middle ages.

Complete with dynamic characters, great food, and hilarious antics, this full-course dinner theatre set in Medieval Times is all about comedy as the entertainment includes Medieval Farces, Audience Participation, and adventurous improv.

This theatre event is offered for this spring touring production by Candlewick Player's semi-professional Touring Troupe for a limited bookings.

Performance Dates:

Friday, March 16 - La Riviere Community Centre Fundraiser
Saturday, March 17 - Plum Coulee Fireman's Fundraiser
Sunday, March 18 - Arborg Youth For Christ Spring Fundraiser
Saturday, April 21 - Carman Active Living Centre's Spring Gala Fundraiser

Cast included:

Ruth Barker - Guillemette
Jeanette Hoeppner - Thibault
Richard J. Klassen - Pierre
Robert Riddell - William
Tristan Klassen - Guido

Crew

Quinton Ducharme - Technicals

Manitou Jr. Xplor Theatre Troupe presented

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Adapted from the C.S. Lewis Classic by Joseph Robinette

"This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic faithfully recreated the magic and mystery of Aslan, the Great Lion, His struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action featured chases, duals, and escapes as the Witch is determined to keep Narnia in her control and end the reign of Aslan. "

This spring's dramatization was made complete not only with a host of colorful characters, but also with the inclusion of the Manitou DanceWorks students as they presented their spring recital creating a truly magical and creative telling of this family favourite.