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So You Think You CAN'T Dance

So You Think You Can't Dance

A Spirited Christmas Dinner Theatre

What happens when a preacher's son falls in love with a dance studio's daughter from the "wrong" side of the tracks??  With a little musical help from the neighborhood characters, the romance is on its way... or is it?  What happens when the fathers meet with a secret in their past which may just change everything? 

Complete with dynamic characters, great food, and hilarious antics, this full-course dinner theatre set in the 1960's is a barrel of fun.  Candlewick Players are pleased to present this new and original play including both a few new faces and of course a number of familiar faces from previous dinner theatres such as “The Pembina Hillbillies,” “M*A*S*H,” and “The Mask of Torro.” This year's performance is filled with a cast of energetic and enthusiastic characters both on and off stage as Candlewick's Players are excited take the stage with some song, dance, and of course the usual zany antics.

This theatre event is open for bookings for both public and corporate bookings.


Performance Dates:

  • Thurs, Dec 1 - Timber's Restaurant, Morden - SOLD OUT
  • Fri, Dec 2 - Timber's Restaurant - Private Booking
  • Sat, Dec 3 - Timber's Restaurant, Morden - SOLD OUT
  • Sun, Dec 4 - Timber's Restaurant, Morden - SOLD OUT

  • Thur, Dec 8 - Public Performance - Winkler EMM Church - Reserv. Deadline: Tues, Dec 6, 12 NOON
  • Fri, Dec 9 - Timber's Restaurant - Private Booking
  • Sat, Dec 10 - Winkler - Private Booking
  • Sun, Dec 11 - Public Performance - Winkler EMM Church - Reserv. Deadline: Thurs, Dec 8, 12 NOON

Public Performances on Thursday, Dec 8 and Sunday, Dec 11: Doors open at 6 PM / Performance begins at 6:30.


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Details

Setting:  1960's  (in the rough end of town)

Theme:    Though meant for pure entertainment, the story does have a heartwarming message of forgiveness and hope... and that the message of Christmas is meant to be lived out.

Cast

  • Ruth Barker - Veronica (interested in Sonny)
  • Lindsay Dueck - Mary Lou (Shep's Daughter)
  • Nolan Dueck - Sonny (Preacher's Boy)
  • Hannah Franz - Georgia (Friend to Mary Lou)
  • Walter Friesen - Frankie (Friend to Sonny)
  • Herb Franz - Rex (Local Bum)
  • Howie Hildebrand - Rev. Harry (Preacher)
  • Dave Hildebrandt - Shep (Dance Studio Owner)
  • Milt Olfert - Richard Siemens (Fitness Instructor)
  • Waldo Penner - Elvis Pretzley (Local Store Owner)

Crew

  • Richard J. Klassen - Director/Producer/Technician/Playwright
  • Bretton Selent - Choreographer
  • Ruth Barker - Costumes
  • Rob Riddell - Playwright
  • Jason Dyck - Sets / Pianist
  • Dave Hildebrandt - Production and Script assistance
  • Jennifer Nichol - Vocal Coach

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Reservations

Winkler Public/Corporate Dinner Theatre Performance

  • Reservation opportunities: Dec 8 and 11
  • $35 Ticket includes 3-course meal, entertainment, etc.
  • Courses Include:
    • Mixed Salad in a roll of Cucumber with Pepper, Cocktail Tomatoes drizzeled with Vinaigrette
    • Pear-Shaped Potato Croquettes, Chicken Fillet in a Creamy Garlic Sauce, Wiener Schnitzel with Hunter Sause, Marinated Zucchini with Pepper
    • Layered Napoleon Torte with Chocolate Glaze
  • Reservations through Richard - see below

Email Contact:

Phone Contacts:

  • DanceWorks Studio - 822-9981
  • Richard's Contact - 825-8406

Previous Performances

  • The Mask of Zorro (2010)
  • MASH (2009)
  • The Pembina Hillbillies (2008)

Play produced by special arrangement with "The Wicks" Writer's Guild.