shell theatre 2016-17 performance series

SHELL THEATRE

PERFORMANCE

SERIESSHELL THEATRE 2016-2017

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MAYOR’SMESSAGE

Every year, I’m excited to see how the Shell Theatre will challenge me creatively.

A thriving community needs culture to remind us to think differently. Music, art,

theatre and dance help our own artistic sides flourish. The 2016-17 Shell Theatre Performance Season is another example of exactly that! With a wide variety of culture on the stage, everyone has the opportunity to find their fit. From magic to music and dance to comedy, there is something for everyone.

We’ll see the return of past favourites Jesse Cook, Jim Witter, and Brent Butt, giving you the chance to see how these artists have grown and developed their talents. First time artists on our stage include Wide Mouth Mason and Terri Clark, bringing new experiences for everyone.

I encourage you to sit back and enjoy the Shell Theatre experience as you expand your own creative horizons.

Sincerely,

Gale Katchur

Mayor’s Message ....................................................1Tickets ....................................................................2Seating Plan / Eyego to the Arts ...........................3Brothers Landreth ..................................................4Ellen Doty ...............................................................5Yvonne Jenkins Piano Recital .................................5Locarno ...................................................................6Terri Clark ............................................................7-8Jake’s Gift ...............................................................9Everything Fitz .......................................................9Missoula Children’s Theatre - Aladdin ..................10Jesse Cook ...........................................................11Element Theatre Company presents “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” ......................12Eastern Belles .......................................................12Victoria Ballet - Nutcracker ..................................13Brent Butt .............................................................14International Guitar Night ....................................15Scott Cook & the Second Chances ......................15“Coffee House” Starring Jim Witter ....................16Outerbridge - Clockwork Mysteries .....................16 Wide Mouth Mason ..............................................1710th Annual Fort’s Got Talent ..............................18Will Stroet and the Backyard Band ......................18Rare Form Theatre “The Game’s Afoot” ..............19Duffle Bag Theatre “Peter Pan” ...........................19

1 • DOW CENTENNIAL CENTRE – SHELL THEATRE 780.992.6400 SHELLTHEATRE.CA • 2

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PROFESSIONAL SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS$325 ADULT $300 SENIORS/YOUTHSeason Subscriptions available starting Monday, June 13th. Individual Show Tickets available starting Monday June 20th.

HOW TO BUY TICKETSIn PersonDow Centennial Centre8700 - 84 Street Fort Saskatchewan780.992.6400 6:00am - 10:00 pm – Weekdays8:00am - 9:00pm – Weekends9:00am - 9:00pm – Stat Holidays

By Phone1.888.655.9090

Onlinewww.ticketpro.ca

The Shell Theatre box office will be open one hour prior to performances.


• 12 Professional Series Shows

• Gift Certificate redeemable for one ticket to each of the following shows to bring a friend, starting September 1 (Locarno, Everything Fitz, and International Guitar Night)

• One Month pass to Dow Centennial Centre

• One Entry for the “Season Series Artist Signed Guitar Draw”

eyeGO TO THE ARTS!Students between Grade 7 and 12 enjoy

$5 tickets to all

Shell Theatre Performance Series events.

1. Come to the theatre on the night of the desired event.

2. Go the box office at the Shell Theatre.

3. Present your student card and ask for an eyeGo to the Arts ticket.

SEATING PLAN

STAGE

MAIN FLOOR

BALCONY

• All ticket sales are final – no refunds or exchanges.

• Children under the age of 2 will have free admission providing they are sitting on the accompanying adult’s lap.

• Certain restrictions may apply to specific shows.

• Programming subject to change.

Made possible by Enbridge


FOLK ROOTS

xxxxx presents:BROTHERS LANDRETHThursday, September 22nd, 2016 at 7:30pmTICKETS: $35 Adult $32 Seniors/Youth

Twenty-seven years. Four bandmates. Two brothers. Anchored by the bluesy wail of electric guitars, the swell of a B3 organ, and the harmonized swoon of two voices that were born to mesh. The Brothers Landreth are the finest of Canadian roots folk. www.thebroslandreth.com

Enbridge presents:


YVONNE JENKINS PIANO RECITAL GUEST ARTIST KALI HEATHERINGTONSunday, October 2nd, 2016 at 2:00pmTICKETS: $18 Adult $15 Seniors/Youth

Join one of Fort Saskatchewan’s greatest talents, Yvonne Jenkins as she shows audiences that classical piano is for everyone! Special guest Kali Heatherington will be joining her as she gives you Rachmaninoff and more!

ELLEN DOTYSaturday, October 1st, 2016 at 7:30pmTICKETS: Pay what you can for culture.

(suggested Adult $28 Senior $24)

Ellen Doty is a soulful Canadian vocalist and songwriter with a world-class voice. Her music is rooted in jazz, yet seamlessly incorporates elements of other genres including folk and pop. Rich, sultry, and sweet, Ellen’s voice draws listeners in and takes them on an unforgettable journey.www.ellendoty.com

Mix 107.9 FM presents:

CLASSICAL PIANO

SMOOTH JAZZ


LOCARNOThursday, October 13th, 2016 at 7:30pmTICKETS: $35 Adult $32 Seniors/Youth

The Latin project from Juno Award winning musician and Paperboys front man, Tom Landa, Locarno has many parts: Part Mexican, part Cuban Son, part Folk music and part Funk just to name a few! Come on a tour of Latin communities with these lovers of world music!www.locarnomusic.com

SPANISH MUSIC


CISN Country 103.9 presents:

TERRI CLARK BACK TO MY ROOTS SOLO ACOUSTIC TOURFriday, October 28th and Saturday, October 29th, 2016 at 7:30pmTICKETS: $61.50 Adult $57 Seniors/Youth

Two great show nights on her national tour! Up close and personal, the 8-time CCMA Entertainer of the Year and Juno award winning country star performs her catalog of hits acoustically, sharing stories from her extensive career spanning over two decades.www.terriclark.com

2 GREAT SHOW NIGHTS!


ACOUSTIC COUNTRY

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONSPECIAL VIP EXPERIENCE FOR ONLY $69!7 • DOW CENTENNIAL CENTRE – SHELL THEATRE 780.992.6400 SHELLTHEATRE.CA • 8

JAKE’S GIFTTuesday, November 1st, 2016 at 7:30pmTICKETS: $20 Adult $18 Seniors/Youth

Jake’s Gift is a multi-award winning Canadian play about a World War II veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy, France for the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day landings. Winner of Best of Fringe in Edmonton and Winnipeg this theatrical performance is about the legacy of remembrance and the personal story behind one soldier’s grave.www.jakesgift.com

Royal Canadian Legion #27 presents:

COMPELLING THEATRE EVERYTHING FITZSunday, November 6th, 2016 at 2:00pmTICKETS: $28 Adult $24 Seniors/Youth

With roots in Canadian old-time fiddle and Ottawa Valley step dancing Everything Fitz is a family band with four of Canada’s finest young musicians. Their unique stage show combines a variety of musical styles, novelty numbers and choreographed dance routines.www.everythingfitz.ca

FIDDLE STEP DANCE


MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATREALADDIN Friday, November 18th, 2016 at 4:00pm & 6:30pmTICKETS: $12 Adult

$10 Seniors/Youth $5 Under 12

For Aladdin it’s not easy to find a magic lamp but it’s even harder to get a date! It’s a swirling sandstorm of famous Arabian Tales from Ali Baba to Sinbad the Sailor starring the youth of Fort Saskatchewan. Join in the adventure!

The Kanata presents:

CHILDREN’S THEATRE


Dow presents: JESSE COOKSaturday, November 19th, 2016 at 7:30pmTICKETS: $48 Adult $45 Seniors/Youth

Music has been a journey and after two decades of crisscrossing the world in restless pursuit of inspiration, innovation and collaboration, Juno award-winner flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook returns to Fort Saskatchewan.www.jessecook.com

FLAMENCO GUITAR


EASTERN BELLESSaturday, November 26th, 2016 at 7:30pmTICKETS: $35 Adult $32 Seniors/Youth

Prince Edward Island’s Catherine MacLellan, Ashley Condon and Meaghan Blanchard: three distinctly stunning voices that, alone, stand powerfully and then come together in some of the sweetest Eastern Canadian harmonies that you will ever hear. www.easternbelles.com

ELEMENT THEATRE COMPANY presents

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERSThursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th, 2016 at 7:30pmTICKETS: $18 Adult $15 Seniors/Youth

Singing, Dancing, Love and Wedding! What more could be asked for from this hilarious theatrical musical?www.elementtheatre.com


EASTERN SONGWRITERS

MUSICAL THEATRE


2 GREAT SHOW NIGHTS!

BALLET VICTORIANUTCRACKERSaturday, December 10th, 2016 at 7:30pmTICKETS: $48 Adult $45 Seniors/Youth

A unique Christmas story set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score of The Nutcracker. A young girl opens a special gift box prematurely and unleashes a host of wonderful surprises in this Christmas ballet spectacle.www.balletvictoria.com

CHRISTMAS BALLET


BRENT BUTTWednesday, January 18th, 2017 at 7:30pmTICKETS: $48 Adult

$45 Seniors/Youth

Creator of “Corner Gas” and one of Canada’s funniest comedians, Brent Butt discovered early that being funny was a good way to get attention. Laugh out loud and enjoy Brent in his return to Fort Saskatchewan.www.brentbutt.com

COMEDY

Dow presents:


INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHTThursday, January 19th, 2017 at 7:30pmTICKETS: $28 Adult $24 Seniors/Youth

Every year classical guitarist Brian Gore tours with the best guitarists from around the world. This year, Italy’s innovative contemporary guitarist Luca Stricagnoli; brilliant young Brazilian composer/performer Chrystian Dozza, and India’s ground-breaking slide guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya. A world tour of guitar talent on one stage!www.internationalguitarnight.com

The Fort Saskatchewan Record presents:

Mix 107.9 FM presents:WORLD GUITAR

SCOTT COOK & THE SECOND CHANCESFriday, January 27th, 2017 at 7:30pmTICKETS: $18 Adult $15 Seniors/Youth

Touring the world provides the material for the folk troubadour as he takes the audience on a journey through true folk story-telling and songs that will leave you humming.www.scottcook.net

FOLK STORYTELLER


OUTERBRIDGE CLOCKWORK MYSTERIESFriday, February 10th, 2017 at 7:30pmTICKETS: $35 Adult $32 Seniors/Youth

Bring back the mystery, bring back the illusions and bring back the amazement with Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries “Pure Illusions”. Be mystified by one of Canada’s best magical duos!www.tedouterbridge.com

JIM WITTER’S COFFEE HOUSETHE MUSIC OF YOUR FOLK FAVOURITES OF THE 70S

Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 at 7:30pmTICKETS: $35 Adult $32 Seniors/Youth

Back by popular demand after last year’s “Piano Men 2”, Jim Witter returns to celebrate the folk favourites of the 70s including hits from James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce and more!www.thepianomenshow.com

Enbridge presents:

ILLUSIONIST

ACOUSTIC 70S


Friday, February 17th, 2017 at 7:30pmTICKETS: $48 Adult $45 Seniors/Youth

This isn’t the jar, this is a power rock trio! Through a combination of guitar, soul and groove they will get you up and rocking out with them! Come and see why they are one of Canada’s favourite groups. www.widemouthmason.com

Shell Canada presents:

ROCK



Monday, February 20th, 2017 at 3:00pmTICKETS: $2 (Everyone)

Award-winning children’s musician and star of CBC’s “Will’s Jams”, Will Stroet inspires kids to be active, healthy, creative and engaged in the world through educational music in English and French.www.willmusic.ca

Saturday, February 18th, 2017 at 7:00pmTICKETS: $18 Adult $15 Seniors/Youth

Celebrate this milestone as the Sheeptown Players return for their 10th anniversary show! Fort’s Got Talent showcases the best talent that Fort Saskatchewan has to offer in a night of a variety of talents.


Qualico Communities presents:

FAMILY FUN FOR ALL

VARIETY


Friday, February 24th and Saturday, February 25th, 2017 at 7:30pmTICKETS: $18 Adult $15 Seniors/Youth

Something’s afoot as the plot twists and turns in this comedy thriller. At the end of it all, will you know ‘who done it?’ or will you be too busy laughing from this hilarious script?www.rareformtheatre.com


THRILLING THEATRE

Saturday, March 4th, 2017 at 2:00pmTICKETS: $12 Adult

$10 Seniors/Youth $5 Under 12

You’ve never seen “Peter Pan” like this! Be part of the show as this improve group brings Peter and Wendy out of the audience in this interactive kids show suitable for all ages. Laugh, cry and play along as Dufflebag Theatre entertains.www.dufflebag.com

IMPROV THEATRE

Enbridge presents:


GROUP DISCOUNT APPLICABLE TO THESAME PERFORMANCE*

10-14 tickets: 10% off the regular price

15-24 tickets: 15% off the regular price

20+ tickets : 25% off the regular price* Tickets must be purchased at the same time to receive a discount.

* Available at the Dow Centennial Centre only.

TICKET DISCOUNTS * Now available for Professional, Fort and Family Series events.

MULTIPLE SHOW DISCOUNTS*

3-5 shows:receive 10% offregular ticket price

Pick 6 or more shows:receive 15% offregular ticket price* Tickets must be purchased at the same time to receive discount.

HOW TO GET HEREAn intimate venue, where every seat is a great seat!

DOW CENTENNIAL CENTRE8700 - 84 Street - Fort Saskatchewan780.992.6400

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COMPLIMENTARYHANDIVAN SERVICEEmbrace special events in the City of Fort Saskatchewan’s Dow Centennial Centre thanks to the Special Transportation Services Society, the City of Fort Saskatchewan and Shayne Sharpe.

780.940.5247

• Wheelchair accessible seating and entrances

• Free parking

• Infrared Hearing Assistance System

• A convenient box office, open one hour prior to show time

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SHELL THEATRE PERFORMANCE SERIES 2016-2017CALENDAR


special presentation

professional series

fort series

family seriesSat. Feb. 18 Mon. Feb. 20 Sat. Mar. 4

Thurs. Sept. 22 Sat. Oct. 1 Sun. Oct. 2 Thurs. Oct. 13 Tues. Nov. 1

Sun. Nov. 6 Fri. Nov. 18 Sat. Nov. 19Thurs. Nov. 24 &

Fri. Nov. 25 Sat. Nov. 26 Sat. Dec. 10

Wed. Jan. 18 Thurs. Jan. 19 Fri. Jan. 27 Wed. Feb. 1 Fri. Feb. 10 Fri. Feb. 17

BROTHERS LANDRETH ELLEN DOTY YVONNE JENKINS PIANO RECITAL LOCARNO TERRI CLARK JAKE’S GIFT

JESSE COOKELEMENT THEATRE

COMPANY: “SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS”

EASTERN BELLES BALLET VICTORIA “NUTCRACKER”

MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE: “ALADDIN”EVERYTHING FITZ

BRENT BUTT “COFFEE HOUSE” STARRING JIM WITTER

OUTERBRIDGE - CLOCKWORK MYSTERIES

INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT

SCOTT COOK & THE SECOND CHANCES WIDE MOUTH MASON

WILL STROET AND THE BACKYARD BAND

RARE FORM THEATRE“THE GAME’S AFOOT”

10TH ANNUAL FORT’S GOT TALENT

DUFFLE BAG THEATRE “PETER PAN”

Fri. Oct. 28 & Sat. Oct. 29

Fri. Feb. 24 & Sat. Feb. 25

SHELL THEATRE

The Shell Theatre is a part of your community and your source for culture in Fort Saskatchewan. Look beside you and see a neighbour as part of our team. From ticket-takers to ushers our community shines through volunteerism. We could not do what we do without their tireless efforts in support of all of our events. Should you see a volunteer at the Shell Theatre or the Alberta Lottery fund Art Gallery give them a high five for their support, or greet them with a smile for being an essential part of our Shell Theatre Team. Thank you!

Shayne Sharpe

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