November 2014 Newsletter
Morpheus Theatre’s November 2014 Newsletter is available online: Spotlight November 2014
Suggest a Show / Direct a Show
Morpheus Theatre invites the community to make proposals for shows to be produced during our 2015/2016 season.
Morpheus presents 4 quality shows each year (a farce or comedy, a Christmas family production, a contemporary drama, and a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta) at the Pumphouse Theatre, in both the Victor Mitchell & Joyce Doolittle Theatres. We are looking for WELL-KNOWN SHOWS with HIGH AUDIENCE POTENTIAL that fall within our four show categories.
Ideally, the shows will appeal to a wide family audience (primarily 12 and up, although under 18 is not the target audience).
SUGGEST A SHOW
* Title & Playwright of show
* Cast size of show, with male/female breakdown
* Why you think Morpheus should produce it
* Which theatre it would work best in
* Potential challenges
We are also seeking experienced and passionate directors to submit a letter of interest along with a resume with related theatre experience and background. Applicants do not need to submit for a specific show.
APPLY TO DIRECT
* Name of director
* Directing and theatre related experience
* Types of shows applicant is interested in directing
* Director’s Vision for the show (including overall thoughts about how it would be staged & any special effects, set ideas, costume ideas, technical considerations) (if applicable)
Morpheus Theatre thanks everyone for their submissions, however, only candidates being considered for this season will be contacted. If you suggest a play that we accept, you will receive two free tickets to see that production.
Please email or deliver letters of interest by mid-January, 2015 to:
Sean Anderson, Artistic Director, Morpheus Theatre
3512 – 5th Avenue NW Calgary, AB T2N 0V7
info@morpheustheatre.ca
Another AGM Notice – It must be September
Greetings all Community Theatre Supporters,
The Morpheus Theatre Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting on:
Wednesday September 24th, 2014
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Morpheus Rehearsal Centre
3512 – 5th Avenue NW
We welcome all members, past and current participants and volunteers, and anyone else interested in the inner workings of community theatre to join us for a summary of the past season, a look forward to our 20th season, a page turner of a review of the financial statements, and a nail bitter of an election for the Board of Directors.
Voting memberships are $1 and can be purchased at the door.
Morpheus Theatre would like to thank Dennis Daly and Pat Turner, who have been active members of our board for many years and will not be standing for re-election.
Morpheus is seeking interested, and interesting, individuals to join our Board of Directors and to help guide our theatre through the 20th season and beyond. Skill sets that would be valued by the board include marketing, promotion, publicity, legal guidance, financial guidance, and fundraising (grants, corporate and individual donations). If you are interested, please send an email to info@morpheustheatre.ca prior to Wednesday.
We truly hope to see you out at the AGM, and we promise, you’ll never get that one hour or one dollar back.
Sean Anderson
Artistic Director, Morpheus Theatre
Cast of Young Sherlock Holmes announced
Morpheus Theatre is pleased to announce the cast of our 20th season pantomime – Young Sherlock Holmes and the case of Dick Whittington’s Cat.
Dick Whittington – Jemma Robinson
Thomas the Cat – Michael Chiem
Marigold – Thea Allan
Baron Landscape – Tim Elliott
Dame Maisie Luvaduck – Mike Johnson
King Bubonic III – Ryan Patterson
Brat – Suzanne Berg
Drat – Heather Berg
Young Sherlock Holmes – Riley Galarneau
Velma Whitsun – Vicki Trask
Captain Roger Albatross – David Young
Queen Lompebom – Jane Phillips
Mrs. Whittington / Spoon – Nicola Payton
Chorus – Matthew Baxter, Max Gilchrist, Taylor Guterson, Bill Ouellet
Thank you to everyone who came out for the auditions. We are still in need of 3 to 5 individuals for the chorus. If you know someone who might be interested please contact us at.
August Newsletter
Morpheus Theatre’s August 2014 Newsletter is available online: Spotlight August 2014
Annual Book Sale September 5th to 7th
Morpheus Theatre will be holding our annual book sale from Friday September 5th through Sunday September 7th.
A big thank you to the many donations of books. Now we encourage you to take an hour out of your weekend to check out the large selection of books at very affordable prices. Proceeds from the book sale support Morpheus Theatre’s productions this season.
Click here for directions to ACC and our book sale.
We thank you for your support!
Cast of Move Over, Mrs. Markham is announced
Morpheus Theatre is pleased to announce the cast of our 20th season opener – Move Over, Mrs. Markham.
Philip Markham – Randolph West
Joanna Markham – Chelsea Restall
Henry Lodge – Steve Gomori
Linda Lodge – Laura Allen
Alistair Spenlow – Steven Morton
Sylvie Hauser – Tanis Laatsch
Miss Smythe- Ann Barrett
Walter Pangbourne – Christopher Heatherington
Miss Wilkinson- Heather Berg
Thank you to everyone who came out for the auditions.
Tickets go on sale July 15th.
Welcome to our new site!
Morpheus Theatre is proud to announce our new website launch aligned with our 20th season announcement of shows worth seeing.
If you notice anything buggy or a typo, please let us know by emailing info@morpheustheatre.ca
March Newsletter
Morpheus Theatre’s March 2014 Newsletter is available online. View the Newsletter