Cast of HMS Pinafore announced

Morpheus Theatre is pleased to announce the cast of Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore.

Sir Joseph Porter, KGB: George Thomson
Captain Corcoran: Kyle Gould
Ralph Rackstraw: Carey Unger
Dick Deadeye: Steve Hansen Smythe
Josephine: Jennifer Michaud
Buttercup: Tracy Smith
Cousin Hebe: Amy Spencer
Bosun: Cameron Ross
Carpenter: David Schnetkamp

Chorus:
Lisette Allan
Graeme Auchincloss
Mitchell Bauer
Suzanne Berg
Dave Burhoe
Janaki Butterworth
Jackie Gelfand
Gad Gijon
David Grof
Marielle Haid
Winnifred Hume
Ashlyn Johnston
Sheena Johnston
Michelle Leblanc
Kurt Markuson
Miki Okuda
Rose Reimer

Thank you to everyone who came out for the auditions.

Happy New Year from Morpheus Theatre!

Happy New Year from all of us at Morpheus!  Make sure to keep in touch!

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Have you Heard? 

Morpheus Theatre is seeking experienced and passionate directors for our 2018/2019 season!  Details HERE
Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and a resume with related theatre experience/background to info@morpheustheatre.ca. Applicants do not need to submit for a specific show.

We also invite the community to make proposals for shows to be produced during our 2018/2019 season.
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).

Please email letters of interest by January 31, 2018 to Sean Anderson, Artistic Director, Morpheus Theatre at info@morpheustheatre.ca


UPCOMING EVENTS!

January 7 – G&S Singers resumes – Join our non-audition chorus for laughter, patter and music!  Click on the link for an update on the Singers!

January 13 – G&S JR Theatre School RESUMES

January 13, 16, 18 – AUDITIONS for HMS PINAFORE – Join us for this fun classic tale of sailors and star-crossed lovers! Directed by Sean Anderson, Music Direction by Carey Unger, Choreography by Gad Ittay Gijon

JANUARY 26 – FEBRUARY 10 – A LITTLE MURDER NEVER HURT ANYBODYJoin us for a new year full of comedy, mystery, marriage (maybe) and falling in love all over again! Buy tickets HERE!

January 31 – Deadline for Submitting to Direct a show for 2018-2019. Click HERE for details.

February 10 – Exploring Shakespeare: MACBETH with Iam Coulter Whether you are well versed in Shakespeare or a relative newcomer; an actor, director, or teacher; this workshop will encourage you to expand your understanding, deepen your personal connection, and activate your imagination. 

March 17 – Michael Chekhov: An Introduction to Inspired Acting with Josephine Christensen – Michael Chekhov developed an innovative approach to acting which is now gaining widespread recognition. His technique is primarily psychophysical and aims to heighten the actor’s awareness of the transformative power of the imagination. 

April 21 – Character Development with Valarie Planche

April 27 – May 12 – HMS PINAFORE

May 7 – G&S JR JUNIOR performance

May 8 – G&S JR SENIOR performance


CAT NOMINATIONS –  Nominations are always open! Visit the webpage HERE

SPACE RENTAL – Morpheus is proud to offer a variety of arts spaces at reasonable rates.  More information here!