Cast of Sullivan & Gilbert announced

Morpheus Theatre is pleased to announce the cast of Ken Ludwig’s Sullivan & Gilbert.

William S Gilbert – Mike Johnson
Sir Arthur Sullivan – Stuart Lloyd
Richard D’Oyle Carte – Bob Corrigan
Kitty Gilbert – Elaine Torrie
Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh – James Noonan
Violet Russell – Jennifer Michaud
Francois Cellier / Accompanist – Ian Robertson
George Grossmith – Steve Hansen Smythe
Rutland Barrington – Gary Silberg
Durward Lely – Kyle Gould
Courtice Pounds – Carey Unger
Rosina Brandram – Tracy Smith
Jessie Bond – Jennifer Wolsey
Sybil Grey – Winnifred Hume
Men’s Chorus – Gad Ittay Gijon
Men’s Chorus – Cameron Ross
Ladies Chorus – Kathleen Copland
Ladies Chorus – Brianne Nielsen

Thank you to everyone who came out for the auditions.

Shake The Crowd Sword Fighting Workshop at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre

We are pleased to help our friends at Shake the Crowd spread the word about their upcoming Sword Fighting for Stage workshop in January.  They are always helpful to us when we are looking to borrow or rent swords, need a fight director for a show, or when we put on stage combat workshops of our own.  Details on their upcoming workshop are below:

 

Sword Fighting for Stage with Award winning Fight co-ordinator, John Knight.

Learn Safe Sword Techniques!

20 hours of instruction

Classes held Tue & Thurs 7:30 – 9:30pm

Jan 19 – Feb 18, 2016

At Morpheus Rehearsal Centre 3512 5 Avenue NW

Tuition $220  *discounts available for students, educators, equity & ACTRA

For more information, or to register, contact john@shakethecrowd.comShakethecrowd

 

 

Job Posting: Morpheus Theatre seeking Bookkeeper

Morpheus Theatre is currently looking for a bookkeeper to handle general accounting activities in our office.  The general tasks and hours are listed below.

 

General Tasks:
Enter accounts payable invoices
Enter GL entries and deposits
Prepare cheques
Prepare deposits
Prepare Payroll & Payroll remittance cheque
Filing of paperwork
Bank reconciliations
Credit card reconciliations
Facility expense invoice reconciliation
Help prepare AGLC reports (as required)
Enter external accountant year-end journal entries (if any)
Time Requirements:
Sept to May: weekly approximately 2-4hrs per week
Summer: biweekly, approximately 4hrs per week, plus Year-end activities as required

The position will start in December.

 

If this is an opportunity that interests you, please send an email indicating your interest, your resume or relevant accounting experience and an hourly wage expectation to:

 

Sean Anderson, Artistic Director

Morpheus Theatre

info@morpheustheatre.ca
We thank everyone for their interest, however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

 

Regards,

Morpheus Theatre

Tickets going fast for The Sleeping Beauty, Dec 4 – 13

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

For more information, or to purchase tickets, click HERE

December 4 – 13, 2015
By Ben Crocker

Directed by Jay Newman
Musical Direction by Stefanie Holick
Choreography by Karen Iwanski

You know the story: the beautiful princess is cursed by an evil fairy to prick her finger on a spindle on her 18th birthday and die. Nothing says “welcome to the world” like the well wishes of a wicked spell caster who wasn’t invited to the party. You know the characters: the Princess Aurora and her royal parents, the good fairies, the evil fairy and her cat Spindleshanks and of course, the dashing Prince who saves them all from their perpetual slumber. But this isn’t your ordinary slumber party, this is Pantomime! Oh yes it is! And you know what that means – flip flop boys with girls and girls with boys – and is that a Queen or a Dame? It’s both! It’s all topsy turvy fun and games but some things ring true always and it’s true love’s kiss that will save the day this December. We hope you’ll take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us and the zombies for this family friendly holiday tradition.

www.morpheustheatre.ca

 

Direct a Show Worth Seeing! Or… just suggest one!

Morpheus Theatre is seeking experienced and passionate directors for our 2016/2017 season!

We present 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.

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.

APPLY TO DIRECT
* Name of director
* Directing and theatre related experience
* Types of shows applicant is interested in directing
* Rehearsal Time Availability
* If submitting for a specific show- Director’s Vision for the show (including overall thoughts about how it would be staged & any special effects, set ideas, costume ideas, technical considerations) 

 


We also invite the community to make proposals for shows to be produced during our 2016/2017 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).

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

 

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 letters of interest by January 7, 2016 to:
Sean Anderson, Artistic Director, Morpheus Theatre
info@morpheustheatre.ca

Special Offer from our Friends at SAGE Theatre!

Morpheus has been very good to Sage Theatre, and we want to say thank you by providing a special offer to all Morpheus members and their friends!

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SHAKESPEARE’S WILL, by Vern Thiessen

November 6 – 14, 2015
at the Joyce Doolittle Theatre
in the Pumphouse Theatres

 

For tickets call 403-264-7243 or visit www.sagetheatre.com
You can use the code MORPHEUS when purchasing online for 20% off the purchase!

 

On the eve of William Shakespeare’s funeral, his widow, Anne Hathaway, recalls her life with – and without – the enigmatic poet. As she prepares to read her husband’s will, she reveals the enthralling story of a wife and mother who has made tremendous sacrifices for love. By the end of the play, you will understand why the poet left her his ‘second best bed.’

 

Starring Elinor Holt
Directed by Kelly Reay
Set and Costumes by Hanne Loosen
Lighting Design by Ajay Badoni
Composition by Allison Lynch
Props by Keri Halfacre
Stage Management by Jessica Andrews
Technical Director: Owen Day

 

“Catnip for Shakespeare fans, Shakespeare’s Will is a remarkable creative imagining, and Anne has much to say.”
-James Wenley, Theatre Scenes, Auckland

 

~Jason Mehmel
Artistic Director
Sage Theatre
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Voice Lessons at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre!

Voice Lessons at Parkdale Community Centre
Voice lessons in a convenient location for the Morpheus Theatre and Parkdale community!

Introducing Julie Pearson, MMSt, Vocal Coach
Julie has been teaching voice lessons for 15 years and has been performing for over 25 years. Her passion is to teach functional technique for contemporary singers (pop, rock, folk, musical theatre, gospel), assisting singers in reaching their vocal potential.  With the rise of reality singing TV show and the increasing media coverage of singers with vocal health issues, Julie seeks to promote healthy vocal techniques that free the voice and allow the singer to sing what they love with confidence and awareness.

Julie holds a Master of Music Studies in Contemporary Vocal Pedagogy (2011) from the Queensland Conservatory, Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia.  She studied with Dr. Irene Bartlett and graduated with High Distinction, receiving the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence.  She is also certified with Somatic Voicework (sm) The LoVetri Method, with the CCM Institute at Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia (completed July 2015).  SVW is a body-based method of vocal training for contemporary singers.

Julie has training in both classical and contemporary styles and has worked with singers of all ages (9-75!) and a variety of singing goals including general vocal improvement, preparation for auditions, studio recordings and weddings, musical theatre, band singers, singer/songwriters, and church worship singers.

Lessons begin at $35.  For more information, please visit www.jpvocalstudio.com or contact Julie at 403-813-7523

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Auditions for Sullivan & Gilbert, Nov 8, 10 & 12

SULLIVAN & GILBERT

By Ken Ludwig
Directed by Sean Anderson
Music Direction by Winnifred Hume
Choreography by Amy Tollefson

Performances at the Pumphouse Theatre – April 29th to May 14th, 2016

From the playwright who brought us Lend Me A Tenor comes a playful twist on our mandate to bring the best of Gilbert and Sullivan to Calgary audiences. In this delightful behind-the-scenes romp we get the best of the duo musically and in the flesh, when we meet the famous partners themselves! The story opens on a time when things were not all roses, in 1890 when they had been feuding for years. They are forced to work together one more time to bring their greatest works to life for Queen Victoria and so, we are treated to treasured pieces fromThe Mikado, Ruddigore, Iolanthe and The Pirates of Penzance, among others. Fans of Gilbert and Sullivan will be thrilled by Sullivan and Gilbert, for we have a song to sing, O! – several of them, in fact and we do hope you’ll join us for the joy! (And the rapture!)


Audition Dates:
Sunday November 8th (1:00 to 4:00pm)
Tuesday November 10th (7:00 to 9:30pm)
Thursday November 12th (7:00 to 9:30pm)

at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre 3512 – 5th Avenue NW (lower level of the Parkdale Community Centre)


Audition Requirements:
– A prepared song to highlight your vocal abilities – ideally from G&S or similar style (no more than 2 minutes long)
– A prepared comedic monologue (no more than 2 minutes long)
– A cold read may be requested
– Bring your music on an MP3 player; There will be no accompanist
– You may be asked for a range check
– Please bring your resume and headshot to the audition

Callbacks will take place on Tuesday November 17th from 7:00 to 10:00pm. Callbacks will require all candidates to work for the entire three hours.

Rehearsals will take place from late January through April 28th. Rehearsals will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Morpheus Theatre requires that auditioners come prepared to commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule.

For more information, or to book an audition time, Click HERE or
Visit www.morpheustheatre.ca, call 403-246-2999 or e-mail audition@morpheustheatre.ca

Cast of The Dinner Party announced

Morpheus Theatre is pleased to announce the cast of Neil Simon’s The Dinner Party.

Andre – Graeme Frank Edward Black
Gabrielle – Michelle Brandenburg
Claude – Luke Foster
Albert – Dorin McIntosh
Mariette – Leanne Melathopolous
Yvonne – Ginette Simonot

Thank you to everyone who came out for the auditions.

Read more about the show here: http://www.morpheustheatre.ca/?portfolio=the-dinner-party

Auditions for The Dinner Party, Sept 26, 28, 30!

THE DINNER PARTY

By Neil Simon
Directed by Lonni Olson

Performances at the Pumphouse Theatre – January 22 – February 6, 2016

Neil Simon’s 31st play, is a comedic farce with a hint of drama. Six Strangers invited to dine together at an exclusive Parisian restaurant. Not knowing why they have been invited until one guest at a time, we learn the guests are three divorced couples. As it turns out, the dinner is about their damaged relationships and whether or not they can reconcile.


Audition Dates:
Saturday September 26th (1:00 to 4:00pm)
Monday September 28th (7:00 to 9:30pm)
Wednesday September 30th (7:00 to 9:30pm)

at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre 3512 – 5th Avenue NW (lower level of the Parkdale Community Centre)


Audition Requirements:
– A prepared comedic monologue (approximately 2 minutes long)
– A cold read may be requested
– Please bring your resume and headshot to the audition
– Breathe and have fun!

Callbacks will take place on Saturday October 3rd from 1:00 to 4:00pm, if required. Callbacks will require all candidates to work for the entire three hours in a round robin match up.

Rehearsals will take place from October 14th through January 21st . Rehearsals will be Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Morpheus Theatre requires that auditioners come prepared to commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule.

For more information, or to book an audition time, Click HERE or
Visit www.morpheustheatre.ca, call 403-246-2999 or e-mail audition@morpheustheatre.ca