PROFESSIONAL THEATRE TRAINING FOR YOUTH AGED 9 TO 17!
Morpheus Theatre is pleased to announce that the G&S Junior Theatre School program is growing. After 4 successful seasons, the Juniors are making room for more teenagers to participate in our program.
Starting in October 2015, we will be offering both a Junior class for students 9 to 13 years old, and a Senior class for students 14 to 17 years old. The program will continue to be led by Michelle Brandenburg and Naomi Williams and give youth an opportunity to expand their acting skills and challenge themselves with the lyrics and patter of a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. The Senior class will also include more advanced acting skills and choreography.
The course is a performance-based process. Both classes will run Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:30 beginning October 17. Classes will include professional instruction in Acting and Voice and the program will culminate in two youth performances on the set of our mainstage production in the Victor Mitchell Theatre at the Pumphouse Theatre for their family and friends. They will work on a full set with lights, sounds, and costumes.
Students enrolled in the program will learn the basics in choral singing, such as tuning, breath management, proper formation of vowels, good diction, posture and facial expression through vocal warm-ups, exercises, and homework. The basics of musical sight reading will be taught, listening skills will be honed, and singing in harmony will be introduced. Students will gain confidence and aptitude in their singing. The fun, humour and drama of Gilbert and Sullivan is a great way for youth to be introduced to classical music. Group vocal lessons encourage teamwork and friendship, in a low stress environment! All students will also have the opportunity to try their hand at solo singing, if they so wish, and the learning environment created will be positive and constructive.
DATE: Saturday, October 17 to Saturday May 14, 10:00 – 11:30am
***No classes over winter break or holiday long weekends.
COST: Juniors – $350, Seniors – $400 FAMILY DISCOUNT- Family members save $50!
***Payment plans are available – please call 403-246-2999
WHERE: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre, Lower Level, 3512 5 Avenue NW
Space is limited so register early! Click here to register online or call our office at (403) 246-2999.
Morpheus Theatre Booksale Fundraiser, Sept 11 – 13
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinetteMorpheus Theatre will be holding our annual book sale from Friday September 11th through Sunday September 13th at Alberta Computer Cables (1816 25 Avenue NE)
We welcome donations of books until Sept 10 at our home at Morpheus Theatre (3512 5 Avenue NW).
We encourage you to check out the large selection of books at very affordable prices! Proceeds from the book sale support Morpheus Theatre’s productions this season.
We thank you for your support!
Cast of The Sleeping Beauty Announced
/1 Comment/in Announcements, Auditions, Shows /by SeanMorpheus Theatre is pleased to announce the cast of our December pantomime – The Sleeping Beauty.
BILLY – Riley Galarneau
KING NORBERT – Dale Hirlehey
QUEEN DOROTHY – Kyle Gould
PRINCESS AURORA – Chantal Brosseau
PRINCE ORLANDO – Erika Rogstad
CARABOSSE – Thalia Altura
KITTY – Heather Berg
SPINDLESHANKS – Suzanne Berg
FAIRY PEACEFUL – Jeri Guenter
FAIRY GRACEFUL – Michelle LeBlanc
FAIRY BEAUTIFUL – Molly Noonan
FAIRY THOUGHTFUL – Gad Gijon
Chorus of Palace Servants, Courtiers, Zombies, Villagers…and more.
Lisette Allan
Thea Allan
Josh Bailey
Leah Hohman
Jillian O’Connell
Ryan Patterson
Gary Silberg
Grayson Smith
Josie Smith
George Thomson
Thank you to everyone who came out for the auditions.
Congratulations to Calgary CAT Award Recipients and Nominees!
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinetteThis year’s CAT award recipients were announced on Aug 22, at the Annual Awards Gala. Morpheus had a total of 19 nominations in nearly every category!
Congratulations to all nominees and recipients and a big thank you to everyone who voted for us on the Calgary-ACTS website. Don’t forget to vote again this year at www.calgary-acts.com!
Congratulations goes to David Young & Haley Day, recipients of Morpheus Theatre’s 2015 Volunteer Awards, Frank Macleod with Paige Fossheim (Hair and Makeup), Marilyn Buehning and Christie Johnson (Assistants) for Outstanding Costume Design for Ruddigore, Ian Robertson for Outstanding Musical Direction for Ruddigore & Fadi Saghir for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Musical as Sir Despard Murgatroyd in Ruddigore.
And if you missed it, or would like another look…
Morpheus Theatre announces our 2015 Annual General Meeting
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinetteMorpheus Theatre will be holding our 2015 Annual General Meeting on Monday September 14th starting at 7:00pm. Come join the Board of Directors for a discussion of our 20th Anniversary Season and our year ahead. Financial results will be shared and Board Members will be elected. Cost of admission is free, cost to vote is one dollar.
Morpheus Theatre is also looking for individuals that are interested in joining our board either as a director-at-large or member-at-large. Please contact Sean Anderson at info@morpheustheatre.ca for more details and to express your interest.
Also Upcoming:
Do you have books gathering dust? Morpheus Theatre will be partnering with Books Between Friends for our 6th annual book sale this fall to help raise funds for both charities. Morpheus Theatre will be accepting books at the Parkdale Community Centre up to September 9th. Books need to be in good condition. Unfortunately we cannot accept Readers Digest, magazines or text books.
Then on September 11th, 12th & 13th we invite you to bring your friends to the sale located at 1816 – 25 Avenue NE. We hope to see you there! Word is there will be free coffee and donuts.
Auditions for The Sleeping Beauty, Aug 23, 25, 27!
/0 Comments/in Announcements, Auditions /by GinetteTHE SLEEPING BEAUTY
By Ben Crocker
Directed by Jay Newman
Performances at the Pumphouse Theatre – December 4th to 13th, 2015
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, mind you aren’t in the splash zone for the slosh scene – 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.
Audition Dates:
Sunday August 23rd (1:30 to 4:30pm)
Tuesday August 25th (7:00 to 9:30pm)
Thursday August 27th (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 (approximately 2 minutes long)
– A prepared monologue – please review the Queen’s monologue on our website
– A cold read may be requested
– Please bring your resume and headshot to the audition
Callbacks are on Sunday August 30th starting at 1:30pm, if required.
Rehearsals will be from mid-September through December 3rd on Tues & Thurs 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 auditions@morpheustheatre.ca
Season Tickets Still on sale! Subscriptions as low as $36 for Seniors/$48 for Adults
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinetteSave money! Get the best seats! Commit to watching live theatre! Support the arts in Calgary! Make a regular date night or a girls night out! Planning ahead with Season Tickets can make it all happen!
Our 2015/2016 season features:
Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller (Sept 25 – Oct 3)
The Sleeping Beauty, our family friendly Pantomime (Dec 6 – 21)
The Dinner Party by Neil Simon (Jan 22 – Feb 6)
Sullivan and Gilbert, a play with lots of music (Apr 29 – May 14).
More details on our season can be found here: http://www.morpheustheatre.ca/?page_id=629
You can purchase your Subscription either by mailing in a cheque with the order form available here: http://www.morpheustheatre.ca/morph_wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015-Subscription-form.pdf, or you can email tickets@morpheustheatre.ca or call us directly at (403) 246-2999, Monday to Friday between 11 and 4.
Thank you for supporting Morpheus Theatre!
Tickets NOW ON SALE for Death of a Salesman, Sept 25 – Oct 3, 2015
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinetteDEATH OF A SALESMAN
For more information, or to purchase tickets, click HERE
September 25th to October 3rd, 2015
By Arthur Miller
Directed by Mike Johnson
This is a story about dreams and reality and the vast chasm that can exist between the two. It is about the drive to success no matter the cost, success as defined by someone else as Willy Loman pushes to be everything to everyone. He strives to be the perfect employee, racking up sales and making the company money, the perfect husband, providing for his wife and family and the perfect father, idolized by his two sons. But the face beneath the mask is seldom as bright and untouchable as projected and Willy is tired and confused. The world he built is crumbling and reality is peeking in through the cracks. This is Miller’s masterpiece, a Pulitzer prize winning play – tragic and raw, at once sweet and sad, our season opener brings this classic to life to explore its lives, themes and its dreams; all of which are still relevant and present in our own today.
www.morpheustheatre.ca
G&S JR Theatre School – Professional Theatre Training for Youth Aged 9 – 17!
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinettePROFESSIONAL THEATRE TRAINING FOR YOUTH AGED 9 TO 17!
Morpheus Theatre is pleased to announce that the G&S Junior Theatre School program is growing. After 4 successful seasons, the Juniors are making room for more teenagers to participate in our program.
Starting in October 2015, we will be offering both a Junior class for students 9 to 13 years old, and a Senior class for students 14 to 17 years old. The program will continue to be led by Michelle Brandenburg and Naomi Williams and give youth an opportunity to expand their acting skills and challenge themselves with the lyrics and patter of a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. The Senior class will also include more advanced acting skills and choreography.
The course is a performance-based process. Both classes will run Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:30 beginning October 17. Classes will include professional instruction in Acting and Voice and the program will culminate in two youth performances on the set of our mainstage production in the Victor Mitchell Theatre at the Pumphouse Theatre for their family and friends. They will work on a full set with lights, sounds, and costumes.
Students enrolled in the program will learn the basics in choral singing, such as tuning, breath management, proper formation of vowels, good diction, posture and facial expression through vocal warm-ups, exercises, and homework. The basics of musical sight reading will be taught, listening skills will be honed, and singing in harmony will be introduced. Students will gain confidence and aptitude in their singing. The fun, humour and drama of Gilbert and Sullivan is a great way for youth to be introduced to classical music. Group vocal lessons encourage teamwork and friendship, in a low stress environment! All students will also have the opportunity to try their hand at solo singing, if they so wish, and the learning environment created will be positive and constructive.
DATE: Saturday, October 17 to Saturday May 14, 10:00 – 11:30am
***No classes over winter break or holiday long weekends.
COST: Juniors – $350, Seniors – $400 FAMILY DISCOUNT- Family members save $50!
***Payment plans are available – please call 403-246-2999
WHERE: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre, Lower Level, 3512 5 Avenue NW
Space is limited so register early! Click here to register online or call our office at (403) 246-2999.
Early Bird Deadline for Season Tickets fast approaching!
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinetteHello Morpheus Theatre Supporters!
The early-bird deadline for Season tickets is quickly approaching (June 30), so we encourage you to get your order in before this time to guarantee your seats!
We have an exciting line-up and we don’t want you to miss out! Our 2015/2016 season features Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller (Sept 25 – Oct 3), our family friendly Pantomime The Sleeping Beauty (Dec 6 – 21), The Dinner Party by Neil Simon (Jan 22 – Feb 6), and we wrap things up with a play with music, Sullivan and Gilbert (Apr 29 – May 14). More details on our season can be found here: http://www.morpheustheatre.ca/?page_id=629
You can renew your Subscription either by mailing in a cheque with the order form available here: http://www.morpheustheatre.ca/morph_wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015-Subscription-form.pdf, or you can call us directly at (403) 246-2999, on Monday to Friday between 11 and 4. Or, simply respond to this email, and we’ll give you a call back right away.
Also a reminder that our annual Appreciation BBQ is coming up on June 14 from 1pm – 3pm at our home at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (3512 5 Avenue NW). All are welcome!
Thank you for supporting Morpheus Theatre!
Announcement of Promotion
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by SeanMo
rpheus Theatre is pleased to announce the promotion of Ginette Simonot to the position of Operations Manager. Ginette has been with Morpheus for 7 and a half years as our Theatre Administrator. During this time Ginette has been the friendly voice taking care of our patrons and volunteers, she has also been essential in managing our office and helping ensure that 30 productions and numerous workshops and classes got off the ground.
Over time Ginette’s role with the theatre has expanded, with major changes taking place as we moved into the Parkdale Community Centre, with her taking over space rentals and third party ticketing services. As such, the title of Theatre Administrator no longer suited the multitude of tasks that Ginette does with our organization. In fact, we couldn’t find an equivalent position in any Canadian theatre company.
Please join me in congratulating Ginette on this promotion and join us at our Annual Appreciation BBQ on Sunday June 14th where you can congratulate her in person.
Regards,
Sean Anderson
Artistic Director, Morpheus Theatre