Merry Kweznuz: This Week in Theatre

"The Nutcracker" (Alberta Ballet)
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (11455 87th Avenue)
December 11, 2008 to December 14, 2008
Tickets: 780-428-6839 ext. 1 or www.ticketmaster.ca
www.albertaballet.com

A Christmas Carol: A Dramatized Reading (East of 60 Productions)
Royal Canadian Legion Devon Branch (6 Huron Street, Devon AB)
December 13, 2008 to December 14, 2008
Tickets: 780-987-0912 or 780-987-3356
eastofsixty.com

"Trains fantômes *with english subtitles*" (L'Unitheatre / Théâtre Triangle Vital de Montréal)
La Cite Francophone (8627 91 Street)
December 11, 1008 to December 13, 2008
Tickets: 780-466-1556 or at www.tixonthesquare.com
www.lunitheatre.ca

"Black Hearts in the Green Room" (Walterdale Playhouse)
Walterdale Playhouse (10322 83 Ave)
December 10, 2008 to December 20, 2008
Tickets: 780-420-1757 or www.tixonthesquare.com
www.walterdaleplayhouse.com

"XXXMas IV: The Re-Gifting" (Mostly Water Theatre)
Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
December 13, 2008
Tickets: available at the door (cash only), and can be reserved at 780-686-5960
www.mostlywatertheatre.com

"Trap Door Party"(MOVE: The Company)
Festival Place (100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park AB)
December 14, 2008
Tickets: 780-449-3378 or:
www.festivalplace.ab.ca

(780) 449-3378
"A Christmas Carol" (Citadel Theatre)
McLab Theatre (9828 101A Avenue)
November 28, 2008 to December 23, 2008
Tickets: 780-425-1820 or Toll Free 1-888-425-1820 or at:
www.citadeltheatre.com

"Sailor's Song" (Trunk Theatre)
Roxy Theatre (10708 124 Street)
December 4, 2008 to December 14, 2008
Tickets: 780-420-1752 or www.tixonthesquare.com
more information at: www.attheroxy.com

"The V.I.P. Kids Show!" (Varscona Saturday Morning Children's Series)
Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
December 13, 2008
Tickets: 780-420-1757 or www.tixonthesquare.com
www.varsconatheatre.org

"Die-Nasty! Season 18: The French Renovation" (Die-Nasty Improv)
Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
Every Monday at 8 PM
Tickets: 780-433-3399 (Mailbox #1) or 780-707-7964
www.die-nastyimprov.com

"Theatresports" (Rapid Fire Theatre)
Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
Every Friday at 11pm
Tickets: At the door or reserve ahead at 780-448-0695
www.rapidfiretheatre.com

"CHiMPROV" (Rapid Fire Theatre)
Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
Every Saturday except the last of the month at 11pm
Tickets: At the door or reserve ahead at 780-448-0695
www.rapidfiretheatre.com

"Oh Susanna!"
Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
The last Saturday of the month at 11 pm
Tickets: 780-433-3399
www.varsconatheatre.org

"Peace, Love & Rock N' Roll: And The Beat Goes On!" (Mayfield Dinner Theatre)
Mayfield Inn and Suites (16615 109 Avenue)
November 7, 2008 to February 15, 2009
Tickets: 780-483-4051 or Toll Free 1-877-529-7829, or at: www.mayfieldtheatre.ca

"Pirates of the North Saskatchewan II" (Jubilations Dinner Theatre)
West Edmonton Mall (#2690, 8882 170 Street)
November 6, 2008 to January 24, 2009
Tickets: 780-484-2424 or Toll Free 1-877-214-2424
www.jubilations.ca

Theatre This Week & Improv Jam! Thursday December 11, 2008

Not doing anything Thursday, December 11th? Do you like Improv? Do you like free things? Maybe you live in Sherwood Park... Or you don't mind coming out there... Hey, tell me if you need a ride. I've got wheels... Why am I asking you all these questions??

Well, I've got news for you. If you didn't hear all the buzz, There's a new kid near town. "Tales From The Improv Zone", Sherwood Park's Licensed Theatresports Troupe. And they want to see you at Festival Place: www.festivalplace.ab.ca/festivalplace/find.php

Things get under way at 7:00 pm, and if you like it, you can start coming back. And then you'll be addicted. And there's nothing quite like the crack that is improv, I tell you what.

But if that's not your thing, check out all the great things going on this week:

"Seussical" (St. Albert Children's Theatre)
Arden Theatre (St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert, AB)
November 27, 2008 to December 7, 2008
Tickets: 780-459-1542, www.ticketmaster.ca
www.sact.ca

"A Christmas Carol" (Citadel Theatre)
McLab Theatre (9828 101A Avenue)
November 28, 2008 to December 23, 2008
Tickets: 780-425-1820 or Toll Free 1-888-425-1820 or at:
www.citadeltheatre.com

"Without You: Studio Theatre World Premiere" (Studio Theatre)
Timms Centre for the Arts (87 Ave & 112 St)
November 27, 2008 to December 6, 2008
Tickets: 780-420-1757 or www.tixonthesquare.ca
www.drama.ualberta.ca

"The Blonde, The Brunette and The Vengeful Redhead" (Citadel Theatre)
Shoctor Theatre (9828 101A Avenue)
November 15, 2008 to December 7, 2008
Tickets: 780-425-1820 or Toll Free 1-888-425-1820 or at:
www.citadeltheatre.com

"Sailor's Song" (Trunk Theatre)
Roxy Theatre (10708 124 Street)
December 4, 2008 to December 14, 2008
Tickets: 780-420-1752 or www.tixonthesquare.com
more information at: www.attheroxy.com

John D. Huston Presents “A Christmas Carol” (Blue Chair Cafe)
Blue Chair Cafe (9624 76 ave)
December 4, 2008
Tickets: 780-989-2861
www.bluechair.ca

"Monthly STORY CAFE: Perfect Gifts" (T.A.L.E.S. Edmonton)
Rosie's Bar and Grill (10475- 80 Ave)
December 4, 2008
Tickets: At the Door; Pay What You Will ($6 minimum)
www.ecn.ab.ca/~tales/

"Little Red Riding Hood" (Alberta Opera Musical Theatre for Young People)
Transalta Arts Barns (10330 84 Avenue)
December 5, 2008 to December 7, 2008
Tickets: 780-409-1910 or www.fringetheatreadventures.ca
ao.newglobemedia.com

Lights Up Presents: "Like the 5 Fingers on your Hand" (Bouge de là Dance Company)
Shell Theatre (8700 84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan AB)
December 5, 2008
Tickets: 780-992-6400, or 780-451-8000 www.ticketmaster.ca
www.bougedela.org

"The V.I.P. Kids Show!" (Varscona Saturday Morning Children's Series)
Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
December 6, 2008
Tickets: 780-420-1757 or www.tixonthesquare.com
www.varsconatheatre.org

"Die-Nasty! Season 18: The French Renovation" (Die-Nasty Improv)
Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
Every Monday at 8 PM
Tickets: 780-433-3399 (Mailbox #1) or 780-707-7964
www.die-nastyimprov.com

"Theatresports" (Rapid Fire Theatre)
Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
Every Friday at 11pm
Tickets: At the door or reserve ahead at 780-448-0695
www.rapidfiretheatre.com

"CHiMPROV" (Rapid Fire Theatre)
Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
Every Saturday except the last of the month at 11pm
Tickets: At the door or reserve ahead at 780-448-0695
www.rapidfiretheatre.com

"Oh Susanna!"
Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
The last Saturday of the month at 11 pm
Tickets: 780-433-3399
www.varsconatheatre.org

"Peace, Love & Rock N' Roll: And The Beat Goes On!" (Mayfield Dinner Theatre)
Mayfield Inn and Suites (16615 109 Avenue)
November 7, 2008 to February 15, 2009
Tickets: 780-483-4051 or Toll Free 1-877-529-7829, or at: www.mayfieldtheatre.ca

"Pirates of the North Saskatchewan II" (Jubilations Dinner Theatre)
West Edmonton Mall (#2690, 8882 170 Street)
November 6, 2008 to January 24, 2009
Tickets: 780-484-2424 or Toll Free 1-877-214-2424
www.jubilations.ca

Curtains Up?

So, I'm thinking about posting theatre events around town again... But I may need some of your help to tell me what I missed and fill in some details. Also, sincere apologies that some of these are late. This is kind of the prototype. As for now:

"Seussical" (St. Albert Children's Theatre)
Arden Theatre (St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert, AB)
November 27, 2008 to December 7, 2008
Tickets: 780-459-1542, www.ticketmaster.ca
www.sact.ca

"Ring Around The Moon" (DR 456 BFA Acting 2nd Year)
Corner Stage (89 Ave and 112 St, Fine Arts Building)
November 27, 2008 to November 30, 2008
Tickets: Those crazy cats don't mention on the internet any way to get tickets... I hope it's a public performance. They actually don't mention what time it runs either... Perhaps a poster or two over at the U of A would clear that up.
www.drama.ualberta.ca

"Village of Idiots" (Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts)
Eva O. Howard Theatre (Victoria School: 101 St and Kingsway Ave)
November 24, 2008 to November 29, 2008
Tickets: 780-426-3010
www.victoria-school.ca

"Three Little Birds" (Workshop West Theatre)
Catalyst Theatre (8529 Gateway Blvd)
November 20, 2008 to November 30, 2008
Tickets: At the Door or www.tixonthesquare.ca
www.workshopwest.org


"A Christmas Carol" (Citadel Theatre)
McLab Theatre (9828 101A Avenue)
November 28, 2008 to December 23, 2008
Tickets: 780-425-1820 or Toll Free 1-888-425-1820 or at:
www.citadeltheatre.com


"The Three Musketeers" (Horizon Players)
Horizon Stage (1001 Calahoo Road, Spruce Grove AB)
November 27, 2008 to November 29, 2008
Tickets: 780-962-8995 or www.horizonstage.com
www.horizonplayers.com

"Chang O: The Lady of the Moon - A Cantonese Opera" (ICPA Edmonton)
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (11455 87th Avenue)
November 29, 2008
Tickets: 780-451-8000 or www.ticketmaster.ca


"Without You: Studio Theatre World Premiere" (Studio Theatre)
Timms Centre for the Arts (87 Ave & 112 St)
November 27, 2008 to December 6, 2008
Tickets: 780-420-1757 or www.tixonthesquare.ca
www.drama.ualberta.ca

"The Blonde, The Brunette and The Vengeful Redhead" (Citadel Theatre)
Shoctor Theatre (9828 101A Avenue)
November 15, 2008 to December 7, 2008
Tickets: 780-425-1820 or Toll Free 1-888-425-1820 or at:
www.citadeltheatre.com


"Extremities" (Guts&Guile Productions)
The Third Space (11516 103 Street)
November 21, 2008 to November 30, 2008
Tickets: 780-420-1757 or www.tixonthesquare.ca

"laFura: World Premiere" (Brian Webb Dance Company)
John L. Haar Theatre (10045 156 Street)
November 28, 2008 to November 29, 2008
Tickets: 780-420-1757 or www.tixonthesquare.ca
www.bwdc.ca

"Su-Kat" (Azimuth Theatre)
The Living Room Playhouse (11315 106 Ave)
November 13, 2008 to November 29, 2008
Tickets: 780-454-0583
www.azimuththeatre.com

"Oh Susanna!"
Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
The last Saturday of the month at 11 pm
Tickets: Seriously, I don't know. At the door? Try calling Varscona: 780-433-3399
www.varsconatheatre.org

"Peace, Love & Rock N' Roll: And The Beat Goes On!" (Mayfield Dinner Theatre)
Mayfield Inn and Suites (16615 109 Avenue)
November 7, 2008 to February 15, 2009
Tickets: 780-483-4051 or Toll Free 1-877-529-7829, or at: www.mayfieldtheatre.ca

"Pirates of the North Saskatchewan II" (Jubilations Dinner Theatre)
West Edmonton Mall (#2690, 8882 170 Street)
November 6, 2008 to January 24, 2009
Tickets: 780-484-2424 or Toll Free 1-877-214-2424
www.jubilations.ca

She's a Mighty Good Writer

After watching a few "film festival" movies recently, I've come to this conclusion:

Witty and eloquent writing? Excellent.

Witty and eloquent dialogue? Grates on my nerves.

I mean it. I don't mind reading it, I just have a problem hearing it.

Nice getting that off my chest.

MSN's CelebEdge? You're fired.

In a recent MSN's CelebEdge, fun was poked at all those loser celebrities for dressing up in their lame costumes.

Amongst the targets? Corey Feldman and Corey Haim, for dressing up in "Lost Boys" costumes (albeit not top notch, but probably on purpose).

Here's the part that bugs me: The article writer (who wisely does not identify themselves)complains at the way these celebrities aren't even trying, and then goes on to write a completely lazy and non-researched article about it!

Ah, irony.

Here's what the writer says about Corey Feldman's obvious Vampire Slayer costume:

"Corey Feldman
Sin: Dressing Up As Nothing
Committed By: Thinking we'd believe dressing in all black is a costume just because he's holding a sword.
Tip: If you don't have a costume at the last minute, every closet has a hobo just waiting to be thrown together. It's a last resort, but at least it's a costume, unlike velvet pants."

The sword? It's a stake, you boob.

And then there was Corey Haim:

Corey Haim
Sin: Not Dressing Up
Committed By: Wearing street clothes to what is obviously a Halloween-themed event. Infinitely worse than Dressing Up As Nothing.
Tip: Half-ass is better than no ass.

The funny thing is, I've never Seen Lost Boys, and I knew these were Lost Boys costumes. Even Corey Haim's supposed "street clothes" are from that movie.

The moral of the story? Don't complain that everyone is being half-assed when you can't tell your ass from your elbow.

mmkay?

About Sean Cullen; How am I Supposed to Feel?

Apparently, I cannot survive without television.

As I work at my Compy 2000, I tend to watch the Comedy Network on my '80's Samsung 13 inch screen. And who is having his own special today?

Sean Cullen.

Yeah, I know. There should be an accent over the "e" in Sean, but who really gives a flying frick. My point is, as a Canadian, am I supposed to love Sean Cullen by default?

Let's look at the positives: Corky and the Juice Pigs. Very funny, especially "Remember", that REM parody... Awesome.

That's the only positive I can recall.

Let's look at the negatives:
1. The accent. I don't even know what sort of accent that's supposed to be. Pseudo-british?
2. The Food of Your Choice... Some of the worst improv I've ever seen in my life. Seriously.
3. The Costume Changes. Ooo! I'm going to dress up like an old woman and do the EXACT SAME ACT!! Hmmmm...
4. The Jokes. Here, I'll write one right now: "I am feeling old. Old like the slime on the walls of some ancient castle, old like the drool on Grandpa's chin... old... old like the Pope just before he careened into a death pool with all the various things swimming in it, swimming and drowning like oh so many drowning things... With fruits and vegetables being boiled in the deep by some sort of soup chef... a soup chef with a funny hat and a shovel in his ear...".
5. The facial expression. How does he hold that "I'm going to tell you a saucy story" face for as long as he does?

I could go on, but he might read this some day, so I think I'll stop.

But really, I guess I should just be supportive; It's the rare Canadian comedian that becomes an actual celebrity. Sure, he certainly hasn't made it in the states, but here, why he's our Whoopi Goldberg, our Billy Crystal, our comedian-that-isn't-truly-hilarious-but-never-says-anything-offensive-enough-to-worry-about-them-ruining-the-reputation-of-the-station special guest host.

He's mostly harmless. I don't know why I'm picking on him today, other than to pose this question:

Should I learn to love Sean, like a stepbrother that I'm not fond of, but have to live with, or am I allowed to criticize him? You be the judge.

Would You like Fries With Your Olympic Hero?

So McDonald's is putting pictures of Canadian Olympic athletes on their placemats.

I walk back to my table, tray full of guilt, shame, and extreme satisfaction. On it: Cola, freedom fries, and a 1/4 of beef mushed between buns... oh, and an Olympian's smile.

My fries are fresh, so I spill them onto his face, because if I didn't want them to be way too hot. I'm more of a mayonnaise man, so I squirt 3 packets onto his neck. I have a bit of a short break, so I'm slopping a bit of ketchup out of my burger onto his forehead.

20 minutes later, I've cleared my tray. A grease-covered, salty mug with what appears to be a severe head wound beams at me.

So I'd like to apologize to Canadian athletes everywhere. The scene I described will repeat itself until you run/swim/fling yourself around in a circle/hurl yourself through the air using a stick... or all those other crazy things you do... just so you can get a chance to wear some metal around your neck.

Go Canada Go!

45, 45, 45...

...and I can't get enough of them.

For those of you who are into those super-fast spinning wonders called "Compact Discs", I would like to introduce you to their slower, bigger cousin: The 45.

Called this because they rotate at 45 revolutions per minute (or rotations, whatever), these black dinosaurs are making a comeback at hip record boutiques where so-called bohemians sport salon haircuts and wear impossibly expensive clothes (but that's another subject). My father just so happened to collect dozens of them back in the late 50's and throughout the 60's, and I've taken it upon myself to rip them into MP3s and/or transfer them to those silver thingies I mentioned earlier.

The whole experience is breathtaking (and not just because of the black mold growing on them due to the flooded basement they lived in); It's like a journey through time. It's a slice of Edmonton's history. I get to listen to Wes Dakus (orignally from Mannville, Alberta) and his "Club 93 Rebels"-- By the way, Club 93, a radio station, was what all the kids listened to back in the day-- and CJSR regulars Willie and the Walkers (coincidentally, produced by Wes Dakus).

Blah Blah Blah.

I also get to hear all the scratches and pops that prove how loved and listened to these records were, and I get to smell the vinyl and rubber drive belt that spins these audible time capsules. I know, I'm one fuck of a loser, but I love it.

I also get to remember playing these very records as a kid on my own portable system, the very same system my dad used to carry around and show off his latest finds.

Sniff.

Anyway. It's good stuff. And I'm going to save them all. A-sides and B-sides. Shit and Classics. Common and Rare.

I have a headache from all the fungi (impending case of stachybotryotoxicosis, here I come), but excuse me, I think I have a heartache for the tunes.

Catch Phrase? Catchy!

When I drive to work, I sometimes find myself listening to Edmonton's Modern Rock Station, Sonic 1029... They have a new Morning news guy, and you'll never guess what he's got.

A Catch Phrase.

Before he starts the news, he says "And here's what you need to know!". Or something like that. I kind of feel like I'm being transported back in time 40 or 50 years, when I'm sure every DJ / Announcer / Personality had their own tag line.

Which got me to thinking; I need one.

Yes. A catch phrase for Shawn. But not for theatre; for answering the phones at work. Some of you might not know this, but I'm on the phone all day for a major Pipe supplier now. I am answering the phone constantly every day. Wouldn't it be a treat for my loyal customers to get greeted with something like this:

"Shawn here; If you're looking for pipe, we've got your type."

"Dr. Shawn here; I have the cure for your pipe disease."

"Whazzup, Alleyall? Shawn'z in da hizzy wit' tha pizipe..."

Hmm. Or maybe just:

"Shawn here; You buy it! YOU BUY IT!!!"

My sales will go through the roof.

10 Clownmandments. Yeah, I said it.

So, to all the students from the workshop today:

1. Live In the Present moment With No Fear of Consequence.

2. Accept Yourself Unconditionally. Physically, Emotionally, and Intellectually.

3. Generate Creative Alternatives without judgment.

4. Combine the Innocence of the Child You Were With the Experience of the Older Person you have become.

5. See Everything For the First Time.

6. Express Eveything to the Fullest.

7. Let Your Feelings Go After you Express them.

8. Forget the Meaning of the Word "Mistake".

9. Break Every Rule But Your Own.

10. Live Life always acting from the Heart.

Any questions?

Direct Energy versus... Direct Energy?

The following is a letter I sent to Global TV's "Troubleshooter":

Good Afternoon,

My name is Shawn Pallier, and I am writing you because I would like to help inform the public about a troubling way Direct Energy is conducting business.

In February, I was contacted by a Direct Energy telemarketer. They said that they were giving me the opportunity to put both my gas and electricity on the same bill, seeing that the market had become de-regulated. There was a casual and no-risk, cancel-at-any time offer made, so I took the bait.

I decided I would try their budget program. In mid-April, I was greeted with what I thought was my first bill; A whopping $541.74.

I immediately contacted Direct Energy to let them know I didn't feel this was a very good budget plan. I was hoping they would tell me that this was simply an opening bill, and that future payments would be much smaller. I was still upset, but would have swallowed that. Instead, I was informed my account was closed, and that I would have to settle my "Debits" due to the fact that I was moving on to a different company (I imagine she meant "Debts").

I said that I understood that if I was moving to a different company, that would be fine, but I was staying with Direct Energy and I was simply adding my Electricity. I was then informed that I had, in fact, moved on to a different company: Direct Energy(?).

Turns out that there is a difference between Direct Energy Regulated Services and Direct Energy. Maybe the more savvy bill-payer knows this, but they have the same logo and parent-company. They even have the same letterhead (with a much smaller "Regulated Services" under the bold Direct Energy).

I then had to call Direct Energy (you know, the other Direct Energy... not confusing at all, is it) to ask them to perhaps merge this closing-account payment with the opening of my new account to take away the sting. A supervisor at Direct Energy told me that this would be illegal, seeing that this would be 2 different companies sharing information. The government would never allow that, she said.

Even if it was unintentional (or is it?) I feel Direct Energy (the parent company) should be more responsible than to offer such a deal in February, knowing that anybody on a budget plan would be in debt to Direct Energy at that time. All those winter-months, I was underpaying, but during the spring and summer, I'd be over-paying to compensate. I will not be allowed to do that.

In a frustrated moment, the supervisor admitted to me that this type of marketing is being done to "phase out" Direct Energy Regulated Services. I thank her for confessing on behalf of her company, but I'd appreciate a formal apology and for them to forgive my "closing balance", which they are totally unwilling to cooperate on.

I feel they should forgive the closing balance of anyone who was a victim of this marketing.

I am getting married in a very short time, in early June in fact, and they might feel that this is a small price to pay and that maybe next time I should "know what I'm getting into". But their marketing techniques could mean a lack of funds on what should be the happiest day of my life.

I appreciate the time it took to read this, and look forward to your response.

Regards,

Shawn Pallier

Hiatus. That's The Way I Like It.

I'm sure 4 or 5 of you might have noticed my little theatre notice board.

Yeah.

I'll get it back up some day. It was like an experiment for me... Part of a big master plan to get back in the game. I hope to start a real theatre website in the fall of this year. You know, with actual useful shit on it.

For serious.

Until then, ramblings again... like this one:

I'm in Safeway. I'm just minding my own business.

I ain't tryin' to cause no trouble.

All of a sudden, I see them: Cripps Apples.

Yep, real Cripps. Right there in the grocery store. I'm thinking to myself, "If I just act cool, nothing will happen."

Think again.

I turn my back to the organic stylings of the Cripps apples... Only to discover Blood Oranges.

That's right. I found myself right between the Bloods and the Cripps.

Don't Panic. Whatever you do, I said to myself, Don't panic.

I just stared straight ahead, wondering what they were thinking about each other, and what might go down. But this, my friends, was a stand-off. Neither parties were moving, and neither parties were backing down.

I count myself lucky, making my way out of the Millwoods Safeway. Somebody else caught in my position might have lost their head, but because of all the crazy stressy shit I've been through lately...

...I was as cool as an English Cucumber.

It's Bedlam! Theatre, That is...

I'm sorry, Bedlam Theatre Concern. I forgot you in the original listings. Here's an updated list of things happening in Edmonton in January:

“Hockey Stories for Boys”
Where: Roxy Theatre (10708 124 Street)
When: January 17 - 27 / 08
Who: Azimuth Theatre
Website: www.azimuththeatre.com
Want Tix? – 780-453-2440 or www.theatrenetwork.ca

“Disney’s Beauty and The Beast”
Where: Shoctor Theatre (@ the Citadel - 9828 101A Ave)
When: January 19 - February 28 / 08
Who: Citadel Theatre
Website: www.citadeltheatre.com
Want Tix? – 780-425-1820 or www.citadeltheatre.com

“Hansel and Gretel”
Where: Fringe Theatre Adventures (10330 84 Ave)
When: January 25 - 27 / 08
Who: KayBridge Puppets (KayBridge Productions)
Website: www.kaybridge.ca
Want Tix? - 780-409-1910 or tickets.fringetheatre.ca

“Two Small Bodies”
Where: Red Strap Art Market (10305 - 97 Street)
When: January 25 - February 3 / 08
Who: Image Theatre
Website: www.imagetheatre.ca
Want Tix? -at the door or www.tixonthesquare.ca (780-420-1727)

“MacGregor‘s Hard Ice Cream and Gas”
Where: Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
When: January 24 - February 10 / 08
Who: Shadow Theatre
Website: www.shadowtheatre.org
Want Tix? - 780-434-5564

“The Amaze-O-Nauts Must Die!”
Where: Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
When: January 3 - 12 / 08
Who: Bedlam Theatre Concern
Website: http://www.varsconatheatre.org/whatsonthisweek.html
Want Tix? - 780-420-1757 or www.tixonthesquare.ca

“Tellaround”
Where: The City Arts Centre (10943-84 Ave)
When: Second Friday of Every Month
Who: T.A.L.E.S. Edmonton
Website: www.ecn.ab.ca/~tales
Want Tix? - At the Door

“The Mighty Carlins”
Where: 3rd Space (11516-103 Street)
When: January 10 - 20 / 08
Who: Workshop West Theatre
Website: www.workshopwest.org
Want Tix? - 780-420-1757 or www.tixonthesquare.ca

“The Canoe Theatre Festival”
Where: 3rd Space (11516-103 Street) & The Timms Centre for the Arts (87 Ave & 112 St)
When: January 22 - 26 / 08
Who: Workshop West Theatre
Website: www.workshopwest.org
Want Tix? - 780-420-1757 or www.tixonthesquare.ca

“Peace, Love & Rock N Roll”
Where: Mayfield Dinner Theatre (16615 - 109 Ave)
When: Nov 9 / 07 – Feb 17 /08
Who: Mayfield Dinner Theatre
Website: www.mayfieldtheatre.ca
Want Tix? – 780-483-4051 or 1-877-529-7829

“Desperate Households – 1965”
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre (8882 -170 Street - West Edmonton Mall)
When: Nov 2 / 07 – Jan 26 / 08
Who: Jubilations
Website: www.jubilations.ca
Want Tix? – 780-484-2424

"Die-Nasty Season 17: Port Fort"
Where: Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
When: every Monday night (Returning January 7 / 08) until May 26, 2008
Who: Die-Nasty Improv
Website: www.die-nasty.com
Want Tix? – 780-707-7964

"CHiMPROV"
Where: Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
When: Every Saturday (except last Saturday of the Month) @ 11 pm
Who: Rapid Fire Theatre
Website: www.rapidfiretheatre.com
Want Tix? – 780-448-0695

"TheatreSports"
Where: Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
When: Every Friday @ 11 pm
Who: Rapid Fire Theatre
Website: www.rapidfiretheatre.com
Want Tix? – 780-448-0695

“Oh Susanna!”
Where: Varscona Theatre (10329-83 Ave)
When: Last Saturday of Every Month
Who: Mark Meer
Website: www.varsconatheatre.com/ohSusanna/
Want Tix? – 780-433-3399

New Year's Resolution: See Theatre.

That's right. I'm making your New Year's resolution for you. Check out all the stuff in January. You'll be broke in no time.

“Hockey Stories for Boys”
Where: Roxy Theatre (10708 124 Street)
When: January 17 - 27 / 08
Who: Azimuth Theatre
Website: www.azimuththeatre.com
Want Tix? – 780-453-2440 or www.theatrenetwork.ca

“Disney’s Beauty and The Beast”
Where: Shoctor Theatre (@ the Citadel - 9828 101A Ave)
When: January 19 - February 28 / 08
Who: Citadel Theatre
Website: www.citadeltheatre.com
Want Tix? – 780-425-1820 or www.citadeltheatre.com

“Hansel and Gretel”
Where: Fringe Theatre Adventures (10330 84 Ave)
When: January 25 - 27 / 08
Who: KayBridge Puppets (KayBridge Productions)
Website: www.kaybridge.ca
Want Tix? - 780-409-1910 or tickets.fringetheatre.ca

“Two Small Bodies”
Where: Red Strap Art Market (10305 - 97 Street)
When: January 25 - February 3 / 08
Who: Image Theatre
Website: www.imagetheatre.ca
Want Tix? -at the door or www.tixonthesquare.ca (780-420-1727)

“MacGregor‘s Hard Ice Cream and Gas”
Where: Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
When: January 24 - February 10 / 08
Who: Shadow Theatre
Website: www.shadowtheatre.org
Want Tix? - 780-434-5564

“Story Café - Cabin Fever”
Where: Rosie’s Bar and Grill (10475-80 Ave)
When: January 3 / 08 (7-9 pm)
Who: T.A.L.E.S. Edmonton
Website: www.ecn.ab.ca/~tales
Want Tix? - At the Door ($5)

“Tellaround”
Where: The City Arts Centre (10943-84 Ave)
When: Second Friday of Every Month
Who: T.A.L.E.S. Edmonton
Website: www.ecn.ab.ca/~tales
Want Tix? - At the Door

“The Mighty Carlins”
Where: 3rd Space (11516-103 Street)
When: January 10 - 20 / 08
Who: Workshop West Theatre
Website: www.workshopwest.org
Want Tix? - 780-420-1757 or www.tixonthesquare.ca

“The Canoe Theatre Festival”
Where: 3rd Space (11516-103 Street) & The Timms Centre for the Arts (87 Ave & 112 St)
When: January 22 - 26 / 08
Who: Workshop West Theatre
Website: www.workshopwest.org
Want Tix? - 780-420-1757 or www.tixonthesquare.ca

“Peace, Love & Rock N Roll”
Where: Mayfield Dinner Theatre (16615 - 109 Ave)
When: Nov 9 / 07 – Feb 17 /08
Who: Mayfield Dinner Theatre
Website: www.mayfieldtheatre.ca
Want Tix? – 780-483-4051 or 1-877-529-7829

“Desperate Households – 1965”
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre (8882 -170 Street - West Edmonton Mall)
When: Nov 2 / 07 – Jan 26 / 08
Who: Jubilations
Website: www.jubilations.ca
Want Tix? – 780-484-2424

"Die-Nasty Season 17: Port Fort"
Where: Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
When: every Monday night (Returning January 7 / 08) until May 26, 2008
Who: Die-Nasty Improv
Website: www.die-nasty.com
Want Tix? – 780-707-7964

"CHiMPROV"
Where: Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
When: Every Saturday (except last Saturday of the Month) @ 11 pm
Who: Rapid Fire Theatre
Website: www.rapidfiretheatre.com
Want Tix? – 780-448-0695

"TheatreSports"
Where: Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
When: Every Friday @ 11 pm
Who: Rapid Fire Theatre
Website: www.rapidfiretheatre.com
Want Tix? – 780-448-0695

“Oh Susanna!”
Where: Varscona Theatre (10329-83 Ave)
When: Last Saturday of Every Month
Who: Mark Meer
Website: www.varsconatheatre.com/ohSusanna/
Want Tix? – 780-433-3399