Susannah – Manitoba Opera Association
Brenda is thrilled to be working as choreographer alongside director Kelly Robinson and Maestro Tyrone Paterson on MOA’s Winnipeg premiere of Susannah. The opera, music and libretto by Carlisle Floyd, follows the story of Susannah, targeted by the town as a sinner after some elders spy her bathing nude in a secluded stream. She stands her ground, defiant against the town and their religious hypocrisy.
Fun Fact: The lead character of Susannah is portrayed by Lara Ciekiewicz, a former musical theatre student of hers circa the early ‘90’s
Bravo to her and the entire team of artists embarking on this new journey.
FROZEN JR. TICKETS ON SALE Nov. 1
Tickets now on sale for Winnipeg Studio Theatre’s StudioWorks Academy production of Disney’s Frozen Jr.
Performances
May 21, 7:00
May 22, 7:00
May 23, 1:00 and 4:30
Frozen is a musical with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and book by Jennifer Lee, based on the 2013 film of the same name. The story centers on the relationship between two sisters who are princesses, Elsa and Anna.
Location: Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre
Assigned Seating – Adult Tix: $20.00 Youth tix (under 16): $15.00 (plus fees)
Click on this link for tickets
https://wstfrozen.brownpapertickets.com/
Spring Break Camp
Just finished a fun musical theatre workshop at the West end Cultural Centre as part of their Spring Break programming. We acted, danced and sung up a storm this afternoon. Thanks to all attendees and to Jessica Havey at the WECC for inviting me. Hope to come back soon!!
Summer StudioWorks 2019 Registration Open
WST’s 15th annual Summer StudioWorks Musical Theatre Intensive is currently accepting registrations for their camp which runs July 8-12th at U of Wpg’s Asper Centre for theatre and Film. Daily classes are offered in acting, singing and dance and include choreographic workshops, vocal masterclasses, singing/songwriting sessions and more under the guidance of Manitoba’s finest theatre artists. If you are passionate about musical theatre, between the ages of 10-18 and want to improve your skills (as well as have tons of fun), then this camp is for you!
www.winnipegstudiotheatre.com
To arrange an audition and for more information, contact: Director, Brenda Gorlick – bregor@shaw.ca or (204) 795-9741
New Magic Valley Fun Town
A World Première, a co-production with Prairie Theatre Exchange & Tarragon Theatre.
I’m thrilled to be choreographer for PTE’s latest production – “NMVFT” which runs January 24- February 10th. Written by and featuring Daniel MacIvor, he along with Caroline Gillis, Stephanie MacDonald and Andrew Moodie bring this powerful piece to life under the direction of Richard Rose.
Synopsis: In his Cape Breton trailer park home, Dougie is preparing for a visit from his boyhood friend Allen, whom he hasn’t seen in 25 years. Everything starts off great, laughs are had and embarrassing memories shared. But as the evening wears on, shadows from the past emerge and questions resurface about what things appear to be and what they really are; what we remember and what we choose to forget. With themes of family dysfunction, lost love, new passions, and the machinations of small town personal dramas, this play seeks to offer healing for the vulnerable who have suffered injustice at the hands of the powerful.