shell theatre - Fort Saskatchewan

SHELL THEATRE
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
MAYOR’S
MESSAGE
From one exciting season to
the next, the Shell Theatre
continues to deliver year after
year! This year, the program is
taking you on musical journey
and we are so glad you are
along for the ride. Pick a
travel package to suit your
tastes. With three different
series planned, our audiences
will find a familiar groove,
or perhaps explore new and
exciting destinations on stage.
Professional Series .............. 3-10, 13
The Odds & Grapes of Wrath, Don Ross & Calum
Graham, KaRAR Studios “A Mermaid Tale”,
The Official Blues Brothers Revue”, David Myles,
Sultans of String, Brett Kissel, Susan Aglukark,
Kira Isabella & Livy Jeanne, Jim Witter, Ron James,
Ken Lavigne, Quique Escamilla
Special Presentation ................ 11-12
Moon vs. Sun featuring Raine Maida and
Chantal Kreviazuk
Fort Series ................................ 14-16
Ken Stead, Element Theatre “See How They Run”,
Joe Supple & the Alberta Country Gentlemen,
River City Big Band, Rare Form Theatre “Rumors”,
Fort’s Got Talent
Family Series ............................. 17-18
Missoula Children’s Theatre “Rapunzel”,
Fiddle Fire, Bobs and Lolo
Ticket Discounts / Seating Plan ........ 19
Professional Series Packages ........... 20
eyeGO To The Arts ............................ 20
How To Get Here ............................... 21
Complimentary Handivan Service .... 21
Connect With Shell Theatre .............. 21
Performance Series Calendar ........... 22
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The Professional Series features renowned artists
from across North America acting as tour guides for a
cultural voyage! With engaging music, dance, comedy
and variety, there truly is something for everyone.
The Fort Series showcases the amazing homegrown
talent our community has to offer! Take a day trip
to the theatre and enjoy what is right here in Fort
Saskatchewan.
The Family Series is a traveller’s delight that bridges
generations of cultural lovers with family-friendly
events that are sure to start an early love of theatre.
Complete your cultural excursions with a venture into
the visual arts! On show nights, come early and check
out the Alberta Lottery Funds Art Gallery and the
diverse range of local art on display.
Enjoy your trip. Throw caution to the wind and immerse
yourself in the experience and don’t forget to share it
with friends and neighbours. All are welcome at the
Shell Theatre.
Sincerely,
Gale Katchur
PROFESSIONAL SERIES
SUBSCRIPTIONS
375 ADULT
$
335 SENIORS/YOUTH
$
All tickets, packages and subscriptions are available starting Monday, June 22nd.
• 13 Performance Series Shows
• Gift Certificate redeemable for one ticket to each of three
shows to bring a friend, beginning September 1st (Don Ross &
Calum Graham, Sultans of String, and Quique Escamilla)
• One Month pass to Dow Centennial Centre
• One Entry for the “Season Series Artist Signed Guitar Draw”
HOW TO
BUY TICKETS
By Phone
1.888.655.9090
Online
www.ticketpro.ca
The Shell Theatre box office will be open
one hour prior to performances.
Dow Centennial Centre
8700 - 84 Street
Fort Saskatchewan
780.992.6400
6:00am - 10:00 pm – Weekdays
8:00am - 9:00pm – Weekends
9:00am - 9:00pm – Stat Holidays
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90s ROCK
PERCUSSIVE GUITAR
Agrium presents:
KaRAR Studios:
“A MERMAID TALE”
October 15th & 16th, 2015 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $28 Adult
$24 Seniors/Youth
A Night of the 90s:
THE ODDS & GRAPES OF WRATH
September 26th, 2015 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $49 Adult
$45 Seniors/Youth
Twenty years of touring have enriched these quintessential Canadian rock
bands from the 90s with plenty of stories. The road, music, and life. Share
the story as you rock out to “It Fall Apart”, “Truth Untold”, “Someone Who’s
Cool”, or “You Might be Right”; it will be a head-thrashing good time as you
journey back to the 90s!”
www.oddsmusic.com / www.grapesofwrath.ca
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DON ROSS &
CALUM GRAHAM
KaRAR Studios is synonymous with large-scale
dance production so take a trip under the sea
as they bring this fairy tale to life! Based on
the Hans Christian Andersen story, this show
shines with acrobatic dance, song and high
production quality! Your kids will love a night
at the theatre with the characters they know
and love!
www.karardance.com
2 SHOW
NIGHTS
October 3rd, 2015 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $28 Adult
$24 Seniors/Youth
Take guitar to the next level with the pioneers
of fingerstyle acoustic playing! Entertaining
their audiences for over 15 years, Don Ross and
Calum Graham voice their international guitar
arrangements as true experts! Be prepared to
be amazed, astounded and fully captivated by
these two guitar virtuosos!
www.gobyfish.com / www.calumgraham.com
FAMILY DANCE
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BLUES
SINGER SONGWRITER
CKUA presents:
SULTANS OF STRING
November 21st, 2015 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $35 Adult
$32 Seniors/Youth
Sultans of String thrill their audiences with their
global sonic tapestry of Spanish Flamenco,
Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and French Gypsyjazz. Fiery violin dances with rumba-flamenco
guitar, while world rhythms excite audiences
to their feet. These two-time Juno nominees
take the audience around the world in a music
journey, let’s just hope you make it back!
Shell Canada presents:
Dan Akroyd, Judith Belushi and
music director Paul Shaffer present:
“THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE”
October 17th, 2015 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $54 Adult
$49 Seniors/Youth
Sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and Judith Belushi to don the official hat and
sunglasses, The Official Blues Brothers Revue walk in the legendary footsteps
of Jake and Elwood Blues. Performers Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty
capture the infectious humor and unbridled spirit of the Blues Brothers while
backed by a powerhouse band, they’ll give you a show to remember!
www.bluesbrothersofficialsite.com
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www.sultansofstring.com
DAVID MYLES
November 19th, 2015 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $24 Adult
$20 Seniors/Youth
Like his trademark suit, Juno Award winner
David Myles’ music is timeless. From soulful,
contemporary pop crooners to delicate, jazzy
folk ditties, and down-home, back porch
roots tunes and infectious hip-hop earworms,
David’s music will strike a chord with every
audience member and his exceptional ability
to entertain will deliver a show to remember.
WORLD MUSIC
www.davidmyles.com
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COUNTRY
POWERFUL SINGER
CISN Country 103.9 presents:
Intimate & Interactive
with KIRA ISABELLA
& SPECIAL GUEST
LIVY JEANNE
January 23rd, 2016 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $39.50 Adult
$37.50 Seniors/Youth
2 SHOW
NIGHTS
790 CFCW presents:
BRETT KISSEL
Show
Stay
November 27th & 28th, 2015 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $39.50 Adult
$37.50 Seniors/Youth
One of Alberta’s biggest country stars, Brett Kissel has recently seen his rising
star shine brightly! From his role on The Rick Mercer Report to Juno awards,
CCMA awards and Billboard hits he is the talk of the Canadian Country music
scene! Being here for two great nights allows our audiences a chance to
double their pleasure with Brett and his amazing show!
www.brettkissel.com
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your ticket at
the Kanata and
in town for
only $109!
CKUA presents:
SUSAN AGLUKARK
December 4th, 2015 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $42 Adult
$38.50 Seniors/Youth
Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most unique
and most honoured artists. You might recognize
her gentle anthem for peace and tolerance, “O
Siem” (joy in community), or Aglukark’s artistic
universal vision for all audiences. Susan has a
rare and exotic presence in the mainstream
music world and embodies pure, graceful
honesty and strength.
www.susanaglukark.com
Two of country music’s most rousing and fresh
female singer/songwriters on one stage! Kira
Isabella brings her spirited country flare to the
stage, showcasing her heart-wrenching ballads
and rockabilly jive! While Livy Jeanne opens the
night up with an honest and organic approach
showing her true country core and more as up
and coming female country West meets East!
www.kiraisabella.ca / www.livyjeanne.com
NEW COUNTRY
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70s & 80s
COMEDY
Agrium presents:
RON JAMES
February 5th, 2016 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $54 Adult
$49 Seniors/Youth
The Piano Men 2: Starring Jim Witter
A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH
THE 70s AND 80s
January 29th, 2016 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $39.50 Adult
$37.50 Seniors/Youth
Award-winning comedian
Ron James has been
selling out theatres across
Canada for 15 years with
his side-splitting, kineticallycharged, verbally-laced
comedic performances.
Ron takes his audience on a
non-stop roller-coaster ride,
with razor sharp wit, and
a unique, poetically honed
delivery.
www.ronjames.ca
Whether it be his country music, contemporary Christian, or the music of
Billy Joel and Elton John that you remember, Jim Witter returns to the Shell
Theatre with “Piano Men 2”. Re-live the moments that made your heart swoon
and body groove with the hits you remember delivered by one of the best.
www.thepianomenshow.com
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CANADIAN TENOR
QUIQUE ESCAMILLA
FOLK SONGWRITER
BY PHILIP KING
October 8th & 9th, 2015 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $20 Adult
$18 Seniors/Youth
2015 Juno Award winner (World Music Album
of the Year) Quique Escamilla brings his
music to new levels as his infectious grooves
captivate audiences. Performing since he was
six years old, he knows how to leave his soul
on the stage in a true display of Spanish blues
and multiculturalism. Huepa!
So swift is the action, so involved the situations,
so rib-tickling the plot in this London hit that at
its finish, audiences are left as exhausted from
laughter as though they had run a foot race;
add meddling neighbors, hilarious confusion
and mayhem will definitely result. Two great
nights give you two great chances to enjoy this
hilarious theatre show!
www.quiqueescamilla.com
KEN LAVIGNE:
Mix 107.9 presents:
KEN STEAD
February 19th, 2016 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $39.50 Adult
$37.50 Seniors/Youth
September 25th, 2015 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $20 Adult
$18 Seniors/Youth
A highly acclaimed Tenor who has performed
around the world, Ken Lavigne takes his music
to new realms with amazing arrangements
while surrounding himself with a remarkable
supporting cast. Sit back and enjoy some of
your favourite songs on this musical journey to
Carnegie Hall!
www.kenlavigne.com
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SPANISH BLUES
Element Theatre:
“SEE HOW THEY RUN”
March 11th, 2016 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $28 Adult
$24 Seniors/Youth
“THE ROAD TO CARNEGIE HALL”
Mix 107.9 presents:
From acoustic whispers to passionate driving
lines supported by his easy-going voice
delivering heartfelt lyrics , Ken Stead leaves it
on all the stage every chance he gets! Prepare
to be soothed, grooved and moved on this
night to remember.
www.kenstead.net
www.elementtheatre.com
2 SHOW
NIGHTS
COMEDY THEATRE
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COUNTRY
Mix 107.9 presents:
RIVER CITY BIG BAND
Sheeptown Players presents:
LOCAL VARIETY
THE 9TH ANNUAL
FORT’S GOT TALENT
December 11th, 2015 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $35 Adult
$32 Seniors/Youth
From Ellington to Goodman, Shaw to Basie
the big band era comes to life again as the
River City Big Band celebrates their 20th year
of being one of the premier jazz organizations
in the Capitol Region! Journey back to former
eras with one thing that this music commands…
a talented group like the River City Big Band!
www.rivercitybigband.com
NIGHTS
Mix 107.9 presents:
“RUMORS”
JOE SUPPLE
& THE ALBERTA COUNTRY
GENTLEMEN
February 12th & 13th, 2016 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: $18 Adult
$15 Seniors/Youth
October 18th, 2015 at 2:00pm
TICKETS: $20 Adult
$18 Seniors/Youth
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2 SHOW
The Sheeptown players are back producing
one of the community’s favourite shows! Fort’s
Got Talent gives everyone a chance to get
up on stage and perform! Watch out for the
auditions and earn your chance to shine on our
stage!
Rare Form Theatre:
Mix 107.9 presents:
One of the Fort’s great performers, singer and
guitarist Joe Supple sets up for an afternoon
of country classics. With stories from a life
in music this performance will take you on a
journey into the history of a legend.
February 20th, 2016 at 7:00pm
TICKETS: $18 Adult
$15 Seniors/Youth
BIG BAND JAZZ
Gunshots and gossip are on display as Rare
Form Theatre brings to life Neil Simon’s
elegant theatrical farce “Rumors”. Take
misunderstanding to new comedic levels as
they beg the audience to guess who is really
responsible for the all of the mischief?
www.rareformtheatre.com
LOCAL VARIETY
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CHILDREN’S THEATRE
the Fort Saskatchewan Record presents:
FIDDLE FIRE
KIDS PERFORMERS
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:00pm
TICKETS: $12 Adult
$10 Seniors/Youth
$5 (under 12)
The Kanata presents:
MISSOULA CHILDREN’S
THEATRE: “RAPUNZEL”
Violin sensation Chris McKhool gets children
up and dancing, clapping, laughing and singing
songs. With Fiddlefire, kids scat-sing, become
a rhythm section and join Chris on stage to play
rare percussion instruments. Participation both
from their seats and onstage is encouraged as
Chris and his band explore music from around
the world!
www.chrismckhool.com
Qualico Communities presents:
November 14th, 2015 at
3:00pm & 5:30pm
TICKETS: $12 Adult
$10 Seniors/Youth
$5 (under 12)
Every year Missoula Children’s Theatre
engages the community by bringing a fresh
new show to town and teaching it to our youth
in just one week! This year join us for Rapunzel
with a twist! What’s the twist you ask….? You’ll
have to see the show to find out!
www.mctinc.org
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BOBS AND LOLO
February 15th, 2016 at 3:00pm
TICKETS: Free
Sharing musical adventures that engage, inspire and educate, they teach their
young audiences to care about themselves, their neighbours and the planet.
Familiar faces as the dynamic, singing duo regularly featured on Treehouse
TV, Bobs & LoLo deliver action packed, musical adventures wherever they go!
YOUTH WORLD MUSIC
www.bobsandlolo.com
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TICKET DISCOUNTS
BALCONY
*Available at the Dow Centennial Centre only.
MULTIPLE SHOW DISCOUNTS*
2-3
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GUITAR LOVERS:
shows:
receive 10% off
regular ticket price
SEATING PLAN
WORLD TRAVELLERS:
receive 15% off
regular ticket price
COUNTRY LOVERS:
GROUP DISCOUNT
APPLICABLE TO THE
SAME PERFORMANCE*
MAIN FLOOR
10-14 tickets:
15-24 tickets:
STAGE
Brett Kissel, Joe Supple & the Alberta Country Gentlemen, Intimate & Interactive
with Kira Isabella and special guest Livy Jeanne
Students between Grade 7 and 12
enjoy
25+ tickets:
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ADULTS $85 SENIOR/YOUTH $80
eyeGO
TO THE ARTS!
10% off
the regular price
*Tickets must be purchased
at the same time to receive a discount.
ADULTS $120 SENIOR/YOUTH $110
Sultans of String, Susan Aglukark, Ken Lavigne “The Road to Carnegie Hall”,
Quique Escamilla
*Available only for Shell Theatre Professional
Series. Tickets must be purchased at the
same time to receive a discount.
25% off
the regular price
ADULTS $110 SENIOR/YOUTH $99
A Night of the 90s: The Odds & The Grapes of Wrath, Don Ross & Calum
Graham, Dan Akroyd, Judith Belushi and Music Director Paul Shaffer Present:
“The Official Blues Brothers Revue”
shows or more:
15% off
the regular price
PROFESSIONAL SERIES
PACKAGES
$5 tickets to all Shell
Theatre Performance Series events.
All ticket sales are final – no refunds or exchanges. Children under
the age of 2 will have free admission providing they are sitting on
the accompanying adult’s lap. Certain restrictions may apply to
specific shows. Programming subject to change.
1. Come to the theatre on the night of the
desired event.
2. Go the box office at the Shell Theatre.
3. Present your student card and ask for
an eyeGo to the Arts ticket.
Made possible by Shell Canada
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HOW TO GET HERE
An intimate venue, where
every seat is a great seat!
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SHELL
THEATRE
Ken Stead
The Odds &
Grapes of Wrath
Don Ross &
Calum Graham
Element Theatre:
“See How They Run”
KaRAR studios:
“A Mermaid Tale”
“The Official Blues
Brothers Revue”
Sept. 25
Sept. 26
Oct. 3
Oct. 8 & 9
Oct. 15 & 16
Oct. 17
Joe Supple & The
Alberta Country
Gentlemen
Missoula Children’s
Theatre: “Rapunzel”
David Myles
Sultans of String
Fiddle Fire
Brett Kissel
Oct. 18
Nov. 14
Nov. 19
Nov. 21
Nov. 22
Nov. 27 & 28
Susan Aglukark
River City Big Band
Kira Isabella &
Livy Jeanne
The Piano Men 2:
Starring Jim Witter
Ron James
Moon vs. Sun ft.
Raine Maida &
Chantal Kreviazuk
Dec. 4
Dec. 11
Jan. 23
Jan. 29
Feb. 5
Feb. 6
Rare Form Theatre
“Rumors”
Bobs and Lolo
Ken Lavigne
The 9th Annual
Fort’s Got talent
Quique Escamilla
• Wheelchair accessible seating
and entrances
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• Free parking
8700 - 84 Street - Fort Saskatchewan
780.992.6400
Shayne Sharpe
2015-2016
CALENDAR
SHELL THEATRE PERFORMANCE SERIES
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• Infrared Hearing Assistance
System
• A convenient box office, open
one hour prior to show time
COMPLIMENTARY
HANDIVAN SERVICE
Embrace special events in the City of Fort Saskatchewan’s Dow
Centennial Centre thanks to the Special Transportation Services
Society, the City of Fort Saskatchewan and Shayne Sharpe.
780.940.5247
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Shayne Sharpe
O W N E D A N D O P E R AT E D B Y T H E
Our journey in 2015-16 could not have been possible without the support of
many helpful hands. Many community members choose to volunteer and support
the events that showcase at the Shell Theatre; from dance to community events,
touring productions to educational programs – our volunteers see it all! With our
gratitude to our supporters we earnestly hope that you will thank a volunteer on
your next visit to the space. Should you be interested in becoming a volunteer,
do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].