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*Audition Notice**

1/4/2019

When William Shakespeare wrote Hamlet, the performers were all men. Was that fair? That was then, and this is now. Women Playing Hamlet shows Willy the error of his ways by sharing the journey of Jessica as she prepares for her performance as Hamlet!
This cast is composed entirely of women!
We are looking for a minimum of 4 women to bring to life the question: “to be or not to be”.
Audition dates are January 16 at 7 pm and January 20 at 2 pm. Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script, and possibly some improv. Any questions, call or text director Peter Dickhout at 780 719 0626

Call for Directors

12/11/2018

CALL FOR DIRECTORS
The time has come to begin preparations for our Fringe Shows! That’s right SHOWS! MULTIPLE!!. If you are interested in directing, please email Artistic Director - Erin McLean at artistic@leducdramasociety.com. Deadline for application is Sunday, January 20, 2019. In your application, please include any directorial experience. Preference will be given to current Leduc Drama Society members in good standing.
The 38th Edmonton International Fringe Festival runs August 15-25, 2019. Show specific dates are still to be determined by the festival.

Theatre For Young Audiences Fringe Show ‘Miss Electricity” by Kathryn Walat
Ten-year-old Violet is determined to show the world, not to mention the cool kids at school, just how special she is. With the help of her assistant Freddy, she sets out to break a world record, but becomes accidentally extraordinary when she's struck by lightning -- twice -- and gains control over all things electric. Under the name Miss Electricity, Violet zaps her way through circuits, bullies, and tests, but could lose everything when the power goes to her head synopsis care of Playscripts.com

Fringe Show I Hate Shakespeare! by Steph DeFerie
We hate Shakespeare! At least that's what the audience thinks until they get a rip-roaring rundown of Shakespeare's classics. With zombies, talking cows, and an appearance by Jerry Springer, I Hate Shakespeare! is a hilarious and fast-paced introduction to Shakespeare -- with a modern twist. Plus, someone gets a pie in the face. synopsis care of Playscripts.com

Audition

3/10/2017

Sympathy Jones - A spy musical
Show dates February 1-3, 7-9 2018 Sunday August 26 4:30 - 7:30 PM Thursday August 30 6:00 - 9:00 PM 15 minute time slots Please bring a prepared piece of music from a musical and be prepared for a cold read from the script.
No live accompanist is available for Sunday auditions Leads - 4 females, 4 males
Ensemble - unlimited (small roles within) Also, if you would like to be a part of our production team for this go-go boot and gadget filled musical, we would love to have you. Please visit sympathyjones.com for a full synopsis of the musical. Email president.leducdramasociety@gmail.com to book your time.

Introducing the Cast and Crew of ‘Drinking Habits’

3/8/2017

SALLY - Emily Lowe Rutledge
PAUL - Jord Matthews
SISTER AUGUSTA - Cindy K. Marshall
SISTER PHILAMENA - Heather Hart Prunkl
SISTER MARY CATHERINE -Brittany Boots Currie
GEORGE - Peter Dickhout
MOTHER SUPERIOR - Susanne Hube Ritchie
FATHER CHENILLE - Nathan Armson
DIRECTOR - Bridget Toms
PRODUCER - Carie Fargey-Scott
STAGE MANAGER - Kristy O'Heir

AUDITIONS!

2/14/2017

Drinking Habits
A Farce by Tom Smith
Directed by Bridget Toms
Performance Dates: June 16-18, 22-24 at the Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts

AUDITIONS - ages 18+
Drop in auditions will be held on Thursday, March 2 from 7:00pm-9:00pm and Sunday, March 5 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Leduc Drama Society Playhouse located at 4701A 44 St.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please contact producer, Carie Fargey-Scott at Cfargeyscott@gmail.com with any questions.

Characters:
Sister Philamena, 20-50s
Sister Augusta, 20-50s
George, 20s
Mother Superior, 40-50s
Paul, 24
Sally, 20s
Sister Mary Catherine, 24
Father Chenille, 40-50s

Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent’s doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancees, are hot on their trail. They go undercover as a nun and priest, but their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down. Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves.

*Please note, this is a not for profit group. All performers are volunteers.

Getting Close to Opening Night!!

1/26/2017

Sleeping Beauty Cast and Crew

1/26/2017

Jason McCoombs - Band, Brittany Boots Currie - Ensemble, Jasmine Meyer - Ensemble, Els Gummer - Ensemble

Sleeping Beauty Cast and Crew

1/23/2017

Peter Dickhout - Ensemble, Tracey Bell - Queen Olivia, Choreographer, Karen Lake - Band Leader, Val Teskey - Costumes

Sleeping Beauty Production Team - Choreographers

1/23/2017

Here we have the beautiful geniuses behind the amazing choreography of Sleeping Beauty. Tracey Bell and Jana Hamilton (Jr. Ensemble). Photo by Keith Wagner Photography.

Sleeping Beauty Cast and Crew

1/20/2017

John Price - Falcon, Lyndon Anderson - Director, Alannah Jones - Ensemble, Liam McLaughlin - Ensemble