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2012 Musical Theatre Showtime (MTS)
July 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 & 11 2012
9:30 am - 3:00 pm daily
Central Memorial High School
5111 - 21 Street SW
Calgary , Alberta
See the registration form or the fee summary for fee information.
Camp dates have changed for 2012.
Students (ages 9 to 19) will plan, produce and present a scripted musical production. All students will be involved in all aspects of developing the work to share in a well-rounded theatrical experience. The 2012 show information will be posted early in 2012. In the meantime, enjoy pictures from the 2011 show.
See pictures from the 2011 show here.
What One MTS Campers said about Musical Theatre Showtime
“I want to thank you for the wonderful experience at Musical Theatre Showtime this summer. It was one of, if not the, best experiences in my life so far. Thank you so much."
(Webmaster note: It was a great show! If you were an MTS camper and still want to add a comment about the show, email me using the Webmaster link.)
2011 MTS Production
Night at the Wax MuseumThe hysterical meets the historical in this comic romp through the wackiest wax museum in history! School’s out for summer, but not for six unlucky students who don’t know much about history—they have to re-take the class in summer school.
First year teacher Heather Fairchild has arranged for them to help her two aunts set up a new wax museum as a class project. Though the students’ eyes glaze over with boredom, there’s a twinkle in the wax figures’ eyes when a mysterious incantation from the back of Cleopatra’s bracelet brings them to life! King Henry VIII finds himself smitten with Cleopatra, making his queen, Anne Boleyn, furious. If she can just not lose her head, John Adams is there to serve as her divorce attorney! When Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, Blackbeard and a bevy of lady pirates show up, everybody’s out for one thing—treasure! Supposedly, there’s a mighty valuable one hidden in the museum! It’s a wild goose chase to find it, with a greedy museum landlord and her bumbling son joining in the mad search. And why is Lizzie Borden lurking in the shadows, since the aunts say they never had a wax figure of her?
The magic of history comes alive — literally! — when spiced with Bill Francoeur’s cinematic score, including "Egytian Love," "Summer School" and "Glory Days."
High School Credits Available for this Camp
Thanks to a partnership between the Calgary Board of Education and CASSA, senior high students who attend MTS are able to sign up for two one-credit courses; one for E-Learning and the other for Leadership Skills.
Buy a Gift Certificate for the Thespian in Your Life
Download the form to buy a gift certificate for MTS or for any other program in 2011.
We Love to Acknowledge Talent, Skill and Progress! These students received certificates for outstanding achievement at the 2010 MTS:
- Karla Danan-Ravela
- Breanna Gray
- Victoria Hutton
- Aishia Sampson
- Leanne Santos
Last year's Musical Theatre Showtime production at CASS (photo above) was entitled You Suck!!! A Vampire's Tale of Conformity. The school year in small town Moose Falls had just begun when some unusual new students arrived: political refugees from a small country in Eastern Europe. This was a light-hearted look at the troubles of a teen-age vampire and his supernatural side-kicks as they confront the scariest of all creations–the North American teenager.
"I quite like the play and the story behind it of the refugee vampires and
supernatural creatures. Plenty of humour, some good characters and a
message not delivered too heavy handedly." (Simon Rose May, 2010)
2008 Musical Theatre Showtime
Photo © Tuscany Productions Ltd. Used with permission
We wish to remind you that videotaping of CASSA productions and performances is not permitted. DVDs of performances are available through CASSA.
Friends and relatives may take photographs, but to avoid distracting the performers, please do not use flash photography during the performance.
2010 Teacher Profiles
Darren Dyck, Director
Darren Dyck has been teaching with the Calgary Board of Education for twenty two years and is currently the principal at Belfast School, a fine arts and technology focused elementary school. His academic background includes a bachelor of education degree with a drama major and a master of arts degree in drama education. He has been involved in drama and theatre for the past 27 years and believes that students’ growth and development is achieved best when children are actively engaged in aesthetic fine arts experiences. His credits as a director of theatre for young people include over 30 different shows and most recently include You Suck, Secrets of the Forest, We Believe, Up the Down Staircase, Yearbook Reflections, Scarlett Letter and West Side Story. Darren is also a playwright, and CASSA has debuted 2 of his plays, Secret of the Forest and You Suck!!! A Vampire’s Tale of Conformity.
Candace Collin, Music Director
Candace Collin currently teaches with the Calgary Board of Education as the band and choral director at James Fowler High School. Prior to her teaching career, she completed her education (B. Mus., University of Calgary and B. Ed., University of Victoria) along with a Drama minor, making her well suited to direct a musical theatre course to debut at James Fowler this upcoming year. Candace’s past experience includes music direction and original composition for theatre: Lionel: The Miracle Man and Street of Crocodiles (Phoenix Theatre, UVIC); and Grimm Tales (ITSAZOO Productions, BC). She has also been the Assistant Director/Stage Manager for Bye Bye Birdie (Lester B. Pearson High School) and Pompadours and Poodle Skirts (CASSA), as well as performing as a CASSA alumni. A collaborative artist in piano and voice, Candace enjoys composition, song writing and performance as a soloist and with other artists.
Nadine Cirankewitch, Assistant Director and Stage Manager
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Nadine Cirankewitch is a former student of CASSA Musical Theatre Showtime and has always had a passion for theatre. She has completed an Acting Diploma at Mount Royal College and has appeared in various plays such as West Side Story, Blood Relations and Jennie’s Story. She also has a passion for stage combat and had the opportunity to work with Cirque Du Soleil. She is currently working on her bachelor of fine arts with a major in dramatic arts and a bachelor of education at the University of Lethbridge.
Outside of studying, Nadine enjoys travelling and has had the opportunity to travel to such places as New Zealand and India. Her future plans involve teaching and bringing the joy of theatre to children in third world countries who do not have a program such as CASSA.
Allison Wandler, Costume and Set Designer
Allison Wandler has been teaching with the Calgary Board of Education for over six years and is currently the Learning Leader of the new Arts-Centred Learning program. This unique and innovative program services all students situated in North Calgary.
Ms. Wandler holds a bachelor of education and bachelor of arts with a major in art from the University of Lethbridge. She is currently working on a master’s degree through the University of Calgary, where she plans to focus on arts within education. She is also interested in Interior Decorating/Design and has started a small business in this field. Ms. Wandler has worked on numerous graduation displays and set designs, and she has helped to create murals for her school. She enjoys working with students of all ages and has a true passion for the arts.
Jaclyn Kennedy, Choreographer
Jaclyn Kennedy is a well-rounded dancer who has completed a degree in Kinesiology as well as her Education degree at the University of Calgary. She is currently a teacher with the Calgary Board of Education and is a dance teacher at James Fowler High School. Mrs. Kennedy has had extensive experience working with children of all ages through a variety of camps and is excited to be invited to work with CASSA.
Her work as a passionate and talented dance teacher has kept her busy for over 10 years. She specializes in Latin dancing and also enjoys teaching a variety of styles including Jazz, Modern, Creative Movement, Contemporary, Hip Hop and West African. Mrs. Luff is eager to share her gifts with the children at CASSA.
Erika Gundesen, Pianist
Erika Gundesen is entering her fourth year of the bachelor of music degree in piano performance at the UBC School of Music and will be studying with Jane Coop, one of Canada’s most prominent and distinguished artists. Her initial piano studies were in Calgary with her mother until 2002, followed by Joan Bell until beginning her university career. She holds the ARCT Diploma in Piano Performance with First Class Honours as well as five Royal Conservatory of Music Silver Medals for the highest exam marks in the province of Alberta.
Ms. Gundesen has received numerous scholarships and awards for her music and academic studies from Calgary-based organizations including the Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival, and the Alberta Provincial Music Festival, where she placed first in the 16 years and under category in 2007. She has also competed at the National level of the Canadian Music Competition, winning top prizes including first place in 2007 for the 16 years and under category. This year, she was a finalist in the UBC School of Music Concerto Competition as well as the Knigge Music Competition. Erika was the recent recipient of the Robert Silverman Prize in Piano and the Golden Leaf Scholarship in Music at the UBC School of Music scholarship awards.
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