Madagascar - A Musical Adventure TYA by Kevin Del Aguila Original Music and Lyrics by George Noriega and Joel Someillan Directed by Diane Côté Presented by Kanata Theatre
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash hit DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
December 27th to 30th 2018
Tickets $10 (Early Bird until October 1st, $15 afterwards). Tickets and subscriptions available online or through the box office.
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It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play adapted by Philip Grecian Directed by Tom Kobolak Presented by Kanata Theatre
Presented as a live 1940s radio broadcast, George Bailey wishes he had never been born, an angel is sent to earth to make George's wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there.
November 6th to 17th 2018
Tickets $23. Subscribe today and save, 5 plays for $85! Tickets and subscriptions available online or through the box office.
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Don't Dress for Dinner by Robin Hawdon and Marc Camoletti Directed by Peter Williams Presented by Kanata Theatre
Bernard is planning a romantic weekend with his chic Parisian mistress in his charming converted French farmhouse, whilst his wife, Jacqueline, is away. He has arranged for a cordon bleu cook to prepare gourmet delights, and has invited his best friend, Robert, along too to provide the alibi. It's foolproof; what could possibly go wrong? An evening of hilarious confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed.
September 18th to 29th 2018
Tickets $23. Subscribe today and save, 5 plays for $85! Tickets and subscriptions available online or through the box office.
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It may be the first full day of summer but that doesn't mean we're not super busy here at Kanata Theatre! We're proud to be an accessible theatre, and we've just made a much anticipated upgrade to our Hearing Assist system with these brand new directional microphones.
Our Hearing Assist system is free for all patrons and is available at the coat check desk before every performance (subject to first come, first served availability).
Thanks to GerrAudio Distribution, Wall Sound & Lighting and DPA Microphones for helping us stay accessible to all patrons :D
Audition Notice! Don’t Dress for Dinner by Marc Camoletti at Kanata Theatre Directed by Peter Williams
This is the first play of the Kanata Theatre's 50th Season! It is a typical British bedroom farce so expect fun and hi-jinks on this show.
Synopsis: Bernard is planning a romantic weekend with his chic Parisian mistress in his charming converted French farmhouse, whilst his wife, Jacqueline, is away. He has arranged for a cordon bleu cook to prepare gourmet delights, and has invited his best friend, Robert, along too to provide the alibi. It's foolproof; what could possibly go wrong? An evening of hilarious confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed.
Auditions will take place June 12 - 7 p.m., RMP Rehearsal Room (1 Ron Maslin Way, Kanata) June 13 - 7 p.m., RMP Rehearsal Room (1 Ron Maslin Way, Kanata) June 14 - Callbacks (if needed) : TBD June 15 - Callbacks (if needed) : TBD
Roles: Bernard: Mid thirties, confident businessman starting a mid life crisis and planning a rendezvous with his mistress. Jacqueline: Mid thirties, Bernard’s wife and having an affair of her own. Robert: Mid thirties, single best friend of Bernard/Josephine and can’t say “No” to Bernard. Suzette: Twenties-Thirties, a cook hired to cater the rendezvous who gets caught in the middle of this mess. Suzanne: Twenties-thirties, the (gold-digging?) fashion model mistress of Bernard. George: Twenties-thirties, Suzette’s highly protective husband.
These are the nominal ages of the characters. Actors from mid-twenties to early forties can play these roles.
Farces are fast-paced, so actors are expected to start learning their lines early to aid in getting the quick repartee flowing.
Rehearsals begin in August. There will only be 7 weeks of rehearsal, so take your vacations in July. We cannot accommodate vacation time during these seven weeks.
Performance Dates are: September 18th to 22nd & September 25th to 29th
For further information you can send an email to auditions@kanatatheatre.ca
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Kanata Theatre member Carl Cachero. Most would remember Carl from his outstanding performance in Lion in Winter as Prince John. He was also in Inherit the Wind with its large cast and crew. A winner of the Mary Mauger Award, Carl was active in the Ottawa theatre community before moving on to study at York University for his BFA in acting. He will be missed.
For further information concerning arrangements, please see the following: https://www.arbormemorial.ca/…/carl-philip-buniel-ca…/19866/
Tickets are going quickly. Avoid disappointment and get yours now! Only $6! Three shows only, June 8-9. http://www.kanatatheatre.com/boxoffice/online.htm
That's a wrap! The cast and crew of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike were hard at work today bringing down the set and getting the theatre ready for the next production.
Have you considered volunteering to be a part of the Kanata Theatre family? There are so many ways to contribute beyond being on stage, from front of house, to assisting with construction, to painting and set furnishing. There really is something for everyone no matter what your interest.
If you have ever considered getting involved, we'd love to hear from you. You can visit http://kanatatheatre.com/members/membership.htm for more information, and to get in touch with our Membership coordinator.
The reviews are in for Kanata Theatre's production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang, directed by Jim Holmes! If you were waiting for a sign that you should see this fantastic production, this is it!
Kanata Theatre Scores High with Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike "director Jim Holmes and his cast are attentive to the nuances, both comic and wistful, of Christopher Durang’s amusing yet curiously heartfelt comedy" Jamie Portman, Capital Critics Circle
Kanata Theatre Balances Comedy and Serious Intent in First-Class Production "In an exceptionally well-cast and sensitively directed production, Kanata Theatre highlights the comic aspects without ever losing sight of the underlying serious intent" Iris Winston, Capital Critics Circle
You can read the full reviews here http://capitalcriticscircle.com/kanata-theatre-scores-high…/ & http://capitalcriticscircle.com/kanata-theatre-balances-co…/
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike continues to run at the Ron Maslin Playhouse until May 26th 2018.
Curtain at 8PM. Refreshments and snacks available for purchase during intermission.
Tickets are available online at https://secure1.tixhub.com/kanata/online/b_otix.asp…
Or through the box office at 613-831-4435 or boxoffice@kanatatheatre.ca
It's opening night for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Kanata Theatre! The cast and crew are extremely excited for you to see this show and we promise you'll leave with a smile on your face.
Tickets are available online at www.kanatatheatre.com or by calling the box office at 613-831-4435.
Curtain at 8PM.
The show runs until Saturday May 26th.
Trust us, this is one you won't want to miss!
Strong language warning: Some scenes contain language not appropriate for younger audiences.
KYOS and Kanata Theatre present Disney's Aladdin Jr. Book by Chad Beguelin Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, Chad Beguelin Music by Alan Menken
Directed by Andrew Williams
Disney’s Aladdin JR. is based on the 1992 Academy-Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within.
The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world” for you!
June 8, 7:00 pm June 9, 1:00 & 3:30 pm
Less than one week left before the opening night of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Christopher Durang's Tony award winning play at Kanata Theatre. Don't miss this creative, modern play that the New York Times described as a "sunny play about gloomy people"!
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike opens on Tuesday, May 15th 2018 at the Ron Maslin Playhouse, and runs until May 26th 2018.
Curtain at 8PM. Refreshments and snacks available for purchase during intermission.
Visit www.kanatatheatre.ca for details and tickets.
It's tech week! That means we're getting really close to opening night of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike on May 15th!
Visit www.kanatatheatre.com for details and tickets.
Notes! The cast and crew are working hard on Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.
It's Thursday! Bryan (Vanya) can see Friday on the horizon. Fun fact about Bryan here, not only is he super talented as Vanya but he'll be headed to Boston this weekend to run in the Boston Marathon!
That look you give your script when the director says 'lets run it again' for the 10th time.
#Theatre #TheatreLife #ReallyFromTheTopAgain?
Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of Arsenic and Old Lace on a fantastic production. On behalf of everyone at Kanata Theatre we'd like to thank you, our audience, for making this such a successful run. What a way to spring into spring!
Right on the heels of Arsenic and Old Lace is Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, a fantastic comedy and winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play.
Be sure to scoop up your tickets soon!
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike opens on May 15th 2018.
Tickets are $23, available online at www.kanatatheatre.com or by calling the box office at 613-831-4435
After a much deserved few days off to visit with the Easter Bunny we're back at it tonight with Arsenic and Old Lace.
Only 5 performances left to see what CCC described as "highly entertaining"!
http://capitalcriticscircle.com/arsenic-old-lace/
Tickets are extremely limited this week, but there are still a few available. Call the box office at 613-831-4435 or buy online at www.kanatatheatre.com
Just saw Arsenic and Old Lace! What an amazing production. Hats off to the actors playing the Brewster sisters and kudos to the entire cast on a job well done! My favourite performance ever.
Just saw Aladdin, and what a great show!!! Such a talented group of young performers. We’ll definitely be back.
My family and I saw Mary Poppins last night and we loved it! Congratulations to all the performers and crew - you did a wonderful job! I still can't believe that we were able to see such a great show for such a reasonable ticket price
Fantastic AMAZING incredible. We LOVED Anne of green gables!!
Just saw the Members' Night performance of "Equivocation". Amazing performances by the whole cast, and beautifully directed by Alain Chamsi. Congrats to everyone involved, and break legs for the run!!
OMG saw A Year in the Death of Eddie Jester and WOW!! Absolutely loved it!! Can't wait to performances. I'll definitely be back!
4 of us saw "The Last Romance" sat night & we all loved it! The acting was superb - I felt every emotion in it! Well done!
Just saw Shatter and it's a terrific production. Explores themes that are important to Remembrance Day. Engrossing. Absorbing. And full of talent!
A Year in the Death of Eddie Jester! Excellent. The acting was superb. A comical plot about a serious topic. Bravo Kanata Theatre.
What a brilliant production tonight of Mary Poppins! We have such talented artists in Ottawa. It was a pleasure to meet them after the show. My daughter & I loved the show and look forward to more!!