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Vic Juba Community Players are a group of community oriented people who have a passion for theatre. Our next production will run March 19-20, 2010 during the annual Lloydminster Regional Theatre Foundation Gala.

March 19-20, 2010

Friday Gala: $69 (6:15 pm Reception & Silent Auction -- 8:00 pm Performance)

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Saturday Performance Only: $25 (8:00 pm)

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Presented by

Lloydminster Regional Theatre Foundation

Performed by

Vic Juba Community Players 

Gala Reception Highlights:

• Silent Auction featuring a Via Rail Trip
• Open Wine & Martini Bar
• Appetizers
• Blind Wine Tasting
  

Performed by Vic Juba Community Players, this is perhaps the most famous and popular of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries, this gripping tale deals with the curse of the Baskerville family—and the hound which stalks its members. As the action begins Sir Charles Baskerville has died under mysterious circumstances, and his nephew and heir, the young Sir Henry, has been threatened even before his arrival at Baskerville Hall. Enlisting the aid of Sherlock Holmes he sets out for his ancestral home on the Devon moor in the company of Dr. Watson, Holmes' trusted colleague, a journey which brings him to danger, mystery and a series of events which build steadily in menace and suspense. Hard pressed to protect his charge, and to fathom the strange mishaps which beset him, Dr. Watson is much relieved when Holmes himself appears—to trap the diabolical killer who stalks Sir Henry and to unravel the fascinating mystery which accounts for his evil actions.

CAST:

Lady Agatha: Nolda Wood

Nolda is always grateful and thankful when an audition happens and when a part becomes available. She enjoys “bringing her slowly developing talent” to her audience to bring some pleasure and enjoyment. Her latest character in “Asylum” was challenging and added to her small list of shows. She hopes you will enjoy her as Lady Agatha in the “The Hound of the Baskervilles”. Nolda gives thanks to all who have given her advice and insight to her late blooming career.

 

Perkins: Brenda Brosseau

Brenda’s adventurous nature lead her to her first experience with acting, right here at the Vic Juba Community Theatre.  Her first experience with on stage acting came in the play “Bridal Terrorism” a comical play with plenty of satire and humor, in 2009.  Her role was Betty Wilder, mother of the bride.  Brenda accepted an invitation by Suzanne Malo to take the part after volunteering time at the Vic Juba Community Theatre.   

Now, it’s on to “The Hounds of the Baskervilles” in the role of Perkins, a common girl village serving as a maid.  The stage is becoming much more familiar and comfortable.  Brenda is looking forward to future opportunities to enhance her acting abilities. 

She thanks the Lloydminster Regional Theatre Foundation for the opportunity to have opened another door in her persona.

Watson: Denis Foss

Denis has been involved in the theatre for the last 20 years and some 25 productions. He loves the challenge of getting into the character of his other self which brings him to life on stage for all to enjoy. He thanks the Vic Juba Community Players for the opportunity to entertain you.

Holmes: Jeremy Kerr

It was the fall of 1974 when Jeremy was thrust forth on to the world stage.  It was a dramatic experience for everyone involved, and an event that at least his mother will never forget.  From that moment on Jeremy would dedicate his life to studying the fine art of acting.  (This, of course, was done by watching a lot of television and movies.)  It was in fact under the tutelage of that great Canadian actor William Shatner that Jeremy would learn the importance of enunciation.  It would be in junior high school that Jeremy would realize the extreme talent he had for eliciting an emotional response from others.  Frustration from his teachers, pity from his youth pastors, and that greatest of motivators, mocking laughter from his classmates.  Thus it was only natural with this background in the performing arts that as Jeremy grew into adulthood that he would pursue a career as a mechanic.  Adulthood would also bring the most challenging and rewarding of roles, that of a husband and father.  A role that he hopes will be his greatest legacy.

It was in the fall of 2009 that Jeremy had the great pleasure of performing with the Vic Juba Community Players for the first time, in the one act play "Asylum".  This second opportunity to work with the Players has been as great an experience.  It was a pleasant surprise to be playing Sherlock Holmes, as Jeremy has always been a fan of Sir Arthur Conan Dolye’s detective.  Not only has Jeremy read every original Sherlock Holmes story, but as a teenager he would often watch Jeremy Brett’s portrayal of London’s most famous investigator on television.  It was in fact Mr. Brett’s performance the birthed the desire in Jeremy to someday own a really nice top hat.

So what’s will Jeremy do next?  To answer that question he will quote another Canadian with a talent for producing an emotional response from others, Pierre Trudaeu.  “Just watch me!”

Mrs. Barrymore:  Wendy Collins

Some of Wendy’s acting credits include “Arsenic and Old Lace”, “Butterflies are Free”,  “Steel Magnolias”,  “Free as Air”, “The Sound of Murder”, “Dinner with the Family”, and “Pygmalion”.   Directing opportunities include “The Vigil”, “Winnie The Pooh”, “No time for Heaven”, “Love’s a Luxury”, “Trip to Bountiful”, “Little House Christmas”, “The Mousetrap”, “Curious Savage”, “The Cemetery Club”, “Canadian Bad Lands Passion Play”, and a variety of 1 Act plays -- most recently “Asylum”.  Wendy will be directing again this year for the Lloydminster Legacy Centre fund raiser in November. A big thank-you to the cast and crew; it has been great fun treading the boards with new and familiar faces.

Barrymore: Tony Knowler

Born in England, a few miles from the fictional site of Baskerville Hall on Dartmoor (not in one of the smelly huts). Played Mr. Potiphar in "Joseph's Technicolor Dream Coat", Major Metcalf in "The Mousetrap", the Judge in "Ten Little Indians", and Doctor Harper and Mr. Witherspoon in "Arsenic and Old Lace". He will be returning to Dartmoor in May of this year. No, it's not the Princetown Prison Reunion.

Sir Henry: Matt Newman

Matt has always enjoyed being entertained in the audience and often thought “I think I can do that”.  After building up some courage and getting a ‘gentle’ nudge from his family, he auditioned for his first role as an adult this past fall and was cast as Manolo in “The Odd Couple” (the female version).  After getting a taste of the stage Matt couldn’t resist auditioning when he heard that a Sherlock Holmes play was in the works.  He is now looking forward to portraying a new and very different role as Sir Henry.  He hopes you enjoy the show.

Matt would like to thank his family for their ‘gentle’ nudge and endless encouragement and would like to tell them not to worry he’ll stop talking to himself real soon.  He hopes.

Kathy: Jacqueline Bruce

Jacqueline Bruce has taken part in six community theatre productions during her ten years in Lloydminster.  These include The Curious Savage andMousetrap both directed by Wendy Collins and most recently the Lakeland College production of The Odd Couple (female version).  She is really enjoying working with the Vic Juba Community Players.  Also, how can you go wrong when there are accents and big dresses?

Jack: Chris Swiggum

Who is Christian Swiggum? This question has haunted many an intrepid journalist in their search for this living legend. Fortunately, I was able to secure an interview with him from his not-quite-urban rented basement flat.

Christian Swiggum has been a part of several local theatre performances, including “Grease” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”. When asked about his role as Jack in “Hound of the Baskervilles”, he replied, “I think the main thing is that the play is not about me” He began, reclining in his fashionably tattered Lazyboy: It’s about how everything in the play is about me…”

Christian Swiggum is pursuing an education in the Environmental Sciences and whilst fighting valiantly to achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.5, spends most of his time in Vermilion playing with weeds and dirt. Good work if you can get it!

Christian is proud to be the figurehead of this clipper ship that without him would be reduced to a scuttled dingy. He is also a self-proclaimed master of sarcastic wit… and a universally accepted windbag.

Enjoy the show! 

Laura: Holly Christensen

Mad Man: Eugene Ross

Late one afternoon in September 2009, Eugene decided that it was time to once again pack up his car and head west.  He knew it was time to leave home again, as he felt that his home town of Barrington Passage, Nova Scotia could once again, no longer contain him. 

Moving around was something he was use to, and even though he had just spent 8 yrs of his life residing in Niagara Falls,  Ontario,  he felt that was another closed chapter in his life.  It was time for new scenery and another fresh start.  After being in a major film, and meeting Ethan Hawke that summer, he was infected by the Acting Bug, and filled with a new sense of purpose. 

So with no more time to waste, he packed up his car and drove the 5 days across Canada and now resides in Lloydminster, Alberta taking part in Theatre with big dreams and hopes of one day making it to the big screen.

PRODUCTION:

Director: Suzanne Malo

Suzanne caught the “acting bug” back in the late 80’s.  Her first lead role was a children’s play called Circus in the Wind. Throughout her adult life, she has acted in many plays including The Importance of Being Earnest, A Breath of Spring, Arsenic and Old Lace, Dracula:The Death of Nosferatu, and many other classics, including her favourite The Curious Savage.  Her last character was “Mommy” in The Sandbox this past summer for the Arts without Borders Festival directed by Ron Ror.

Suzanne has taken many acting and directorial classes from, Janet Laine-Green, Pamela Haig Bartley, Robert Loucks, Allan Stratton and many more. She has also participated in film as background performers for Apple Jack and Just Friends.

Suzanne directed her first play in 2001 with Rest in Peace which won Runner Up to Best Play for Theatre Saskatchewan’s TheatreOne Festival.  She also has her hand in directing a few other plays but this is her first time directing here in the “Border City”.

Stage Manager: Angelina Arthur

Prompter: Gail McDonald

Understudy: Eugene Ross

Set Construction: Denis Foss, Gail McDonald

Props Head Mistress & Prompter: Gail McDonald

Seamstress: Kim Wells, Cindy Doyle, Margaret Swanstrom, Dale Foss, Nolda Wood

Make-up: Kelsie Peterson

For more information on how to be a part of our community theatre group, contact Suzanne Malo at 780-872-7400, extension 14.