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Upcoming Project: A Chorus Line

See Vicki Trask as Bebe Benzenheimer A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another. Memorable musical numbers include "What I Did for Love, "One," "I Can Do That," "At the Ballet," "The Music and the Mirror," and "I Hope I Get It." A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance, and compellingly authentic drama, A Chorus Line was instantly recognized as a classic. January 13-28 2024 Directed by Danielle Desmarais Beddington Theatre Arts Centre http://www.frontrowcentre.ca/show/20232024/AChorusLine

Important Update: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

DUE TO COVID-19 CRISIS, THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DELAYED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Featuring Choreography by Vicki Trask! Dirty Rotten Scoundrels  takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together, only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for the two of them. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress, Christine Colgate, wins, and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end! June 12-27 2020 Directed by Danelle White Beddington Theatre Arts Centre http://www.frontrowcentre.ca/show/20192020/DirtyRottenScoundrels

Upcoming Project: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Featuring Choreography by Vicki Trask! Dirty Rotten Scoundrels  takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together, only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for the two of them. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress, Christine Colgate, wins, and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end! June 12-27 2020 Directed by Danelle White Beddington Theatre Arts Centre http://www.frontrowcentre.ca/show/20192020/DirtyRottenScoundrels

Upcoming Project: Miscast 2019

See Vicki Trask Perform! One of the most incredible highlights of the 2017/18 Season, the MisCast fundraiser is back and just as big as ever.  This is a wonderful way to see all the emerging artists from the Calgary musical theatre scene in one show.  Last year more than 70 actors graced the StoryBook stage presenting songs they might not normally ever be considered to perform and the night was an electric pulse of theatre gold. Join us this year for a repeat performance (featuring 20 of Calgary's emerging artists), once again hosted by the tremendously talented Steven Morton! October 28 2019 Directed by Steven Morton Beddington Theatre Arts Centre https://www.storybooktheatre.org/miscast2019

Upcoming Project: The Neverending Story

See Vicki Trask as Ygramul and Others! Hiding in a closet to avoid school bullies, ten-year-old Bastian becomes immersed in a strangely compelling book: the tale of a hero’s quest to save the realm of Fantastica from the encroaching terror of the Nothing. But is Bastian just a reader of this extraordinary story – or a vital part of it? ​ Filled with spectacle and wondrous other-worldly creatures, this beautiful tale of the trials of childhood and the triumph of creativity will delight and inspire the whole family. February 14-March 14 2020 Directed by JP Thibodeau Beddington Theatre Arts Centre https://www.storybooktheatre.org/neverendingstory

Upcoming Project: The Addams Family

Featuring Vicki Trask as Assistant Choreographer! The Addams Family  features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents. September 20-October 5 2019 Directed by Jeremy Walker Choreographed by Stephen Welch Beddington Theatre Arts Centre http://www.frontrowcentre.ca/show/20192020/TheAddamsFamily

Upcoming Project: Sister Act the Musical

See Vicki Trask in the Ensemble and acting as Dance Captain! When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.  Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE! May 17-June 18 2019 Directed by Brenley Charkow Beddington Theatre Arts Centre https://www.storybooktheatre.org/sisteract