2019-20 january 28 - February 22, 2020 theatre calgary in association with mary young leckie presents THE LOUDER WE GET book by kent staines lyrics akiva romer-segal music colleen dauncey based on the true story of marc hall BUILDING THE STAGE FOR THE REAL WORLD THE BEST PEOPLE BUILDING THE BEST PROJECTS. WE’RE PROUD TO SUPPORT THEATRE CALGARY. ‘ LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CONTENTS welcome to theatre calgary. 5 WELCOME TO THEATRE CALGARY we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that 8 ENHANCE YOUR this performance is taking place on treaty 7, signed at blackfoot THEATRE EXPERIENCE AT crossing in 1877. we are on the THE LOUDER WE GET traditional territories of the peoples of treaty 7 including the three blackfoot nations: consisting 11 CAST & CREATIVE TEAM of the siksika, piikani, kainai nations; the stoney nakoda nations: 26 A DECADE IN THE MAKING: consisting of the bearspaw, wesley and chiniki nations; and the tsuu BEST FRIENDS AND t’ina nation. the city of calgary is SONGWRITING PARTNERS also home to métis nation of alberta, region iii. SHARE THEIR MUSICAL JOURNEY we are grateful to have the 28 “IF YOU LOOK HARD ENOUGH, opportunity to present in this territory. THERE ARE PEOPLE THERE TO HELP AND SUPPORT YOU.” MARC HALL, THE TRUE LIFE HERO, GENERAL INFORMATION ON WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU cameras and audio/visual GET LOUD recording devices are not permitted in the theatre. 30 THEATRE FAQS video and audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. 31 BOARD OF DIRECTORS we ask that you please refrain from using your cell phone, smart watch, 32 THEATRE CALGARY STAFF or any other digital device, in any capacity, during the performance. 35 THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS good theatre etiquette benefits everyone. please do not talk 43 THANK YOU TO OUR or unwrap candies during the SPONSORS & PARTNERS performance, remain in your seat until the curtain call is finished and the house lights have been turned on. babies are not permitted in the theatre. we also offer relaxed performances. theatre calgary is a member of the professional for more information, visit our website. association of canadian theatres, and operates within the jurisdiction of the canadian theatre agreement. assisted listening devices for the theatre calgary employs technicians under a collective hard of hearing are available at agreement with the i.a.t.s.e. theatre calgary is a the coat check. resident company of arts commons, operating out of arts commons max bell theatre. for first aid assistance, see the house manager, or nearest usher. 3 The Louder We Get DEVELOPMENT HISTORY (Formerly known as Prom Queen: The Musical) Prom Queen: The Musical was developed at the Canadian Music Theatre Project, Michael Rubinoff, Producer in 2014 at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Originally produced (as Prom Queen) by the Segal Centre for Performing Arts (Lisa Rubin, Artistic and Executive Director; Jon Rondeau, General Manager) in Montreal. Opened on October 27, 2016, directed by Marcia Kash. Prom Queen: The Musical was presented at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals in New York in 2017. Directed by Lonny Price and Matt Cowart. https://namt.org Prom Queen: The Musical was developed in part at the Johnny Mercer Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals in 2018. Prom Queen: The Musical was presented at The Other Palace in London, England on July 2, 2018, directed by Paul Taylor-Mills. Prom Queen: The Musical was supported in part by: Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, and Citadel Theatre’s Play Development Program. Selections were first showcased at the Canadian Music Theatre Project at Sheridan College, Oakville, with the support of the Toronto Arts Council. Subsequent development took place at Theatre Aquarius, Mirvish Productions and the Segal Centre, with the support of UNIFOR Humanitarian Fund. (LEFT TO RIGHT) JOE SLABE, BRIANNA KOLYBABA, JACOB WOLSTENCROFT for ‘the louder we get’ we are proudly supported by the rbc foundation, pleased to welcome our tc mentors gives artists on-the-job tc mentees: training and acts as a link between independent theatre practices and the joe slabe - MUSICAL DIRECTION established theatre world. mentees may brianna kolybaba - COSTUME DESIGN be emerging artists or more experienced jacob wolstencroft - DIRECTING artists who desire the knowledge of working in a professional theatre. for more information on our tc mentors program, visit theatrecalgary.com WELCOME TO THEATRE CALGARY Great stories have always been derived from the people. Playwrights such as Shakespeare, Sophocles, and Shaw were inspired by the people, and written for the people. When a true story is told, there is even more verisimilitude because the story one is witnessing actually STAFFORD ARIMA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & happened and is not “made up.” The JON JACKSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Louder We Get is based on a true story — a young man named Marc Hall wanted to bring the person he loved to one of the biggest milestones in some young people’s lives — prom. Unfortunately he was denied because the person he loved was of the same gender. The Louder We Get is one of those classic stories that tells an important tale of self-pride and self-acceptance. History has shown us movements led by students — albeit usually in college, not high school. Some were successful and others not so, but even the latter still resonates loudly. Whether it was the 2012 Quebec student protests, the 1989 student protests in Tiananmen Square, or Greta Thunberg, the world has been touched by young people standing up for a cause and rallying to make their world (and ours) a little better. This original musical, written by two Calgarians (Colleen and Akiva) and one Edmontonian (Kent) have, like the worldwide hit Come From Away, created a brand new musical out of a Canadian news headline. They have used their words, music and lyrics to share Marc’s story in an art form that has for decades used its popularity to “reveal to heal.” Musicals like Next to Normal, Hair, Cabaret, Hamilton, and even South Pacific all have one thing in common with The Louder We Get — at their cores is a narrative about the human condition, its flaws, its politics, its complexities, and its ability to be transcendent. As you you experience this beautiful crew of performers, musicians, and a creative team from Calgary, New York, Alberta, Ontario, and the UK, try to remember a moment in your life when you raised your voice in passion for something you believed in, and take pride in that sharing. The power of one voice (or many) can make a difference and bring about change. Happy New Year, friends. Stafford Arima artistic director theatre calgary gratefully acknowledges the support provided by the city of calgary through calgary arts development, the government of alberta through the alberta foundation for the arts, the government of canada through the canada council, canadian heritage, and all corporate and private contributors. theatrecalgary.com 5 MAR 10 – APR 4, 2020 UP NEXT ARTS COMMONS MAX BELL THEATRE ADMISSIONS BY JOSHUA HARMON ADMISSIONS IS PRESENTED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY LINCOLN CENTER THEATER, NEW YORK CITY, 2018 BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY: 403-294-7447 theatrecalgary.com THC-8810_5.375x8.375_AdmissionsProgramme_Dec18_SS.indd 1 2019-12-18 5:04 PM THC-8810 23” x 29” Admissions - Coming Soon Poster HEADING/VERSION Admissions TRIM 23” x 29” BLEED 23.25” x 29.25” SAFETY n/a COLOR DKT THC-8810 DATE Dec 16, 2019 MAR 10 – APR 4, 2020 ARTS COMMONS MAX BELL THEATRE UP NEXT ARTS COMMONS MAX BELL THEATRE january 28 - february 22, 2020 THEATRE CALGARY in association with MARY YOUNG LECKIE GREG & JENNIFER THOMPSON KENT JAMES LANCE NOVAK ADMISSIONS PENNY NOBLE NATHAN GARDNER & DANNY BROOKE CRAIG & CARA SENYK BRUCE DEAN & RACHAEL DEAN BY JOSHUA HARMON presents ADMISSIONS IS PRESENTED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY LINCOLN CENTER THEATER, NEW YORK CITY, 2018 THE LOUDER WE GET BOOK BY LYRICS BY MUSIC BY kent staines akiva romer-segal colleen dauncey DIRECTOR C0-DIRECTOR LONNY PRICE MATT COWART MUSIC DIRECTOR & ORCHESTRATIONS CHOREOGRAPHER NEW DANCE ARRANGEMENTS JUSTIN GOLDNER REBECCA HOWELL JOSHUA ZECHER-ROSS SET DESIGN COSTUME DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN SOUND DESIGN JAMES NOONE CORY SINCENNES JASON HAND JOSHUA D. REID ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER CASTING LIA GIVEN DAYTON/WALTERS CASTING, CDC, CSA TARA RUBIN CASTING, CSA COPYIST JOSEPH TREFLER VOICE & DIALECT COACH JANE MACFARLANE BUY YOUR REHEARSAL PIANIST MARK LIMACHER TICKETS TODAY: REHEARSAL PERCUSSIONIST JEFF FAFARD SET DESIGN ASSISTANT LINDSAY FUORI 403-294-7447 MERCHANDISING DN PRODUCTIONS theatrecalgary.com Theatre Calgary thanks Artistic Champions MARGO & BRANT RANDLES and JOY ALFORD & DAN MAGYAR THC-8810_5.375x8.375_AdmissionsProgramme_Dec18_SS.indd 1 2019-12-18 5:04 PM THC-8810 23” x 29” Admissions - Coming Soon Poster HEADING/VERSION Admissions TRIM 23” x 29” BLEED 23.25” x 29.25” SAFETY n/a COLOR DKT THC-8810 DATE Dec 16, 2019 ENHANCE YOUR THEATRE EXPERIENCE AT THE LOUDER WE GET JANUARY/FEBRUARY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY JAN 26 27 28 29 30 31 FEB 1 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. ● 2:00 p.m. ▲ 8:00 p.m. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. ■ 8:00 p.m. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2:00 p.m.