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SYNOPSIS: Fresh off the success of Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll and due to popular demand, Stage West presents Legends of Country! The quintessentially rural sound of the American south has roots reaching back as far as the 1920s, having been officially recognized by the US Congress as being “born” in Bristol, Tennessee. This expedition through the music of the working class runs through the ‘60s all the way to the 2000s, taking stops along the way with the classic Buck Owens, the soulful Kenny Rogers, the sultry Dolly Parton, the eclectic Dwight Yoakam, the innovative Trisha Yearwood, and the electrifying Garth Brooks. Pack up the steel guitar, the country fiddle, and the vocal twang as we take a ride with the Legends of Country. of

MUSICAL NUMBERS: EGENDS Songs and song orders are subject L OF to change without notification ACT ONE: ACT TWO: BUCK OWENS: DWIGHT YOAKAM: • The Buckaroo Theme Song • Guitars and Cadillacs • Act Naturally • The Dwight Yoakam Medley: • Truck Driving Ma Honky Tonk Man THE CAST • My Heart Skips A Beat Fast As You Can • The Buck Owens Medley: BY ALPHABETICAL ORDER: i Sang Dixie Loves Gonna Live Here Gaelan Beatty...... Garth Brooks • Streets of Bakersfield Foolin’ Around April Cook...... Dolly Parton under Your Spell Again • Gone (That’ll Be Me) Merritt Crews...... Trisha Yearwood • Tiger By The Tail TRISHA YEARWOOD: Jade McLeod...... Backup Vocalist KENNY ROGERS: • Everybody Knows Edward Murphy...... Dwight Yoakam • Lucille • Believe Me Baby I Lied • Coward of the Country Kent Sheridan...... Kenny Rogers • Wrong Side of Memphis • Ruby, Don’t Take Your • How Do I Live Without You Victoria Scully...... Backup Vocalist Love To Town • She’s In Love With The Boy • The Kenny Rogers Medley: Josh Wiles...... Buck Owens Lady She Believes In Me GARTH BROOKS: THE BAND through The Years • Calling Baton Rouge • The Gambler • Standing Outside The Fire Konrad Pluta...... Musical Director/ • Ain’t Goin’ Down Keyboards DOLLY PARTON: • The Garth Brooks Medley: Lucien Desharnais...... Lap Steel Guitar • Jolene in Anothers Eyes • Here You Come Again the Dance Jeff Fafard...... Drums • Why’d You Come In Here Rob Hutchison...... Bass sub Lookin’ Like That? • Islands In The Stream FINALE: Darcy Johnstone...... Bass • 9 To 5 • Friends in Low Places – Brad Steckel...... Guitar • Two Doors Down full Company

4 LEGENDS OF COUNTRY THE CREATIVE TEAM

LIZ GILROY Co - CreATOR/DIRECTOR/ ~ CHOREOGRAPHER Liz is overjoyed to be returning to Stage West to direct Legends of Country. Some of her past credits include the Betty nominated Legally Blonde, Jersey Boys, Legends Of Rock And Roll, And Then The Lights Went Out..., and Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat (Choreographer). She was also a performer at Stage West and some of her favourite shows included: Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, Seven Year Itch, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and the show that originally brought her to Cow-Town, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Some of Liz’s other directing credits include: Rob Ford The Musical (Factory Theatre), Boeing Boeing (Upper Canada Playhouse), Beauty And The Beast (Brockville Centre for the Arts), One Moment, Fitz Happens..,(LFT), Sexy Laundry, Not In My Backyard, and Bingo Ladies (PSFT), A Christmas Carol (Charlottetown Festival), and The Addams Family (Annex Theatre). As a performer, Liz has worked across the country from Newfoundland to Vancouver, with 2 seasons at The Stratford Festival, 3 seasons at The Charlottetown Festival, Neptune Theatre, The Citadel Theatre, Magnus Theatre, The Globe Theatre, Theatre Aquarius, The Stephenville Festival, and YPT. Upcoming Liz will be directing and choreographing Cabaret (The Annex Theatre).

JASON PECHET ~ Co - CreATOR Jason was born in Edmonton, Alberta, moved to San Diego, California for high school and is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration. He is a third generation hotelier, with extensive hands-on experience in the hospitality and entertainment industries. He has overseen the development, opening, and management operations of properties in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Jason is currently the president of Stage West Hospitality and oversees a portfolio of hotels, restaurants and Play Estate Winery. His first official role with Stage West Dinner Theaters came in 3rd grade when he had a small role on stage in The Nerd starring Bill Christopher.

KONRAD PLUTA Co - CreATOR/ ~MUSIC ARRANGER/ MUSICAL DIRECTOR Such a great cast for such a great show. Thank you Stage West. Here’s a partial list of other projects I’ve loved working on: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, Jersey Boys, Spamalot, Rock of Ages, Avenue Q, Fiddler On The Roof, Young Frankenstein (Stage West Calgary). Gutenberg, (Lunchbox) Napoleon, Moving Day (TIFT). A Matter of Heart, (Charlottetown Festival) Death the Musical (Neptune). Princess and Carnival Cruises. Armed with a Masters in Classical Performance from the Cincinnati Conservatory, Konrad has also arranged and produced for artists such as Ian Sherwood, Grant Tilly, J. Sean Elliott, Lee Siegel. Love to Tina, the boys and Liv.

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Gaelan Beatty ~ GARTH BROOKS Gaelan is very happy to be back at Stage West for the fourth time! He’s had the pleasure of performing as Neil Diamond in Legends of Rock and Roll as well as Warner in Legally Blonde, and appearing in Pure 90s as Garth Brooks and Ricky Martin among others. He’s been fortunate enough to travel all across Canada doing theatre as well as a stint Off-Broadway in New York. He would like to thank Liz, Kira, and Konrad, and of course Kate.

APRIL COOK ~ DOLLY PARTON April is thrilled to be making her Stage West debut in her new hometown of Calgary! A graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC, her most recent credits include: Hairspray (Ensemble/Tracy u/s) - Mayfield Dinner Theatre, Drayton Entertainment, Charlottetown Festival, Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), The Sound of Music (Maria) - Live @ The Centre, Anne of GG (Tillie/Diana u/s), Disco-Cirque, British Invasion 2 - Charlottetown Festival. Thank you to Sarah at 10 Talent Mgmt. and to Stage West for this exciting opportunity! “You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.” - Dolly Parton

MERRITT CREWS ~ TRISHA YEARWOOD Merritt is a Toronto-based actor/singer, thrilled to be making her Stage West debut playing Trisha Yearwood! Select credits include two North American tours/Toronto runs as Annie/Shelly in Evil Dead: The Musical!, Snow White in Disenchanted (Broadway-in-Chicago/North American Tour) (Starvox), AvengerDale, Jurassic Games, Orange Is The New Burgundy, (Players), Ibsen’s Ghost (Theatre Inamorata), The Goat or Who Is Sylvia (9Lives Theatre Company), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Collective Productions), Aldonza in Man of La Mancha, Lucy in Jekyll & Hyde, Hair, Into The Woods (QMT), Shakey-Shake & Friends Company Member 6 years, Players Board Member 2014-16/2018-20. Training: George Brown Theatre School, Queen’s University (BAH Psychology/Drama). She’d like to send her heartfelt thanks Patrick and the whole team at Oldfield, her wonderfully supportive family and friends (especially those able to make the trip!), Sarah, Kylie, and her love, Dave.

JADE McLEOD ~ BACKUP SINGER A self-proclaimed country girl, Jade is thrilled to be making her Stage West Debut! Growing up just outside Toronto, Jade’s first love is a toss-up between music of all kinds, and her horse Becca. Recent adventures include: singing for Carnival Cruise Lines, playing Veronica in We Are Here’s production of Heathers, and creating original music. Jade would like to thank her family (both chosen and otherwise) for their endless love and support, and the creative team for this wonderful opportunity! @colourofjade

edward Murphy ~ DWIGHT YOAKAM Edward is a singer-songwriter based in Montréal, QC. Professional stage credits include Carl Perkins in Million Dollar Quartet (Theatre Northwest, Western Canada Theatre, Charlottetown Festival, Segal Centre); High Priest in Jesus Christ Superstar and Carter/Guitar 1 in On the Road with Dutch Mason (Charlottetown Festival). He has scored several short films, most notably Flushing Lacan (2010) and TOAST (2011) – both awarded Jury Prize at ACTRA Short Film Festival. Edward is thrilled to be making his debut at Stage West. fasteddiethomas.bandcamp.com

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Kent Sheridan ~ Kenny Rogers Theatre credits: “Greg Reznick” Jukebox Hero (Ed Mirvish Theatre),“Conrad” Blood Ties (Edinburgh Fringe and on the TV show Orphan Black) “Moe Pressman” Dirty Dancing (Mirvish), “Sam Carmichael” Mamma Mia (Mirvish and Capitol Theatre), headlining the Calgary Stampede Grandstand show, Singin’ in the Rain (Capitol Theatre), “Audy Hall” (workshop for Prom Queen), “Billy Flynn” Chicago (Various), “Zach” Chorus Line (Various), “Danny Zuko” Grease! (U.S. tour), “Greaseball” Starlight Express (Germany). As a Director/Actor: Oklahoma, Will Rogers Follies, and Chicago, (Croswell Opera House, Michigan), Director: Chicago and Beauty and the Beast. Director/Choreographer: Grease!, South Pacific (GCP St. Catherine’s) Film and television credits: Kent plays Donavon Wiley on season 3 & 4 of Chesapeake Shores (Hallmark), Designated Survivor, Suicide Squad, 11/22/63, Orphan Black, Murdoch Mysteries, Nikita, Reign, and over 100 national commercials and voice-overs. Kent has worked across Canada, the U.S., the Caribbean, and Europe, singing at corporate Galas, and as a solo artist, and sings with the acoustic blues/vocal group “Yazoo Delta”.

Victoria Scully ~ Backup Singer Victoria Scully is thrilled to be returning to Stage West for Legends of Country. Credits include: Stage West: Celine Dion/Sporty Spice (Pure 90’s), WAHP: Penelope Pennywise (Urinetown), Stephenville Theatre Festival: Penelope Pennywise (Urinetown), Betty-Jean (The Marvelous Wonderettes), LOT: Anita (West Side Story), Cathy Hiatt (Last Five Years), Evita Peron (Evita), Ilse (Spring Awakening), Princess Cruiselines: Lead Vocalist (Regal Princess). Love and thanks to Neil and Eleanor.

Josh Wiles ~ Buck Owens Josh is thrilled to be back with the Stage West family! Selected Credits: Jersey Boys (Stage West); Anne and Gilbert (Guild Theatre); Million Dollar Quartet, (Thousand Islands Playhouse); Of Human Bondage, Ring of Fire (Magnus Theatre); Hair (US National Tour) Red Rock Diner (Drayton Ent); Servant of Two Masters (Odyssey Theatre); The Last 5 Years (Daemon Theatre), Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Macbeth (Classical Theatre Project); Marathon of Hope (Canadian Musical Theatre Project). Much love to my family and friends for their unending love and support!

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Jeff Fafard ~ DRUMS Born, raised and educated (BMus) in Calgary, Jeff has been fortunate enough to perform with the Calgary Philharmonic, Calgary Opera, National Ballet of Canada, National Arts Centre, Theatre Calgary, Citadel Theatre, Lunchbox Theatre and Storybook Theatre. When not playing music, Jeff can be found playing in the mountains. He is an advanced adventure medic, climbing gym instructor, IRATA rope access technician, and an avid peak bagger. Legends of Country marks the 51st production spanning 19 seasons Jeff has played percussion for Stage West. For the most part music is a team sport, and as such, he wishes to thank the lads in the fish bowl under the guidance of Capt. K, the Stage West family (General Tse, Maj. Kira, et al.), F&O, N&B. Much luv to my beautiful wife Amber, Eva & Charley Chano Pozo.

Rob Hutchinson ~ BASS (SUB) Rob is a double bass and electric bass player who relocated to Calgary, Canada in 2016. He spent 12 years prior to this living and working as a bassist in London, UK after obtaining his Master of Music Performance (Orchestral Training Program) from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Rob has played on a wide range of musicals in London’s West End. He has also performed with both symphony and chamber orchestras in the UK, Spain and Canada, as well as with numerous big bands, small Jazz groups and Cabaret acts. Additionally, Rob has played on multiple orchestral, Jazz and Pop recording sessions for film, television and commercials in the UK, Canada and the USA. Contracts included work for BBC Films, Miramax, BBC Television and Radio, Nike and Stella Artois. Currently, Rob is working as a teacher with the Calgary Board of Education and is enjoying an active and varied career as a freelance bassist in Calgary.

Darcy Johnstone ~ BaSS Originally from Regina, Saskatchewan but now calls Calgary home. He graduated from the Los Angeles College of Music in Pasadena, California. Darcy has spent the majority of the last 2 decades touring and performing live across Canada and the U.S. with a variety of Country and Pop artists such as George Canyon, Aaron Lines, Lisa Brokop, Serena Ryder and many more. He’s very happy to be joining the Stage West team for another awesome production!!

Brad Steckel ~ Guitar Guitarist, producer, engineer and studio owner Brad Steckel is back and delighted to be participating in his thirty-eighth Stage West production. Having provided the guitar work for most of the musicals at Stage West during the current millennium, Brad would like to commend and thank Howard, Gary and Kira for their continued support of live music and the people that make it. Brad can also be heard with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Theatre Calgary productions from time to time and with the popular Steely Dan tribute group, Steelytown. To find out more about Brad Steckel, what he does and just who he thinks he is, please visit www.nevinpark.com for the big picture. Most importantly, thank you for your support of live performance. Enjoy the show!

Lucien Desharnais ~ Lap Steel Luc hails from Calgary and music has influenced (some would say controlled) his life from the day he was born. Over the years he’s played a full spectrum from folk to traditional Scottish to classic rock and country. When not at Stage West he plays with the local band Crowsnest. (You can find them on Facebook) Although he’s learned to play many instruments, the pedal steel has been his passion for many years. From Canada to Scotland, whether in the studio or on stage performing at venues in Calgary and across Western Canada, he continues to share that passion. Luc is excited to have been asked to be a part of Legends of Country and is looking forward to once again joining this very talented Stage West team. Thanks to family, friends and to all of you for supporting live entertainment.

8 LEGENDS OF COUNTRY ` DESIGN STAFF

SEAN D. ELLIS Set Designer/ ~ Technical Director Sean has been part of Stage West in one capacity or another for almost 20 years now. As Technical Director, aka Wizard and Fixer of Broken Things, for the last 9 years, he has made everything move or not move and built or rebuilt everything from Pianos to elevators and filled in as every job backstage except performer. Big Thanks to Shane for putting up with me for 20 years, to my parents for encouraging me every way they could and to all the little ones at home for the unconditional love.

Norman J. Galenza-MacDonald Costume & Wig Designer/ ~ Head of Wardrobe This is Norman J Galenza-MacDonald’s 16th production as Head of Wardrobe - a University of Lethbridge theatre graduate, Norman has joined our team previously as Wig Designer in our productions of Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, Jersey Boys, Motown Gold, The Producers, Hollywood Hits, Baskerville, Legally Blonde, Red Rock Diner and The World Goes ‘Round. In 2012 he was nominated for a Sterling Award for his work as Costume Designer for With Bells On by Darrin Hagen.

JP Thibodeau ~ Lighting Designer An award winning actor, designer and director JP has been both on and off the stage all over the world. He is the Artistic Director for Canada’s largest semi professional theatre for young audiences, StoryBook Theatre. Over the past 3 years he has worked with playwright and composer Joe Slabe to create world premiere musicals, including Lest We Forget, Naughty But Nice and the multi-award winning Touch Me: songs for a disconnected age, presented by Theatre Calgary. Over his career JP has directed more than 55 musicals of all sizes and has worked hard to foster and develop the growth of young musical theatre artists across the country. He has a degree in Theatre Arts and Drama in Education, was a nominee for the 2017 Rosza Award and at the 2016 Betty Mitchell Awards he was the recipient of the Greg Bond Memorial Award for his outstanding contribution to musical theatre in Calgary. Recent credits (on and off stage) include: Richard III, Romeo & Juliet (The Shakespeare Co.); The Money Shot (Ground Zero); Annie Davidson, (Cowtown Opera); Rock of Ages, The 39 Steps, (Stage West); Lest We Forget, Dads In Bondage, (Lunchbox Theatre); A New Brain, The Last 5 Years, Avenue Q (StoryBook Theatre); Sweeney Todd (Calgary Opera). JP always makes time for his understanding and supportive wife Tara and sons, Evan Xander and Isaac Tanner, who make the endless hours and demands of theatre worthwhile.

MIke Gesy ~ Sound Designer/ Head of Audio Legends of Country is Michael’s 50th production working with Stage West Calgary, including numerous musical revues, Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, Drinking Habits 2, Jersey Boys, Red Rock Diner, Legally Blonde, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Rock Of Ages, Million Dollar Quartet, Spamalot, And Then The Lights Went Out, Avenue Q, Chicago, Game Show, The Buddy Holly Story, The Producers, All Shook Up and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Other Sound credits include: You Will Remember Me (ATP), Dial M for Murder, The Mousetrap, Blood Relations, 12 Angry Men, And Then There Were None, Dangerous Corner (Vertigo Theatre), The Summer of My Amazing Luck, Girl in the Goldfish Bowl, Filth, One Flea Spare, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Lion In The Streets, Trainspotting (Sage Theatre) and three productions of Evil Dead: The Musical for Ground Zero Theatre/Hit & Myth Productions. Big thanks to Stage West, Kira, Sean, Darcy, Laurel and huge special thanks to Lesley and Fozzie!

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KIRA CAMPBELL Production Manager/ ~ Artistic Associate Kira started at Stage West in 1991 and is excited to be part of the 2018/19 season at Stage West. This season marks her 27th anniversary with Stage West and “LEGENDS OF COUNTRY” is her 149th main-stage production as well as numerous Stage West for Kids shows, concerts, tours and special functions. Many thanks to all the Production crew for their unending support and senses of humour! Special thanks to Liz & Konrad, Gary, Mario, MA, Gesy, Bruce, her family and to the Watsons “Just ‘Cause”. And to the Stage West patrons, thank you for supporting live theatre!

SARA TURNER ~ Stage Manager Sara always enjoys being back with her Stage West Family! Select credits include: Crossing Swords, Naughty But Nice Too! (Forté Musical Theatre Guild) GIANT (Ghost River Theatre); It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Ride (Lunchbox Theatre); The Thin Man, Our Man In Havana, Dial “M” For Murder, Vintage Hitchcock (Vertigo Theatre); Canada 151: Sorry We’re Late, Million Dollar Quartet (Drayton Entertainment); The Secret Garden, The Audience, The Light In The Piazza, The Little Prince - The Musical, The Crucible (Theatre Calgary); Million Dollar Quartet, Rumors & Dreams, The Producers, The Buddy Holly Story (Stage West Calgary), The Patron Saint of Stanley Park (Theatre North West); The Red Priest (Alberta Theatre Projects); Polygraph (Sage Theatre); The Peace Maker (Next Stage Festival). Sara has also taught Stage Management at the University of Lethbridge. Sending so much love and gratitude to family and friends!

DARCY FOGGO ~ Assistant Stage Manager After 25 years as a member of the Stage West Production Staff, Darcy is thrilled to be working on Legends of Country his 128th production. Some favourite shows include A Gentleman’s Guide To Love & Murder, Drinking Habits 2, Red Rock Diner, Legally Blonde, Murder for Two, Million Dollar Quartet, Joseph (both times!), Jesus Christ Superstar, Forever Plaid, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Oklahoma, The 39 Steps, Little Shop of Horrors, I Love You,You’re Perfect, Now Change!, Buddy Holly, And Then The Lights Went Out, Spamalot and Avenue Q. He would like to thank Gary, Mary-Anne, the entire Administration team, the Front of House, Kitchen & Box Office staff, and especially his “Backstage Family” for all the laughs and good times over the past years.

Ava Bishop ~ Apprentice Stage Manager Ava Bishop is extremely proud to be returning to Stage West for their production of Legends of Country! She would like to thank Liz Gilroy, Kira Campbell, and the Team of Legends of Country, as well as her family for supporting her. Past productions: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Stage West), Law of the Land (Caravan Farm Theatre), Legally Blonde (Stage West), Do This In Memory Of Me (L’Uni Theatre/Northern Light Theatre), Moon, Moon, No Moon (One Yellow Rabbit), Book Club II: The Next Chapter (Lunchbox Theatre),Our Town (Caravan Farm Theatre).

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CHRIS COOPER ~ FOLLOWSPOT OPERATOR Chris is the follow spot op, the one pointing that stupidly bright light behind you. He has been working at stage west for about 3 years now and thoroughly enjoys his work. Prior shows include: A Gentlemen Guide To Love And Murder, Jersey Boys, World Goes ’Round, Red Rock Diner, Legally Blonde, Pure 90s, I Love You Your Perfect Now Change and Rock Of Ages. I would like to thank everyone who helped, loved, and supported me throughout the years, I wouldn’t have made it this far without you. Finally I would like to thank you for supporting this wonderful establishment!

Taisa Chernichko ~ DRESSER Taisa is thrilled to be a part of the Stage West family! Legends of Country will mark her third production as Dresser for Stage West. Previous credits include A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Stage Christmas Parties West), Drinking Habits 2 (Stage West), Ghost Opera (Old Trout Puppet Workshop), Mary Poppins (Storybook Theatre), Wizard of Oz (Storybook Theatre), Jabberwocky (Old Trout Puppet Workshop), Legally Blonde The Musical (Youth Singers Cast Program). She would like to thank her parents and grandparents for their never-ending love and support, and her best friends Laura and Jayme for somehow putting up with her for the past 20 years.

SEPTEMBER 6 - NOVEMBER 10th, 2019 “…a fiendishly clever farce THERE GOES THE that gets madder and funnier as it goes along.” - Daily Mirror

Timothy Westerby is overworked, underpaid, stressed-out, and his daughter is getting married in what he thinks is an overly-lavish and expensive ceremony. Timothy is ripe for a nervous breakdown – and on the morning of the wedding, he has one! It takes the form of ‘Polly’, the most gorgeous, voluptuous girl who apparently just wants to give herself to Timothy. Pity that she is but an apparition. The fact that Polly is an apparition is of course not apparent to Timothy who is convinced that Polly is totally real and is delighted to have this sexy guest at the wedding. Timothy’s wife, his mother-in-law, his daughter and the groom’s parents take a slightly different view! “… the ceaseless bombardment of familiar nonsense [had me] laughing outright.” By Ray Cooney & John Chapman - London Daily Mail Tickets Available Now! LEGENDS OF COUNTRY 13 LEGENDS OF COUNTRY Dinner Buffet Menu June 28 - September 1, 2019 Salad & COLD Selections Crustacean & Mollusk Carving • Caesar Salad with Stage West Garlic Anchovy Dressing • Cold Boiled Jumbo Shrimp with Lemon Wedge • Alberta Roast Beef with Natural au Jus (Aged 15 Days) & Parmesan Cheese (*#) & Cocktail Sauce • Stage West BBQ Smoked Ribs (Friday & Saturday Only) • Fresh Vegetable Florets, Celery Sticks • Alaskan Snow Crab Legs with Blue Cheese Dip (#) • Greek Octopus Salad SautÉ & GRILL • Relish Tray (Marinated Olives, Dill Pickles, • Bratwurst, Weisswurst & Smokies Peppered Ring) Sushi & Sashimi (Sauerkraut & Mustard) • Yukon Gold Potato Salad • Atlantic Salmon Sashimi and Ahi Tuna Tataki • Mediterranean Greek Pasta Salad (#) with Sesame Seeds • Avocado & Cucumber Roll Desserts • Summer Tri-Colour Coleslaw • White & Dark Chocolate Dipped Florentine Cookies (*#!) • Tomato, Cucumber, Basil & Boconccine Salad (#) • Nigiri Sushi • Chocolate Rum Balls (*#!) • Fajita Beef Salad • Salmon & Asparagus Tempura with Togarashi aioli • Southern Chicken Cobb Salad (!#) • Tri-Colour Tobiko Roe • Key Lime Meringue Cheesecake (#*) • Apple & Peach Tart (!*) • Wasabi & Pickled Ginger • Edamame Salad with Miso Dressing • Assorted Fruit Tart (*#) Make Your Own Salad • Wakame Sala • Cheesecake Squares (#) (GF) • Heritage Mixed Green Salad Assorted Dressing • Mango Yogurt Parfait (#) (GF) (SF) and Garnishes Hot Selections • Kiwi Yogurt Parfait (#) (GF) (SF) • Dressings: Ranch, Balsamic, Sundried Tomato, • Potato Lyonnaise • Coconut Macaroons (GF) (SF) Thousand Island • German Spaetzle (*#) • Snickerdoodle Cake (#) (GF) • Fresh Summer Garden Vegetables in Garlic Oil • Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake (!#) (GF) TAPAS FEATURES • Japanese Tempura Prawns with Togarashi Aioli • Pineapple Cream Cake (#*) • BBQ Pork Carnitas • Red Thai Chicken Curry • Pineapple Cobbler (*) • Taco Shell • Chicken Breast Stuffed Mediterranean Olive • Assorted Canadian & Imported Cheese (#) • Grilled Flour Tortilla (*) Tapenade Ala Viscaina • Fresh Fruits in Season • Avocado Sauce • Brown Butter Pork Schnitzel & Capers (*) • Cilantro Lime Coleslaw (#) • Perogy Empanada (Bean & Cheese) (*#) * gluten # dairy ! nut (GF) gluten free (SF) sugar free • Chipotle BBQ Sauce • Five Spice Northern Pike Fillet with Sweet & Sour Sauce All items subject to availability

14 LEGENDS OF COUNTRY LEGENDS OF COUNTRY Stage West Management General Manager...... Gary Tse YOUR TOTAL Executive Chef...... Resi Mendoza ENTERTAINMENT Operations Manager...... Matt Bensette Operations/Box Office Manager...... John Lowther PACKAGE Controller...... Mary-Anne Townes Tickets Director of Marketing & Sales...... Joel Conley Stage West Box Office 727-42 Ave S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1Y8 Event Coordinator...... Sandie Tomlinson www.stagewestcalgary.com Assistant Box Office Manager...... Ashley Mospany For reservations call 403-243-6642 or visit tickets.stagewestcalgary.com Box Office Operational Hours Open daily at 10:00 am Production Staff Executive Producer...... Howard Pechet Tables are not guaranteed until purchased by phone or in person. Gift certificates Director/Choreographer/Co-Creator...... Liz Gilroy redeemable at the box office for tickets. Music Arranger/Musical Director/Co-Creator...... Konrad Pluta Tickets Exchanges Jason Pechet...... Co-Creator More than one week prior to the performance Set Designer...... Sean D. Ellis for which you hold tickets, there is no charge. Costume & Wig Designer...... Norman J. Galenza-MacDonald If exchanges are made less than one week prior, a service charge of $21.00 will apply Lighting Designer...... JP Thibodeau per ticket. Tickets must be presented at the Sound Designer/Head of Audio...... Michael Gesy box office for exchange within the same Scenic Artist...... Shane Ellis show. Stage West Season ticket holders are responsible for notifying the box office Production Manager/Artistic Associate...... Kira Campbell regarding changes in address and phone Technical Director...... Sean D. Ellis numbers. Absolutely NO REFUNDS are Stage Manager...... Sara Turner permitted once tickets are purchased. Assistant Stage Manager...... Darcy Foggo Dress Restrictions - Semi Formal Apprentice Stage Manager...... Ava Bishop Stage West asks everyone to dress their best, Head of Wardrobe...... Norman J. Galenza-MacDonald and would prefer no shorts, t-shirts or Dresser...... Taisa Chernichko athletic wear. Followspot Operator...... Chris Cooper Stage West Theatre Restaurant Set Construction...... Darryl Blinn Tuesday-Saturday: Buffet 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Curtain 7:45 p.m. Sunday: Acknowledgements Buffet 5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Curtain 6:45 p.m. We at Stage West would like to thank the following business establishments and Sunday Brunch: individuals for their invaluable assistance with mounting of our productions: Buffet 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Curtain 12:00 p.m. Archival Videotaping...... Linda Craig Wednesday Matinee: Drycleaning Services...... Beacon Martinizing Buffet 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Courier Services...... West Direct Courier Curtain 12:00 p.m. Archival Still Photography...... John Watson Photography Playbill Advertising Set Construction...... Darryl Blinn For Information about advertising in the Stage West Playbill please contact Joel Conley 403-243-7077 [email protected] From “A Gentleman’s Guide To Love & Murder” Period Costume Rentals...... University of Lethbridge Theatre & Dramatic Arts Dept Important Cameras and recording devices are not permitted in the Period Costume Rentals...... The Costume Collective theatre. This is a professional company and operates Period Costume Rentals...... JV/ATP within the jurisdiction of the Canadian Actor’s Equity Association. The management reserves the right to Digital Screen Rental...... Colossovision – LED refuse admission and to make any alterations in the cast which may be rendered necessary by illness or other unavoidable cause. LEGENDS OF COUNTRY 15 GET EVERYTHING* YOU SEE HERE AT LA-Z-BOY

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