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Drag Me to the Opera
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DRAG ME TO THE OPERA - written and performed by Steven Morton (aka Aida Cupcake)
"Can I plausibly pursue this?"
Aida Cupcake is hitting operatic highlights and high notes in this
autobiographical revue about finding your voice and following your heart.
DATES:
June 19, 2026 - 7pm
June 20, 2026 - 7pm
June 21, 2026 - 2pm
LOCATION:
Akokiniskiway Gallery - Rosebud, AB
TICKETS:
$30 General/$15 Student
(for purchase link visit www.stevenmorton.ca also available at the door)
ACCLAIM:
5 STARS - Winnipeg Free Press
"A marvelous piece of stagecraft, storytelling and performance" - Hamilton ViewMag
"Virtuoso solo performer" - Calgary Herald
WINNER - Critic's Pick (Hamilton ON)
WINNER - Best National Show (Saskatoon SK)
WINNER - Patrons' Pick (Charlottetown PE)
Steven Morton (he/him)
Performer - Instructor - Designer
STPG AGM
This is a reminder of the Annual General Meeting.
June 22, 2026
7pm sharp!
Come out and get an insider look at our last season, our financial stability and what is planned for the next couple!
Okay, it’s a standard AGM but it’s a chance to face-to-face with the current board and other STPG members.
All are welcome, (a paid membership is required to vote on anything we need to vote on)
Quick reminder for our upcoming events”
-Auditions for ‘Murder on the Orient Express” are June 15/16/20
-Provincial One-Acts are in Leduc June 29&30 and we are taking ‘Go get ‘em Tiger!’
-’Murder on the Orient Express’ opens Nov 6!
Thanks
Casino Fundraiser Sign Up!
STPG’s fundraising casino will be held on July 28 and July 29 at the Ace Blackfoot Casino. We really appreciate volunteering for a shift as this is STPG’s major fund raiser which supports 3 years of productions.
Below is the link to sign up for a shifts and a brief description of each volunteer position that is available.
See you there!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BA4A722A0F5C07-63580463-casino
Banker
The Banker manages the casino’s financial transactions during the shift. They control the chip inventory, issue chips to the cashier and chip runners, receive returned chips, and maintain accurate records. This role stays in the count room/cage area and does not interact with players.
Cashier
The Cashier works at the cashier’s cage, exchanging chips for cash and vice versa. They follow strict procedures, verify player transactions, and maintain accurate logs. This role requires attention to detail and comfort handling money.
Chip Runner
The Chip Runner moves chips between the tables and the cashier cage. They deliver chip fills to tables, pick up chip credits, and assist the Banker and Cashier as needed. This is an active role involving walking.
Count Room Supervisor
The Count Room Supervisor oversees the late‑night count room operations. They ensure the counting team follows AGLC procedures, verify totals, and complete required paperwork. This role supervises but also participates in the counting process.
Countroom Worker
Countroom Workers handle the physical counting of chips and cash after the casino closes. They sort, count, record totals, and assist the supervisor in ensuring accuracy. This is a detail‑oriented, seated role that takes place in a secure room.
Spare
The Spare is an on‑call backup for the shift. They fill in for any volunteer who needs a break or if a position becomes unexpectedly vacant.
Audition Notice: Murder on the Orient Express
Strathmore Theatre Players is excited to announce an Audition Call for all interested parties for our November 2026 Production of Murder on the Orient Express!
Auditions are scheduled for June 15 & 16 at 6:30pm, with Callbacks on June 20. TBA
Sides and Character specific Monologs will be provide upon time of registration.
*Note: A few of these Characters have / require Caricature style Accents. Come prepared to try, make mistakes and sound odd.
Evening of One-Acts ‘26
Thursday, May 21, 2026 thru Sat, May 23, 2026
Come out and see all our submissions to the Regional One Act Festival (and our award winning shows!)
Tickets will be available online at the Vault or at the Door!
7:30pm at the Remuda building on the Strathmore Ag Grounds.
It will be an evening of Comedy, Absurdism, Drama and Dark Reality.
(definitely not for Children)
Regional One Act Play Festival update
On April 10 & 11 - STPG took 4 one-act plays “A little box of oblivion”, “Go get ‘em Tiger”, “Father Daughter” and “Cinderella” joining Nose Creek’s '“He thought, She thought” and Dewdney Players “Who said there are no Stupid Questions” to the ADFA Foothills Regional One-Act play Festival in Okotoks.
STPG will be presenting all 4 of our shows on May 21 weekend at the Mason’s Hall in Strathmore. Come see what all the fuss was about!
Congratulations to all the participants, the Dewdney Players and ‘The Old Church Theatre’ for hosting an excellent weekend of shows!
STPG brought home an impressive array of accolades! (Official results to be announced on the ADFA website)
(but Unofficially….)
Outstanding Production: Go get ‘em Tiger - STPG (being recommended to move forward to Provincial Festival in Leduc in May)
Runner up: Father Daughter - STPG
Outstanding Performance: Angela Reeves (Go get em Tiger - STPG)
Honourable mention Performance: Emmeline Keeling (Father Daughter - STPG)
Outstanding Performance: Doug Keeling (Father Daughter - STPG)
Honourable mention Performance: Johnny Trotter (He thought, She thought)
Outstanding Director: Doug Keeling (Father Daughter - STPG)
Honourable mention Director: Garry Buzzard (He thought, She thought - Nose Creek)
Outstanding Technical merit: Father Daughter (Robert Cole / Doug Keeling - STPG)
Honourable mention Technical Merit: He thought, She thought (Kai Paczynski / Garry Buzzard -Nose Creek)
Outstanding New Work by an Alberta playwrite: Garry Buzzard (He thought, She thought -Nose Creek)
Honourable mention New Work by an Alberta playwrite: Kelvin D Hatch (Who said there are no Stupid Questions -Dewdney)
Congratulations to all the award recipients!
Save the Date!
Hello Everyone!
Our next casino fundraiser is scheduled for July 28 and 29 2026. This is where the costumes, performance rights, sound and tech equipment, props, set and stage builds come from. If you can volunteer a few hours, it will support more quality theatre right here in Strathmore, by the people of Strathmore! Details to follow soon!
STPG
Offstage Opportunities!
Hi everyone,
As you all know it takes a lot of people to put on a production. We have a wonderful group and it is growing! We want to be able to continue to provide even more opportunities to perform but we need more help on the non-acting side.
A number of you have indicated that you are happy to help out but not sure what these jobs entail. well…..
We would like to have a meeting on Monday January 12 at 6:30 at the Vault, to let you know the different jobs that are behind the scenes and then offer the opportunity to work with us to learn.
If you are unable to attend but would love to Volunteer off-stage, please contact Angela, Tash or Robert via our info email or in person.
The meeting will be followed with a read thru of our upcoming show “Nana’s Naughty Knickers”.
Angela
One Act Play Festival meeting
Strathmore Theatre Players is looking for interested Actors and Directors to go to the Foothills Regional One Act Play Festival!
If you have an interest in Producing, Directing or Acting in a One Act Play, Come on out to a planning / Casting session this Thursday Jan 8 at The Vault starting after 7:30pm. (immediately follow Nana’s Auditions) This isn’t the final mtg, so come out and talk/discuss & recruit.
Criteria:
-any non-modified single act play, 10-59 min in length, with predominantly Adult performers
-STPG is willing to sponsor participation in the festival and of course, offer support as is available. (tbd what that means)
The Foothills Regional One Act Play festival will be occurring in Okotoks immediately following Easter., with the Provincial Festival later in May.
NOTE: STPG will be looking to do a Public Performance of all One Acts after the Festival, during or after the Victoria long weekend. (Participant will discuss / decide this performance date)
Come out and Play!
Auditions for “Nana’s Naughty Knickers“
Auditions for our next production
“Nana’s Naughty Knickers” will be happening on
Jan 5, 2026. (starting around 6:30pm)
Check out our website for registration information.
https://www.strathmoreplayers.ca/auditions
synopsis:
Bridget and her grandmother are about to become roommates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience she’ll never forget.
It seems her sweet grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling handmade naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five-borough area!
Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement?
Will her nana get arrested – or worse – evicted?
written by Katherine DiSavino
(a Samuel french, inc. title)
Show Dates/Times
Rehearsal will be Monday & Thursday with the occational Saturday.
Evenings 7:30pm March 11, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 2026
Matinees 2:30pm March 15, 21, 22 2026
Performing at the
Hope Covenant Community Church
Tickets onsale for ‘A Christmas Carol’
Tickets are now on-sale!
This time around we present Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, in collaboration with the Strathmore Community Choir and Orchestra! Showing at the Hope Community Covenant Church, Strathmore.
The fun starts at the end of November, just in time for the holiday season!
Evening shows are at 7:30 PM, Nov 28, 29, and Dec 5, 6, 12 and 13.
Afternoon shows start at 2:30 PM on Nov 30, Dec 7 and 13.
Tickets are performance date specific and are already available at The Vault Cultural Collective in Strathmore or online.
Rehearsals are underway for ‘A Christmas Carols’
As we enter September, and dig deep into rehearsals, remember to check out the ‘Cast and Crew’ pages for insider show information.
Stay tuned for out spring production auditions.
Auditions and more workshops!
Come & Audition For our Fall show! A Christmas Carol!
June 26, 2025 6:30 & 7:30 pm
Each time slot will be a Group audition.
(The script Cast size is 9m & 9w acting core)
Rehearsal will start 1st week of September, continuing thru to the Nov/Dec show dates.
Check our website for Audition application form
Intro to Improv workshop
June 16, 2025
Facilitator: Alexandra Keeling
Time: 7:00 pm
Pre-registration is required as seating is limited
Auditions for our Spring show will be announced later in the fall.
April 17 - May 3, 2026
Rehearsals will be Jan-March
“Murder on the Orient Express’ adapted by Ken Ludwig
If we missed someone who should know about these workshops and events, please have them subscribe to our mailing list from our webpage.
AGM reminder, Upcoming Auditions and more workshops!
This is a reminder of our Yearly AGM, upcoming on June 2, 2025. All are welcome but you need to be a paid member in good standing to Vote.
AGM: June 2, 2025
Location: The Vault (downtown Strathmore)
Time: 7:00 pm
Come for our Seasonal Announcement and discover opportunities to participate in STPG!
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Also, to continue the spring workshop offerings We are thrilled to offer…
Shakespeare Workshop: Appetizer Part 2
Facilitated by Jette Brown
Wednesday, June 4th 7pm - 9pm @ The Vault
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of his most popular comedies and offers actors a huge range of interesting roles; authoritative leader, warrior queen, dictatorial father, frustrated lovers, enthusiastic amateur actors, and feuding magical creatures. They all converge in the forest and are transformed by their experiences.
Attendance is open to anyone prepared to experiment with speaking Shakespeare’s words and discover how the language reflects both the emotional state of the characters and their status.
Participants do not need to have attended the first workshop on May 13th.
Intro to Improv
June 16, 2025
Facilitator: Alexandra Keeling
Time: 7:00 pm
Pre-registration is required as seating is limited
Come & Audition For our Fall show!
June 26, 2025 6:30 & 7:30 pm
Each time slot will be a Group audition.
(The script Cast size is 9m & 9w acting core)
Rehearsal will start 1st week of September, continuing thru to the Nov/Dec show dates.
Check our website for Audition application form
If we missed someone who should know about these workshops and events, please have them subscribe to our mailing list from our webpage.
STPG Upcoming member Events
STPG is excited to announce the following upcoming workshops and events for our active members… (ie: participated in or auditioned for our last few shows)
If we missed someone who should know about these Play reading, workshops and events, please have them subscribe to our mailing list from our webpage.
Pre-registration is advised as seating may be limited
May 5 @ 7 pm
We will be hosting the first of our spring Play readings…
“A Christmas Carol”
At the Vault cultural Centre, downtown Strathmore
Please reply and indicate if you would like to participate in the reading or just sit back and enjoy the story.
May 13 @ 7pm
We will be hosting the first of our spring Workshops:
Shakespeare Appetizer: Playing with The Dream
At the Vault Cultural Centre, downtown Strathmore
Contact Jett directly if you wish to participate, space is limited
(for more information, click the link below)
Shakespeare Advert
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