‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ hits community centre stage starting next week

By Rob Vogt Tickets are going fast for the Claresholm Arts Society’s latest production, “Arsenic and Old Lace”.The show is set to take the stage at the Claresholm Community Centre on May 7, 8, 9, and two shows on May 10. The May 9 show will be a dinner theatre.“Arsenic and Old Lace” tells the story of Mortimer Brewster, who … Read more

‘The Holiday Jukebox’ takes stage Thursday

By Rob Vogt What would you do if there was a chance you would lose your community hall?A group of young people decided to host a talent show to save theirs.That is the premise of “The Holiday Jukebox”, the latest production being staged by Stavely’s Unique Character House, or SUCH Drama group.“The Holiday Jukebox” will take the stage at the Claresholm … Read more

Claresholm Arts Society completes casting for production of ‘Mary Poppins’

By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Community Centre came alive withy song and dance this past weekend as the Claresholm Arts Society held auditions for their production of “Mary Poppins”.Auditions were held on Friday, Sept. 13, and Saturday, Sept. 14, with the cast announced earlier this week.“Mary Poppins” will take it audience on a trip to 1910 England.Jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces everyone … Read more

Claresholm Arts Society receives 25 nominations

By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Arts Society has received 25 nominations for the cast and crew of its productions of “The Sound of Music” and “The Mousetrap”.Nominations for the 2024 Community Theatre Awards (CAT) awards, which celebrate the best of community theatre in Calgary and neighbouring communities were announced on July 22, 2024.The Claresholm Arts Society has 25 nominees in 19 … Read more

‘Whispers at the Manor’ takes the stage next week

By Rob VogtLive theatre will take the stage at the Claresholm Community Centre next week as SUCH Drama presents “Whispers at the Manor”.Performances are May 22 through May 24 at 7 p.m., with performances at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 25.The musical was written by local writer Annalisa Harrison who is also the production’s stage manager.She describes “Whispers at … Read more

Writer with local roots making her mark

By Rob VogtSome times ideas come from the strangest places.A good example is how Elizabeth Trofimenkoff (née Pedersen) came up with the idea for her debut novel “A Kiss of the Siren’s Song”.The Claresholm native wrote the fantasy-romance story after a conversation with a friend.Trofimenkoff was chatting with her friend after she sent her some videos, and suggested her friend … Read more