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Krampus rehearsals have begun and are in full swing! Only 2 weeks in, and we have already begun running the show. Today’s rehearsal was spent cleaning the new music and choreography with the new set in mind.

We are loving the new rehearsal space in Artshab Ortona location. A beautiful historic building, newly renovated for use by artists of all disciplines.

Tickets for the show are already on sale and available here.

All tickets are PAY WHAT YOU WILL! We are so grateful to make this show accessible to all with Workshop West’s new ticket pricing structure. There’s no reason to not come see the show!

“Krampus: A New Musical” has just been announced as a part of Workshop West Playwright Theatre’s 46th Season! The show has been expanded to two acts with new scenes and songs! It runs from December 11th-22nd, 2024 at the Gateway Theatre – 8529 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 6P3, and features the original cast with elevated Set, Costume, and Lighting Design.

Tickets are all PAY-WHAT-YOU-WILL with recommended ticket price of $40 and can be purchased HERE

More information will continue to be posted here, and on Workshop West’s website.

Now announcing our 2023 Edmonton International Fringe Festival production of our brand new show, Krampus: A New Musical.

We’ve got a stellar cast, crew, and we’ll be putting the show up at La Cite Francophone Theatre as we have in the past.

More details coming soon!

After a cancelled fringe, and a fringe cut down in size, we’re finally back to our old antics and bringing a brand new musical to the 2022 Edmonton International Fringe Festival.

We are very excited to announce “Conjoined: A New Musical” by Seth Gilfillan and Stephen Allred, Orchestrations by Michael Clark will be making its world debut at La Cite Francophone (8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury, Edmonton, AB T6C 3N1) at this upcoming fringe August 11-21, 2022.

More details to be announced soon. We look forward to seeing you at the fringe!

We’d like to thank this years Sponsors for our 2018 Fringe Run:

Spinunity Cycle Studio
– 208 Sioux Rd, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4C8
– www.spinunity.ca –

Dorward & Co. Chartered Accountants
– 10328 81 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1X2
– www.dorward.ca –

Thank you so much for Supporting Local Theatre!

This is an Audition notice for Straight Edge Theatre’s production of [title of show] at the 2018 Edmonton International Fringe Festival.

[title of show]
Music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen
Book by Hunter Bell

Directed by Molly MacKinnon
Musical Directed by Keat Machtemes
Stage Managed by Steven Sobolewski

1. Auditions are to be held at FAB building in room 2-43 at the University of Alberta’s main campus on May 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2018 from 6pm to 10pm each day.

Sign up for an auditon slot at SIGNUPGENIUS

Those interested should prepare a song in the style of the show, and forward a copy of your headshot and resume to info@straightedgetheatre.com. Also, be sure to provide sheet music for your audition as an accompanist will be provided. No a capella auditions auditions please. You will also be asked to do a reading from the show.

Callbacks will be held on May 19, 2018 at 6pm to 10pm.

We will be accepting video submissions if you are not able to attend the auditions in person.

Casting Info/Vocal Ranges:

Jeff – a composer/lyricist (25-35yrs) – F below middle C to B above middle C
Hunter – a book writer (25-35yrs) – F below middle C to B above middle C
Susan – their actor friend (25-35yrs) – F below middle C to G above staff
Heidi – their actor friend (25-35yrs) – F below middle C to G above staff

Any further questions can be forwarded to info@straightedgetheatre.com

Here is what people are saying about Straight Edge Theatre’s production of Evil Dead: The Musical

“Hellishly hilarious” – Gig City (5 Stars)

“…incredible…reverent and innovative” – Edmonton Journal

Straight Edge Theatre has been extremely fortunate to be recognized by the Sterling Jurors in the 30th Annual Sterling Awards and has been nominated in two categories.

Outstanding Fringe Performance by an Actress
Nadine Veroba, Bat Boy: The Musical (Straight Edge Theatre / Patient Mango Theatre)

Outstanding Fringe Production
Bat Boy: The Musical (Straight Edge Theatre / Patient Mango Theatre)

We are very proud of our team, and are extremely thankful for this generous recognition.

For full listings of nominees please click here.

Straight Edge Theatre Presents Evil Dead: The Musical

Music by Christopher Bond, Frank Cipolla, Melissa Morris, and George Reinblatt
Book and Lyrics by George Reinblatt