Northern Light Theatre Announces 23 24 Season
Season 2023-2024
Live at the ATB Financial Arts Barns
Media Release
For Immediate Release
March 28, 2023
Artistic Director Trevor Schmidt
General Manager Bridget Norris-Jones
Subscriptions On Sale June 1
Buy online: northernlighttheatre.com
or by phone: 780.471.1586
EDMONTON- Last night, on World Theatre Day, Northern Light Theatre launched their new 2023-2024 Season. Under The Same Moon: Romance, Rage and Rituals features three plays taking place under the same moon albeit at different times and locations- ancient Rome, modern day Minnesota, and a strange, cursed town called Black Falls.
"In psychology, the moon is a feminine symbol, universally representing the rhythm of time as it embodies the cycle. The phases of the moon symbolize immortality and eternity, enlightenment- or the dark side of Nature herself", says Northern Light Theatre Artistic Director Trevor Schmidt. "In astrology, the moon governs the realm of subconscious (and at times conscious) emotions—the part of ourselves which we often can't express, but feel on a deep and soulful level. Tapping into the Moon's energy cycles means connecting to the energy of openness, healing, renewal, intuition, and wisdom."
A Phoenix Too Frequent
By Christopher Fry
October 6th - 21st, 2023
Oct 5th (Preview)
This romantic comedy in poetic language, first produced by NLT in 1978, centres on the widow's journey, in keeping with NLT's focus on women's stories in our programming. NLT is pleased to welcome Julia Van Dam as Dynamene, and Brennan Campbell as Tegeus, both making their NLT debuts. Former NLT Artistic Associate Ellen Chorley will make her debut as a performer in the role of Doto.
Donna Orbits the Moon
By Ian August
Jan 19th - February 5th, 2024
Jan 18th (Preview)
Ian August is an award-winning, internationally produced playwright. His play The Excavation of Mary Anning was a winner at Ashland New Plays Festival in 2018, and an audio recording of his play Donna Orbits the Moon is available on ANPF’s Play4Keeps Podcast. NLT's production features Pat Darbasie as Donna.
Candy & The Beast
By Trevor Schmidt
April 5th-20th, 2024
April 4th (Preview)
Following on the success of 2022’s Two-Headed/Half-Hearted, NLT’s premiere of a new musical by Artistic Director Trevor Schmidt and Kaeley Jade Wiebe, NLT is embarking on the premiere of a new, multidisciplinary murder mystery/thriller. This two-person play is being developed specifically for this world premiere at NLT featuring Jayce MacKenzie as Candy and Bret Jacobs as Kenny. Jayce was previously seen at NLT in Everybody Loves Robbie. Bret is making his NLT debut.
Subscriptions will be available starting June 1. Visit northernlightheatre.com to be added to the list for VIP Pricing and to learn more about the shows for the new season.