NEW FALL VENUE At CCFM // Centre Culturel Franco Manitobain 340 Provencher Blvd.
Regular Ticket Price $40
$35 EARLY BIRD PRICE Available until JULY 16
SEPTEMBER 21 – OCTOBER 1, 2023
Book by Sharon Bajer
Music & Lyrics by Duncan Cox
Musical Arrangements by Paul De Gurse
Photo by Kristen Sawatzky
Aging Makeup By Doug Morrow
Wig By Leanne Neiser
All performances in English. Wheelchair accessible, free parking
QUICK FUN FACTS!
- Funny, moving, & endlessly entertaining!
- Rainbow Stage alumni Sharon Bajer (The Wizard of Oz, Footloose) and Duncan Cox (Strike!, Rent) not only wrote this musical, but they star in it!
- First time Rainbow Stage is presenting the work of local companies! Click to learn more about The Keep Theatre and Walk&Talk Theatre
- A cast album has been recorded and is on the way!
STORY
In the nightly search for her missing husband, an elderly insomniac encounters a 500 year old suicidal vampire whom she invites into her history museum of a home.
Afterlight is a darkly comedic and whimsical new musical about the unlikely romance that develops between two souls desperate to find the light at the end of the tunnel.
WHO IS IT FOR?
- From the young to those young-at-heart, there are no age restrictions
CONTENT
- Mature subject matter, recommended for audiences 10+
- Theatrical haze and flashing lights throughout
- For more specific content warnings, click here
Director – Jillian Willems
Assistant Director – Kamal Chioua
Choreographer – Joseph Sevillo
Music Director – Paul De Gurse
Assistant Music Director – Julia Davis
Set Designer – Kara Pankiw
Stage Manager – Katie Hoppa
Vocal Coach – Jacqueline Harding
Makeup Artist – Doug Morrow
Graphic Artist – Danielle Friesen
Sound Recording Engineer – Don Benedictson
Dramaturgy – Carson Nattrass
Paul De Gurse – Keys, Band Leader
Karen Barg – Violin
Josh Bellan – Guitar
Bery Filsaime – Cello
Matt Kozicki – Bass
Brendan Thompson – Drums
NEW FALL VENUE
CCFM // Centre Culturel Franco Manitobain 340 Provencher Blvd.
Sept 21-Oct 1
Nightly Shows – 7:30pm
Sundays – 2:00pm & 7:30
All performances in English. Wheelchair accessible, free parking.
PERFORMANCE LOCATION
New fall venue at CCFM // Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain - 340 Provencher Blvd.
(NOT at Kildonan Park!)
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
RUNNING TIME
Approximately 2 hours and 15 mins (with one intermission)
All performances will be in English
SHOW TIME
EVENING PERFORMANCES: 7:30pm
MATINEE PERFORMANCES: 2:00pm
DOORS OPEN half an hour prior to show time.
RUSH SEATING
Doors will open half an hour prior to the show at which point seats are chosen on a first come first served basis
CONTENT AWARENESS
Some strong language
The musical deals with mature subject matter (in a humorous way)
Be advised of vampiric behaviour
FREE PARKING
Free Parking is available at 340 Provencher Blvd.
There are two lots available on either side of the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain. We recommend arriving at least 45min before the show to allow time to find parking, explore concessions, and choose your seats.
TICKET PICK UP/WILL-CALL
If your tickets are being held at the venue - we recommend coming early, taking time to enjoy the area before the doors open into the theatre.
SKIP THE LINE
Want to skip the box-office line? Please consider printing your tickets at home! If you have not received physical tickets, a box office agent can e-mail them to you to print or display on a mobile device. Call 204-989-0888 and we can assist you.
THEATRE ENTRY
AFTERLIGHT will be performed in the building where the STELLAS restaurant is located. It is across the lot from Theatre Cercle Moliere.
OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINK
Outside food, drink and/or alcohol is not permitted
ACCESSIBILITY FOR PATRONS WITH MOBILITY ISSUES
The Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain is an accessible venue. Please contact the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain for their accessibility specifics:reception@ccfm.mb.ca204-233-8972
CHILDREN IN THE THEATRE
Rainbow Stage follows the standard theatre policy of no babes in arms. This means that all patrons must have a ticket in order to enter the theatre.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions prior to your performance, you may e-mail us at boxoffice@rainbowstage.ca, and we will do our best to answer you in a timely fashion. You may also visit our website for more information at rainbowstage.ca or call the box office at 204-989-0888.
Thank you for your patronage and support and we hope you enjoy the show!
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