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AUGUST 17 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Preview: August 16, 2023

Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater; Book by Doug Wright;
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements. Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions; Disney’s The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

QUICK FUN FACTS!

  • One of the most beloved Disney musicals of all time!
  • Won Oscars for Best Original Song and Best Original Score!
  • A live-action film will be released in the spring of 2023!
  • Great family show for every generation!

STORY

Based on the classic Disney film, THE LITTLE MERMAID tells the story of Princess Ariel. Unhappy with her life as a mermaid, the princess dreams of living a life on land. The only problem is that her father, King Triton, has forbidden all contact with humans. When Ariel saves a human, Prince Eric, from drowning in a storm, she is determined to find a way to be with her prince charming.

Songs like Under the Sea, Part of Your World, & Kiss the Girl will have you humming tunes as you leave the theatre!

WHO IS IT FOR?

  • All ages!
  • Whether you are bringing a wee one to the theatre for the first time or you are a seasoned theatregoer, there’s something for everyone!

Carson Natrass

Carson Nattrass

Director

A Herzog

Alexandra Herzog

Choreographer

Andrew StH

Andrew St. Hilaire

Music Director/Conductor

J Sevillo

Joseph Sevillo

Artistic Associate

jacqueline H

Jacqueline Harding

Assistant Director

Sharon Bajer

Sharon Bajer

Intimacy Director

Kris S

Kristen Sawatzky

Fight Director

Brian P

Brian Perchaluk

Set & Properties Designer

Scott Henderson

Scott Henderson

Lighting Designer

K Broda-Milian

Ksenia Broda-Milian

Associate Lighting Designer

Michael Caron

Michael Caron

Sound Designer

Craig Strong

Craig Strong

Assistant Sound Designer

C Hadley

Christian Hadley

Make-Up Designer

Nancy Puttaert

Nancy Puttaert

Costume Coordinator

Kim CSmith

Kim Charleen Smith

Stage Manager

M Duggan

Michael Duggan

Assistant Stage Manager

K Hoppa

Katie Hoppa

Assistant Stage Manager

Caroline S

Carolin Schroeder

Apprentice Stage Manager

S Hutchings

Samantha Hutchings

Dance Captain

Paul R

Paul Rodermond

Alternate Conductor

Cary Denby

Cary Denby

Rehearsal Pianist

Julia Davis

Julia Davis

Ariel

Josh Bellan

Josh Bellan

Prince Eric

Laura

Laura Olafson

Ursula

Arnold Tongol

Arnold Tongol

King Triton

J. Frith

Joema Frith

Sebastian

Brady Barrientos

Brady Barrientos

Flounder

Tyler Leighton

Tyler Leighton

Scuttle

A. Crockett

Alyssa Crockett

Flotsam

Becky Frohlinger

Becky Frohlinger

Jetsam

Kevin Klassen

Kevin Klassen

Grimsby

Nathaniel Muir

Nathaniel Muir

Chef Louis,
Sebastian Understudy

Devin Alexander

Devin Alexander

Ensemble,
Scuttle Understudy

Dutchess Cayetano

Dutchess Cayetano

Ensemble

Tyler Everley

Tyler Everley

Ensemble

Megan Fry

Megan Fry

Ensemble,
Ariel Understudy

Esethu Gwintsa

Esethu Gwintsa

Ensemble

Laura Kolisnyk

Laura Kolisnyk

Ensemble,
Ursula Understudy

Laura Kolisnyk

Lia Loewen

Ensemble

Jeff Rivet

Jeff Rivet

Ensemble,
Chef Louis Understudy,
Grimsby Understudy

JJ Scherr

JJ Scherr

Ensemble

Catherine Wreford

Catherine Wreford

Ensemble

Samantha Hutchings

Samantha Hutchings

Swing, Flotsam Understudy, Jetsam Understudy,
Dance Captain

Jean van der Merwe

Jean van der Merwe

Swing, Prince Eric Understudy, King Triton Understudy, Flounder Understudy

Andrew StH

Andrew St. Hilaire

Music Director / Conductor

Cary Denby

Cary Denby

Keyboard 1, Rehearsal Pianist

Paul R

Paul Rodermond

Keyboard 2, Alternate Conductor

Paula Potosky

Paula Potosky

Keyboard 3

Rena Rossol

Renate Rossol

Stand-By Keyboard 2

Russ R

Ruslan Rusin

Bass (Acoustic, Electric)

Brendan T

Brendan Thompson

Percussion (Tympani, mallets, orch. perc.)

Rob S

Rob Siwik

Drum Kit
(Orch. Percussion)

Julie Husband

Julie Husband

Woodwind 1 (Alto Flute, Clarinet,Flute, Piccolo)

Tracy Wright

Tracy Wright

Woodwind 2 (English Horn, Oboe)

Sharon A

Sharon Atkinson

Woodwind 3 (Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Soprano Sax)

Chris A

Chris Anstey

Violin 1
(Principal)

Mary Lawton

Mary Lawton

Violin 2 (Steward)

Bery F

Bery Filsaime

Cello

Chris Fensom

Chris Fensom

Trumpet 1 (Principal)

Ken MacDonald

Ken MacDonald

French Horn

Dave Lawton

Dave Lawton

Contractor

PARKING ALERT

The ARMSTRONG AVENUE @ SCOTIA STREET Gate
will be CLOSED due to CITY CONSTRUCTION

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

RUNNING TIME
Approximately 2 hours and 20 mins
(with one intermission)

Content awareness:
flashing / strobe lights

SHOW TIME

EVENING PERFORMANCES: 7:30pm
MATINEE PERFORMANCES: 2:00pm

DOORS OPEN 1 hour prior to show time.

 

WITH ARRIVING EARLY, YOU CAN:

- Find parking
- Reduce Long Line-Ups
- Enjoy the park
- Enjoy snacks and merchandise!

Our happiest patrons arrive when the doors open!

PARK GATES

Traffic entering Kildonan Park can become congested
- especially on weekend and with full crowds.

GATE 1 - MAIN STREET

NORTH BOUND

A right turn through the Main Gate of the park will take you past the playground,
pool, & the stage and you will find our parking lot on the left

SOUTH BOUND

NEW - Traffic Support will be on site to help cars turn left into the park!

A left turn through the Main Gate can be a long wait (no left turn signal)

Once through the Main Gate of the park, the road will take you past the playground,
pool, & the stage and you will find our parking lot on the left

GATE 2 - ARMSTRONG AVE @ SCOTIA STREET
• CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION

FREE PARKING

Free Parking is available throughout the park
and surrounding neighbourhoods.

  • Rainbow Stage Parking Lot
  • Peguis Pavilion Parking Lot
  • Rainbow Drive Street Parking
  • Peguis Drive Street Parking
  • Lord Selkirk Drive Street Parking
  • Surrounding Neighbourhoods Street Parking

Depending on your parking spot
you may have a longer walk to get to your seats.
Please give yourself plenty of time so not a single song is missed!

We recommend arriving at least an hour before the show
to allow time to find parking and finding your seats.

TICKET PICK UP

WILL-CALL
If you are picking up your tickets at the box office
- 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

ENTRANCE A - BOX OFFICE
Double doors to the left and right of the Box Office will take you to our lobby.

ENTRANCE B - NORTH DOORS, PARKING LOT
Double doors available close to the parking lot will take you to our auditorium.

OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINK

Patrons will only be allowed to bring water bottles into the venue. Rainbow Stage provides a variety of concessions to purchase food, drink, and alcoholic beverages. We do not welcome outside food, drink and/or alcohol besides personal water bottles. Please note that concessions stands
close 5 minutes before show time and 5 minutes
before Act 2 begins.

WEATHER/OPEN-AIR

Rainbow Stage is Canada’s largest, longest-running open-air professional theatre!

RAIN or SHINE
Thanks to our famous dome, performances continue
rain or shine!

AIR QUALITY
Please be aware that as an open-air theatre, air quality is something that our staff & patrons
must take into consideration in rare cases. If air-quality is a concern, please let the box office know.

ACCESSIBILITY FOR PATRONS WITH MOBILITY ISSUES

ARRIVAL - ACCESSIBLITY
If someone in your party requires a closer drop-off point,
we recommend driving to the loading zone located in front of the Box Office (ENTRANCE A).

DEPARTURE - ACCESSIBLITY
When the show is over, patrons may exit through the doors
on the right side of the theatre (ENTRANCE B-facing the Rainbow Stage Parking Lot)
which is a short walk to the parking lot or the loading zone.

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. We ask patrons bringing younger children to any performance, ask themselves these questions:

  1. Is the child able to sit through a full-length movie without getting up to move around?
  2. How does the child deal with elements such as heat/humidity, bugs, large crowds, and loud music?

If you are planning to attend with a small child who doesn’t already have a ticket on their own, the box office can assist you
in purchasing a ticket for entry at the best rate possible. Any patrons causing disruption to the cast, crew or other patrons,
may – along with their guardians if applicable – be asked to leave 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!

ELEVEN O’CLOCK NUMBER $15,000+

FIND YOUR LIGHT $10,000+

Richardson Foundation