tidbits from our world
Some people lived here. Many people died here. Not everyone moved on…and those left behind are desperate to tell you their story. Edmonton’s only live-action thriller inspired by true history possesses Mellon Farm for an intimate and immersive theatrical retelling of some of Edmonton’s long-buried secrets. Secrets that can’t stay buried forever. Catch the Keys Productions presents Dead Centre of …
VAULT is a new immersive musical theatre production in development, co-created by Beth Dart, Megan Dart, and Lindsey Walker. VAULT will be a deeply personal, expressively intimate, and emotionally impactful new work that explores known and unknown women and people of underrepresented genders in our collective history – people who survived cataclysmic events that fundamentally shaped and continue to shape …
Catch the Keys Productions is seeking performer-collaborators for the paid workshop development of a new immersive musical, VAULT. Co-created by Megan Dart, Lindsey Walker & Beth Dart. Book by Megan Dart; music by Lindsey Walker; dramaturged & directed by Beth Dart. ABOUT THE PROJECT: From world wars to monumental discoveries to personal travesties and everything that defines the human experience …
What started as a one night only, pop up production staged in a bar on Halloween has grown into a shambling beast of a spectacle. Celebrating 11 years of local horror, Dead Centre of Town continues to evolve beyond our wildest imaginings. This beast is bigger than us, and we’re so proud of the monster we created. Each year, we …
Over the past decade, Dead Centre of Town has grown from a one night only pop-up production staged in a bar on Halloween, to a fully fledged 34-show run in Edmonton’s premiere living museum. We couldn’t have done it without you. To the audience who joined us in the park after dark, thank you. For supporting live theatre. For an …
Fun fact: Elisa is returning for her second year with DCOT and apparently can’t get off the disturbing Theatre train. The most recent play she wrote and performed in was a one woman show about a serial killing nurse name Eusha. So cheers to all things creepy and let the darkness in. Number of years with DCoT: 2 Years with …
Number of years with DCoT: This is my second year with Dead Center, though seeing it the two years before that made the opportunity to help make it happen all the more exciting. Favourite DCoT memory: My favorite memory of last year is having to fit 15 people into an elevator, which was cozy to put it mildly. What you’re most …
Fun fact: Vincent is an actor & owner of a teddy bear named Coffee Crisp who is for sure haunted. Number of years with DCoT: 7 Favourite DCoT memory: My first year with dead centre I jumped off a platform that was 8 feet high and made it look like I smashed my head on the way down. In rehearsal the director, …
Fun fact: Ainsley is an Edmonton based performer and creator who works in dance and theatre. Number of years with DCoT: 4 Favourite DCoT Memory: My favourite memory is when Cookie the goat snuck into our show for free. As a henchperson my character doesn’t speak, so I had to lurch over to Beth, the director, and get her attention …
Fun Fact: I read the news for a living. The funniest line I’ve ever read on the radio is “All the animals were accounted for except for one monkey, but investigators believe it may have been eaten.” Number of years with DCoT: This is my 6th year with DCoT Favourite DCoT memory: I think my favorite DCoT memory was the …