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"To dream the impossible dream. To fight the unbeatable foe!" Watch the cast of Man of La Mancha rehearse the show's most iconic song, "The Impossible Dream." Visit http://globetheatrelive.com/plays/13-14-main-stage/man-of-la-mancha and click on the "Videos" tab. The show runs until May 11 at Globe Theatre and the best seats are available at http://globetheatrelive.com/box-office/tickets.

As a teacher, Tammy Appel doesn’t normally encourage her students to act out. But in 2013, when her Grade 5/6 class at St. Theresa Elementary School in Regina took part in the Enbridge Educational Outreach Program, she was all for it. Put on by the Globe Theatre School, the program immersed her students in the world of theatre and encouraged them to explore their creative sides. “The students were introduced to new skills and developed greater self-confidence. They eagerly anticipated each...

Position: Technical Director Years with Globe Theatre: This is my second season. Tell us about your history at the Globe: My history with the Globe actually starts in the Globe Theatre School. I took some classes there, and when a job came open that fit my experience and education, I jumped at the chance to apply. The rest is history. :) What are your duties at the Globe? Working in concert with the Director of Production and the Production Department Heads; my job is to plan,...

To Dream the Impossible Dream: an iconic song with a haunting melody. The first time I heard it performed was with Hal Linden as Don Quixote, many years ago. That was the beginning of my fascination for the story and love of the music of Man of La Mancha. I am so happy to be back at Globe Theatre designing this show. The artistic challenges create a new way of looking for solutions to this world, which is set in a dank prison during the Spanish Inquisition. We do not know how long some of...

When working in the round, the floor leads the way. For the prison cell in Man of La Mancha, the floor and all of the prop elements need to look primitive, distressed, and rustic. Every piece on the stage needs to lend itself to the transformative nature of the storytelling in the script, with elements suddenly becoming useful tools in the storytelling. I’ve always been interested in the idea of scenic design and its elements as “sculpture.” The prison cell walls tell their story of...

Patsy Cline will soon be taking a very long walk. Later this year, Globe Theatre is touring its production of A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline across Saskatchewan. The show enjoyed successful runs at the Globe in 2011 and 2012. Supported by the Saskatchewan Arts Board, this new tour will begin with a two-week reengagement at Persphone Theatre in Saskatoon from Aug. 12-24, with shorter runs at other theatres across the province to follow. “Globe Theatre produced its first provincial tour to...

Recently, Liam Fitz-Gerald of Regina Reviews wrote a review of Salt-Water Moon, saying the play is "definitely worth seeing." Read and excerpt of the article below: By Liam Fitz-Gerald When one walks into an auditorium to see a play, one of the first things that stands out is the set. In those minutes of waiting and anticipation, if one is not conversing with company or reading the information pamphlet, one will look at the set and wonder how the story will play out on it. The set of...

Audiences are falling in love with Salt-Water Moon at Globe Theatre. They have expressed their sentiments on our Facebook and Twitter pages. A sample of their comments can be found below. To be included in "Trending," like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Salt-Water Moon runs until April 6 and premium seats are still available: http://globetheatrelive.com/box-office/tickets

From May to August, 10 actors will be taking part in the 2014 Globe Theatre Conservatory: a rigourous 16-week process with an emphasis on acting, movement, voice training and text analysis.The program is taught by some of the most respected theatre professionals in Canada.  The Actor Training Program is an advanced program that prepares actors for work in professional theatre at the highest level. Admission is through a competitive audition process, with Saskatchewan residents having...

Ruth Smillie         Globe Theatre CEO/Artistic Director If you, like almost everyone else in Saskatchewan is searching for ”first signs” (or any sign) of spring’s arrival, then the announcement of our 2014-2015 season may give you a little sense of hope that this rotten winter is almost behind us. With the opening of Salt-Water Moon, the fifth production of our 2013-2014 season, we are in the home stretch toward spring and are looking ahead to Globe Theatre’s 49th season of live...

Position: Company Manager Years with Globe Theatre: It will be one year as Company Manager at the end of April Tell us about your history at the Globe. I started in the Box Office in the fall of 2010 and worked in that capacity for about six months. Then I went off to pursue some acting opportunities for a few years and returned in February 2013, first in Box Office for a few months and then taking over as Company Manager at the end of April 2013. What are your duties at the...

Oh, gosh. I love a good love story. Over a year ago, shortly after finding out I would be directing Salt-Water Moon, an actor friend of mine told me the story of seeing his (now) wife for the first time: “Here I was, totally goo-goo, ga-ga” he said, “falling in love at first sight, while she had no idea I existed.” As the story goes, she walked away and he turned to his friend, eyes wide, heart thumping and gushed, “She’s it. She’s my Mary Snow.” Jacob and Mary are characters that lie deep...

Recently, Josh Ramsden, one of the stars in Globe Theatre's Salt-Water Moon, spoke with The Carillon about the production. See an excerpt of the article below: By Robyn Tocker When your dad is a drama teacher, it’s almost inevitable that you will get involved in theatre at some point in your life. This is the case with Josh Ramsden, leading male in the Globe Theatre’s play Salt-Water Moon. He says after being in his first show at age six, he took a lengthy hiatus. In other words, his dad...

As he prepares to attend the Globe Theatre Conservatory this summer, Josh Ramsden is receiving a hands-on theatre education, starring on the Globe's Main Stage in Salt-Water Moon. Josh Ramsden | Jacob Mercer Globe Theatre: Debut in Salt-Water Moon. Other Theatre: Assassins, Peer Gynt, The Crucible (Greystone Theatre); The Edible Woman (Thigh High Theatre/Live Five); Anne of Green Gables (Station Arts Centre). Upcoming: Globe Theatre Conservatory (summer of 2014). Other: Josh is a...

From Sopranos to Baritones, Globe Theatre is looking for the next batch of singers who will fill the Main Stage with beautiful music during the 2014-15 season. Auditions for the theatre's three musicals next season - Mary Poppins, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown and Gunmetal Blues - are scheduled for April 7 in Regina. Submit a headshot and a resume electronically to auditions@globetheatrelive.com by March 27.  Globe Theatre will contact those selected for an audition with further...

Imagine you are young Jacob Mercer in the summer of 1926. Imagine spending a year’s wages – every penny you have – to buy a suit to impress a girl you haven’t seen for a year. How proud of yourself would you be? How nervous?  Imagine it’s the first suit you ever wore in your life. The fancy Eaton’s store clothier looking down his nose at you until you waved a fat wad of bills in his face. Fancy shoes! A pocket watch! Some fine silk stockings for a gift! Oh, the look on his face! Nothing is...

Audiences are falling in love with Salt-Water Moon at Globe Theatre. They have expressed their sentiments on our Facebook and Twitter pages. A sample of their comments can be found below. To be included in "Trending," like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Salt-Water Moon runs until April 6 and premium seats are still available: http://globetheatrelive.com/box-office/tickets

In a review of Salt-Water Moon for the Regina Leader-Post, Joe Couture calls the play "an engrossing and entertaining love story featuring talented performers in a beautiful and creative production." Check out an excerpt of the article below: By Joe Couture Currently on the main stage at Regina's Globe Theatre, Salt-Water Moon is an engrossing and entertaining love story featuring talented performers in a beautiful and creative production. Written two decades ago by well-known Canadian...

As director Judy Wensel and I dreamed about Salt-Water Moon, it was always on our minds that Jacob and Mary’s world would be defined by the earth beneath their feet. I wanted there to be a warmth and a responsiveness to the floor that would help ferry our imagination across to a place that inspired a sense of what it meant to be poor and proud in Newfoundland in the 1920’s. I’m going to hate myself for the pun, but I wanted to create a meta-floor. After many false starts, my research...

Fresh off her role in the Globe's holiday production, Sleeping Beauty, Lauren Holfeuer plays the strong-willed Mary Snow in Salt-Water Moon. In 2012, she graduated from the Globe Conservatory. Lauren Holfeuer | Mary Snow Globe Theatre: Sleeping Beauty, Pride and Prejudice. Other Theatre: Matchstick (Theatre Howl); The Edible Woman (Live Five/Thigh High Theatre); Vimy (Live Five/Bzzt! Trap Door Theatre); Five Women Wearing the Same Dress (Live Five/Thigh High Theatre & Strikes Twice...

"I really love performing, but I certainly have this real affinity for this side of the process," said Judy Wensel to the Leader-Post. Wensel makes her Main Stage directorial debut in Salt-Water Moon. You can read the entire article here: http://www.leaderpost.com/Wensel+excited+about+latest+challenge/9611586/story.html Salt-Water Moon runs March 19-April 6 and tickets are available at http://globetheatrelive.com/box-office/tickets.

From Much Ado About Nothing to Mary Poppins, Globe Theatre will be creating theatre magic throughout the entire 2014-15 season. This April, when auditions for the upcoming season are held, actors will have their chance to make sure they're a part of the magic. The auditions are being held by Ruth Smillie, Globe Artistic Director and CEO, and running on the following dates: Monday, April 14, 2014: CAEA members only Tuesday, April 15, 2014: Non-union Actors are invited to apply for an...

From beloved family favourites to Shakespeare to a world premiere, Globe Theatre’s 2014-15 season has something for every theatre goer. The season was unveiled on Tuesday night in an event that featured champagne, fine dining and theatrical presentations. “One of the biggest challenges in putting together any season is achieving a balance in programming,” said Ruth Smillie, Globe Theatre Artistic Director and CEO. “Some years score higher than others in my estimation, but I am delighted...

Based on the reactions we've received through social media during our 2014-15 season launch, it's safe to say many people are already adding these shows to their calendars. Check out some comments below and like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to join in on the conversation.

Check out the top images from our 2014-15 Season Launch! Click here to view the photos.