The next generation of artists has arrived, and they have class at 8 am on Monday! Here are six showcases featuring High School aged artists who are launching their artistic careers at Nextfest.
Check out our NEW KidsNite all ages Niteclub “THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT” on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 1:00 pm
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Set 1:Reflections
When?
- Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00 am
- Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 9:00 pm
Where? Lorne Cardinal Theatre
Mentor: Madi May
The Lost Morning
written and directed by Landen Flamont Baxter and Jessica Huynh
featuring Meena Al-Bachachi, Ada Fenger, Hailey Burgess, Lucas Potskin, Maison Lidster-Whitstone, Alex Stout, Sean, Asha, Morgan Stewart, Jaydon Leong, Rachel Pasmeny, Jonah Zazula, Fern Weimer, Lysia Wase, Tailor Cameron, Jordan White, Katya Anderson, Nataila Jimenez, and Emma Brown
Murder, mystery and betrayal – a group of friends gather for a graduation farewell and never leave. Grade 12 student Vivian Smith, embarks on a journey to find her friend’s killer.
Dear Wind
written and directed by Lila Maxwell
featuring Ella Schaloske, Ivy Degagné, Meredith Zhang, Abby Witte and Alexandra McClelland
What could happen when the Wind gets to meet a person for the first time? This show is an homage and letter to the element we all know and that some love. We see how desire, loneliness and fate can bring two very different yet mirrored strangers together, to show us a new kind of love.
The Starving Artist
written by Beatrix Stone
directed by Beau Aske
featuring Amira Najmeddine and Quinn Yerex
The story of Mara, an abstract painter on the up and up who finds inspiration in Henry, an eye-catching jazz singer with a humble reputation. The Starving Artist is a commentary on art, happiness, and the balance between self and expression.
Thanks to Kompany Family Theatre for their support with this set!
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Set 2: Meeting in Place
Mentor:
When?
- Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00 pm
- Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Where? Lorne Cardinal Theatre
Mentor: Jen Peebles
The Meeting
written by Asha Campbell and Alicia Caliguri
directed by Asha Campbell
featuring Owen Paziuk, Krissy Berkholtz, Ash Klein, Dahlya Peters-Blair, and Lich Markovich, Freyja McNeill Witzel, Roan Byma, and Jess Dancey
A group of coworkers discuss an important PR concern… the mysterious deaths of multiple
employees.
Dial Tones
written and directed by Chad Capstick
featuring Taylors Moerike, Chep Hurtubise, Theodore Clark and Ajana Borschneck
Gabriel, a teenager at the end of his rope, calls a suicide hotline – or, he thinks he did.
When Mark, an average college student, picks up the phone, they develop a strange friendship; a friendship based on survival, mental health, and grief.
Thanks to Acquired Taste Tea Company for their support with this set!
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Set 3: Breaking Time
When?
- Saturday, June 1, at 3:00 pm
- Saturday, June 8, at 5:00 pm
Where? Lorne Cardinal Theatre
Mentor:Alyssa Short
They Come In Peace
written and directed by Stratus Mandziak-Dinger
featuring Lucia Rowe-Doyle, Venus Owona, Hayley Bulat, and Stitch Morrell
Meet Lewis and Harrison, two best friends who have a knack for the other worldly and paranormal. On a typical day, the two may find themselves wandering the woods in search of Bigfoot, but today, on this day in particular, someone or something, is watching them from above.
Please, Wait Here
written and directed by Stratus Mandziak-Dinger
featuring Lenny O’Neill-Becker, Pyper Rhodes, TJ Fougere, and Stitch Morrell
As a lawyer you are trained to be as professional as possible, no matter the situation. As a lawyer you need to listen intently, no matter the situation. But for these two lawyers waiting for their job interview, the rules don’t seem to apply.
Endings Don’t Last Forever New Beginnings Shape Your Heart
written and directed by Desirae
featuring Stella Jentner, Hazel Kong, and Terina Xue
Two friends in rival mafia gangs are tasked with killing each other. Together they must decide what path they want to walk; end their evil ways and take a step towards good or end their light and go through with their tasks
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Set 4: Mystery and Magic
When?
- Sunday, June 2, at 2:00 pm
- Sunday, June 9, at 11:00 am
Where? Lorne Cardinal Theatre in the Roxy Theatre
Mentor: Michaela Demeo
Christmaslight: a Twilight Parody
written and directed by Dahlya Peters-Blair
featuring Ella Schaloske, Lich Markovich,Rupert Cannon, and Nancy Peters
A young girl, Bella, suspects Santa is a vampire. She waits up on Christmas night to confront him with her suspicions but he’s not your average Santa Clause. This short play was written without any prior knowledge of the Twilight saga so both experienced Twilight fans and those who just know the jokes will enjoy this silly story.
Murdle Manor’s Mysterious Murder Mystery
written by Sam Robertson
directed by Sam Robertson, Jorja King, and Justaya Carter
featuring Addison Terry, Madison Demers, Kaiya Kugler, Izabella Rairie, Lucaa Van Wachem, Sam Robertson, Finny Morrish, Clara MacLellan, Justaya Carter, Madeline Lee, Jarred Ramos, and Rachel Avarquez
On a musty Monday morning, Marlon Murdle was murdered by his previously-thought-to-be-loyal butler! Now, Butler (yes, that’s his name) is the prime suspect in Murdle’s disappearance. The only way to avoid conviction is for Butler to assemble a group of unusual suspects who will concoct a tall tale to redirect the police so that he can flee the country! It’s the only way. Join us in an epic tale of revenge, money, dinner parties, fish, and ghost juice.
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Set 5: Off our Chest
When?
- Sunday, June 2 at 4:00 pm
- Sunday, June 9 at 3:00 pm
Where? Lorne Cardinal Theatre in the Roxy Theatre
Mentor: Jayce McKenzie
Ghostings – a 10 minute excerpt from the screenplay
written and directed by Ahser
featuring Owen Mclean and Ethan Hammans
There is a mine under the school, and someone died there… They keep pranking their brother and they don’t intend to stop…But, now they have dragged an unsuspecting overachiever into their plan.
Most People
written and directed by Oliver Collins
featuring Erik A. Sikorski, Sebastian Melo, Anneliese Jansen-Kras, Kalene Prentice and T.B. Steele
In fall of 2006, a socially awkward young man and a socially adept young woman meet at a very well-reviewed New York cafe for their first date. As hilarity ensues, a familiar figure gives a detailed lecture on chemistry – scientific and romantic – and the inherent flaws of human nature. Will Simon and Celia’s date cause a spontaneous reaction or will it fizzle out into nothing?
Confessions From a Loved One
written and directed by Hayden Jackson
featuring Finn Barrigan, Megan Trott, Madelyn Mackey, Josh Meyer, Maverick Johanson, Sofia Echeverria, and Alexa Aldergroft
Randy is comatose in a hospital bed after an unfortunate accident. Friends and family come to visit; each needing to get some things off their chest. Little do they know, our protagonist Randy can hear everything they say.
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Set 6: The Power of four
When?
- Thursday, May 31 at 6:00 pm
- Thursday, June 6 at 6:00 pm
Where? Lorne Cardinal Theatre in the Roxy Theatre
FOUR TEAMS of FOUR STUDENTS improvise FOUR SCENES. All FOR you! Featuring students from across the city!
