Five Alarm

A romantic comedy by Kirsten Da Silva     CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
Directed by Angela Bell

As the sauce simmers, bitter rivalry, mystery and zany comedy come to a rolling boil in this small town traditional Chili Cook-Off. Ava Rose wants to win her hometown chili cook-off after 26 years of failing to nab the top prize. Before the day is over, childhood secrets will be exposed, blood will be shed, a pot of chili will be tossed, and another sabotaged. If she can piece together her father’s missing Five Alarm Chili recipe and keep her assistant from maiming herself, Ava is sure to finally take home the trophy, cash prize and most importantly – prestige of the annual Memorial Chili Cook Off named for her father, Wayne Rose. This funny, heartwarming and spicy comedy by Kristen Da Silva will fill your bellies with laughs and remind us of the triumphs, challenges and joys of being human. Small town shenanigans, warm hearted fun, a possibility of romance, and maybe just a touch of nostalgia with extra zing abound in this Five Alarm Chili cook-off competition.

In Pitt Meadows Jan 8 to 10 at 730pm and Sunday Jan 11 at 1pm at Heritage Hall
In Maple Ridge Jan 15 to 17 at 730pm and Sunday Jan 18 at 1pm at the Albion Community Centre

  • Online sales close 2 hours before each showtime. Unless we are Sold Out, there may also be tickets available at the door. Cash only at the venue. (Credit/Debit MAY be available, but relies on a strong wifi signal, which is not always available)
  • Festival Seating. Season Passholders will be admitted first. Please come early if your seating location is important to you. Auditorium doors open 1/2 hour before showtime.
  • This show is suitable for all ages, though young children will likely be bored.
  • Facility is wheelchair accessible. Please arrive a minimum of 40 minutes before showtime for advance seating.

Genuine thanks for your support of Emerald Pig, and keeping the arts alive in our community!

Featuring:
Anita Kitkowski as Ava Rose
Mags Beverly as Ellen Pelham
Judith Betzler as Connie Gardiner
Salvatore Moustakas as Tucker Dell
Dave Tanchak as Caleb Seaton

The Production Team
Producer: Angela Bell
Director: Angela Bell
Stage Manager: Griffin Bell
Set Design: Angela Bell
Costumes: Team Effort
Lighting and Sound Designs: Angela Bell
Set Construction: none
Set Decoration: Anita Kitkowski, Mags Beverly, Angela Bell, Judith Betzler, Dave Tanchak
Props: Team Effort
Graphic Design: Angela Bell
Social Media/Marketing: Angela Bell
Front of House Volunteers: Thanks to all our fine volunteers.

Five Alarm was first produced by Port Stanley Festival Theatre in July of 2017 (Port
Stanley, ON).
Five Alarm is produced by permission of the Playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin
Rivers) www.mqlit.ca

Too Many Cooks

A Comedy by Douglas Hughes and Marcia Kash 
Directed by Simon Challenger

It’s 1932 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, where the rum-running business is at it’s peak. In the aftermath of the Crash, Irving Bubbalowe and his daughter Honey, have risked everything they have to open a new gourmet restaurant. When their star – the renowned singing chef, Francois LaPlouffe, fails to appear, tonight’s grand opening is suddenly placed in jeopardy. However, when unemployed chef Frank Plunkett wanders in looking for work, Honey persuades him to masquerade as the missing LaPlouffe. The beleaguered Bubbalowe, meanwhile has to contend with Chicago gangster Alphonse Feghetti and his sidekick who have come looking for an illegal shipment of booze that, unbeknownst to Bubbalowe, has found its way into his basement. In addition, Bubbalowe has to keep at bay the hot-blooded Immigration officer, Veronica Snook, on the trail of the vanished chef, as well as suspicious teetotalling Mountie who is ready to arrest Bubbalowe for both murder and bootlegging. Madness ensues and Bubbalowe and the others create a hornet’s nest of fabricated stories and identities as they try valiantly to save the restaurant – and themselves – from both the gangsters and the law.

In Maple Ridge Nov 6 to 8 at 730pm and Nov 9 at 1pm at the Albion Community Centre
In Pitt Meadows Nov 13 to 15 at 730pm and Nov 16 at 1pm at Heritage Hall

  • Online sales close 2 hours before each showtime. Unless we are Sold Out, there may also be tickets available at the door. Cash only at the venue. (Credit/Debit MAY be available, but relies on a strong wifi signal, which is not always available)
  • Festival Seating. Season Passholders will be admitted first. Please come early if your seating location is important to you. Auditorium doors open 1/2 hour before showtime.
  • This show is suitable for all ages, though young children will likely be bored.
  • Facility is wheelchair accessible. Please arrive a minimum of 40 minutes before showtime for advance seating.

Genuine thanks for your support of Emerald Pig, and keeping the arts alive in our community!

Featuring:
Ryan Johnson as Irving Bubbalowe
Nikita Saini as Honey Bubbalowe
Trent Glukler as Frank Plunkett
Cono Spitale as Alphonse Feghetti
Henry Bartak as Shirley
Murray Hachey as Hamilton X. Effing
Karla Scribner as Veronica Snook
Margaret Hesse as Mickey McCall

The Production Team
Producer: Simon Challenger
Director: Simon Challenger
Stage Manager: Anita Kitkowski
Costume Design: Charlene Rowley
Lighting and Sound Designs: Angela Bell
Set Design: Simon Challenger, Jeffrey Love
Set Construction: Simon Challenger, Murray Hachey, Henry Bartak, Jeffrey Love
Props: Anita Kitkowski
Posters & Programs: Angela Bell
Social Media: Angela Bell
Front of House Coordination: Robin Perry
Front of House Volunteers: Heather Lee, Kathleen Hatley, Donna Perry, Maria Carter, Simon Challenger, Heather Van Oene, Diane Tzingounakis

The Tomorrow Box is produced by arrangement with CONCORD THEATRICALS.

Twisted Tales

An Emerald Pig Fundraiser      CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Emerald Pig needs your help! Costs have skyrocketed across the board, and the truth is…we are struggling. Like so many other small organizations, we are literally in danger of disappearing. So, we are asking for your help. And while we love a good ‘no strings attached’ donation, we also want to give you something back for your donation. We are going to be hosting a series of fundraising events throughout the upcoming year, and we hope you’ll attend all of them.
Without further ado – here is Fundraiser #2…

Emerald Pig Theatrical Society is proud to present Twisted Tales: A haunted radio drama double feature and pub fundraiser. Enjoy a burger and a beer, and an evening of classic radio drama as Auntie Emerald and the Phantom Players conjure up chilling tales of Hallowe’en, featuring: The Devil Doctor, and Orson Welles’ Dracula.

Thursday, October 30th
Townhall Maple Ridge
Doors: 6:30pm, Show: 7:00pm

Tickets: $35
Tickets will include a burger and chips (veggie options will be available) and a drink, in addition to the show.

Writing Credits:

The Devil Doctor (The Witch’s Tale): Alonzo Dean Cole
Dracula (Mercury Theatre): Orson Welles
Script adapted and arranged by Hayley Lavik

Thank you in advance for your generous support of the arts in our community, and of the Emerald Pigs!
You can’t spell EMERALD PIG without MAPLE RIDGE.

Teacups & Toadstools Tea Party

An Emerald Pig Fundraiser      CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Emerald Pig needs your help! Costs have skyrocketed across the board, and the truth is…we are struggling. Like so many other small organizations, we are literally in danger of disappearing. So, we are asking for your help. And while we love a good ‘no strings attached’ donation, we also want to give you something back for your donation. We are going to be hosting a series of fundraising events throughout the upcoming year, and we hope you’ll attend all of them. More on that later. But for now, we are so excited to announce the first event in our fundraising series…

Emerald Pig Theatrical Society is proud to be hosting the Teacups & Toadstools Tea Party. This will be a “fairies and goblins” themed event, complete with a selection of relaxing teas, scrumptious cookies and cakes, and a harmonious songstress to round out a most enjoyable experience. We even have 2 sittings to choose from: 12:30pm or 3:30pm.

In addition, there will also be a Costume Sale on the side (not the same area as the tea) just in time for Halloween. The sale starts at 11:00am, so come on out and take home your favourite! You’ll be the best dressed vampire/pirate/princess/gangster/monster/fairy at whatever Halloween event(s) you’re attending this year! And there’s NO ADMISSION FEE for the Costume Sale!

If you enjoy what we do for the community, and you want us to be able to keep creating the shows we love putting on for you…won’t you please join us on Saturday, October 4 – for the tea, for the costumes – heck, why not for both? And please bring your friends – the more, the merrier!

This event will be held at St. John the Divine church. 21299 River Road in Maple Ridge.

Thank you in advance for your generous support of the arts in our community, and of the Emerald Pigs!
You can’t spell EMERALD PIG without MAPLE RIDGE.

AUDITION CALL for “Too Many Cooks”

Emerald Pig Theatrical Society proudly presents:
“Too Many Cooks” by Douglas Hughes and Marcia Kash
Directed by Simon Challenger

It’s 1932 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, where the rum-running business is at it’s peak. In the aftermath of the Crash, Irving Bubbalowe and his daughter Honey, have risked everything they have to open a new gourmet restaurant. When their star – the renowned singing chef, Francois LaPlouffe, fails to appear, tonight’s grand opening is suddenly placed in jeopardy. However, when unemployed chef Frank Plunkett wanders in looking for work, Honey persuades him to masquerade as the missing LaPlouffe. The beleaguered Bubbalowe, meanwhile has to contend with Chicago gangster Alphonse Feghetti and his sidekick who have come looking for an illegal shipment of booze that, unbeknownst to Bubbalowe, has found its way into his basement. In addition, Bubbalowe has to keep at bay the hot-blooded Immigration officer, Veronica Snook, on the trail of the vanished chef, as well as suspicious teetotalling Mountie who is ready to arrest Bubbalowe for both murder and bootlegging. Madness ensues and Bubbalowe and the others create a hornet’s nest of fabricated stories and identities as they try valiantly to save the restaurant – and themselves – from both the gangsters and the law.

Production dates: November 6, 7, 8 and 9 in Maple Ridge and November 13, 14, 15 and 16 in Pitt Meadows.

Characters:
Irving Bubbalowe – Affable fellow. Proprietor of “Chateau Bubbalowe.”
Mickey McCall – Ne’er-do-well. Delivery man for the Dominion Warehouse.
Honey Bubbalowe – Irving’s daughter. Pragmatic and practical.
Frank Plunkett – Unemployed chef. Down on his luck, looking for work – THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
Alphonse “Noodles” Feghetti – Chicago mob boss – THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
Shirley – Mob enforcer. Imposing presence. Al’s right-hand man – THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
Veronica Snook – Dogged investigator for Canadian Immigration.
Hamilton X. Effing – RCMP constable. “Dudley Do-right.”

AUDITION DATES:
Wednesday, September 3, 6pm to 8:30pm at the Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall
Cold reads.

First Read through – September 7, 1pm, Albion Community Centre.

Rehearsals: Sunday afternoons, Monday and Wednesday evenings commencing Monday, September 8.

Break a leg!

Program – The Tempest

Welcome to the show! Bard on the Bandstand and Emerald Pig Theatrical Society present The Tempest, by William Shakespeare, and Directed by Hayley Lavik.
Thank you for coming. Here is the online version of our Program, so you can learn more about everyone who participated in making this show a success!
Please take a moment to note our generous sponsors and financial supporters. We would like to thank them sincerely for their essential assistance, and we invite you to thank them on our behalf by giving them your business when you need the services they provide.
We are so glad you’re here! Please enjoy the show!!

CLICK ON THE POSTER BELOW TO VIEW THE FULL PROGRAM

“The Tempest” by William Shakespeare and Directed by Hayley Lavik

Emerald Pig is proud to present The Tempest, by William Shakespeare. Please scroll down to see our cast and crew list, we are grateful to all these amazing volunteers for their dedication to the art of live theatre. Please come out and enjoy our FREE TO THE COMMUNITY production, show runs July 10 to 19 – see poster for dates and locations.

The Story:
Prospero, sorcerer and rightful captain of the pirate ship Milan, has lived a reclusive life with her
daughter Miranda since she was betrayed and marooned by her crew. Now, as the pirates who
betrayed her sail near Prospero’s island home, the sorcerer conjures a terrible storm to wreck
them all.
Scattered across an uncharted shore, the survivors must navigate the bewitching magic of the
isle as Prospero orchestrates a retribution years in the making. On this enchanted island,
however, nothing is as it seems—power corrupts, love blooms in the unlikeliest of places, and
one storm will change the destinies of many.
Enjoy the show!

Featuring:
Leanne Koehn as Prospero
Talia Wollf as Miranda
Jason Boe as Ariel
Maria Carter as Caliban
James Rowley as Alonso
Michelle Stanley as Antonia
Karla Scribner as Sebastia
Eric Acland as Ferdinand
Angel Duran-Heon as Gonzalo
Kirby Lavik as Stephano
Aliocha Perriard-Abdoh as Trinculo
Dominic Renaud as Adrian/Boatswain
Kai Paquette as Francisco
Lauren Fisher as Iris/Spirit
Celia Muc as Ceres/Spirit
Sheila van As as Juno/Spirit
Mariners: Alex Severinski, Jenn Striemer, Kevin Striemer
Spirits: Felix Rowley, Niklas Koehn, Joy Lin, Dorothy Louis Geary, Skyler Young, Arie Young-Coca, Beawolf Young-Coca, Tyson Aubin

Music Credits:
All songs produced, arranged, and recorded by Matt Perkins, with additional vocal arrangements by Natalie Glass.

Additional Musicians:
Fred Donaldson: drums and percussion
Scott Paterson: flute

Production Team:
Director: Hayley Lavik
Assistant Director/Producer: Simon Challenger
2nd Assistant Director: Niklas Koehn
Stage Manager: Jenn Streimer
Assistant Stage Manager: Felix Rowley
Costume Designer: Charlene Rowley
Music Composition: Matt Perkins
Props Manager: Anita Kitkowski
Lighting and Sound Operator: Elliot Volpe
Lighting and Sound Design: Hayley Lavik
Choreographer/Vocal Coach: Nat Glass
Fight Coordinator: F. Braun McAsh
Set Designer: Jeffrey Love
Set Builders: Simon Challenger, Jeffrey Love, Alouette Men’s Shed
Set Artists: Carole Dagenais, Lauren Haug Fisher, Anita Kitkowski, Jeffrey Love
Poster Design: Hayley Lavik
Programs: Angela Bell
Publicity: Simon Challenger
Publicity Photos: Shannon Pauls, Carole Dagenais
Videographer: Christina Waschko
Website/Social Media: Angela Bell
Fundraising: Anita Kitkowski, Maria Carter, Heather Lee

Preshow Entertainment / Event MC’s
Pitt Meadows – Angela Bell
Maple Ridge – Derek Barnett

Sincere thanks to Kim Stubbs Law for the very generous loan of costumes and props.

Sugar Road

A romantic comedy by Kirsten Da Silva     CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
Directed by Angela Bell
Produced by Angela Bell

Hannah Taylor runs Sugar Road amusement park in Elmvale, Ontario. Jesse Emberley is a world famous musician. 12 years ago they met in a magical chance encounter and shared a night beneath the stars before being separated by his rise to fame. Now Jesse’s coming back to perform at the Spurs and Hearts Music Festival, and the whole town is buzzing. Is Hannah ready for an encore performance? Ready or not, this time her pushy but well-meaning friends will make sure Hannah and Jesse don’t part before they confront the choices that have separated them and the reasons neither have moved on.

Filled with laughter, romance and music, Sugar Road is a play about the one that got away.
Don’t miss this sweet and romantic Canadian comedy.

In Pitt Meadows May 1 to 3 at 730pm and SATURDAY May 3 at 1pm at Heritage Hall
In Maple Ridge May 8 to 10 at 730pm and Sunday May 11 at 1pm at the Albion Community Centre
There will be 1 additional performance at the TBC Fraser Valley Zone Festival at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre on May 22, 2025.

  • Online sales close 2 hours before each showtime. Unless we are Sold Out, there may also be tickets available at the door. Cash only at the venue.
  • Festival Seating. Season Passholders will be admitted first. Please come early if your seating location is important to you. Auditorium doors open 1/2 hour before showtime.
  • This show is suitable for all ages, though young children will likely be bored.
  • Facility is wheelchair accessible. Please arrive a minimum of 40 minutes before showtime for advance seating.

Genuine thanks for your support of Emerald Pig, and keeping the arts alive in our community!

Featuring:
Paige Conzatti as Hannah Taylor
Sara Zaitsoff as Caroline Dawn
Dean Anderson as Ray Bishop
and
Paul Sawyer as Jesse Emberley

The Production Team
Producer: Angela Bell and Simon Challenger
Director: Angela Bell
Set Design: Angela Bell
Costume Design: Charlene Rowley
Lighting and Sound Designs: Angela Bell
Set Construction: Jeffrey Love, Simon Challenger, Chris Carver, Steve Rowley
Set Decoration: Carole Dagenais, Anita Kitkowski, Lauren Haug Fisher, Rosalie Passmore, Celeste Boisoneau
Props: Angela Bell
Graphic Design: Angela Bell
Publicity/Poster Distribution: Simon Challenger
Social Media/Marketing: Angela Bell
Front of House Volunteers:

Sugar Road was first produced by Theatre Orangeville in October 2017 (Ontario)
Sugar Road is produced by permission of the Playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin
Rivers) www.mqlit.ca

AUDITION CALL for “The Tempest”

The Tempest
By William Shakespeare
Bard on the Bandstand (Emerald Pig Theatrical Society)
Director: Hayley Lavik
Producer: Simon Challenger
Auditions:
Wednesday, March 5 (6:30 to 9pm, Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall)
Saturday, March 8 (1pm to 4pm, Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall)

Callbacks (by invitation): Wednesday, March 12 (6pm to 9pm, Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall)
Auditions are first come first served. If you need to book an audition time, please email
eptspresident@gmail.com
Sides will be available at the auditions.
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will begin in early April, dates and locations TBD
Performances:
July 10-11-12 in Pitt Meadows
July 17-18-19 in Maple Ridge
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The Story:
Prospero, sorcerer and rightful captain of the pirate ship Milan, has lived a reclusive life with her
daughter Miranda since she was betrayed and marooned by her crew. Now, as the pirates who
betrayed her sail near Prospero’s island home, the sorcerer conjures a terrible storm to wreck
them all.
Scattered across an uncharted shore, the survivors must navigate the bewitching magic of the
isle as Prospero orchestrates a retribution years in the making. On this enchanted island,
however, nothing is as it seems—power corrupts, love blooms in the unlikeliest of places, and
one storm will change the destinies of many.

Casting: All roles will be cast gender blind. Some roles may be gender swapped.
Some roles will require singing and/or stage combat.

The Islanders:
Prospero — the rightful captain of the pirate ship Milan, a sorcerer
Miranda — Prospero’s daughter
Ariel — a spirit of the isle, indentured to Prospero
Caliban — a monster of the isle, subjugated by Prospero

The Pirates:
Alonso — the Pirate King, captain of the pirate ship Naples
Antonio — Prospero’s sibling, the usurping captain of the Milan
Sebastian — Alonso’s sibling, first mate of the Naples
Ferdinand — Alonso’s son, a crewmember of the Naples
Gonzalo — an honest advisor, quartermaster of the Naples
Stephano — a drunken cook of the Milan
Trinculo — a foolish crewmember of the Milan
Adrian — a crewmember of the Milan
Francisco — a crewmember of the Naples
Boatswain — a crewmember of the Naples

Additional:
Ceres — an apparition of the isle
Iris — an apparition of the isle
Juno — an apparition of the isle
Various Spirits of the Isle, Pirates

The Tomorrow Box

A Timely Tale by Anne Chislett      CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
Directed by Simon Challenger

When Jack Cooper, a farmer of more than 40 years, suddenly decides to retire and move to Florida, his wife Maureen is shocked and broken hearted. There had been no discussion, no consultation…no consideration as to how she might feel. She has spent the last 4 decades lovingly caring for their home in Ontario, maintaining and decorating it from top to bottom, and working the farm, and then raising their son. She doesn’t want to leave, and she certainly doesn’t want to live in Miami! She feels helpless, and lost…but what can she do? A wife’s place is with her husband…isn’t it?
But after her daughter in law Alice, and Alice’s sister Lisa, show her how much she has contributed to the property and her home over the years, they convince her that she has been a valuable asset to the place, and make her see that she does have legal rights of her own. When Maureen agrees to stay and fight for the home she loves, what follows is a humorous but eye opening journey for both she and Jack.
Written with wit, honesty and humour, The Tomorrow Box is a timeless tale, and a feel good story that audiences are sure to love.

In Maple Ridge Jan 16 to 18 at 730pm and Jan 19 at 1pm at the Albion Community Centre
In Pitt Meadows Jan 23 to 25 at 730pm and Jan 26 at 1pm at Heritage Hall

  • Online sales close 2 hours before each showtime. Unless we are Sold Out, there may also be tickets available at the door. Cash only at the venue.
  • Festival Seating. Season Passholders will be admitted first. Please come early if your seating location is important to you. Auditorium doors open 1/2 hour before showtime.
  • This show is suitable for all ages, though young children will likely be bored.
  • Facility is wheelchair accessible. Please arrive a minimum of 40 minutes before showtime for advance seating.

Genuine thanks for your support of Emerald Pig, and keeping the arts alive in our community!

Featuring:
Dominic Renaud as Joe Cooper
Aliocha Perriard-Abdoh as Alice Cooper
Diane Tzingounakis as Maureen Cooper
Karen Horne as Lisa Graham
Chuck Mayne as Jack Cooper

The Production Team
Producer: Simon Challenger
Director: Simon Challenger
Asst. Director: Hayley Lavik
Stage Manager: Anita Kitkowski
Set Design: Simon Challenger
Lighting and Sound Designs: Angela Bell
Set Construction: Simon Challenger
Props:
Posters & Programs: Angela Bell
Costumes:
Front of House Coordination:
Front of House Volunteers:

The Tomorrow Box is produced by special arrangement with PLAYWRIGHTS GUILD OF CANADA

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