Play Reading in the Park: 12 Incompetent Jurors

Play Reading in the Park
12 Incompetent Jurors by Ian McWethy

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER!
NEW DATE: Sunday, August 23, 2020
Where: Helen Pacholko Park (195-201 Signal Rd, Thickwood)
FREE - All experience levels welcome

Register to read by emailing info@theatrejustbecause.com
Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2020 at midnight (MST)
Audience: free, no registration needed. Just show up and enjoy!

About the play: When a man is accused of abducting half a dozen cats, it's a simple open-and-shut case, even for a jury that's filled with oddballs like a dim-witted PR guy, a bickering couple, and a man obsessed with french fries. After all, every scrap of evidence indicts the accused. And yet, Juror #8, a wannabe lawyer, believes that the "Cat Burglar" is innocent! Will he be able to sway the other jury members? Or will they side with Juror #3, the only sane man in the room? 12 Incompetent Jurors is a hilarious parody of 12 Angry Men.

We ask that everyone follow the guidelines by Alberta Health Services:

• Stay home if you're feeling unwell

• Maintain social distancing (6 feet) (no hugging, handshakes or high-fives!)

• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer

• Wear a mask to protect others

• Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands

Playwrights' Corner

Theatre’ Just Because was proud to introduce the combination of the Quarantheatre Series and the New Play Development program with our new Playwrights’ Corner!

This free six week workshop helped playwrights develop their ideas among a group of their peers and encourage new playwrights to try their hand at writing. This workshop series was for anyone interested in developing their play, regardless of what stage of development it is in, or how much experience you have writing; all writers are welcome to join!  

This series took place on Tuesdays from 7 pm to 9 pm for a duration of 6 weeks, beginning June 9, 2020.

“I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Playwrights’ Corner! Samson is a great facilitator, and his feedback was both encouraging and challenging. Because it was my first time ever writing a script, Samson was able to guide me with his wisdom as an experienced scriptwriter and director. He helped me to assess my play honestly while equipping me the tools to become a better storyteller.

I enjoyed the group feedback and discussion, and found it stimulating and inspiring to bounce ideas around with other highly creative individuals. I highly recommend being a part of the Playwrights’ Corner if you are an aspiring scriptwriter!”

— Rozanne Leigh Strydom

Youth Play Reading in the Park: Check, Please!

Youth Play Reading in the Park: Check, Please!

Sunday, July 19 at 3 PM
Loutit Park, Fort McMurray

TJB Youth Play Production instructors, Bailey Yarkie and Emma Carter, held a play reading in the park! We invited youth aged 12-17 to participate, and family and friends to come and enjoy an afternoon of theatre outdoors.

Learn more about the Theatre; Just Because and Friends of SECPA Youth Play Production program.

Quarantine Cabaret part 2

QUARANTINE CABARET PART 2

Saturday, July 11 at 7 PM

From our living room to yours, welcome to the TJB Quarantine Cabaret part 2, proudly sponsored by FMM Law! Follow along as our marvelous hosts Bailey and Gaston take you through an evening of musical theatre, rangoli, comedy, spoken word poetry, dance, and involuntary masterpieces. Enjoy!

Thank you to our performers Jayme Barter, Zenon Campbell, Hanna Fridhed, Shweta Suthar, Rozanne Leigh, Julia Dobbin, Faith Kippenhuck, All Imaginary, The Price Family, and Akshaya Lakshmi.

Check out our YouTube channel for all Quarantheatre performances, and stay tuned for upcoming events..

Quarantine Cabaret part 1

QUARANTINE CABARET PART 1

Saturday, May 16 at 7 PM

Welcome all, to the first Quarantine Cabaret presented by Theatre; Just Because and hosted by the fabulous Bailey Yarkie! Join her and Gaston for an evening of wonderous tunes and hilarious comedy, performed by talented local artists. From our living room to yours – enjoy the Quarantine Cabaret!

Thank you to our performers Shane Carbery of NoiZe 13, Jane Gibson, Evan Fediuk, Judy Lavigne, Isabella O’Sullivan, Cindy Rivers, Anna Hilton, Colin Humphrey, Samson Nand, and Jenny Price!

Check out our YouTube channel for all Quarantheatre performances, and stay tuned for our upcoming play readings, the next Quarantine Cabaret, and more.

Online Play Reading: Say Yes

ONLINE PLAY READING: SAY YES

Saturday, April 25 at 7 PM
Live-streamed reading of local playwright Samson Nand's original play Say Yes.

Originally slated to premiere at the Acting Out One-Act Theatre Festival, Samson and the cast brought this drama to life from the safety of their homes.

About the play: Max can't seem to make sense of his life and struggles to get his life on track while being surrounded by his childhood friends, Lucca and Spoons, who are worried about his drug habits and recent mannerisms. And even though Max has the tools and skills to create a positive world for himself his life still seems to be spinning out of his control from his own hands.

Content Warning: Drug use references, adult subject matter

Directed by Samson Nand
Music: Xach Edward

Featuring:
Samson Nand – Max
Deann Langford – Lucca
Holly Snow – Rachel
T.J. Carabeo – Spoons