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词条 Catalyst Theatre
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  1. History

  2. Productions

      Fortune Falls (2016)    Songs for Sinners & Saints (2016)    All Our Unworldly Possessions (2015)    Vigilante (2013)[2]    The Soul Collector (2013)[3]    Whisper (2012)[4][5][6]    Hunchback (2011)[7]    Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe (2008)    Frankenstein (2007)[11]    Sticky Shoes (2005)    Love + Love (2004)    Carmen Angel (2003)    Dream Life (2003)    The Blue Orphan (2001)    The House of Pootsie Plunket (1999)    Songs for Sinners (1998)    Abundance (1997)    Electra (1996)    Elephant Wake (1996)[12]    My Perfect Heaven (1996)  

  3. Board of directors

  4. Awards and nominations

  5. References

  6. External links

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| ArtisticDirector = Jonathan Christenson
| formed = 1977
| location = 9828 101 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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| homepage = http://www.catalysttheatre.ca/
| genre = Original works
|Resident Designer = Bretta Gerecke
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Catalyst Theatre is a theatre company in Edmonton, Alberta founded in 1977, originally as a social action theatre.[1] In 1997, it was taken over by co-Artistic Directors Jonathan Christenson and Joey Tremblay, who drastically changed both the mandate and the style of the company. Since then Catalyst Theatre has become renowned for creating and touring new work developed under Artistic Director Jonathan Christenson in collaboration with Resident Designer Bretta Gerecke. Since 1997, Catalyst's artistic team has created original productions that have toured the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and the United States.

Catalyst has received 25 Sterling Awards for its productions of The House of Pootsie Plunket, Songs for Sinners, Elephant Wake, Fusion 2001, The Blue Orphan, Carmen Angel, Frankenstein and Nevermore, and Hunchback. In the spring of 2013 Catalyst produced a new work called "The Soul Collector" which ran at the Westbury Theatre. Their newest work, "Fortune Falls" premiered at Alberta Theatre Projects in October 2016, and returned to Edmonton opening on January 18, 2017. Their production of "Vigilante", which premiered at the Citadel Theatre in 2015, went on their larges tour to date in the winter of 2017. Playing at Persephone Theatre in Saskatoon, The Grand Theatre in London (Ontario), and Canada's National Arts Centre in Ottawa.

History

From 1997-2015 Catalyst resided in a converted warehouse on Gateway Boulevard. In 2015, they relocated to the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton's downtown core and became the company in residence at the Maclab Theatre.

Productions

Unless otherwise indicated, all Catalyst productions were directed, written and composed by Jonathan Christenson and designed by Bretta Gerecke.

Fortune Falls (2016)

Co-Written by Jonathan Christenson & Beth Graham. Directed and composed by Jonathan Christenson. Lighting and set design by Kerem Centinel. Costumes by Megan Koshka. Music Production by Matthew Skopyk.

Songs for Sinners & Saints (2016)

A concert review of all previous works. Directed by Jonathan Christenson.

All Our Unworldly Possessions (2015)

Conceived by Jonathan Christenson and Bretta Gerecke. A season long installation piece.

Vigilante (2013)[2]

Conceived by Jonathan Christenson, this original rock musical follows the story of the Donnelly family, as they escaped their homeland of Ireland to the rough country-side of Ontario.

The Soul Collector (2013)[3]

Conceived by Jonathan Christenson & Bretta Gerecke.

Whisper (2012)[4][5][6]

In 2012, Catalyst produced Whisper in association with Studio Theatre at the University of Alberta, which was performed by the school's BFA Acting class of 2012.

Hunchback (2011)[7]

Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe (2008)

Nevermore had an 11-week Off-Broadway run at New World Stages from January 14, 2015 to March 29, 2015. On June 16, 2015, The Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording of Nevermore – The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe soundtrack was released by Broadway Records. This was Catalyst's first soundtrack album.[8][9][10]

Frankenstein (2007)[11]

Based on Mary Shelley's 1813 novel, Frankenstein, adapted by Jonathan Christenson.

Sticky Shoes (2005)

Created by Jonathan Christenson and Bretta Gerecke.

Love + Love (2004)

Created by Jonathan Christenson, Annie Dugan, Bretta Gerecke, and John Ullyatt.

Carmen Angel (2003)

Written by Joey Tremblay, composed by Jonathan Christenson.

Dream Life (2003)

Written by Chris Craddock, composed by Jonathan Christenson.

The Blue Orphan (2001)

Written by Jonathan Christenson and Joey Tremblay, composed by Jonathan Christenson.

The House of Pootsie Plunket (1999)

Written and directed by Joey Tremblay and Jonathan Christenson, composed by Jonathan Christenson.

Songs for Sinners (1998)

Written and directed by Joey Tremblay and Jonathan Christenson, composed by Paul Morgan Donald, Jonathan Christenson, and Joey Tremblay

Abundance (1997)

Written and directed by Joey Tremblay, Jonathan Christenson, and company.

Electra (1996)

Written and directed by Joey Tremblay and Jonathan Christenson.

Elephant Wake (1996)[12]

Written by Joey Tremblay and Jonathan Christenson.

My Perfect Heaven (1996)

Written by Joey Tremblay and Jonathan Christenson, composed by Jonathan Christenson.

Board of directors

Catalyst's Board of Directors consists of:

  • Janine Andrews (Chair)
  • Jonathan Christenson
  • Rena Liviniuk
  • Zack Siezmagraff
  • Sue Quon
  • Darrell Manning

Awards and nominations

LUCILLE LORTEL AWARDS
YearProductionCategoryResult
2015Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death ofEdgar Allan PoeOutstanding Musical{{Nominated}}
Nevermore - Laura KrewskiOutstanding Choreographer{{Nominated}}
Nevermore - Bretta GereckeOutstanding Costume Design{{Nominated}}
ELIZABETH STERLING HAYNES AWARDS[13]
YearProductionCategoryResult
2017Fortune Falls - Kerem ÇetinelOutstanding Lighting Design{{Nominated}}
2015Elephant Wake - Bretta GereckeOutstanding Set Design{{Nominated}}
Elephant Wake - Joey TremblayOutstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role{{Won}}
Elephant WakeOutstanding Production of a Play{{Nominated}}
VigilanteTimothy Ryan Award for Outstanding Production of a Musical{{Nominated}}
Vigilante - Jonathan ChristensonOutstanding Score of a Musical or Play{{Nominated}}
Vigilante - Beth KatesOutstanding Lighting Design{{Nominated}}
Vigilante - Jan Alexandra SmithOutstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role{{Nominated}}
Vigilante - Jonathan ChristensonOutstanding New Play - Award To Playwright{{Nominated}}
Vigilante - Narda McCarrollOutstanding Costume Design{{Won}}
Vigilante - Jonathan Christenson & Matthew Skopyk Outstanding Musical Direction {{Nominated}}
2013The Soul Collector Timothy Ryan Award for Outstanding Production of a Musical{{Nominated}}
The Soul Collector - Jonathan Christenson Outstanding New Play (award to playwright){{Nominated}}
The Soul Collector - Bretta Gerecke Outstanding Set Design{{Nominated}}
The Soul Collector - Bretta Gerecke Outstanding Costume Design{{Nominated}}
The Soul Collector - Jonathan Christenson Outstanding Score of a Play or Musical{{Nominated}}
The Soul Collector - Jonathan Christenson Outstanding Musical Director{{Nominated}}
The Soul Collector - Marie Nychka Outstanding Choreography or Fight Direction{{Nominated}}
2011
Hunchback The Timothy Ryan Award for Outstanding Production of a Musical{{Nominated}}
Hunchback - Bretta Gereke Outstanding Set Design{{Nominated}}
Hunchback - Bretta Gereke Outstanding Costume Design{{Nominated}}
Hunchback - Bretta Gereke Outstanding Lighting Design{{Nominated}}
Hunchback - Jonathon Christenson Outstanding Score of a Play or Musical{{Nominated}}
Hunchback - Don Horsburgh Outstanding Musical Director{{Nominated}}
2009
Nevermore Outstanding Production of a Musical{{Won}}
Nevermore - Jonathan Christenson Outstanding New Play (award to playwright){{Nominated}}
Nevermore - Jonathan Christenson Outstanding Director{{Won}}
Nevermore - Bretta Gerecke Outstanding Set Design{{Nominated}}
Nevermore - Bretta Gerecke Outstanding Costume Design{{Won}}
Nevermore - Bretta Gerecke Outstanding Lighting Design{{Won}}
Nevermore - Jonathan Christenson & Wade Staples Outstanding Score of a Play or Musical{{Won}}
Nevermore - Jonathan Christenson Outstanding Musical Director{{Won}}
Nevermore - Laura Krewski Outstanding Choreography or Fight Direction{{Won}}
2007
Frankenstein Outstanding Production of a Musical{{Won}}
Frankenstein - Jonathan Christenson Outstanding New Play (award to playwright){{Won}}
Frankenstein - Nancy McAlear Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role{{Won}}
Frankenstein - Jonathan Christenson Outstanding Director{{Nominated}}
Frankenstein - Bretta Gerecke Outstanding Set Design{{Won}}
Frankenstein - Bretta Gerecke Outstanding Costume Design{{Won}}
Frankenstein - Bretta Gerecke Outstanding Lighting Design{{Won}}
Frankenstein - Jonathan Christenson Outstanding Score of a Play or Musical{{Won}}
Frankenstein - Jonathan Christenson Outstanding Musical Director{{Won}}
Frankenstein - Laura Krewski Outstanding Choreography or Fight Direction{{Nominated}}
2005
faithless Outstanding Production of a Play{{Nominated}}
faithless - Chris Craddock & Steve Pirot Outstanding New Play (award to playwright){{Nominated}}
faithless - Steve Pirot Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role{{Nominated}}
faithless - Marianne Copithorne Outstanding Director{{Nominated}}
faithless - Bretta Gerecke Outstanding Lighting Design{{Won}}
faithless - Aaron Macri Outstanding Score of a Play or Musical{{Nominated}}
2004
Dream Life - Chris Craddock (Azimuth Theatre/Catalyst Theatre) Outstanding New Play (award to playwright){{Nominated}}
Dream Life - Bretta Gerecke (Azimuth Theatre/Catalyst Theatre) Outstanding Lighting Design{{Nominated}}
Dream Life - Jonathan Christenson (Azimuth Theatre/Catalyst Theatre) Outstanding Score of a Play or Musical{{Nominated}}
2003
The Blue Orphan Outstanding Production of a Musical{{Nominated}}
The Blue Orphan - Jonathan Christenson & Joey Tremblay Outstanding New Play (award to playwright){{Won}}
The Blue Orphan - Beth Graham Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role{{Won}}
The Blue Orphan - Jonathan Christenson Outstanding Score of a Play or Musical{{Won}}
2001
Fusion: Let There Be Light Special Achievement Award: Special Theatrical Event{{Won}}
1999
The House of Pootsie Plunket - Bretta Gerecke Outstanding Costume Design{{Nominated}}
The House of Pootsie Plunket - Bretta Gerecke Outstanding Lighting Design{{Won}}
1998
Songs for Sinners Outstanding Production of a Play{{Nominated}}
Songs for Sinners - Jonathan Christenson & Joey Tremblay Outstanding New Play (award to playwright){{Nominated}}
Songs for Sinners - Jonathan Christenson & Joey Tremblay Outstanding Director{{Nominated}}
Songs for Sinners - Bretta Gerecke Outstanding Set Design{{Nominated}}
Songs for Sinners - Bretta Gerecke Outstanding Costume Design{{Nominated}}
Songs for Sinners - Bretta Gerecke Outstanding Lighting Design{{Won}}
Songs for Sinners - Paul Morgan Donald with Jonathan Christenson & Joey Tremblay Outstanding Original Composition{{Won}}
1997
My Perfect Heaven Outstanding Fringe Production {{Nominated}}
My Perfect Heaven - Joey Tremblay Outstanding Fringe Performance{{Nominated}}
My Perfect Heaven - Jonathan Christenson Outstanding Fringe Director{{Nominated}}
My Perfect Heaven - Jonathan Christenson & Joey Tremblay Outstanding Fringe New Work (award to playwright){{Nominated}}
Betty Mitchell Awards
YearProductionCategoryResult
2016Fortune FallsOutstanding Production of a Musical{{Nominated}}
Fortune Falls - Kerem ÇetinelOutstanding Lighting Design{{Nominated}}
Fortune Falls - Jonathan ChristensonOutstanding Sound Design or Composition{{Nominated}}
Fortune Falls - Laura KrewskiOutstanding Choreography or Fight Direction{{Nominated}}
2011Nevermore - Bretta GereckeOutstanding Lighting Design{{Nominated}}
Nevermore - Bretta GereckeOutstanding Costume Design{{Won}}
Nevermore - Laura KrewskiOutstanding Choreography or Fight Direction{{Nominated}}
Nevermore - Jonathan ChristensonOutstanding Musical Direction{{Nominated}}
Nevermore - Scott ShpleyOutstanding Performance By an Actor In a Comedy or Musical{{Nominated}}
NevermoreOutstanding Production of a Musical{{Won}}
Other National & International Awards
YearProductionAwardCategoryResult
2017VigilanteSATAwards - SaskatoonOutstanding Production{{Won}}
VigilanteSATAwards - SaskatoonOutstanding Direction - Jonathan Christenson{{Nominated}}
VigilanteSATAwards - SaskatoonOutstanding Musical Direction - Matthew Skopyk{{Nominated}}
VigilanteSATAwards - SaskatoonOutstanding Set Design - Jonathan Christenson{{Won}}
VigilanteSATAwards - SaskatoonOutstanding Costume Design - Narda McCarroll{{Nominated}}
VigilanteSATAwards - SaskatoonOutstanding Supporting Performance - Eric Morin{{Nominated}}
VigilanteSATAwards - SaskatoonOutstanding Leading Performance - Jan Alexandra Smith{{Won}}
VigilanteSATAwards - SaskatoonOutstanding Leading Performance - Carson Nattrasss{{Nominated}}
VigilanteSATAwards - SaskatoonOutstanding Ensemble{{Nominated}}
2012NevermoreSATAwards - SaskatoonAchievement in Production{{Won}}
Nevermore - Bretta GereckeSATAwards - SaskatoonAchievement in Set Design{{Won}}
Nevermore - Bretta GereckeSATAwards - SaskatoonAchievement In Costume Design{{Won}}
NevermoreSATAwards - SaskatoonOutstanding Ensemble Cast{{Nominated}}
2010NevermoreDORA AwardsOutstanding Touring Production{{Nominated}}
2002The Blue OrphanStage Magazine, U.K.Award for Acting Excellent - Ensemble{{Nominated}}
1999Elephant WakeAlberta Book AwardBest Published Play{{Won}}
The House of Pootsie PlunketHerald Angel Award, U.K.Best Original Work, Edinburgh, U.K{{Won}}
The House of Pootsie PlunketScotsman' Fringe First Award, Edinburg FringeBest New Work{{Won}}
The House of Pootsie Plunket - Sian WilliamsStage Magazine, U.KAward for Acting Excellence{{Nominated}}
The House of Pootsie PlunketStage Magazine, Edinburgh Fringe, U.KTotal Theatre Award{{Nominated}}
1998Mayor's AwardsBest Emerging Artist, Bretta Gerecke{{Won}}
1997Elephant WakeScotman's Fringe First AwardBest New Work, Fringe, Edinburgh{{Won}}
Elephant Wake - Joey TremblayStage Magazine, U.K.Award for Acting Excellence{{Nominated}}
Elephant WakeStage Magazine, U.K.Total Theatre Award{{Nominated}}

References

1. ^The Catalyst Theatre {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090314120404/http://www.catalysttheatre.ca/home.html |date=2009-03-14 }}
2. ^{{Cite web|title = Vigilante|url = http://www.catalysttheatre.ca/index.php/productions/vigilante|website = www.catalysttheatre.ca|accessdate = 2015-11-10}}
3. ^{{Cite web|title = Catalyst Theatre {{!}} The Soul Collector|url = http://www.catalysttheatre.ca/index.php/productions/the-soul-collector|website = www.catalysttheatre.ca|accessdate = 2015-11-10}}
4. ^{{Cite web|title = Submit to the emotional Whisper|url = http://www.edmontonsun.com/2012/03/31/submit-to-the-emotional-whisper|website = Edmonton Sun|accessdate = 2015-11-10}}
5. ^{{Cite web|title = UofA Studio Theatre: whisper|url = http://www.mailoutinteractive.com/Industry/View.aspx?id=355413&p=2429|website = www.mailoutinteractive.com|accessdate = 2015-11-10}}
6. ^{{Cite web|title = whisper - Vue Weekly|url = http://www.vueweekly.com/whisper1/|website = Vue Weekly|accessdate = 2015-11-10|language = en-US}}
7. ^{{Cite web|title = CATALYST THEATRE {{!}} Hunchback|url = http://www.catalysttheatre.ca/index.php/productions/hunchback|website = www.catalysttheatre.ca|accessdate = 2015-11-10}}
8. ^{{Cite web|title = Nevermore - The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) [2 CD set]|url = http://www.broadwayrecords.com/cds/nevermore-2015|website = Broadway Records|accessdate = 2015-11-09}}
9. ^{{Cite web|title = Cast Recording Will Capture Edgar Allan Poe Musical Nevermore|url = http://www.playbill.com/news/article/cast-recording-will-capture-edgar-allan-poe-musical-nevermore-345107|website = Playbill|accessdate = 2015-11-09}}
10. ^{{Cite web|title = Nevermore – The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe|url = http://www.broadway.com/shows/nevermore-imaginary-life-and-mysterious-death-edgar-allan-poe/|website = Broadway.com|accessdate = 2015-11-09}}
11. ^{{Cite web|title = CATALYST THEATRE {{!}} Frankenstein|url = http://www.catalysttheatre.ca/index.php/productions/frankenstein|website = www.catalysttheatre.ca|accessdate = 2015-11-10}}
12. ^{{Cite web|title = CATALYST THEATRE {{!}} Elephant Wake|url = http://www.catalysttheatre.ca/index.php/productions/elephant-wake|website = www.catalysttheatre.ca|accessdate = 2015-11-10}}
13. ^{{Cite web|title = THE ELIZABETH STERLING HAYNES AWARDS|url = http://www.sterlingawards.com/Sterling_Awards/Home.html|website = www.sterlingawards.com|accessdate = 2015-11-09}}

External links

  • Official Site
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