Season 49 | Season to be BRAVE
It's time to...
Take chances, make mistakes, be BRAVE!
What does it mean to be BRAVE?
To be brave means to step into the unknown with heart, even when fear whispers doubt. It’s the courage to be vulnerable, to stand in the spotlight and share your truth, to create something meaningful in collaboration with others. Bravery isn’t about being fearless—it’s about showing up, again and again, with passion, purpose, and the belief that stories have the power to change the world.
SBT’s Season to be BRAVE celebrates our community. At StoryBook Theatre, bravery lives in every audition, every opening night. Every story presented on our stage dares to challenge, uplift, and inspire.
Whether it’s your first time coming to one of our shows, or you’re a long-time patron, you play an integral part in creating the magic you see onstage. Your reactions and applause breathe life into the performances, encouraging and uplifting every artist involved. We appreciate and value YOU as part of our theatre family.
Across the productions presented in this 49th Season, bravery manifests in different ways—standing up for oneself, believing in something others doubt, embracing identity, and defying limitations. StoryBook’s upcoming 49th Season highlights courage and bravery in all forms, whether through ambition, belief, self-expression, or love. SBT’s 2025-26 season includes the following productions as examples of the company’s commitment to producing bold and daring performances for the entire community:
We invite you to join us - and remember sometimes the bravest thing you can do is just show up!
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Meet the Teams
Welcome to SBT's 49th Season of Shows!
FUNDRAISER EVENT, PRESENTED IN CONCERT
Directed by JP THIBODEAU
Two-act musical, recommended for ages 10 & up
Performances by VARIOUS ARTISTS
The beloved annual series of concerts returns, featuring some of StoryBook Theatre’s most talented alumni and their friends performing well-known and original works. All funds raised from these intimate concerts go towards SBT’s Ellie Tims Project, which provides bursaries and scholarships for deserving students to access Theatre School programs. Performers and themes to be updated soon!
Directed by JOEL SCHAEFER
Musical Direction by ETHAN VASQUEZ TAYLOR
Choreography by MADISON ARNASON
Book by FRED EBB & BOB FOSSE
Music by JOHN KANDER
Lyrics by FRED EBB
Presented by the cast of SBT’S 2025 STUDENT SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM
Two-act musical, recommended for ages 13 & up
StoryBook Theatre’s 2025 Student Summer Intensive Program returns to proudly present CHICAGO: The Musical – Teen Edition, a bold showcase of ambition, resilience, and survival. Since 2014, over 370 students have immersed themselves in dedicated musical theatre training alongside industry professionals, culminating in an electrifying season opener. This year’s choice of CHICAGO reflects the drive and determination of these young artists as they navigate the challenges of performance, just as Roxie and Velma navigate the cutthroat world of fame. Their commitment and courage embody SBT’s mission to nurture the next generation of theatre professionals.
Directed & Choreography by STEPHAN DICKSON
Musical Direction by DAN PERROTT
Based on the Paramount movie by MIKE WHITE
Book by JULIAN FELLOWES
Lyrics by GLENN SLATER; New Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
Two-act musical, recommended for ages 6 & up
“Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… You better get me to school on time!” Based on the hit movie, Dewey Finn, an out-of-work musician, pretends to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Despite his shortcomings, Finn inspires a group of conforming students to embrace their talent and individuality. The show celebrates the bravery of self-expression, standing up against authority figures who suppress creativity, finding one’s true passion and overcoming a fear of failure.
Directed by JP THIBODEAU
Two-act musical, recommended for ages 12 & up
Show to be revealed on the night of the performance.
Be part of the excitement and feel what it is like to sit down and have no idea what show you are seeing until the lights go down and the music begins! The event that Calgary theatre lovers look forward to every year, the performance features some of this city's brightest Musical Theatre performers and emerging artists. Funds raised support SBT’s Ellie Tims Project, which supports SBT's mission to “Never say no to a Child,” allowing everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, to participate in Theatre School Programming.
THIS SHOW IS RATED 12+ and Includes mature themes and language
Past shows have included: Sweeney Todd, Curtains, Little Miss Sunshine, Titanic - The Musical, Assassins, The Secret Garden, In The Heights and Company
Directed by JP THIBODEAU
Musical Direction by ALECIA PAGNOTTA
Choreography by KEN OVERBEY
Book, music & lyrics by MEREDITH WILLSON
Based on the 20th Century Fox PICTURE
Story by VALENTINE DAVIES, Screenplay by GEORGE SEATON
Two-act musical, recommended for ages 6 & up
With the support of a determined attorney, and the belief of a young girl named Susan, Kris Kringle takes on the cynics in this musical adaptation of this holiday classic. Based on the movie of the same name, by the writer of the musical theatre classic “The Music Man,” the heart of this show invites all to embrace their own courage to believe—whether in Santa Claus, the goodness of people, or the power of faith itself. Kris Kringle and young Susan must challenge cynicism and skepticism, proving that sometimes the bravest act is holding onto hope in a world that discourages it.
Directed by JP THIBODEAU
One-act play, recommended for ages 10 & up
BACK FOR A LIMITED RUN!
One actor. 35 distinct characters. The timeless Dickens holiday classic is completely reimagined in ONE CHRISTMAS CAROL! The holiday favorite is BACK, featuring multi-award-winning Alberta actor Natascha Girgis in this one-person tour-de-force. Dickens’ famous story about selfishness and selflessness is stripped down to its bare essence, forgoing the usual opulence of the holidays and focusing on what is most important during the season. Dickens’ colourful characters are fully embodied as Girgis flawlessly transforms into Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Fezziwig, Belle, the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future right before your eyes. Experience awe and wonder with this powerful live theatre performance, which is nothing short of magical. ONE CHRISTMAS CAROL is an intimate and spirited evening of theatre that everyone in the family will love! God bless us, everyone!
FUNDRAISER EVENT, PRESENTED IN CONCERT
Directed by JP THIBODEAU
Two-act musical, recommended for ages 10 & up
Performances by VARIOUS ARTISTS
Join us in our mission to ensure every child finds a place to belong! In the spirit of our Annual Summer Concert Series, we are excited to announce the return of our Winter Concert series, SINGERS @ SNOWFALL. This three-concert event will share the incredible talents of our StoryBook artists as they perform music from some of Broadway's biggest hits. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of live music while championing the cause of StoryBook's Ellie Tims Project. Your participation not only elevates the concert experience but also contributes to a brighter future for families who belong to our community but may struggle financially.
Directed by JAYME ARMSTRONG
Musical Directed by DALLAS HAYES-SPARKS
Choreography by TAYLOR RAE STEEDMAN
Book by DONALD HARRON
Music by NORMAN CAMPBELL
Adapted for the stage from the novel by L.M. MONTGOMERY
Two-act play, recommended for ages 6 & up
Everyone’s favourite redhead returns as Anne Shirley arrives unexpectedly at a small farming community. The feisty heroine triumphantly takes to the stage to win over the hearts and minds of all she encounters while epitomizing bravery—she arrives in Avonlea as an orphan, determined to prove her worth despite social rejection and adversity. She faces challenges with optimism, defends her identity, and changes the hearts of those around her through sheer determination and bold spirit.
Directed by JP THIBODEAU
Two-act Fundraiser Concert
Recommended for ages 12 & up
SBT’s annual MisCast is the musical spectacular featuring Broadway’s hottest hits, sung by local theatre artists performing roles in which they would not traditionally be cast! Funds raised support The Ellie Tims Project, which supports SBT’s mission to “Never say no to a Child,” allowing everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, to participate in Theatre School Programming. StoryBook Theatre plans to announce its 49th Season of shows following this performance.
Directed by ANDREW TRIBE
Musical Direction by ETHAN VASQUEZ TAYLOR
Choreographed by GREG PEMBER
Music by JEANINE TESORI
Book & Lyrics by DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE
Based on the DREAMWORK MOTION PICTURE & the book by WILLIAM STEIG
Originally produced on Broadway by Dreamworks Theatricals & B Neal Street Productions
Two-act musical, recommended for ages 6 & up
Everyone will be “a believer!” The tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself joined by a wisecracking Donkey to rescue a feisty princess, Fiona, to salvage his home is hilarious brought to the stage! Confronted by the greed of a power-hungry monarch, a troupe of fairy tale misfits backs Shrek’s quest, and is driven by a secret curse that may shape the kingdom’s future. Shrek’s journey is one of self-acceptance and breaking past the barriers of fear and isolation. He and Fiona must find the courage to embrace their true selves, defy societal expectations, and fight for love. The show reinforces that bravery is often about being unapologetically yourself.