When Maxwell Smart answered his shoe phone on the famous TV series Get Smart, no one would have ever thought the gag would get a chuckle 25 years into the future. The shoe phone, along with other familiar oddball gadgets, will likely be part of Maxwell Smart’s arsenal in fighting crime on the Fort St. John North Peace Cultural Centre stage in October.
The comedy Get Smart is the first show of an exciting season for Stage North. Get Smart opens on October 23 and runs October 24, 29, 30, 31, 2009 with a matinee included on the 31st.
In this comedy, Maxwell Smart, played by Josh Page, is off on a bizarre new case in which he must stop the sinister organization known as KAOS from their most shameful plan of explosive destruction. In this ultimate spoof of all secret agent thrillers, Smart springs into action, magnificently assisted by the beautiful Agent 99, played by Raquel Falkenberg. Smart leads the chase from one blunder into another, each magically turning into a “master stroke” in foiling the evil plot.
Twenty five cast members have been honing their comedic skills with the help of professional director and actor Michael Armstrong from Vancouver Island. Director Blair Scott invited Armstrong to work with him in directing the show. Scott said in a recent interview, “Comedy on stage needs quick reactions and skilful timing. We are all learning how to make the most of each comic situation.” Armstrong is a Director in Residence for three weeks during the two months of rehearsals for Get Smart.
Starting with Get Smart, Stage North’s 2009-2010 season is packed with entertainment and events. The season continues at Christmas with the musical Babes in Toyland on December 29, 30 and 31 with a special New Year’s Eve Party after the last performance organized by the Public Library. In 2010, The Miracle Worker will take to the stage on February 3, 4, 5, 6, and I Claudia plus Toronto, Mississippi will play in April.
Christmas Dinner/Theatre with Improvisation Theatre is scheduled for November 14, at the Quality Inn Northern Grand. The Stage North Improve Group plans to “Save the Elves” in these economically challenging times. Tickets will be on sale at the Cultural Centre. The second Script Reading on October 17 at Whole Wheat and Honey is open to the public for an evening of entertainment. No skills are required to take part or to just watch the fun.
For further information: Rob Laventure 250-785-8921 (home) or Blair Scott 250-793-3003 (cell)
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