Theatre Calgary

💍 You’re invited to Matt and Masha’s wedding.
No, really.

Because First Métis Man of Odesa is based on the real lives of Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova, you’re not just watching a play—you’re joining them on one of the most meaningful journeys of their lives.

We won’t spoil what happens next, but we will say this: before they could capture these beautiful wedding photos and build a family together, they had to navigate distance, a global pandemic, and life-changing events that tested everything they knew.

Come celebrate their love, laugh with them, cry with them, and experience a story that reminds us how powerful hope can be.

📍 Martha Cohen Theatre
📅 September 8–27, 2026

Punctuate! Theatre production of
FIRST MÉTIS MAN OF ODESA
By Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova
Directed by Lianna Makuch
📸Featuring Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova

Top 5 things to know before coming to First Métis Man of Odesa 👇

1️⃣ Plan a little extra travel time.
Construction around the Werklund Centre is ongoing, so we recommend arriving a bit earlier than usual.

2️⃣ No intermission.
The performance runs approximately 90 minutes, so grab your drinks and snacks before the show.

3️⃣ This is a true story.
Everything you’re about to see is based on the real lives of playwrights and performers Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova, making every moment feel deeply personal.

4️⃣ Bring your tissues.
You’ll laugh, you’ll probably cry, and you’ll leave with plenty to think about.

5️⃣ The show includes the sound of air raid sirens.
As part of this true story, you’ll hear air raid sirens during the performance. We want you to know in advance so you can enjoy the show in the way that’s right for you.

We’re so excited to welcome you to First Métis Man of Odesa. See you at the theatre! ❤️

Theatre Calgary presents
The Punctuate! Theatre Production of
First Métis Man of Odesa
📍 Martha Cohen Theatre
📅 September 8–27, 2026

📸Featuring Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova

TC Learning’s 2026–27 season kicks off with a 6-week Adult Musical Theatre Class, starting Monday, September 14!

Dig into musical theatre favourites while exploring:
🎶 Vocals
💃 Choreography
🎭 Acting through song

This fast-paced, mixed-level class is designed for artists at all stages—whether you’re building your skills, getting back into training, or simply looking to have some fun in the rehearsal room.

Mondays | 1:30–3:30 PM
September 14 – October 19
Ages: 18+

Cost: $245 for 6 weeks

📩 To register, email [email protected]
And stay tuned—the full TC Learning 2026–27 lineup is coming soon!

🚨Job Opportunities🚨

Theatre Calgary is growing our Front of House team! We are currently hiring for two part-time positions:

🎭Front of House Leads
Help create a welcoming experience for our patrons while supervising and supporting our volunteer usher team. Responsibilities include assisting with seating, ticketing and accessibility needs, preparing Front of House spaces, and supporting performances and special events.

🍸Bartenders
Provide professional bar and concession service during performances and events, including processing transactions, maintaining bar areas, providing responsible alcohol service, and supporting receptions and rentals.

If you’re passionate about great customer service and creating memorable experiences for theatre patrons, we’d love to hear from you!

Applications close Thursday, September 10, 2026, or until positions are filled.

For full responsibilities, qualifications, and application details for each position, visit the link in our bio.

🪴Meet the Cast & Creative Team of Little Shop of Horrors!🪴
 
✨ CAST
Gaelan Beatty — Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S.  (Gaelan Beatty)
Mark Bellamy — Mr. Mushnik (Mark Bellamy)
Kate Blackburn — Audrey (Kate Blackburn)
Jessica Jones — Ronette (Jessica Jones)
Jamie Konchak — Puppeteer of Audrey II (Jamie Konchak)
Michael-Lamont Lytle — Voice of Audrey II ()
Ineza Mugisha — Chiffon (ineza)
Tenaj Williams — Seymour (Tenaj Williams)
Michelle Yu — Crystal (MICHELLE YU 余嘉穎)
Jessica Eckstadt — Swing ()
Troy Goldthorp — Swing  
Scott Olynek — Swing ()
 
✨ CREATIVE TEAM
Tracey Flye — Director & Choreographer (Tracey Flye)
David Terriault — Musical Director (David Terriault)
Greg Pember — Associate Director & Associate Choreographer (Greg Pember)
Beyata Hackborn — Set, Props, and Puppet Design
Rebecca Toon — Costume Design (Rebecca Toon)
Bonnie Beecher — Lighting Design
Adam Campbell — Sound Design (Adam Campbell)
Jane MacFarlane — Voice & Dialect Coach
Green Fools Theatre — Puppet Construction (Green Fools Theatre Society)
 
🎭 STAGE MANAGEMENT
Sara Turner — Stage Manager (Sara Turner)
Raynah Bourne — Assistant Stage Manager (Raynah Bourne)
Allison Weninger — Apprentice Stage Manager (Allison Weninger)
 
🌱 TC MENTORS
Maezy Reign — Lighting Design
 
🎶 BAND
Jim Brenan — Reed 2
Nia Devetzis — Percussion (Nia Devetzis)
Dan Goldstein — Drums (Dan Goldstein)
Keith O’Rourke — Reed 1 (keithorourke)
Paul Scholz — Trumpet 2 (Paul Scholz)
Richard Scholz — Trumpet 1
Jon Wielebnowski — Bass
Augustine Yates — Keyboard 2 (Augustine Yates)
Darren Young — Guitar (Darren Young)
Carl Janzen — Guitar Sub
Adam Pettigrew — Bass Sub
Dustyn Richardson — Reed Sub
Mark Limacher — Contractor
 
Get ready for killer tunes, outrageous comedy, a little romance—and one VERY hungry plant🪴
Little Shop of Horrors is coming to Theatre Calgary!
📆 September 29 - October 25, 2026
Book & Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN, Music by ALAN MENKEN
 
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (BROADWAY VERSION) Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied my MTI.

Meet Trevor Watson — the technician who would very much prefer to stay behind the scenes.

His job in Peter Pan Goes Wrong should be simple: manage the technical side of the production and keep the show running. But as things start falling apart, Trevor gets pulled further and further into the action.

He may not be trying to steal the spotlight, but somehow, the spotlight keeps finding him.

May 25 - June 20, 2027
PETER PAN GOES WRONG
By HENRY LEWIS, JONATHAN SAYER, and HENRY SHIELDS
Directed by ANDREW MACDONALD-SMITH

📸Photo: Bernardo Pacheco as Trevor, Photography by Emily Cooper.