PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "A Night We'll Never Forget!" An Opening Day at the Canadian Regional Premiere of Carrie

“Opening night pow wow with the musical director. Our ‘Carrie’ isn’t excited at all.” Emily Canavan (Chris), Tegan Verheul (Sue), Ranae Miller (Carrie), Caitlin Hayes (Musical Director) — PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "A Night We'll Never Forget!" An Opening Day at the Canadian Regional Premiere of Carrie

The Canadian regional premiere of the cult rock musical *Carrie* will be presented Oct. 7-25 at the Jericho Arts Centre in Vancouver. Cast member Evan Kascak documented last week's opening night performance!
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“Headed to our opening night! Maybe just a tad excited?” Ross Foster (Freddy), Evan Kascak (Stokes), and Erin Walker (Norma)

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“Getting ready together. Best friends on, and off the stage?” Tegan Verheul (Sue) and Emily Canavan (Chris)

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“Hair, dried.” Emma Wong (Helen)

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“Oh, look, there’s Ms. Gardner getting ready.” Kerri Smith (Ms. Gardner)

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“Found Norma decorating. Of course.” Erin Walker (Norma)

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“Well at least my hair is ready for the show.” Kerri Smith (Ms. Gardner), Evan Kascak (Stokes)

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“Doing some sound checking whilst going over some music.” Company.

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“Our ‘Margaret White’ getting mic’d up!” Sabrina Prada (Margaret), Ashley Norton (Sound Op)

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“Our producers and director caught discussing… important stuff?” Danny Brooke (Producer), Ryan Mooney (Director), Nathan Gardner (Producer)

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“Last minute director stuff with leads.” Ranae Miller (Carrie), Ryan Mooney (Director), Sabrina Prada (Margaret)

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“Our crew are chalk full of hot air.” Sara Mayer (Props), Andrew Chu (Assistant Stage Manager)

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“Well that was a bloody good prom! Just off the stage.” Evan Kascak (Stokes), Jessica Hood (Frieda)

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“There’s something on your face, Mr. Stephens.” Scott McGrath (Mr. Stephens)

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“All cleaned up and ready for an opening night party!” Evan Kascak (Stokes), Emma Wong (Helen)

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“Our assistant director seems relieved!” Evan Kascak (Stokes) Nancy von Euw (Asst. Director)

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“Hey look, it’s our director.” Evan Kascak (Stokes), Ryan Mooney (Director)

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“Director Ryan Mooney makes an opening night speech.”

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“Our ‘Carrie’ with all the blood washed away.” Ranae Miller (Carrie), Evan Kascak (Stokes)

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“A little group shot. What a night!” Ross Foster (Freddy), Emma Wong (Helen), Tegan Verhuel (Sue), Erin Walker (Norma), Jessica Hood (Frieda)

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Ryan Mooney directs a cast led by Ranae Miller in the title role with Sabrina Prada as her mother Margaret White. They are joined by Tegan Verheul (Sue Snell), Emily Canavan (Chris Hargensen), Keri Smith (Ms. Gardner), Riley Qualteri (Tommy Ross), Ben Bilodeau (Billy Nolan), Erin Walker, Jessica Hood, Emma Wong, Jeremy Fornier-Hanlon, Evan Kascak, Ross Foster and Scott McGrath.

Based on Stephen King’s breakout novel, the musical features music by Michael Gore and lyrics by Dean Pitchford. Lawrence D. Cohen supplies the show’s book.

Set in the rural community of Chamberlain, ME, Carrie, press notes state, "concerns the story of Carrie White, a misunderstood 17 year old outcast. At school she is tormented by her peers, and at home she is at the mercy of her religious fanatic mother, until she discovers that she has a special gift, telekenisis, and if pushed too far she’s not afraid to use it."

The upcoming production has musical direction by Caitlin Hayes and choreography by Grace Newson.

Carrie is produced in Vancouver by Fighting Chance Productions, in association with Nathan Gardner, Danny Brooke, and Renegade Productions, and is presented through special arrangement with the Rogers and Hammerstein Organization.

Tickets range from $20-$35 and are now on sale at www.ticketstonight.ca. For more information, see www.ScaryWhiteYVR.com.

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "A Night We'll Never Forget!" An Opening Day at the Canadian Regional Premiere of Carrie

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "A Night We'll Never Forget!" An Opening Day at the Canadian Regional Premiere of Carrie

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