Detective Devaroe Program

I’ve been asked several times over the last few days, what’s your favourite part of the play? And while I know that the people asking that question are looking for a particular moment onstage or who I think is the funniest character, my answer actually has nothing to do with the story. The best part of this play is COMMUNITY.

Since September, this committed group of teachers, students, and parents have been working tirelessly to put together something magical. It has taken more hours than I care to count to get this production from the page to the stage, but those hours feel like seconds when you are surrounded by energetic people driven to reach a common goal.

The teachers wanted to create a space where students can reconnect, meet new people and express themselves. We wanted students to leave the pandemic behind and remember the joy of being a part of something. This play has allowed us to do that. To the kids, it probably represents fun and excitement, a chance to finally have an outlet for all their creativity. To me, it symbolizes a reawakening of spirit and a rekindling of togetherness. Something I feel we might have lost over the last few years.

So, thank you to the students for bringing their zany, goofy, fantastically funny selves to rehearsal every day! Thank you to our parents for every carpool pick-up, running lines again and again on repeat, and for discerning all the important information from the titbits you hear over the dinner table. Thank you to the amazing senior high students that jumped in to lend a hand on this production, you were the role models we needed you to be. Thank you to my amazing teacher partners, Leeanne, Dawn and Sophie, your support, brainstorming and problem-solving skills were absolutely vital to our success.

If you are here in this space: Welcome. This is our community. Thank you for being a part of it. We’ve missed you.

Charlotte
Director/Playwright

Setting
Haldon House, Devon, England
1923

Scene 1: Diamonds
JENNY, A MYSTERIOUS INDIVIDUAL

Scene 2: Detective Devaroe and Dr. Delaney
CONSTABLE 1, CONSTABLE 2, CONSTABLE 3, LADY EMILY, DCI, DEVAROE, DELANEY

Scene 3: The Plot Thickens
DEVAROE, DELANEY

Scene 4: The Party is in Full Swing
JENNY, PARTY GUESTS, FOOTMAN 1, FOOTMAN 2, FOOTMAN 3, BUTLER

Scene 5: The Disguised Arrival
DEVAROE, DELANEY, FOOTMAN 1, FOOTMAN 2, FOOTMAN 3, PARTY GUESTS MONGOOSE, LADY EMILY

Scene 6: Plan B 
DEVAROE, DELANEY

Scene 7: Let the Entertainment Begin
BUTLER, JENNY, PARTY GUESTS

15-MINUTE INTERMISSION

Scene 8: The Do-Over
DEVAROE, DELANEY, FOOTMAN 1, FOOTMAN 2, FOOTMAN 3, CRAWFORD, PARTY GUESTS

Scene 9: Why Didn’t You Say So?
DEVAROE, DELANEY

Scene 10: The Final Exchange
BUTLER, PARTY GUESTS, FOOTMAN 1, FOOTMAN 2, FOOTMAN 3, MAVERICK, JENNY

Scene 11: And Then the Bobbies Showed Up
CONSTABLE 1, CONSTABLE 2, CONSTABLE 3, PARTY GUESTS, DCI

Scene 12: Lady Emily Faces the Music
ALL CHARACTERS

Scene 13: Open & Closed Case
DCI, DEVAROE, DELANEY

Character ……………………….. Cast A/Cast 1
Lady Emily Gertrude ………………. Alexis F./ Keira R.
Jenny …………………………… Lauren D./ Jaina J.
Detective Chief Inspector …………. Matthew R./ Jorja W.
Constable 1 ……………………… Luka K.
Constable 2 ……………………… Kye C./ Idrees Q.
Constable 3 ……………………… Bennett B./ George H.
Detective Devaroe…………………. Matthew K./ Owen H.
Dr. Delaney ……………………… Achileus N./ Daxon B.
Butler ………………………….. Marla L.
Footman 1 ……………………….. Lauryn A./ Labrini M.
Footman 2 ……………………….. Maren C./ Matilda C.
Footman 3 ……………………….. Mallory H.
Mongoose ………………………… David P./ Alec A.
Crawford ………………………… Lachlan M./ Dominic N.
Maverick ………………………… Declan H./ Adam B.
Guest 1 …………………………. Charlie G./ Finlay C.
Guest 2 …………………………. Charlotte R./ Ana K.
Guest 3 …………………………. Aria T.
Guest 4 …………………………. Margot M.
Guest 5 …………………………. Lexi H.
Guest 6 …………………………. Josh B-S
Guest 7 …………………………. Nate A./ Hannah R.

Directors
Director …………………….. Charlotte Nixon
Assistant Student Director ………………. Riley K.
Assistant Directors …………………… Dawn Mathews-Nichols, Sophie Bresciani
Technical Creative Director ………………. Leeanne McLim
Production Managers ………………. Kaitlyn Parks, Leeanne McLim
Set Designer/Construction ………………. Jaime Lafond
Costume Designer ………………. Leeanne McLim
Prop Designer ………………. Leeanne McLim

Crew and Positions
Stage Manager ………………. Jonathan M.
Backstage Managers ………………. Cairine C., MacKenzie B., Sydney H., Leeanne McLim
Spot Light Operator ………………. Emma S.
Set Dresser ………………. Leeanne McLim
Lighting Designer ………………. Cairine C.
Lighting Operator ………………. Jason T., Cairine C.
Sound Design and Operator ………………. Will P.
Head of Wardrobe ………………. Olivia Y.
Costume Alterations ………………. Kacy O.
Hair and Makeup ………………. Grace N-S.

Junior School Tech Crew
Emma T.
Noah T.
Jodeanna F.
Lauryn A.
Jake M.
Zenon S.
Jana C.
Xavier C.
Emma S.

Senior School Tech Crew
Jason T.
Jonathan M.
Will P.
Kacy O.
Verin M.
Olivia Y.
MacKenzie B.
Sydney H.
Grace N-S.

Our many helping hands have assisted in so many ways. Although unseen, these people are an integral part of this production and so much more:

• Calgary Academy’s leadership team for their steadfast and ongoing support of the Drama program.
• Mr. John Le and his team for keeping our space neat and tidy after each of our late-night shows.
• Our front office leading ladies Maggie Heintz, Liz Boyd, Josepha Raptis, Miranda Nguyen
• The Communications Team for some really fun promotional ideas! Nick Hughes, Jordan Pike, Angela Gerrish, and Jelmer Derksen
• Yvette Schuler, Nona Smith, and Annette Moline, for all your support with ticket sales and for always keeping us in check!
• Bob Tolsma and Dafne Miller for all your help organizing the photography students.
• Shirley McLim for her donations with some of the beautiful costumes.
• The teachers of Calgary Academy for their understanding and flexibility with these tired, overworked, and underpaid actors.
• Parents, we know that behind every great kid is an even greater parent. Thank you for your support!
• The Calgary Academy Cast and Crew’s energy and commitment to making this show a success.