Witchful Thinking: An Evil Ever After Program
2024 JUNIOR DRAMA PRODUCTION
Show Dates: December 12–14, 2024
Written by Charlotte Nixon
Any video/audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Synopsis: In a whimsical fairytale kingdom, three princesses—Amber, Marine, and Opal—celebrate their first wedding anniversary with a garden tea party. Unfortunately, the witch and her bumbling goblin henchmen crash the party, prince-nap their husbands, and plot to ruin their “happily ever after.”
But these are no ordinary princesses (you know, the kind that wait around to be saved). Oh no, these princesses do their own saving! Determined to take down the witch, Amber, Marine, and Opal embark on a daring adventure through the marvelous Merry Meadow, the fantastical Fickle Forest, and across the lovely Lively Lake to rescue their husbands. Along the way, they encounter a groundhog construction crew, a heavy metal animal band, and a “fur”ocious forest court.
Will they find their husbands in time to save their celebration, or will it be an evil ever after? Join us for the Junior School Production and find out.
On my first day of university, in my very first theatre class, I met my best friend. She introduced me to her roommate, who had a friend-of-a-friend in drama, and before I could even wish for it, my life was full of people who just got me. Fast forward, and that same group of people is a little older, a little wiser, and maybe just a bit more grey—but we still text in a group chat we started back in 2009.
At its heart, Witchful Thinking is a story about finding your people. It’s about those friends who come into your life and stay, no matter what—and I do mean no matter what. It’s a celebration of the friends who’ve cheered us on, seen us cry our eyes out, and even witnessed us act a little bit “witchy,” but stayed.
They may be goblins, but they make the best friends.
On behalf of the students, staff, and the entire CA community, I welcome you to this year’s Junior School production of Witchful Thinking. Thank you for being our people.
Charlotte Nixon
Director
A long time ago in a faraway place.
Scene 1: Brewing and Evil Plan
Scene 2: A Quest Query
Scene 3: Charming Part 1
Scene 3.5: Merry Meadow
Scene 4: Through the Meadow
Scene 5: The Princesses and the Not so Merry Meadow
Scene 6: Charming Part 2
Scene 6.5: Fickle Forest
Scene 7: Into the Woods
Intermission
Scene 8: Princesses VS. The Fickle Forest Court
Scene 9: Charming Part 3
Scene 9.5: Lively Lake
Scene 10: Over the Lake
Scene 11: Not With the Band
Scene 12: What the Hex!
Scene 13: Gold is Gold
Scene 14: Grandmother’s House FINALLY
Scene 15: Nap Time
Scene 16: Which Old Witch!
Scene 17: They All Lived Happily Ever After
CAST A
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| Princess Amber: Aria T.
Princess Marine: Robyn R. Princess Opal: Kayley A. Charming 1: Jenson O. Charming 2: Kevin S. Charming 3: Mekayel K. Witch: Yasmin A. Geri Goblin: Cole O. Gabby Goblin: Maren C. Gilly Goblin: Liam C. Monarch/Red/Snapper: Harris M. Clover/Moss/Reed: Lucy M. Bumble/Spruce/Hopper: Kai R. Daisy/Scout/Waddles: Fenna O. Smudges/Fir/Skimmer: Evelyn J. Royal Guests: Blake H., Charlotte P., Peyton D. |
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CAST B
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| Princess Amber: Ana K.
Princess Marine: Jaslynn D. Princess Opal: Olivia M. Charming 1: Alec A. Charming 2: Peyton D. Charming 3: Nolan B. Witch: Zoe G.-K. Geri Goblin: Reid K. Gabby Goblin: Lily G.-K. Gilly Goblin: Emory A. Monarch/Red/Snapper: Annika t’H. Clover: Nicholas T. Moss: Domenic N. Reed: Taylor S. Bumble/Spruce/Hopper: Isaac R. Daisy/Scout/Waddles: Heidi t’H. Smudges/Fir/Skimmer: Grayson W. Animal Guests: Ignacio C.Q., Talia M., Xavier W. |
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Directors: Charlotte Nixon, Sophie Bresciani, Dawn Matthews-Nichols, and Emilie Haensel
Creative Directors/Technical Directors/Head Stage Managers/Production Managers: Leeanne McLim and Andrea Page
Set Designers: Jamie Lafond, Leeanne McLim, Andrea Page, and the Technical Team
Lobby Display: Leeanne McLim and Andrea Page
Student Stage Manager: Harrison G.
Junior High Assistant Stage Managers: Weston D. and Colin F.
Sound: Gavin F.
Lights: Jason T.
Follow Spot Operator: Jake A.
Backstage Managers: Ella S. and Emma T.
Costumes: Leeanne McLim
Sets and Props: Leeanne McLim Andrea Page, and the Senior School Tech Team
Junior School Tech Team: Colin F., Bretley C., Asha V., Kian K., Liam K., Zach O., Rhett M., Sankaar N., Weston D., and Daniel K.
Graphic Design: Christine Talukdar
Program Design: Jordan Grieve
Photography Lead: Danica McConnell and Liz Hrycan
Cast Photographers: Addison H. and Aaron L.
Marketing and Promotions: Jordan Grieve, Nick Hughes, and Jelmer Derksen
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.
John Lee and the Facilities team, for keeping our space neat and tidy after each of our late-night shows.
Our front office leading ladies, including Liz Boyd, Maggie Heintz, and Leslie Le Boutillier for all their organization.
The Communications and Marketing team, for some really fun promotional ideas, including Nick Hughes, Jelmer Derksen, Christine Talukdar, and Jordan Grieve.
Our Finance team, including Yvette Schiller, Nona Smith, and Annette Moline, for all their support with ticket sales and for always keeping us in check!
Danica McConnell and Liz Hrycan for all their help organizing the photography students.
Shirley McLim, for her donations of some of the beautiful costumes.
Addison H. and Aaron L., for being our talented student photographers.
Art 20/30, for their help with set painting and props.
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.