Rosebud Theatre’s 2024 season highlights plays that celebrate courage, inspiration and adventure. “Theatre should carry us into adventure, into courageous living, into inspiration,” said Morris Ertman, Rosebud Theatre’s Artistic Director. He hopes this season’s shows will give all of those gifts to patrons. Chariots of Fire Chariots of Fire opens Rosebud … [Read more...] about Alberta Event: Rosebud Theatre 2024 – Courage, Inspiration, Adventure!
Laureen F. Guenther
Laureen F. Guenther is a freelance writer and Elementary school teacher based in the Greater Calgary metropolitan area
Rosebud Theatre’s All is Calm sings a powerful story
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 opened at Rosebud Theatre, in Rosebud, Alberta on November 4. The musical play runs until December 23. Written by Peter Rothstein, the play was directed by Morris Ertman, with musical direction by Bill Hamm. Eight men – Joel Braun, Griffin Cork, Tim Dixon , Mark Kazakov, Aaron Krogman, Steven Morton, Kenaniah Love Schnare and … [Read more...] about Rosebud Theatre’s All is Calm sings a powerful story
Theatre- G7: A Tale of Two Cities & Rosebud: Magic Lies
ROSEBUD THEATRE: Magic Lies: W.O. Mitchell comes to life at Rosebud Theatre By Laureen F. Guenther Magic Lies: An Evening with W.O. Mitchell opened September 15 on the mainstage of Rosebud Theatre in Rosebud, Alberta. The world premiere of this one-man show, written by W.O.’s son and daughter-in-law, Orm and Barbara Mitchell, is performed by Nathan Schmidt and directed by … [Read more...] about Theatre- G7: A Tale of Two Cities & Rosebud: Magic Lies
Friends for life – Dementia part 3
Rebecca’s mom has dementia. She lives at home with her husband, her primary caregiver. When a family friend asked Rebecca* if her mom would like to go with her on an outing, perhaps for ice cream or a picnic, Rebecca wasn’t sure how her mom would respond. But when Rebecca suggested the idea, her mom’s face lit up. She said, “I would LOVE to do that!” When Rebecca told me the … [Read more...] about Friends for life – Dementia part 3
How’s your mom doing?
When someone asks, “How’s your mom doing?” I usually stumble through a reply. Sometimes I shrug and say, “She’s about the same.” Yet that’s not exactly true. My mom is slowly, gradually declining. My mom has dementia. Yet even though the question is hard to answer, I’m grateful when people ask. I need to know that Mom still matters to my friends, as she matters to me, and as … [Read more...] about How’s your mom doing?