History

Alberta Musical Theatre Company is a Sterling award-winning musical theatre touring company now in its 40th year of operation. Its purpose is to create and produce original musical theatre fairytale adaptations that provide meaningful and educational experiences to young audiences.

Founded in 1984 under the name Alberta Opera, the company was created with a mandate to perform traditional opera for children around the province. On October 16th, 2009, at the Annual General Meeting, a Special Resolution was passed amending the purpose of the organization. It reads:

Purpose: “Alberta Musical Theatre Company will maintain its tradition of presenting live musical theatre by providing quality original theatre for young audiences and by promoting an understanding and appreciation of classical literature.”

The Board of Directors also presented their beliefs, which include:

  • The performing arts inspire, teach, and entertain

  • The tradition of live musical theatre is essential and should be upheld

  • Musical theatre for young audiences should be considered an investment in the future of the arts across the province

  • Exposure to high-quality musical theatre should not be limited by proximity

Now in its 40th season, the Sterling-Award-winning company is recognized as a fundamental cultural experience in theatres and schools across Western Canada. Their celebrated musical theatre adaptations of fairy tales entertain adults and young audiences alike. Last year alone there were 204 performances – bringing musical theatre to over 60,000 children throughout Alberta. 

Famous for incorporating elements of a theatre residency with the high-energy presentation of a Broadway musical, Alberta Musical Theatre Company offers a one-of-a-kind experience for students. 

PURPOSE

Alberta Musical Theatre Company will maintain its tradition of presenting live musical theatre by providing quality original theatre for young audiences and by promoting an understanding and appreciation of classic literature.

Our past productions include: The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Rumpelstiltskin, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Pinocchio, Jack and the Beanstalk, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, The Frog Prince, Puss in Boots, Rapunzel, The Red Shoes and Snow White.

2023/2024

  • Cinderella
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo
    Composed by Stephanie Urquhart
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

2022/2023

  • Jack and the Beanstalk
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo and Garner Butler
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

2021/2022

  • Hansel and Gretel - Digital Tour
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

  • One-Person Hansel and Gretel - Digital Tour
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Arrangements by Stephanie Urquhart
    Directed by Kaeley Jade Wiebe

  • A World of Stories (Digital Series)

2020/2021

  • One-Person Hansel and Gretel - Digital Tour
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Arrangements by Stephanie Urquhart
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

  • A World of Stories (Digital Series)

2019/2020

  • Sleeping Beauty
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Additional Music by Stephanie Urquhart
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

2018/2019

  • Pinocchio
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

  • Baba Yaga
    Book by Camille Pavelenko
    Composed by Katherine Smith
    Directed by Suzie Martin

2017/2018

  • Jack and the Beanstalk
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo, Garner Butler and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Lana Michelle Hughes

  • Fossegrim & Nøkk
    Book by Megan Dart
    Composed by Leif Ingebrigsten
    Directed by Beth Dart

2016/2017

  • Hansel and Gretel
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

2015/2016

  • The Steadfast Tin Soldier
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo
    Composed by Steven Greenfield
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

2014/2015

  • Rumpelstiltskin
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed Farren Timoteo

2013/2014

  • Aladdin
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed Farren Timoteo

2012/2013

  • Sleeping Beauty
    Adapted by Jeff Unger and Farren Timoteo
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

2011/2012

  • Pinocchio
    Adapted by Jeff Unger and Farren Timoteo
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

  • Jack and the Beanstalk
    Adapted by Garner Butler, Jeff Unger, and Farren Timoteo
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

2010

  • Jack and the Beanstalk
    Adapted by Garner Butler, Jeff Unger, and Farren Timoteo
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

  • Hansel and Gretel
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

2009

  • Hansel and Gretel
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

  • Little Red Riding Hood
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

  • The Frog Prince
    Adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

2008

  • Little Red Riding Hood
    Adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

  • The Frog Prince
    Adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jef Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

2007

  • Cinderella
    Adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

  • Puss in Boots
    Adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

2006

  • The Frog Prince
    Adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger
    Composted by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Farren Timoteo

2005

  • Rapunzel
    Adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Garner Butler

2004

  • Puss in Boots
    Adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Garner Butler

  • Little Green Riding Hood
    Adapted by Garner Butler
    Directed by Garner Butler

2003

  • Jack and the Beanstalk
    Adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Garner Butler

2002

  • The Red Shoes
    Adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Garner Butler

2001

  • Snow White
    Adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Garner Butler

2000

  • Cinderella
    Adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Garner Butler

  • Sleeping Beauty
    Adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Garner Butler

1999

  • The Frog Prince
    Adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Garner Butler

1998

  • Rumplestiltskin
    Adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger
    Composed by Jeff Unger
    Directed by Garner Butler