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Leduc Drama Society: Your Voice Matters
An engaging and meaningful evening of monologues: The stories of mothers, daughters, wives: lovers, friends, enemies and more!

*Content Disclaimer: this production contains mature and sensitive situations and themes that may be triggering for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

"It's not too late for Pearl" - Rosemary
Rosemary works in the home of Pearl and her Mother. Here, she confronts Mother about the pain they share - they each grieve a daughter who has died.

Playwright Mandy Connor (from the larger work "Pearl")

"The Other Side of Christmas" - Eleanore
At a local diner, Eleanore navigates a solo Christmas dinner after the death of her husband, in a poignant and surprisingly hopeful expression of walking through grief.

Playwright E.B. Lee

"No Substitutes" - Vanna
Vanna's class has been having wildly unsuitable substitute teachers lately - but she doesn't snap until a clown arrives in this hilarious short scene; a dark comedy with some gory details.

Playwright Don Zolidis

"It's The Dresses Fault" - Theresa
Theresa is standing at the alter but she's not the smitten bride she thought she'd be...listen to her inner dialogue, sense the panic, and appreciate the humour of saying "I do" when you're not 100% sure.

Playwright Joanna Murray-Smith

"Rare Birds" - Janet
A mom struggles to connect with her teenage son after the death of her husband by suicide. Janet is terrified that her boy may follow in his father's footsteps.

Playwright Adam Szymkowicz

"Hungry Elsa" - Queen Elsa
A funny and honest exploration of body image and the impossible physique Disney princesses have portrayed for young, impressionable girls since the dawn of cinema.

Playwright Gabriel Davis

"Yoga Fart" - Amy
What could be the ultimate humiliation becomes a learning experience in self-love and acceptance, in this hilariously vulnerable scene.

Playwright Gabriel Davis

"Birthday Girl" - Fairy Godmother

She is THE most famous fairytale character and although she loves her charges all very much, she has a message that Julia may not want to hear, on this of all days.

Playwright Marilyn Millstone

"A Brave Girl" - Susan

A self-proclaimed "scaredy-cat" tells the harrowing story of surviving and rescuing victims of a workplace shooting, based on true events; you never know how strong and brave you are until the situation you're in demands nothing less.

Playwright Colleen Curran

"I've Been Dead for One Year" - Maria
The opening monologue of the Ballad of Maria Marten introduces the audience to narrator and ghost, Maria Marten, who goes on to tell the tale of not only her murder, but the tragic details leading up to her end, and the life she lived before: loved and cherished, not to be forgotten.

Playwright Beth Flintoff

Closing Song:

Opening Ballad from "The Ballad of Maria Marten"

Meet the Company

Bethany Doerksen

Rosemary - "It's Not Too Late"

Bethany is back once again with Leduc Drama Society! Most recently you may have seen her as Josephine in ‘Big Fish’ (Leduc Drama Society), Tessie/Mrs. Snoring Man/Ensemble in ‘White Christmas’ (Nuova), Morticia in ‘The Addams Family’ (Stageworks), Mrs. Greene in ‘The Prom’ (Nuova), Ensemble in Head Over Heels (Leduc Drama Society) and Corrie Bratter in ‘Barefoot in the Park’ (Manluk). You can also catch her in Leduc Drama Society’s upcoming production of the North American premiere of ‘The Ballad of Maria Marten’ in May. She wants to thank you for supporting the local arts community. Without you, we would not be able to tell the stories, create or do what we love.

Sarah Gibson

Theresa - "It's the Dresses Fault"

This is Sarah's first performance at the Maclab Centre. An Edmonton based actor, she has had the pleasure to be in 'A Party to Murder' (Walterdale Theatre), 'Dick Piston Hotel Detective' (Nacho Pals Theatre), 'Clockmaker' (Shattered Glass Theatre), and 'Harvey' (Walterdale Theatre). If you like what you see you can catch her again at the Maclab Centre in 'The Ballad of Maria Marten' in May.

Janet Hinkley

Eleanore - "The Other Side of Christmas"

Janet got her start with community theatre many years ago with the Leduc Drama Society and it became her theatre home for a long time. That home has now shifted to Wetaskiwin mainly where she was last seen as Ruth in ‘Calendar Girls’. She has since returned to Leduc for ‘The Crimson Cap Ladies Catch a Con’, and now for this evening of monologues. It is amazing how much story a short monologue can convey! Enjoy the evening!

Willow Marshall

Vanna - "No Substitutes"

Willow Marshall (she-her) is a young girl fascinated in the exciting world of theatre and fine arts. She loves to read and write stories featuring mythical characters, and is also building her way up to being a children's book author of her own book series for a future career. Willow is also fascinated by Japanese art and reads Manga books for inspiration for future characters in what she hopes to be, published novels and comic books. It was at the Edmonton Fringe Festival where Willow found her light in the inspiring productions she watched, and the friendly faces behind the scenes. When she was just seven years old, Willow was in A3 Theatre’s production of ‘Joyride’, at the Edmonton Fringe Festival, and since then, has been inspired to dive deeper into the theatre world. She is now currently starring in her school’s musical production of ‘Newsies Jr.’, and is a proud cast member in Leduc Drama Society’s current production of ‘The Ballad of Maria Marten’, and she was also proud to be a cast member in ‘They Promised Her The Moon’ last year. Willow is extremely excited to be a part of the show, ‘Your Voice Matters’, courtesy of the Leduc Drama Society. Willow hopes that you sit back, relax, and enjoy the roller coaster ride of emotions during this production.

Casey Powlik

Amy - "Yoga Fart"

Casey Powlik is back for her second production with the Leduc Drama Society! Casey is always so excited to bring on a new role bringing her character to life on stage. Casey enjoys reading, running, singing, dancing, and all things theatre! She hopes you enjoy the show!

Anglia Redding

Fairy Godmother - "Birthday Girl"

Anglia is making her debut on the Maclab Centre stage for this night of marvelous monologues! Previous credits include Cassandra in ‘Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike’ (Walterdale Theatre), Roberta Crosby in ‘The Cat and the Canary’ (Paper Crown Theatre), and Annie in ‘Sheep May Safely Graze’ (Amir Shah). She would like to thank you for helping to support and amplify women’s voices. Much love to Jeff for his never-ending support.

Emily Rutledge

Maria - "I've Been Dead For One Year"

Emily is currently the Artistic Director of the Leduc Drama Society and musical theatre director for Phoenix Academy of Theatre Arts in Camrose. Previous acting credits include: Claire in ‘Girls Don’t Play Hockey’ (Infinite Imagination), Fletcher in ‘Freaky Friday’ (Leduc Drama Society), and Puck in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ (Infinite Imagination). Most recently Emily directed ‘Crimson Cap Ladies: Catch a Con’ (Leduc Drama Society), ‘Musicville’ (Phoenix), and ‘Lizard Boy: A New Musical’ at the Edmonton Fringe (Viastrat Productions). Emily has 5 kids and is crazy enough to homeschool them all alongside her supportive husband of 21 years, Doug!

Fiona Rutledge

Queen Elsa - "Hungry Elsa"

Fiona has dipped her toes into many different shoes in the theatre world. Recently she has been doing more behind-the-scenes stuff like being a stage manager and set designer. She first got involved in all the theatre stuff when she was five thanks to the theatre genes that run in her family and her love for theatre only grew from there. Now she's stepping out into more avenues and is excited to keep building a great repertoire. She hopes you enjoy this monologue filled evening and get something out of the performances.

Marisa Scarbeau

Susan - "A Brave Girl"

Marisa Scarbeau is an Edmonton born actor, writer, and self-love advocate. Past credits include: ‘The Most Massive Woman Wins’ (Bears With Knives & Leduc Drama Society, 2024); ‘Diary’ (Defiance Theatre); ‘Dying to be Thin’ (Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival); ‘Seven Stories’ (Keyano Theatre); and ‘27 Wagons Full of Cotton’ (ADFA). Marisa will be back on the Maclab stage this May in the North American premiere of ‘The Ballad of Maria Marten’. She would like to thank her friends and family for their continued love and support! You can follow Marisa off-stage in her journey of writing, fashion, motherhood, self-love, and fat positivity on Instagram: @fiftyshadesofmarjor

Lee-Anna Semenyna

Janet - "Rare Birds"

Lee-Anna Semenyna is an actor drawn to exploring the depths of humanity and bringing powerful stories to life. She is currently rehearsing for ‘The Ballad of Maria Marten’ with Leduc Drama Society and recently appeared in ‘Canterbury Tales’ at the Edmonton Fringe with Town & Country. Offstage, she’s a mom of two, married to her high school sweetheart, an avid volleyball player, and is currently writing a script of her own.

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