FAUST
STAGED READING
theatre calgary rehearsal hall| werklund centre | 220 9 Ave SE Calgary | June 11, 2026
A DIY Theatre presentation
written by shelby reinitz
directed by samantha currie
Inspired by Goethe's Faust: Parts I and II and Christopher Marlowe's 16th-century play, The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, Shelby Reinitz's version follows suit with a man who trades his soul for knowledge and power; this original work reimagines the tale through movement, music, and spoken word.
Join us as we take this first step in bringing FAUST to life. This is more than a reading, it’s the beginning of a journey, and you’re invited to be part of it.
tickets
Limited tickets are on sale now! Tickets are $5 and we recommend purchasing well in advance, once they’re gone, they’re gone!
When:
Thursday, June 11, 2026 - 4:30pm
Doors open at 4:00pm
Tickets are $5. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS!
Running time is 90 minutes with a 15 minute intermission.
cast & creative team
Cast
Michael Rolfe
Faust
Bernardo Pacheco
Mephisto
Alysse Ernewein
Gretchen
Artistic Team
Samantha Currie
Director
Shelby Reinitz
Playwright, Producer, Stage Manager & Composer
Rico Pfeiffer
Fight Director
Kaleigh Richards
Producer
Joel David Taylor
Hector
Chelsea Howell-Fellows
Helen
Sepidar Yaganeh Farid
Ensemble
MEET THE CAST
MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Shelby Reinitz - Playwright, Producer, Stage Manager & Composer
Shelby is an award-winning director, actor and playwright practicing in Mohkinstis (also known as Calgary). In her spare time, she also works as a film Production Coordinator. Shelby has been grateful to work with companies such as DIY Theatre, Theatre Calgary, Alberta Theatre Projects, Sage Theatre, StoryBook Theatre and The Shakespeare Company. She would like to thank the amazing people and animals in her life who continuously support her cinematic and theatrical adventures. You know who you are.
Kaleigh Richards - Producer
Kaleigh is an Alberta based performing artist, choreographer, director and producer. Having attending Randolph College for the Performing Arts in Toronto, Kaleigh found her way back to Alberta in 2013 where she has actively been working in the arts & entertainment industry. When she’s not “on the other side of the table”, Kaleigh can be found performing on stage and working on film & television crews in Canada and the United States.