(TAYLOR’S VERSION)
big secret theatre| arts commons | 205 8 Ave SE Calgary | September 21 to 24, 2023
A DIY Theatre & Baker Miller Pink Theatre CO-Production
Created by Samantha Ketsa, Emily Sunderland and Cayley Wreggitt
ABOUT THE PLAY
It’s a typical Tuesday night. Josie, Callie, and a reluctant Abigail are dressing up like hipsters, making fun of their exes, and adventuring through their happy, free, confused, and lonely love stories. And by the way, they’re going out tonight.
(Taylor’s Version) joyfully indulges in the feminine to reveal that our guilty pleasures serve a more vital purpose than we give them credit.
Part ode to female friendships, part Taylor Swift conspiracy theories, (Taylor’s Version) has something for non-Swifties and Swifties alike!
tickets
Tickets are on sale now! Tickets are $33 for general admission and $20 for students & seniors.
Dates:
OPENING NIGHT* - Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 7:30pm
Friday, September 22, 2023 - 7:30pm
Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, September 24, 2023 - 2:30pm
General admission tickets are $33. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS!
Walk up tickets available, although we recommend booking your tickets in advance.
Running time is 90 minutes with no intermission.
cast & creative team
Cast
Chelsea Howell-Fellows
Callie
Donna Ng
Abigail
Artistic Team
Samantha Ketsa
Director & Choreographer
Megan Jovie
Stage Manager
Nicole Logan
Production Designer
Shelby Reinitz
Producer
Kaleigh Richards
Producer
Grace Fedorchuk
Josie
Cayley Wreggitt
Director & Playwright
Olivia Dunow
Apprentice Stage Manager
Joy Robinson
Sound Designer
Emily Sunderland
Co-Creator
MEET THE CAST
Grace Fedorchuk -
Josie
Grace is a local singer, actor, and creator. She is a part of the Beautiful Young Artist program with One Yellow Rabbit creating original performance art as an ensemble under the guidance of Denise Clarke. Grace is also dedicated to a personal artistic practice and is excited to work on self-created storytelling. She has been with the (Taylor’s Version) team since their first performance in 2021 and at this point has been fully converted into a Swiftie.
Chelsea Howell-Fellows -
Callie
Chelsea is Enchanted to bring (Taylor’s Version) back to life! Her recent credits include Ophelia Rising, The War Brides Are Coming (Unicorn Collective), Follies (FRC), Heritage Park Acting Troupe 2022. Chelsea is a multidisciplinary artist based in Moh’kinsstis, and alumni of Capilano University’s Musical Theatre Program.
Donna Ng -
Abigail
Donna Ng (she/they) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Moh’kinsstis and works in the social development and arts communities. Her credits include She Sat Down and Wept' (One Yellow Rabbit) and Constellations (DIY Theatre). Donna loves making Sparks Fly with the Baker Miller Pink team and hopes she Can See You at our show!
MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Samantha Ketsa - Director & Choreographer
Samantha Ketsa (she/they) is wonderstruck to reunite with her team of New Romantics in (Taylor’s Version)! Samantha is the creative director of Baker Miller Pink. Based in Amiskwaciy-wâskahikan (Edmonton), she received her BFA in Dance with distinction from the University of Calgary. Samantha is also an independent multidisciplinary artist, a contributor for The Dance Current, a company dancer at Corps Bara Dance Theatre, and a Woodvale truther.
Megan Jovie - Stage Manager
Megan Eileen Jovie (She/Her/Hers) is a queer actor, writer, director, and stage manager based in Calgary/Mohkinstsis. Previous Stage Management credits include The Nordegg Incident (Sucker for Punishment Art Group), (Taylor’s Version) and The Way We Burn (Common Clown Festival), Safehouse (Seven Starving Artists), and Richard III (The Shakespeare Company). Megan is returning to (Taylor’s Version) after stage managing the Edmonton production in June 2023, like the Mastermind she is.
Nicole Logan - Production Designer
Nicole Logan is a screaming, crying, perfect storm. Actually, she is a theatre & film creative living in Mohkinstsis. She has had the honour of working along side Baker Miller Pink's team years prior to their launch in 2023 in various capacities, including both production designer and performer. Nicole's disciplines include prop building, set decoration, design, and other mediums of visual art. Recent design credits include Visions of Lillian and previous iterations of (Taylor's Version) with BMP.
Shelby Reinitz - Producer
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.
Cayley Wreggitt - Director & Playwright
Cayley is a nightmare, dressed like a daydream. She is also a local playwright, director, and the Creative Associate of Baker Miller Pink! Recent playwriting credits include Home for the Holidays (Lunchbox Theatre) as well as (Taylor’s Version) and Visions of Lillian (Baker Miller Pink). She loves collaborating and creating joy on stage and is happy, free, confused, and lonely at the same time to be sharing the magic of Taylor Swift and female friendships through (Taylor’s Version).
Olivia Dunow - Apprentice Stage Manager
Olivia, or Liv (she/her) is a fresh high school grad who is a fearless lover of all things theatre, with a particular interest in the technical side. Having been living in Calgary for just under a decade, Liv has been an (assistant) mastermind in several shows, her favorite being “After Liverpool and Games,” and is enchanted to work alongside a group of creatives like her that bring the stories of us to life.
Joy Robinson - Sound Designer
They call T-Swift the modern-day Shakespeare, so after composing for Theatre Calgary’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream this past summer, Joy is delighted to now arrange Taylor’s material for this whimsical project. Other sound design credits include Cottagers and Indians (Lunchbox Theatre), The Christians*, Sunny Side Up, Mary Jane, (Fire Exit Theatre, *Hit & Myth/Ambrose University), LION (Ambrose University). Joy writes her own songs too and can be found on all major streaming platforms.
Follow her journey: @KeyWordJoy @JoyRobinsonMusic
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.