Forte Theatre Society is back for another Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum.
Forte Theatre is producing its fourth family-friendly play for the museum’s Heritage Christmas celebrations, running at Brookfield Hall on Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 19 to Dec. 11.
Burnaby’s Nancy von Euw is directing the company’s production of Christmas Art Talent.
The play follows the story about the Bisset family, who are facing a financial crisis and who may or may not have a Paul Kane sketch to sell.
“Enjoy the lies, deceit, forgiveness and love,” a press release says.
The multi-generational cast includes actors with a wide range of experience on local stages, the release notes.
Benjamin Davis, who appears as Antoine Loubier, is a recent grad of Vancouver Film School’s acting intensive.
Karrissa Ketter, who plays Claudine, is a Joey Award winner who’s returning for her seventh production at Heritage Christmas.
Ronald G. Miller, as Professor Thibolt, is a seasoned actor with TV, theatre and movie credits to his name.
Arta Negahban, as Patricia Bissett, has appeared in the Arts Club’s Billy Elliot and Royal City Musical Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof.
Caroe Sandoval, as Emily Bissett, is a triple-threat performer – with acting, singing and dancing to her credit – and an aspiring playwright.
Cole Sheehan-Klassen appears as Jimmy Durrant in his second Heritage Christmas production.
Sue Sparlin, as Ruth Morton, brings with her a resume that includes multiple acting and musical theatre awards.
Sofia Vargas, who’s understudying Patricia Bisset, is making her theatrical debut at the village.
Their appearance in the production is all part of Forte Theatre’s mission to provide family-oriented theatre productions and opportunities to amateur theatre artists.
“Forte offers the ideal experience to reach family audiences, support the local community and provide an intimate venue for our performers,” the release says.
Shows are on at 2:30, 4 and 6:30 p.m. each weekend.
See www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca for more on the Heritage Christmas celebrations, or search for Forte Theatre Society on Facebook for more on the show.
