Upcoming Performances
There are no upcoming performances scheduled at this time.
Past Performances
Edmonton Heritage Festival
Native Friendship Centre Stage
August 4th and 5th, 2007
Dreamspeaker's Film Festival
Opening Ceremonies
June 4, 2007
Stanley A. Milner Library
Edmonton, Alberta - May 13, 2007
The 10th Annual Traditional Celebration of Achievement
Sawridge Hotel - May 4, 2007
BUILDING EDUCATION A Fundraiser for Peace and Education in Sierra Leone
Edmonton, Alberta - November 18 , 2006
Dream Speakers film Festival, Edmonton, Alberta - June 9th, 2006
Music for play: Only Drunks and Children tell the truth, Keyano College Theatre, Fort MacMurray, Alberta - April 2005
Native friendship center stage, Heritage days, Edmonton, Alberta - August 2004
Interviews
Herb Stanley's two part radio interview on CFWE FM's Spirit of All Nations with host Troy Dakus.
Part one (
listen to mp3 interview)
Part two ( listen to mp3 interview)
Reviews
from Keyano College Campus Connection, June 2005
Keyano Theatre presents their first aboriginal play with much success
Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth, written by Drew Hayden Taylor, erupted to life on Keyano’s stage April 28 to May 5 marking a milestone in the Theatre’s history.
The play, which was the first Aboriginal production to be produced by Keyano Theatre, cast two familiar actors, Murray Pruden (Rodney) and Patti Dwyer (Grace/ Janice), as well as two newcomers to the stage, Charlene Kennedy (Barb) and Herb Stanley (Tonto).
“The play was phenomenal. It was especially exciting with the addition of two actors that have never set foot on a stage. The cast did a great job of portraying emotions and developing the characters,” said Russell Thomas, Keyano Theatre Publicist.
An award winning play, Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth portrays the story of an Aboriginal family who was torn apart by government programs in which Aboriginal children were taken from their parents and adopted by non-native families.
“This production was the second most attended show this season, next to Annie. We saw the play as an opportunity to engage the Aboriginal community and others that may not have attended the Theatre before,” said Thomas.
Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth ended the Keyano Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Season. While the next season is still a few months away, Thomas is already looking forward to October 2005 when the Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s A Comedy of Errors. For more information or to purchase season tickets, please contact the Keyano Theatre Box Office at 791-4990, or visit www.keyano.ca.