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Hansel und Gretel:
Behind the Gingerbread
SHOW DATES
-Thursday, December 5, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. Opening Night
-Friday, December 6, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
-Saturday, December 7, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
-Sunday, December 8, 2024 @ 2:00 p.m. Matinee
-Thursday, December 12, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. Pay-What-You-Can AND Scent-Free performance.
-Friday, December 13, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
-Saturday, December 14, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
-Sunday, December 15, 2024 @ 2:00 p.m. Closing Matinee.
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PERFORMANCES AT
The KordaZone Theatre. 2520 Seminole Street. Windsor, Ontario.
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TICKETS
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$20.00 General Admission.
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$15.00 Student and Senior Admission.
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$65.00 Family 4-Pack (Minimum 4 tickets required).
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Purchase in advance at ShowPass.
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Call 226-674-1002.
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Purchase at the door; cash and debit only.
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Korda Concession Stand will be open for all performances (cash or debit).
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Facebook Event Page: Click HERE.
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Photo Album: Click HERE.
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INQUIRIES?
Email kordazone@gmail.com. ​
Creative Team
Book and Lyrics by Tracey B. Atin, Jeff Marontate and Terry B. Ware
Music by Robert Godden
Additional Writing by Eric Miinch
Director Mark Worsley
Music Director Cavelle Doucet-Lefebvre
Choreographer Bo Dominguez
Producers Kimberley Babb and Tracey Atin
Poster Art by Natalie Worsley
Website and Promotions by Christopher Lawrence Menard​​​​​
Synopsis
Korda’s traditional December family offering will be an original holiday panto that gives a fresh take on a familiar tale. This year, we are dusting off a Korda classic with Hansel Und Gretel - Behind the Gingerbread! A super fun take on the classic tale, told in the style of a trashy daytime talk show (think Jerry Springer), with "commercials" thrown in for good fun. Expect silliness for the kids, naughty jokes for the grown-ups, bad drag, great music, magic, mayhem, and loads of audience participation for everyone in a goofy, delightful, all-ages musical production to close out the 21st season in style.
“... the wink-winking and nudge-nudging will be family-friendly. Adults can enjoy the double entendres, but the slapstick and sight gags are fun for all ages.” – The Windsor Star
The Cast​​​
Aria Talbot-Benvenuto as Gretel
Aria Talbot-Benvenuto is a grade 11 student at Walkerville and has been immersed in many musical productions over the last few years. Including her upcoming performance as Ariel in The Little Mermaid this April with Windsor Light Music Theatre. She is thrilled to be a part of this year's Panto as Gretel along side her best friend! She can’t wait for everyone to see this shvweet show!
Eliot Grona as Hansel
Eliot is 16 years old and has been lucky enough to be involved with Korda for 8 years. You may have caught him at last year's panto Into the Panto Verse as The Bard, or in the original opera Flutter. He is very excited to be portraying Hansel in this production! He hopes you have a wunderbar time!!
Roxanne Tellier as The Witch
"Am I a Good Witch, a Bad Witch, or a Sandwich? Were Hansel and Gretel as sweet as they seemed, or were they just a couple of Sour Patch Kids? Don't go barking up the wrong Christmas Tree ... Decide for yourself when you hear MY side of the story on the Cherry Springer-Spaniel Show!"
Bo Dominguez as The Host
Bo Dominguez is a 19 year old student at the University of Windsor in the Liberal Arts Professional Studies program. This is their 7th panto and they are eternally grateful for the opportunities provided throughout their time. Of recent, Bo was the Assistant Director and played Wadsworth in Clue at LDSS, as well as choreographed and played Rogue One in Panto: Into the Pantoverse last December at KordaZone. They had a fantastic time working and playing alongside the whole cast. Bo would like to thank Mark and Eric for their direction, Cavelle for their musical direction and their leadership of the band, and especially Tracey and Bob for creating such a WUNDEBAR show!
Brooke Hayes as Cherry Springer Spaniel
Brooke has always done youth theatre and has done the top 12 countdown for CJAM 99.1 FM and loved it but they are even more excited to be part of this amazing show and the amazing cast. Can’t wait for you to see them on stage.
Karen Tompkins as Herr Sanford
Karen is absolutely 'begeistert' to be sharing the Korda stage with so many wonderful people! After years of being part of the panto 'crew', it is so nice to be part of the action on stage.
John Shellhorn as Baroness Bitsy
Once again, John Shellhorn is delighted to be working with the amazing Korda family, and wishes you hope, peace, joy, and love this holiday season.
Hannah Gault as Ensemble
Hannah Gault is happy to back onstage at Korda once again! They are beyond excited to work with such a fun cast and band. They would like to thank their friends and family. They’ll be back on the Korda stage in February for Urinetown!! Happy Holidays < 3
Allison Still as Maleficent and Ensemble
Allison is a life long panto addict and fan of fairytale villains. When told she landed the role of Maleficent, she replied, "Well yes, I am magnificent, aren't I! Bahahaha!" She hopes to scare at least one child in the audience every performance.
Kaylee Blair MacArthur as Ensemble
Kaylee is so excited to be performing for her first time in the ensemble with Korda! Hope everyone has an amazing and safe holiday season.
Miley Watts as Ensemble
Damen und Herren! Konstantin Stanislavski remarked that, "there are no small parts, only small actors." Miley is neither. One day you'll be able to say I saw her when. Hold on to your seats because when she gets going you'll want to roll around laughing. She wants you to know the only witch she's afraid of is a sandwich.
Michelle Cusson as Ensemble
"I wandered into the Kordazone universe and suddenly colors tasted better, sounds were brighter and I swear....I swear........I could fly." (Reworked quote from Elle BLOOM poetry). Michelle is delighted for her first actual role on the KordaZone stage. Michelle previously worked alongside The Three Musketeers as a stagehand (loved it). Michelle likes to paint, collect old avon glass and glass that glows in her spare time.
Nico Lunansky as Ensemble
Nico is a new actor to the Korda universe and is thrilled to be playing a variety of unique characters in this year's panto. After playing Jack in Into the Woods (Cardinal Music Productions), they are excited to be on stage again to experiment with different roles to expand their acting experience. They are delighted to be a part of Korda and look forward to auditioning for more shows in the future.
Lucy Deschamps as Ensemble
Lucy is in the ensemble and I has loved theatre her whole life. She is honoured to be a part of the KordaZone Theatre and the panto!
Maximus Burgess as Stagehand
Maximus "max" is back and ready for action! He used to be a dragon but now he's a wolf and supposedly a man. When he was told all of this he said, "What the..?" He was more than thrilled to have these roles forced upon him.
Georgina Burgess as Stagehand
Bio coming soon.
Special Thanks To...
Info coming soon.