A Truly Canadian Comedy Playing in Strathmore February 12-13
Watch a few scenes from Hockey Dad on YouTube.
http://www.burntthicket.com/hockey-dad-trailer.html
The inside story about Hockey Dad
“Born the moment of Paul Henderson’s goal - I was doomed…” Come interact with
Hockey Dad: A Play In 3 Periods, the story of one man’s turbulent return to the game
his father loved. This truly Canadian comedy will delight audiences of all ages. Performed
by James Popoff, Founding Artistic Director of burnt thicket theatre. Co-written and directed
by Strathmore resident Stephen Waldschmidt
Strathmore, Alberta (January 18, 2010) -- Bobskates before he could walk, daily drills
on the backyard rink with dad—Todd Williams has hockey in his blood. But he craves
a transfusion. “Born the moment of Paul Henderson’s goal - I was doomed…” Now
he’s living his own worst nightmare: his daughter’s hooked on the game and he’s trapped
in a rink-side dressing room with his childhood demons.
burnt thicket theatre proudly presents the comedy Hockey Dad: A Play In 3 Periods
created by James Popoff and Stephen Waldschmidt, playing February 12 and 13 at
Strathmore’s Hope Community Covenant Church (7:30 PM). This interactive story of one
man’s turbulent return to the game his father loved will delight audiences of all ages (7+).
A painfully funny journey exploring the potent bond between dads and kids, in the rockin’
context of Canada’s favourite sport.
James Popoff stars as Todd Williams
Hockey Dad: A Play In 3 Periods is the inaugural production of burnt thicket theatre,
one of Calgary’s newest theatre companies, which aims to enliven [restore life to]
audiences with original performance. These two performances are part of a February
tour which includes shows at the Alberta Winter Games (Feb. 5-6 in Cold Lake) and
in Vancouver during the Olympics (Feb. 17-27 at Pacific Theatre).
James Popoff, Hockey Dad co-creator and performer, is the Founding Artistic Director
of burnt thicket theatre. Popoff, an Alberta native who grew up on hockey, completed
an M.F.A. in drama at University of Calgary. “It’s surprising to see how much of my own
story is finding its way into the script,” says this father of four, “from my sons’ recent
romance with the game, to my dad’s years with the Lloydminster Border Kings.”
Directed by Strathmore resident and co-creator Stephen Waldschmidt, who will be
reprising the role of Jesus in The Canadian Badlands Passion Play in the summer of 2010.
Hockey Dad: A Play In 3 Periods is a celebration of both Canada’s national game
and the power of love to alter our lives.
When: Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13, puck drops at 7:30pm
Where: Hope Community Covenant Church, 245 Brent Blvd., Strathmore, www.burntthicket.com
Tickets: $10 Admission OR $5 with a donation to the Wheatland County Food Bank.
Call (403) 934-2424
For information, interviews and/or hi-rez photos, please contact:
Mr. Neil Bousquet, APR, PR, burnt thicket theatre (403) 256-8834 neil.bousquet@prwizard.ca
Mr. Stephen Waldschmidt, burnt thicket theatre Artistic Associate & Co-playwright
(403) 934-5036 stephen@waldschmidt.ca
Hockey Dad off to Olympics
