The Shooting of Dan McGrew
by John Bertman and John Betts
October 26– November 13, 1983
A rollicking musical based on the poem by Robert Service. Set in a Yukon saloon during the 1890s gold rush, it tells the story of prospector Dan McGrew, his sweetheart Lou and a mysterious stranger.
Playwrights: John Bertram and Jim Betts
Director: Stephen Heatley
Cast: Blair Haynes, Bradley C. Rudy, Frances Dietz, Robert Maloughney, Charles Phillips, Clarice McCord, Christopher Youngren, Calvin Heighton, Sheridale Pearman and Edward Connell Musical Director: Edward Connell Production Designer: Daniel van Heyst Assistant Director: Raymond Storey Stage Manager: Linda Graham Assistant Stage Manager: Cathy Myles
October 26 – November 5, 1983, Red Deer College, Red Deer
November 9–13, 1983, Theatre Network, Edmonton
“A good magician
Doesn’t spoil his best illusions
The wildest dreamer
Never tells you all his dreams
One simple clue
May lead to several conclusions
Nothing’s ever really what it seems.”