History
Magrath Arts (officially the Magrath Centennial Society of the Cultural Arts) was formally established in 1999. It is governed by a board and supported by many volunteers. We strive to create opportunities for people in Magrath and the surrounding area to be inspired by, create, interpret, observe, and perform art in all its forms including theatre, art, music, and dance. We collaborate with and respect similar organizations in Southern Alberta.
People
Magrath Arts is governed by a board which meets regularly. We hold a public Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the spring of each year. We also have many Members at Large, volunteers, and cast and crew members as part of our team. Please contact us if you are interested in getting involved.
Current Board Members:
- Laurel Bennett (President)
- Carma Leishman (Vice President)
- Kathleen Harker (Treasurer)
- (Secretary)* position vacant
- Arlen Bennett
- Blake Eves
- Glade Roberts
Past Productions
Magrath Arts typically puts on one main theatrical production each year. Auditions are held near the end of May or beginning of June and the performance runs mid-November. We also participate in and assist with other local musical and theatrical productions.
- 2024 Fiddler on the Roof
- 2024 Diggers
- 2023 The Sound of Music
- 2022 The Gift of the Magi
- 2019 Beauty and the Beast
- 2017 Grimm Fairy Tales and the Big Bad Musical
- 2016 Flapper
- 2015 Night at the Wax Museum
- 2014 The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree
- 2013 Kilroy Was Here
- 2012 Mirror Image
- 2011 Wagon Wheels West
- 2010 Coconut Capers
- 2009 Mothering Heights – Dinner Theatre
- 2007 Friday Night Fever
- 2006 Who Killed Aunt Caroline?
- 2005 Monster of Monvia
- 2005 Love is in the Stars – Dinner Theatre
- 2004 The Perils of Prince Percy of Pomegranate
- 2003 Brigadoon
- 2003 Nobody Sleeps – Dinner Theatre
- 2002 Cheaper by the Dozen
- 2002 Bridal Terrorism – Dinner Theatre
- 2001 I’m Sorry, the Bridge is Out, You’ll Have to Spend the Night
- 2001 Take Five – Dinner Theatre
- 2000 Fall Variety Show
- 2000 Don’t Count Your Chickens Until They Cry Wolf
- 1999 Yes Means No – Dinner Theatre
- 1999 The Dream Maker