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 (Mar 2026):
- Falene Wolsey (President)
- Carma Leishman
- Kathleen Harker (Treasurer)
- Tracie Smith (Secretary)
- Annette Atwood costume specialist
- Ken Lynch (Vice President) tech specialist
- Lysander Lynch
- Sel Lynch
- Karen Mitchell arts community outreach
- Glade Roberts tech specialist
- Kendra Start dance specialist
- Kim Walburger tech specialist/ webmaster
- Michelle Byam advertising
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.
- 2025 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Directed by Bill Simon and Kendra Start
- 2024 Fiddler on the Roof Directed by Rebecca Burnam and Rachael Van Hauwaert
- 2024 Diggers
- 2023 The Sound of Music Directed by Bill Simon
- 2022 The Gift of the Magi Directed by Mark Mitchel
- 2019 Beauty and the Beast Directed by Kim Walburger
- 2017 Grimm Fairy Tales and the Big Bad Musical Directed by Kim Walburger
- 2016 Flapper Directed by Leanne Sabey
- 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 Directed by Leanne Sabey
- 2009 Mothering Heights Dinner Theatre
- 2007 Friday Night Fever Directed by Leanne Sabey
- 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 Directed by Leanne Sabey
- 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 Directed by Leanne Sabey
- 2001 Take Five Dinner Theatre Directed by Leanne Sabey
- 2000 Fall Variety Show
- 2000 Don’t Count Your Chickens Until They Cry Wolf
- 1999 Yes Means No Dinner Theatre
- 1999 The Dream Maker