Catalyst Theatre Production of

The Invisible - Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare

January 16 to February 3, 2024
Opening Night January 19
Spriet Stage

Written, Composed, And Directed by Jonathan Christenson

Developed with support from the National Arts Centre's National Creation Fund, Vertigo Theatre, and Keyano Theatre

Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Content Advisory: This production contains loud noises and mature content relating to WWII, Nazi Germany, the violence of war, and residential schools.

Age Recommendation: 14+
 

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The Invisible - Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare

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The Story

France, 1940. After months of training and successful assignments, seven exceptional female SOEs (Special Operative Executives) are dropped into their most dangerous mission to date. Risking their lives for the fate of the nation, The Invisible embark on perilous missions of sabotage, propaganda, and espionage — helping to bring down the greatest threat of their time, only to go completely unseen.

From the writer and director behind the smash-hit Vigilante comes a new musical tour-de-force, inspired by the stories of real-life female SOEs. This genre-busting mash-up of historical research, film-noir, graphic novels, and musical theatre is a contemporary portrait of brave women who risked it all to fight during WWII–only to find themselves betrayed by the very world they believed they were fighting for.

 
Uncover top-secret facts about this daring new musical here.

Enhance Your Experience

AfterWORDS

On select Wednesday evenings, immediately after the performance, join host Breanne Ritchie in theatre's lounge for a brief guided discussion with guest artists, creative team members, and Grand staff members.

Tea Talks

Join us for creative conversations pre-show with host James Stewart Reaney and special guests connected to the show. Tea Talks begin at 12:00pm before the Wednesday 1:00pm matinée.

 
From the Stage Door

“…The Invisible [is] unlike any other piece of musical theatre you’ll see this year.” – Stir Vancouver

“This show takes a dash of Captain America, a dollop of Agent Carter, and a fistful of Wonder Woman, and adds the sensibility of Bob Fosse, the late, great director of Cabaret. – The Globe & Mail

“It feels not only like an immensely entertaining musical, but a conversation about digging deep, and what matters.” – Edmonton Journal

The Cast

Kristi Hansen
Kristi Hansen
DOROTHY WARD/ENSEMBLE
Kaylee Harwood
Kaylee Harwood
JACQUELINE KOVACS/ENSEMBLE
Melissa MacPherson
Melissa MacPherson
EVELYN ASH/ENSEMBLE
Sarah Nairne
Sarah Nairne
MADELINE BARRÉ/ENSEMBLE
Amanda Trapp
Amanda Trapp
BETTY ANDERSON/ENSEMBLE
Justine Westby
Justine Westby
SZARLOTTA JAZINSKI/ENSEMBLE
Tahirih Vejdani
Tahirih Vejdani
ANNA SIDIQUI/ENSEMBLE

Creative Team

Jonathan Christenson
Jonathan Christenson
Book, Music & Lyrics/Director
Bretta Gerecke
Set, Costumes, Lights & Projections Designer
Matthew Skopyk
Matthew Skopyk
Music Producer, Sound Designer, Additional Music
Music Producer, Sound Designer, Additional Music & Music Programming
Laura Krewski
Laura Krewski
Original Choreographer
Courtney Arsenault
Courtney Arsenault
Choreographer
Ruth Alexander
Ruth Alexander
Music Director (Vocals)
Sarah Garton-Stanley
Sarah Garton-Stanley
Dramaturg
Jeff Pybus
Jeff Pybus
Assistant Lighting Designer
Frank Donato
Frank Donato
Associate Video Designer
Lee O'Reilly
Lee O'Reilly
Production Manager
Lauren Rebelo
Lauren Rebelo
Associate Production Manager
Rae McCallum
Rae McCallum
Associate Production Manager
Brian Scott
Brian Scott
Stage Manager
Frances Bundy
Frances Bundy
Assistant Stage Manager
Tracy Carroll
Interim Managing Director
Jessica Glover
Associate Producer

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