By TRACEY POWER Produced in association with Alberta Theatre Projects, Calgary
In 1933, four friends set out to prove to Canada that hockey isn’t just a sport for men. But with the Great Depression weighing heavily on the nation and political tensions rising in Europe, can they overcome the odds, and people’s expectations, to forge their own path to glory? Told through music and dance inspired by the jazz age, GLORY is an thrilling hockey story that proves a woman’s place is on home ice.
AUDIENCE GUIDANCE: Minor profanity. Recommended age: 9+. See Audience Advisory for more information.
SPONSORS
Kevin Corey: Herb Fach Kate Dion-Richard: Helen Schmuck Gili Roskies: Marm (Margaret) Schmuck Katie Ryerson: Hilda Ranscombe Morgan Yamada: Nellie Ranscombe
James MacDonald: Director Tracey Power: Associate Director Narda McCarroll: Set and Lighting Designer Cindy Wiebe: Costume Designer Steve Charles: Composer & Sound Designer Lisa Russell: Stage Manager Skylar Nakazawa: Assistant Stage Manager Michelle Chabassol: Apprentice Stage Manager
Review: Glory is an uplifting story about the immense role hockey plays in our everyday lives
"There’s one hockey team left playing meaningful games in Alberta this spring... Playwright and choreographer Tracey Power delivered what the Flames and Oilers could not, namely 2 ½ hours of bittersweet, entertaining and uplifting sports drama” ...The Globe and Mail
GLORY: A Hockey Story that Swings!
"Local playwright Tracey Power says of her inspiration: “I had no idea women were playing hockey at such a high level at that time... The era was also exciting because swing music and dance are so vibrant and a perfect inspiration for bringing the hockey games to life on stage.” ...WCT Press Release
GLORY On CFJC's Midday Show
Susan Edgell interviews the cast of GLORY on the set at the The Sagebrush Theatre ...click to watch video
Preview: A Dream Come True For Creator
"Tracey Power said having her play about what may be the greatest women's hockey team ever open at Sagebrush Theatre during the current Winter Olympic Games is something she hoped for, "a dream come true." ...Kamloops This Week
Preview: Alberta Theatre Projects relives the Glory of the good old days of women's hockey
"It was from such a book of historical Canadian photographs that Power was inspired to write her play Glory, which runs at Alberta Theatre Projects from April 3 to 21." ...Calgary Herald
Review: Alberta Theatre Projects' Glory brings feel-good hockey story to the stage
"There’s something magical about Alberta Theatre Projects and hockey that just seems to click." ...Calgary Herald
Read the show programme ahead of your evening at GLORY. Also available as a PDF.
WCT's Study Guide, prepared for students attending school matinees, has much interesting information for everyone.