A musical love story for adults, teens and precocious children, Gwendolyn Magnificent and Bartholomew Spectacular use a tin-can telephone to share their whimsical story. The performance begins with demanding dragon fruits and ends with heartache whispered into the ears of birds and constellations. With spoons, water glasses, whirly-winds and a mandolin, the performers create the sounds and images of a landscape forever altered by two people coming together and falling apart. A new production of this fun and charming multi-award-winning musical play featuring Calgary artists.
Countries Shaped Like Stars
By Emily Pearlman and Nick Di Gaetano
March 21- April 8th, 2023
Directed and Co-Musical Direction by Kathryn Smith
A co-production with Forte Musical Theatre Guild
Cast: Anna Dalgleish & Tiffany Thomas
Set Design by Anton deGroot
Costume Design by Jolane Houle
Lighting Design by Lisa Floyd
Co-Musical Direction: Miranda Martini
Stage Manager: Ashley Rees
Apprentice Stage Manager: Caaryn Sadoway
Show Dates:
Tuesday March 21 – 12pm Preview
Wed March 22 – 12pm Preview
Thurs March 23 - 12pm Opening
Friday March 24 - 12pm & 6:30pm
Saturday March 25– 12pm & 4pm
Sunday March 26 – 12pm (Relaxed & Audio described)
Tuesday March 28 – 12pm (Masked Performance)
Wed March 29 – 12pm
Thurs March 30 - 12pm
Friday March 31 - 12pm & 6:30pm
Saturday April 1– 12pm & 4pm
Sunday April 2 – 12pm
Tuesday April 4 – 12pm (Masked Performance)
Wed April 5 – 12pm
Thurs April 6 - 12pm
Friday April 7 - 12pm & 6:30pm
Saturday April 8– 12pm & 4pm Closing
Location
Lunchbox Theatre Performances take place in the Studio at Vertigo Theatre, at the base of the landmark Calgary Tower.
#161, 115 - 9 Ave. SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0P5
Tickets can’t be purchased online 60 minutes before the show but you can call and book at 403-221-3708 or at the box office window before the show.
Doors open 30 minutes before the show.
You are welcome to pack your lunch or diner and eat it during the show, but lunches are not for sale at the venue.
What People Are Saying About Countries Shaped Like Stars
Calgary Herald: Review: With whimsy and magic, Countries Shaped like Stars lights up the stage
What is a Masked Performance?
Our priority is providing a safe environment for our patrons, staff, volunteers and artists. In an effort to support the comfort levels of all our guests, Lunchbox Theatre has made the decision to offer select Masked Performances this season. This decision was made to address the accommodations requested by some of our patrons, either for preference or personal health reasons. We hope this option gives reassurance of Lunchbox Theatre's support of all our patrons, and ask that all in attendance respect these special accommodations for these performances.
Countries Shapes Like Stars
Tuesday, March 28 at 12 PM
Tuesday, April 4 at 12 PM
Masks will remain mandatory throughout the lobby and in the Studio Theatre for these performances. At this time, we are requesting that audience members please wear masks of a surgical/procedural quality or better. Masks may be taken off only while actively eating and drinking in the lobby, while you are at a stationary table or chair in the lobby. Food and drink will not be allowed in the theatre for these performances. You may not roam the venue without a mask as you consume food or beverages. Masks will be available at the box office if the patron does not have one of their own.
If an audience member currently has tickets to a masked performance and does not wish to remain masked the entire time, please contact our Ticket Office (403-221-3708) for a ticket exchange for a different performance.
We thank you for continuing to do your part to help keep our community healthy and for supporting the safe continuation of live performances.
Play Pass
Adult: $92.00
Senior/Student: $84.00
**PlayPass Ticket prices include GST and *$1 per ticket fee to cover the Vertigo CRF
Volunteers
Our volunteers make it possible for us to do what we do, and we're always on the lookout for dedicated and passionate individuals to help us out!
See a show for free! Usher or volunteer front of house for any of our shows.
What is Relaxed and Audio Described?
We are partnering again with Inside Out Theatre with their Good Host program to provide a Relaxed and Audio Described performance of Countries Shaped Like Stars on Sunday March 26th at 12pm.
A relaxed environment is a great way to introduce kids to theatre without the classic theatre etiquette, allowing for more wiggling and giggling. We suggest this show for 8+ but if you have a child younger than that, then this performance is an option for you and your family.
A Relaxed Performance is intended for those individuals who would like to see theatre but would benefit from a more relaxed environment. Anyone can purchase tickets to attend the relaxed show but the people who have gained the most benefit from relaxed performances in the past include individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dementia, Sensory Disorders, Young Families with small children and more!
Some changes to the overall environment may include: the house lighting in the theatre will not be lowered to complete darkness while the show is on, patrons may come and go from the theatre during the performance, the number of abrupt shifts in sound, lighting or effects will be limited, and complete silence and stillness in the audience is not expected.
For blind or visually impaired audience members we provide an Audio Described option. During the show an actor describes the visual elements of the performance in real-time through headphones (provided at the theatre).