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Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts combines delicious food, gracious hospitality, professional live theatre, and post-secondary theatre education in a serene and peaceful river valley located in the Canadian Badlands.

Season 2025

A Season of Belonging

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The Foreigner
The Foreigner
March 28 to May 24, 2025
A mischievous comedy of misunderstandings

Troubles at home prompt shy Charlie to escape to a rural fishing lodge in Georgia, where he is convinced to act the part of an exotic foreigner who speaks no English. His ruse sparks a hilarious web of misunderstandings as he inadvertently becomes privy to secrets and scandals that culminate in a showdown between the charming locals and the town villains. With a delightful blend of humour and heart, The Foreigner celebrates the unexpected connections that emerge when people rally for a common cause.

Content Advisory: This performance contains depictions of racism, racial violence, and the presence of the Ku Klux Klan. These themes may be distressing or triggering to some audience members. Viewer discretion is advised.

By Larry Shue
Opera House
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Dream: A New Canadian Musical
Dream: A New Canadian Musical
June 6 to August 30, 2025
An authentic musical story where dreams come true

A Canadian musical about a truly remarkable family legacy of redemption. An orphaned teenager finds himself scamming on the city streets before being placed in the care of an elderly widow in a rural farming community. Through a dramatic change of scenery and unfamiliar acts of kindness, he discovers purpose, belonging and the love of his life. The songs are unforgettable. The story, true.

By Terry Bachynski
Opera House
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Every Brilliant Thing
Every Brilliant Thing
July 4 to August 30, 2025
A joyful, participatory play about life's unexpected wonders

A mother’s struggle with chronic depression inspires her child’s life-changing mission: to create a list of Every Brilliant Thing to prove life is worth living. The task evolves into a profound exploration of life’s ups and downs and as the child grows into adulthood, the list grows too. With warmth, humour, and an interactive twist, this poignant performance celebrates resilience, gratitude, and reminds us of the beauty hidden in everyday moments.

By Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny Donahoe
Studio Stage
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The Green House
The Green House
September 19 to October 25, 2025
A coming-of-middle-age mystery

In this bold new play, Susanne unravels a long-buried family mystery filled with foreboding dreams, a sole survivor, and a harrowing escape. Confronting her formidable mother and fiercely loyal brother, she is drawn back into the fantastical world of her childhood, piecing together a story she never fully understood. Through this journey, Susanne reexamines life’s most defining moments, uncovering who she truly is by rediscovering where she came from.

By Krista Marushy
Opera House
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Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
November 7 - December 23, 2025
A timeless holiday classic about believing in the impossible

Christmas magic comes to life when elderly Kris Kringle steps in as Macy’s Santa Claus, insisting he’s the genuine article. With warmth and kindness, Kris rekindles a sense of childlike wonder in even the most skeptical hearts, especially young Susan and her no-nonsense mother. When his sanity is questioned, Kris finds himself at the centre of a courtroom battle where he must prove that believing in the impossible is where miracles begin.

By Caleb Marshal
Opera House

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Marion Bridge
Marion Bridge
April 11 to April 26, 2025
An overdue homecoming.

Daniel Maclvor weaves a poignant story of three sisters in a Cape Breton kitchen as they confront their dying mother's wishes. Agnes, a struggling actress in recovery, seeks reconciliation with her past; Theresa, a disillusioned nun, finds solace in caring for her mother; and Louise, is a social misfit discovering newfound independence. This long-overdue journey to Marion Bridge becomes their story of reconciliation, love, and healing.

By Daniel Maclvor
Studio Stage
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Spring Choir Concert
Spring Choir Concert
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 - 7pm
For the Love of Music

For the Love of Music


Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the beauty and power of music. The Spring Choir Concert opens with a heartfelt selection of songs that honor the joy of music itself and the divine inspiration behind it.

In the second half, experience the timeless majesty of Handel’s Messiah in a stirring excerpted performance. From The Prophecy and The Birth to The Crucifixion and the triumphant Final Victory, the story of Jesus will be brought to life through the harmonious voices of the choir.

Price: Freewill Offering

Location: Rosebud Church

Time: 7:00pm

Featuring: Rosebud Masterworks Choir • Rosebud Chorale Rosa Cantorum • Rosebud Younger Company
Rosebud Church
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Morris Ertman Retirement Celebration
Morris Ertman Retirement Celebration
Everyone Welcome!

Join us in celebrating the incredible 22-year tenure of Morris Ertman as Artistic Director of Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts! This special evening will feature a heartfelt program honoring Morris’s legacy, along with delicious snacks, desserts, coffee, and tea. A cash bar will be available, and plenty of time will be set aside for guests to connect and share memories.

The event will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7 PM in the Rosebud Mercantile Studios. While attendance is free, we kindly ask that you RSVP with the box office at 1-800-267-7553.

Everyone is welcome as celebrate this visionary leader whose artistry and storytelling have shaped Rosebud for over two decades!

Rosebud Mercantile Studios
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Budding Playwrights Festival 2025
Budding Playwrights Festival 2025
Sunday April 26, 7pm
Celebrate the creativity of new writers

The Budding Playwrights Festival celebrates the creativity of new writers with staged readings of play excerptsand scenes. This year marks the 14th Budding Playwrights Festival presented by Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts

Audience members will be treated tothe work of six writers, all of whom have completed Rosebud’s playwriting class. The excerpts are rehearsed by skilled actors and directors from the Rosebud company and shared with the public for the first time. 

This year’s Festival features award winning playwright Chris Cragin-Day, whose plays and musicals have been produced in New York City and around the world to favourable reviews in The NewYorker, The Village Voice, Broadway World, and more. Chris’s bold writing about faith and the human experience will undoubtedly find resonance with Rosebud audiences.  

Performance Details

May 27 and 27, 2018
Monday and Sunday at 7:00 pm
RunTime: 120 Minutes
Seating is first come, first served


Admission by donation to the RSA Scholarship Fund

CONTENT ADVISORY: The writings exploreprovocative stories of spiritual and social worth with some mature themes. 13+advised.

with visiting artist Chris Cragin-Day
Akokiniskway Gallery
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Mandy Stobo
Mandy Stobo
April 4 - May 24
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, What You Dream is Up to You?

Roses Are Red,

Violets Are Blue,

What You Dream

is Up to You?

Paintings by Mandy Stobo

GALLERY HOURS:

Wed–Sat Matinee shows: 11 am–1:30 pm

Sat Evening shows in April: 5:30–8 pm

Fri–Sat Evening shows in May: 5:30–8 pm

Join us for the opening gala on Saturday, April 5th at 4:30pm

BIO:

Mandy Stobo is a bold and visionary contemporary artist celebrated for her fearless exploration of memory, place, and abstraction. Deeply inspired by her Western roots, Mandy creates evocative works that seamlessly blend tradition with modernity, using vibrant colors and striking forms to tell stories that resonate on both a personal and universal level.

Her journey as an artist began with a desire to challenge convention and connect deeply through art. Over the years, her unique approach and commitment to authenticity have earned her recognition in galleries and private collections worldwide. Known for her ability to evoke raw emotion, Mandy’s pieces transcend the canvas, inviting audiences into a world where color, memory, and emotion converge.

Mandy’s work—priced between $1,000 and $6,000 CAD—has attracted a diverse following of first-time collectors and seasoned art enthusiasts. Her most recent series, showcased in a successful studio exhibition, highlights her mastery of combining Western motifs with abstract contemporary themes, reflecting both her growth as an artist and her dedication to pushing creative boundaries.

Whether through her paintings, prints, or collaborations, Mandy Stobo’s art is a celebration of life’s beauty and complexity. Her ability to connect with audiences and bring vivid memories to life ensures her place as a powerful voice in the contemporary art world.

Read More: https://stoboart.com/

Paintings
Akokiniskway Gallery
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Drama XChange
Drama XChange
May 13 - May 14, 2025
Two-Day Drama Festival

Brought to You By: ACSI Western Canada and Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts

Overview

In an era where stories are central to helping people develop their worldview, it is essential that Christians become skilled dramatic storytellers. At the 2-day Drama Xchange festival, students learn from master artists, receive feedback about their own storytelling performance skills, and discover ways in which to capture the hearts and minds of their audiences.

The Drama Xchange presents an opportunity for your school’s drama department to interact with professionals in the theatre community, to perform in a showcase for peers and to exchange ideas about the power of Story as a redemptive influence in today’s culture.

Each school will be given a twenty-minute (maximum) performance time to showcase the work of your students on a blank stage under theatre lighting. It is a great opportunity to share a sample of a full production, or a variety of scenes, monologues, etc.  Each school will be adjudicated by a professional theatre artist who leads a feedback session following the performance.

Your students have a chance to meet and learn with drama students from other school in workshops, taught by the artists of Rosebud Theatre and School of the Arts. Workshop topics include Devised Theatre, Voice, Character Creation, Drama Ministry, Movement, and more.

Attendance at a Rosebud Theatre show and talkbacks with theatre artists completes the Drama Xchange experience.

Workshops & Activity Options

Contact

Phone: 403.948.2332

Email: acsiwc@acsi.org

Jr. and Sr. High School Students
Rosebud, Alberta
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Rosebud Valley Trail Run
Rosebud Valley Trail Run
Saturday, June 28
5k, 10k, or Half-Marathon

A 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon Trail Run in the beautiful Rosebud Valley in support of Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts!

Registration Includes: Post-Race Meal, Rosebud Swag, and ticket discount for any show in Rosebud's 2025 season!


8:30am Registration
9:30am Start Time
11:00am - 12:30pm Post-Race Meal

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

5K Trail Run/Walk - Individual Runner

Enjoy a trail run/walk through the beautiful Rosebud River Valley. Youth runners (18 and under) receive a $10 discount.

$50.40 | Register for 5K Trail Run/Walk - Individual Runner

5K Trail Run/Walk - Family

Enjoy a lovely run/walk through the beautiful Rosebud River Valley. Includes two adults and two youth (18 and under).

$157.74 | Register for 5K Trail Run/Walk - Family

10K Trail Run

Enjoy a 10K trail run through the Rosebud River Valley. The course is the 5K course x 2. Youth runners (18 and under) receive a $10 discount.

$71.86 | Register for 10K Trail Run

Half Marathon Trail Run

Enjoy a half marathon trail run through the Rosebud River Valley. The course is the 5K course x 4. Youth runners (18 and under) will receive a $15 discount.

$93.33 | Register for Half Marathon Trail Run

Registration Includes: Post-Race Meal, Rosebud Swag, and ticket discount for any show in Rosebud's 2025 season!
Rosebud, Alberta
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Summer Theatre Camp
Summer Theatre Camp
July 6 - 12, 2025
$725 + GST

The Rosebud Summer Theatre Camp is a week-long immersive training experience for teens who are excited by the theatre and want to taketheir performance to the next level. The camp will focus on acting, devising, voice, movement and staged combat skills in the thriving arts village of Rosebud, Alberta. Students will train with the actors and faculty of RosebudTheatre & School of the Arts in an intensive and encouraging program,designed to open your individual and authentic artistic voice.

The Rosebud Theatre Summer Camp will begin by attending the “Passion Play” in Drumheller, with the rest of the week taking place in Rosebud, Alberta. Students will also attend Rosebud Theatre shows “Dream:” and “Every Brilliant Thing”.

The Rosebud Summer Theatre Camp is for grade 9-12 students. Students can be entering grade 9 in the fall of 2025 or have just graduated grade 12 in the spring of 2025. Accommodations are provided in a cot situation with camp counsellor who monitor overnight. Meals are also provided, as well as shows, classes, workshops and excursions.

APPLICATION

REFERENCE FORMS

Please send your application form and two reference forms to recruitment@rosebudschoolofthearts.com

Cost: $725 + GST

A week-long immersive training experience for teens who love theatre and want to take their performance to the next level.
Rosebud, Alberta
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Open Air Music Festival
Open Air Music Festival
August 17, 2025
Save The Date!

Authentic and intimate open-air summer concerts hosted at Rosebud's Festival Stage.

Various Artists
Festival Stage