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LITTLE HEAVEN

It's 1947- two years since the war that shook Europe to its core and changed the very course of history. In a sleepy Polish village, several stories become intertwined as the residents of Mael Niebo- an apartment complex for the impoverished and displaced- grapple with the horrors of the past and look towards the hope of the future. Leo Meier is a newspaper editor from Berlin whose overriding guilt for the small part he played in perpetuating the Reich's hateful message has hindered his relationship with his young and impressionable daughter. Maestro Covali- a Romani violin virtuoso- seeks to start his life anew after the devastating deaths of his wife and young children. Catholic siblings Katherine and Joseph Worcheka discover what it means to be forgiving while embracing a new life free from the bonds of tradition. Willie Jenkins valiantly fights to change society's opinion of the downtrodden. Told from the perspective of The Peddler- a charismatic storyteller who knows everything about everybody- Little Heaven is a tale of hope, survival and the power of community. 

MUSIC and LYRICS by Lori Robinson Distel
BOOK and CONCEPT by Piper J. Distel

ORCHESTRATIONS by Alexander W. Halma-Reed

DIRECTED by Lori Robinson Distel & Piper J. Distel
CONDUCTED by Daniel Warren
CHOREOGRAPHY by Melissa Ruegg
MUSICAL DIRECTION by Alexander W. Halma-Reed

THE DATES

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11th, 2024 at 8:00 PM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12th, 2024 at 8:00 PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13th, 2024 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM

THE LOCATION

THE GUELPH LITTLE THEATRE 
(176 Morris St. Guelph, ON.)

TICKET INFORMATION

GENERAL ADMISSION: $35


PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE HERE!
Tickets may also be available at the door, prior to performances.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED AGE FOR THIS PRODUCTION?
Although there is no official rating system for live theatre, LITTLE HEAVEN features coarse language as well as scenes that depict violence, racism and prejudice. Fog and strobe effects will also be used during this production. 
Viewer discretion is advised.

THE GUELPH LITTLE THEATRE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Yes! If you are in need of wheelchair accessible seating, please contact us at pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com

WHAT IS THE RUNNING TIME OF THIS PRODUCTION?
OLIVER! runs approximately 2.5 hours in length, and features a 20-minute intermission between ACT I and ACT II. 

IS THE GUELPH LITTLE THEATRE LICENSED?
Yes! Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as snack items, will be available in The Lobby before and following the performance, as well as during the intermission of this production.

WHERE IS THE PARKING LOCATED?
The Guelph Little Theatre has a free private lot located on Morris St. 

WHAT TIME DO THE DOORS OPEN?
The theatre doors open a half-hour before scheduled show time:
1:30 PM for a 2:00 matinee performance, 7:30 PM for a 8:00 performance.


 

MEET THE CREATIVES

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Arthur G. Brook
The Peddler

Jeremy Vandenhelm
Maestro Covali 

Sebastien Williams
Leo Meier 

Robert Grundy 
Solomon Hoffson 

Robin Scheffler 
Rachel Hoffson 

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Lori Robinson Distel 
Tovah Hoffson

Zachary Larsen
Joseph Worcheka 

Piper J. Distel
Katherine Worcheka 

Abigail Klassen
Willie Jenkins

Chloe Distel
Camille

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Taylor Ottmann
Rosa Meier 

Melissa Ruegg
Mila Meier 

Samuel Reeves
Brahm Meier 

Rachel Kuipery
Louisa Meier 

Eleanor Beaudoin
Miriam Meier 

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Evonny Harker
Sasha Meier 

Nikole Beda
Petra

Duncan Graham 
Monsieur 

John Michael Kelly
David/Ensemble

Matthias Kelly 
Daniel/Ensemble

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Peter Tudisco
Kowalski 

Zoe Faulkner 
Maestro's Wife

Emily Schnurr 
Swing/Ensemble

Elizabeth Bagley
Dancer/Ensemble 

Tish Bagley
Ensemble 

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Anna Carter 
Ensemble 

Kennedy Gawne 
Ensemble 

Nat Horner
Ensemble 

Cameryn Jackson
Dance Captain

Joanne Kitzman
Ensemble 

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Jay LeBlanc
Ensemble 

Bryan Rush
Ensemble 

Julia Ruegg
Ensemble 

Joshua Lautsch-Rees
Ensemble 

Cameron Samson
Ensemble 

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Irisa Harker
Maestro's Daughter

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Juliet Bagley
Maestro's Daughter

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