Rock of Ages at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
May 8, 2024
Book by Chris D’Arienzo
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
May 8 - June 1, 2024
St Jacobs Country Playhouse
Waterloo, ON - The St Jacobs Country Playhouse 2024 Season launches on May 8 with a fan favourite, Rock of Ages. Go back in time with this ’80s hard rock musical which has big chords, big hair and an even bigger heart! After a sold-out run in Grand Bend in 2023, the music that ignited a generation is now rocking St. Jacobs!
“Rock of Ages is a goofy tribute to the ‘80s hard rock scene – it’s packed with incredible classic rock tunes, fun characters and some hilarious, adult comedy that epitomizes the hard-living lifestyle of the time,” says Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment. “This is definitely an opportunity to leave the kids at home and rock out to the music of your youth.”
ABOUT ROCK OF AGES
It’s 1987, and aspiring rocker Drew Boley meets and falls madly in love with Sherrie, a fresh-faced Midwesterner who has recently moved to Los Angeles to chase her movie star dreams. Will their stars rise? Will their love last? Find out in the worldwide phenomenon featuring 28 classic rock tunes like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “We Built This City,” “The Final Countdown,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” “Here I Go Again,” “Harden My Heart,” “Can’t Fight this Feeling,” and “I Want To Know What Love Is.”
ROCK OF AGES
The Company (in alphabetical order)
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Caleb Ajao |
Mayor/Ensemble |
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Josh Alcantara |
Ja’Keith/Ensemble |
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Mariah Campos |
Sherrie Christian |
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Vanessa Cobham |
Waitress #1 |
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Mark Harapiak |
Dennis Dupree |
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Lakota Knuckle |
Joey Primo/Ensemble |
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Lee MacDougall |
Hertz Kleinman |
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Claire Mac Master |
Regina Kuntz/Constance |
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Eric Martin |
Franz Kleinman |
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Teddy Moynihan |
Stacee Jaxx |
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Kristen Peace |
Justice Charlier |
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Kale Penny |
Drew Boley |
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Marisa Ricci |
Ensemble |
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Stéphanie Visconti |
Ensemble |
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Aaron Walpole |
Lonny Barnett |
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Christine Watson |
Ensemble |
Creative Team
|
Alex Mustakas |
Director |
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Lisa Stevens |
Choreographer |
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Nico Rhodes |
Music Director |
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Samantha Burson |
Set Designer |
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Adrienne Pink |
Costume Designer |
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Jeff JohnstonCollins |
Lighting Designer |
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Allan McMillan |
Sound Designer |
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Dan Payne |
Projection Designer |
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Christine Watson |
Assistant Choreographer |
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Paul Pembleton |
Stage Manager |
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Stephanie Bignell |
Assistant Stage Manager |
The Band
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Nico Rhodes |
Music Director/Piano |
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Isaac Bell |
Guitar II |
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Howard Gaul |
Drums &Percussion |
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Junior Riggan |
Bass |
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Daniel Steduto |
Guitar I |
When: May 8 - June 1, 2024
Where: St Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd E, Waterloo N2V 2J9
Tickets: Regular: $57.75; Discount Dates: $47.25; Youth Under 20: $35.70; Groups 10+: $52.50;
Groups 20+: $47.25. HST is additional for all tickets. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Box Office at 519-747-7788, toll-free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866), or online at draytonentertainment.com.
Season Media Sponsor: CTV
St Jacobs Country Playhouse Auditorium Naming Sponsor: Carr Family
Production Sponsor: Document Imaging Partners, St. Jacobs Furniture House
Media Sponsors: Wave FM, City News 570, Waterloo Region Record, 107.5 Dave Rocks
Drayton Entertainment gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Region of Waterloo.
ABOUT DRAYTON ENTERTAINMENT
Drayton Entertainment is one of Canada’s largest and most successful not-for-profit arts organizations. The company operates seven venues across the province: the original Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton, Huron Country Playhouse and Playhouse II in Grand Bend, King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene, Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre St Jacobs in St. Jacobs, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse in Waterloo, and Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge (formerly Dunfield Theatre Cambridge) in Cambridge. In 2023, it opened the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy in Waterloo - a fully dedicated building for arts-based education.
ABOUT ST. JACOBS COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE
Located in the heart of the Market District and bordering the city of Waterloo, the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse is a source of tremendous pride for the community. Operating year-round, this venue features turn-of-the-century masonry and heavy timber character associated with traditional Mennonite architecture. The outdoor courtyard is a tranquil place to gather before the show or during intermission. The 2024 Season includes Rock of Ages, Doris and Ivy in the Home, Kiss Me, Kate, An Inspector Calls, and A Christmas Carol: The Panto.
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For more information, please contact:
Jonathan Randall, Drayton Entertainment, jonathan@draytonentertainment.com
Venue, lead artist headshots, and show artwork are available here.
Production photos will be available by Friday, May 10 in the same link.