The Students
"Drama lets me express myself artistically in a comfortable and relaxed setting."
"Drama has given me the opportunity to stand on stage with 500 sets of eyes on me and wow them all!"
"Drama has helped me to meet new and interesting people who became my friends in a matter of minutes!"
"Drama is my favorite subject. I wish I had it all year!"
The Program
Drama is offered at the 10, 20, and 30 levels at Facey. Each is five credits: Drama 30 can be used as entrance requirements for many university and college programs. Through the performance of full-length plays, students develop skills in speech, movement, acting and improvisation. Performances take place in the Bev Facey Theatre as well as in Festival Place, an exciting professional theatre in Sherwood Park.
The Teachers
Larry Frank is a dynamic and multitalented teacher and
director.
He has enjoyed acting since he was eight and fell in love with directing while
studying at the University of Alberta. Larry takes great pride in the over
thirty-five shows he has directed, including Fiddler on the Roof, West Side
Story, Seussical, A Streetcar Named Desire, Romeo and Juliet, and The Crucible.
As a performer, director, and basketball coach, he has competed provincially and
has won numerous awards and championships. In his spare time, Larry enjoys
spending time with his beautiful wife, Leanne, and chasing after their very
active two year old son, Carter Quinn. Larry would like to thank his
wife and son for their constant love, support, and creative energy.
Send a message to Mr. Frank.
Colleen Cruikshank 
began her music degree in Red Deer College in 1988.
During this time, she worked with Centre Stage Productions as Rehearsal
Pianist and Assistant Musical Director on a varieyt of productions
including "Into the Woods," "Godspell" and a late night Cabaret show. In
1990, she was contracted to work for Keyano College in Fort McMurray for
"Cabaret," and "Sweeney Todd." In 1994, she completed her Bachelor of
Music Degree at the University of Calgary, specializing in Secondary
Education. Her passion for musical theatre has spanned more than twenty
years and has led to working with some very fine directors, actors and
choreographers. In 1996 she hit the stage with a lead in the romantic
comedy, "Will You Still Love Me in the Morning?" Over the years, Colleen
has accompanied and directed various choral groups; including "Just
Friends" and most recently, The Edmonton Police Chorus. Over the years,
she has had her jazz and concert bands perform at Disney Magic Music Day7s
a multitude of times as well as touring Western Canada. Colleen joined the
Facey Fine Arts Team in 2000 and since then has been proud to be part of
some stellar productions including "West Side Story," "Joseph & The
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" to name but a
few. In 2003, Colleen began flexing her directing muscle with "Dracula,'
"Go Ask Alice' and "When Darkness Seems so Light." Colleen brings a vast
array of talent, experience and enthusiasm to the stage and is excited for
all that lies ahead.Send a message to Ms. Cruikshank.