New play set to debut at Rosebud
Rosebud School of Arts – Submitted
Tim Hildebrand is a professional playwright and actor who is arguably best known for his memorable narrative roles as Matthew, the Tax Collector in The Canadian Badlands Passion Play that runs annually for six days in July.
This spring, under the watchful eye of Director David Snider, Hildebrand brings his new comedic drama The Keeper to Rosebud’s Studio Stage.
“I’ve often thought that the tragedy of North American spirituality is not that we only believe in what we can see, but rather that we don’t believe what we do see,” explains Hildebrand. “And so I thought what about a story where we hear a scene described from different perspectives … but all from the same person?”
The changing peer contexts of his conversations, and his increasing willingness to allow himself to think about what he’s witnessed, leads the main character to understand and describe differently what he saw.
The Keeper is a comedic drama set in the first century. A successful innkeeper from
Jerusalem visits a neighbouring city and witnesses an exchange that sets in motion a sequence of events that changes the face of his business, his relationships and his life.
Adds Hildebrand, “I believe the play delivers a timeless story with humour, honesty and a surprise ending that is certain to engage our audiences’ hearts and minds and offer nourishment for their own personal spiritual journeys.”
Under the direction of David Snider, Rosebud School of the Arts second-year students share the stage with professional actors and take on all the elements of production including costuming, lighting and set construction.
“It’s a tremendous opportunity for RSA students to ‘taste’ the stage and experience a live audience with a story that will touch your heart,” says Snider.
“We incorporate both historic and modern elements to allow the audience and the actors to enter and embrace a story that is heart warming, relevant and thought-provoking.”
The Keeper plays April 15-30 at the Rosebud Theatre Studio Stage. Shows run
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Tickets are $12 advance; $15 at the door. Group rate is $10 for 10+ people. Tickets call 1-800-267-7553 or visit www.rosebudtheatre.com.