A Monster Calls
Based on the novel by Patrick Ness and inspired by an original idea by Siobhan Dowd, devised by Sally Cookson, Adam Peck and the Company
About The Play
A Monster Calls
Conor has been having nightmares.
In fact, he’s been having the exact same nightmare every night.
Ever since his mother first fell ill.
Ever since she started those treatments that don’t quite seem to be working…
But tonight is different.
Because tonight, when he wakes, there’s a visitor at his window.
And it wants just one thing from Conor.
Just one little thing.
The most dangerous thing of all.
The final idea of the late, award-winning writer Siobhan Dowd, Patrick Ness’s bestselling novel by is brought to the stage to tell the stunning story of courage and contradiction.
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Cast and Crew
Viktor Clayton
Actor (Conor)
Viktor Clayton is an artist from Calgary, Alberta, with experience in both performance and behind-the-scenes roles across numerous productions, including work with CYPT and StoryBook…
Isabelle Mossing
Actor (Mum)
Isy is currently attending Central Memorial High School for the Theater PVA program. Outside of acting, you can find Isy playing games with their friends…
Annika Keatley
Actor (Sully/Ensemble)
Annika is so stoked to be in Romeo and Juliet and is also so tired and wants a nap. Credits include: Honk!, Pippin (StoryBook Theatre),…
Aven Dixon
Actor (Grandma/Ensemble)
Aven is beyond excited to be a part of this production as the role of Juliet. She has been acting since she was little and…
Elliot Davidge
Actor (Apothecary/Ensemble)
Elliot is an 11th grade student who’s currently most excited about their ninth production with CYPT! Previously with CYPT, Elliot has acted in REAL BOI,…
Lexi Gamache
Actor (Lily/Ensemble)
Lexi is currently in grade 11 and is so excited to be a part of this production! You may have seen her in A Monster…
Maya Wristen
Actor (Miss Godfrey/Ensemble)
Maya Wristen is a 17 year old actor, writer, and LCD Soundsystem enjoyer. They have been involved in two CYPT projects thus far, and are…
Max Weber
Actor (Mr. Marl/Ensemble)
Max is going into Grade 12 and is super excited for this show! A couple of Max's favourite productions include Bye Bye Birdie (SWCHS), Newsies…
Meki Wrubleski
Actor (Anton/Ensemble)
Meki is a recently graduated actor who is now taking a gap year to pursue all things artsy! She has done a few shows now,…
Miles Chan
Actor (Prince/Ensemble)
Miles is not British, but an avid performer of the arts, having performed on numerous stages across Hong Kong and Calgary. He discovered his passion…
Nathan Furst
Actor (Dad/Ensemble)
Nathan will be heading into university next year. A lover of music, he has been playing piano for 5 years. He has performed with CYPT…
Teo Lee-Tibbals
Actor (Harry/Ensemble)
Teo Lee-Tibbals is a 16 year old aspiring actor in his last year of high school. He's always excited to work in a play and…
Rayne Veloso
Actor (Ensemble)
Coolest gal in grade 8! Rayne is just a girl who loves post-hardcore rock, fashion and the feeling of staying young forever. Veloso has appeared…
Javier Vilalta
Director
Javier is a Mexican-Canadian visual performance creator, stage director, movement coach, and translator. He has collaborated with companies such as Theatre Calgary, Vertigo Theatre, Downstage,…
Meredith Johnson
Stage Manager
For CYPT: 7 seasons as the Summer Show Stage Manager, numerous years as a camp counsellor, sessional instructor and 4 seasons as Cannonball SM Mentor.…
Aurora Howlett
Assistant Stage Manager
Aurora Howlett is glad to be back for her tenth CYPT show. She is a young artist based in Calgary and enjoys acting, as well…
Harley Fielding
Assistant Stage Manager
Harley is in grade 10 at Central Memorial in their PVA program, and when she's not acting or backstage, she can be found reading, cooking…
Ben Gaudet
Sound Design
Ben Gaudet is a CYPT alumni and an emerging theatre artist in Calgary, having been involved with a number of projects here including A Play…
Tauran
Lighting Design
Tauran is a disabled queer designer born and raised on Treaty 7 territory in Mohkinstis (Calgary). She loves working with technology to make art that…
Tonisha Kroeger
Costume Design
Tonisha Kroeger is a Stage Manager, Costume Designer and CYPT alumni with a diploma in Theatre & Entertainment Production from Red Deer Polytechnic. Her summers…
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