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.
Production Gallery
Cast and Crew
Viktor Clayton
Actor (Conor)
Viktor Clayton is an actor from Calgary, Alberta, with experience in both performance and behind-the-scenes roles in various productions, including CYPT and StoryBook Theatre. He…
Isy Mossing
Actor (Mum)
Meet Isy, a dramatic 14 year old! Isy is excited to be in "The Frozen Deep" and is currently a Grade 10 student at Central…
Annika Keatley
Actor (Sully/Ensemble)
Annika is constantly oscillating between passionate art maker and sleepy high schooler. In her free time she writes, and she’s done it in cool places…
Aven Dixon
Actor (Grandma/Ensemble)
With almost as many shows as she is old, Aven is back for her 14th show with CYPT! Aven is 15 years old and starting…
Elliot Davidge
Actor (Apothecary/Ensemble)
Elliot is a 9th grade student who’s currently most excited about their fifth production with CYPT, A Monster Calls. Previously with CYPT, Elliot has acted…
Lexi Gamache
Actor (Lily/Ensemble)
Lexi is going into grade 10 in the fall, and is so excited to be a part of the production! In her free time she…
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)
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Miles is currently a student at Sir Winston Churchill High School. He is an avid performer of the arts…
Nathan Furst
Actor (Dad/Ensemble)
Nathan is heading into Grade 12 this year. A lover of music, he has been playing piano for 5 years. While this is his first…
Teo Lee-Tibbals
Actor (Harry/Ensemble)
Teo Lee-Tibbals has finally returned to the mainstage of CYPT and he couldn't be happier. He first acted for them in Clue, and though he…
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
Aurora Howlett
Assistant Stage Manager
Aurora Howlett is glad to be back for her eighth CYPT show. She is a young artist based in Calgary and enjoys acting, as well…
Harley Fielding
Assistant Stage Manager
Harley's going into grade 10 at Central Memorial for their PVA program, and when she's not acting, she can be found reading, cooking or hanging…
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
Born and raised in Alberta and graduate of Red Deer Polytechnic with a diploma in Theatre & Entertainment Production. Tonisha has built a career in…
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