The Canterville Ghost
Adapted from the Short Story by Oscar Wilde
About The Play
The Canterville Ghost
The resident ghost of Canterville Chase, Sir Simon de Canterville, is nothing short of vexed when an American family moves into his family’s grand English estate. Sir Simon has successfully terrified generations inhabitants, but the Otis family doesn’t seem to be frightened quite so easily. In this battle between a devious ghost and a determined family, who will win? From the genius mind of Oscar Wilde (The Importance of Being Earnest, The Picture of Dorian Gray) and the adventurous imagination of director Javier Vilalta comes a brand new, immersive, and experimental theatrical experience that will sure to leave your hair standing on edge!
This production is part theatre and part haunted house, and audience members will not be seated during the performance but instead invited to walk around the Canterville mansion to explore as the story unfolds around them. This show is recommended for audience members who are comfortable with audience interaction and who can stand/walk without sitting for the duration of the show.
Running time: 1hour
Performed nightly at 6:30pm, 8:00pm, and 9:30pm. Special 3pm Saturday matinee performances also available.
Each performance is limited to 15 audience members, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Recommended for ages 8+.
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Cast and Crew
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,…
Lindsey Zess
Designer (Set and Costume)
Lindsey is a director, designer, maker, and arts educator creating work for film and theatre. Lindsey specializes in scenography, directing, devised performance, physical theatre practices and…
Jackson MacNeil
Actor (Sir Simon Canterville)
Jack is looking forward to returning to the CYPT stage this year for this exciting new show! He has also been in previous CYPT productions such…
Matthew Denittis
Actor (Hiram Otis)
Matthew DeNittis, as the pasta prophecy foretold, has returned from his long slumber to act once again for CYPT’s production of THE POISON SQUAD! The…
Zoe Isabela Alcocer-Iturriza
Actor (Lucretia Otis)
Zoe Isabela Alcocer-Iturriza excitingly performs her second mainstage show here at CYPT as the classy Lucretia Otis! Zoe discovered and instantly loved the world of theatre…
Amelia Hughes
Actor (Virginia Otis)
Amelia is so excited to be returning to the stage in this years Christmas production!You may have seen her in Much Ado About Nothing, The…
Thai Harris
Actor (Washington Otis)
Thai Harris is twelve years old and this is his third CYPT production including FRIENDS OF MINE, THE TUESDAY CREW, and THE CANTERVILLE GHOST. Thai…
Chloe Dyck
Actor (Stars)
I am super excited to be in the role of "Rose"! You may have seen me in other CYPT shows like WHIMSY, The Canterville Ghost,…
Taylor Marsden
Actor (Mrs. Umney)
Taylor has been working with CYPT since 2020 and is a grade twelve student at crescent heights high school. Other shows Taylor has appeared in…
Annika Keatley
Actor (Lady Canterville)
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…
Mallory Martin
Actor (Duke of Cheshire)
Thus concludes Mallory’s third year with CYPT. Which is a strange thing to consider given that in those three years, Mallory has worked on eleven…
George Stretch
Actor (Stripes)
George is very excited to be in Whimsy, his third performance with CYPT. His previous performances include The Canterville Ghost and Magic from Cannonball 2023.…
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