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 resides in Calgary, where he attended the University of Calgary’s Fine…
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 ecstatic to be rejoining CYPT in a completely new way! She has always loved creating music and is inspired by a variety of…
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)
Hello. I’m Chloe. You may remember me from such plays as Much Ado About Nothing and The Canterville Ghost. (Yes, that’s a Simpsons reference…I blame…
Taylor Marsden
Actor (Mrs. Umney)
Taylor sure is one funky gal! She attends Crescent Heights High School in Grade 11 has been with CYPT since 2020. Taylor is super excited…
Annika Keatley
Actor (Lady Canterville)
Annika is over the moon to be doing another show with CYPT! Credits include: HONK!, PIPPIN (StoryBook Theatre), THE CANTERVILLE GHOST, A LITTLE PRINCESS, FRIENDS…
Mallory Martin
Actor (Duke of Cheshire)
Someday is Mallory’s tenth show, alongside seven CYPT shows, including Purloin: In the Company of Scoundrels (CYPT), A Little Princess (CYPT), and The Canterville Ghost…
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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