The Shadow Theatre is an
Edmonton
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-based theatre company born of the
Edmonton International Fringe Festival in 1990.
History
Shadow Theatre was incorporated in 1992, operating under the governance of a volunteer Board of Directors. Co-founded by ''
Heartland'' star Shaun Johnston and current Artistic Director John Hudson. The two main people that created and maintain the theater are
John Hudson
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(Artistic Director),
Coralie Cairns (actor). The company is housed in the
Varscona Theatre (200 seats) in the heart of
Old Strathcona. The theatre has produced a regular mainstage season since 1995, typically offering modern classics, contemporary plays from around the world, and new
Canadian
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works.
The Shadow Theatre
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References
Theatres in Edmonton
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