Show program & bar menu
PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the licensing agreements for this production, the taking of photographs and use of recording devices during the performance are strictly prohibited.
The two young brothers of the Oberon family live in their mansion with one faithful butler. They are happy until they discover the inheritance has gone to cousin Toni. This charming girl is shortly to descend on them, and the problem that faces the two is "Murder or Marriage?"
When Toni arrives they have to consider whether (if murder) the means shall be the knife, or poison, or the dungeons, or (if marriage) which of the two is it who must marry her?
Ian Stuart Black plays every conceivable variation on the alternate plots of the brothers, and the play is alive with wit and invention.
The two young brothers of the Oberon family live in their mansion with one faithful butler. They are happy until they discover the inheritance has gone to cousin Toni. This charming girl is shortly to descend on them, and the problem that faces the two is "Murder or Marriage?"
When Toni arrives they have to consider whether (if murder) the means shall be the knife, or poison, or the dungeons, or (if marriage) which of the two is it who must marry her?
Ian Stuart Black plays every conceivable variation on the alternate plots of the brothers, and the play is alive with wit and invention.
CAST & CHARACTERS
Harris
Rod Hutchinson
Francis Oberon
Brennan Risling
Douglas Oberon
Christopher Utigard
Miss Richards
Brookelynn Allan
Toni Oberon
Rose Christie
ACT I
SCENE I: Central room of an English mansion in the 1950s, after dinner.
SCENE II: The following morning.
SCENE III: A few days later, in the evening.
INTERMISSION
ACT II
SCENE I: A sunny afternoon, the following day.
SCENE II: The same evening, after dinner
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Dennis Beerling, Swift Current Little Theatre, Gordon Grant, Dawn Bell, and Angel Kostyk.
And, as always, thanks to our catering partner — Garnet Catering — for providing the excellent meals that our audiences have come to love (and expect) from us!
Meet the cast & crew
Rod Hutchinson
"Harris"
Rod was seen earlier this season as Maxie Dunsill in the well-received production of Pat Cook’s It's Murder in the Wings! He directed Jeanne and Sam Bobrick’s Weekend Comedy, Paul Slade Smith’s Unnecessary Farce, and Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park for Mini Fridge Theatre Company and hopes to direct more in the future.
He is perhaps most familiar to MFT audiences as "Guy at Front Door."
Brennan Risling
"Francis Oberon"
Brennan (aka The Riz / aka Major Party) is a man of many personas. In tandem, he is a teacher, musician, writer, reviewer, clinician, public speaker, radio and television host, two-time (TWO-TIME!) Saskatchewan Air Guitar Champion, Music Education masters’ student, and now an actor! Who knew?
Brennan is excited to be in his third season, and fourth show, with Mini Fridge Theatre Company!
Christopher Utigard
"Douglas Oberon"
Christopher is excited to be part of the third show of MFT’s ninth season and in his fourth production with Mini Fridge Theatre Company. He came for the Mini Fridge, stayed for the theatre, and hopes you will do the same.
Enjoy the food and enjoy the show!
Brookelynn Allan
"Miss Richards"
Brookelynn has been counting down the days to the debut of “We Must Kill Toni”, her sixth show with Mini Fridge Theatre Company. Her past work with Mini Fridge includes roles in Larry Shue’s The Foreigner, Philip King’s See How They Run, Paul Slade Smith’s Unnecessary Farce as well as behind the scenes oversight as stage manager for Marc Camoletti’s Don't Dress for Dinner and as assistant stage manager for Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays.
Rose Christie
"Toni Oberon"
Rose Christie is thrilled for her second performance on the Mini Fridge stage. After moving far from the Appalachian theatre where she grew up and spending nearly a decade off-stage, her role in last Spring's production of Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon reawakened her latent theatre-kid heart, and she hasn't looked back since. When not memorizing lines or dodging murder attempts, she spends her days writing romance novels and trying to stay warm.
Michael Neuert
Director
Although Michael is usually seen on stage, he is certainly no stranger to directing as well. Bringing Ian Stuart Black’s We Must Kill Toni to life for you has been an absolute entertaining time for him. The cast and crew have worked diligently to bring this show to life. Michael hopes you enjoy tonight's performance.
Christine Unger
Stage Manager
Christine is delighted to be once again working backstage — this time, in We Must Kill Toni. The cast is professional, and she feels truly fortunate to be working with such a wonderful group of people. She is hoping that you enjoy watching it as much as she has enjoyed working on it.
Lindsay Woods
Assistant Stage Manager
Lindsay is thrilled to be sneaking around in the shadows (to change the set) once again as assistant stage manager for her third Mini Fridge production. Previous credits with MFT include Karen Brown in Season 8's Unnecessary Farce by Paul Slade Smith and assistant stage manager for Season 7's Weekend Comedy by Jeanne and Sam Bobrick. She had also been involved in several on- and off-stage roles with Swift Current Little Theatre from 2013-2018.
She hopes you have a wonderful night and enjoy all the shenanigans.
Bar menu
NOTE: Prices do not include applicable taxes
BEER
Great Western Original 16 (can, $7)
GW Light (can, $7)
Seasonal malt lager by 9 Mile Legacy Brewing (16 oz pint, $10)
WHITE WINE
Selbach Riesling Spatles
One of the highest rated and most sought after German wines, this sweet riesling with fruit forward flavours of pear and citrus is perfectly coupled with any white meat or vegetarian entrée.
by the bottle only, $43
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
This sets the benchmark for New Zealand's intensely flavourful style of Sauvignon Blanc: think gooseberry, pea pods and passion fruit.
by the bottle only, $38
House White
6 oz glass: $7 / 9 oz glass: $10 / Half litre (~17 oz): $19
RED WINE
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Bring the drama of the California coast without paying a dramatic price. Meomi blends grapes from three top areas for producing world-class, velvety smooth Pinot Noirs.
by the bottle only, $43
The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier
This brilliantly priced Australian red shows perfumed aromas of black/blueberry, raspberry, toasted nut and warm spice on the nose, leading to a succulent palate that is plump and fleshy. It is brightly fruited and smooth with layers of silky texture, finishing persistent and satisfying.
by the bottle only, $38
House Red
6 oz glass: $7 / 9 oz glass: $10 / Half litre (~17 oz): $19
HIGHBALLS & CAESARS
$8 single / $12 double
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Lucky Bastard Vodka
Lucky Bastard Gambit Gin
Bacardi Amber Rum
Bacardi Dark Rum
Lamb's Classic White Rum
Wiser's Rye
Caesar
All highballs are served with a choice of soft drink (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Tonic, or Ginger Ale) or complimentary coffee/tea
DRINK SPECIALS
Bleeding Heart (1.5 oz)
Grapefruit, cranberry, and lemon juices with vodkas and sparkling soda water.
$12
Cafe Rafiki (1 oz)
Coffee and Amarula cream liqueur topped with whipped cream and marshmallows.
$10 single / $14 double
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Soft Drinks
$2.50
Coffee & Tea
Complimentary/Free
Tea options: Orange Pekoe, Peppermint, Green Tea, Chamomile (decaf), and Apple Cinnamon (decaf)
Soft drink options: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Ginger Ale
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“Hysterically funny!"
– News-Leader.com
When the biggest highlight in your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the "girls," what do you do when one of your foursome inconveniently dies?
If you're Connie, Leona, and Millie—three southern ladies from Birmingham, Alabama—you do the most daring thing you've ever done. You "borrow" the ashes from the funeral home for one last card game and have the wildest, most exciting night of your lives involving a police raid, a stripper, and a whole new way of looking at all the fun you can have when you're truly living!
** Pre-sale for MFT Season Pass Holders begins March 3 and ends March 16 @ 6pm. Tickets go on sale to the general public March 17. **