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PAGE 2 • NOVEMBER 2014 For the first time ever, Winnipeggers can experience the award- winning Evil Dead: The Musical. The smash hit is premiering in Winnipeg with entirely local talent, and full live band. Leading the musical charge is Métis Winnipegger Katie German, doing double duty as a cast member and Musical Director. For German, it's a dream-come-true gig. "I've always loved horror movies, ever since I snuck down to peek at them when my brother was babysitting," she says. "And I've been singing since I was a baby, so it's only natural that a horror/musical would be at the top of my list to perform in and be part of." Evil Dead: The Musical is a theatrical production based on cult classic film series Evil Dead. First performed in Toronto in 2003, the show instantly became a hit. Critics praised it as the next Rocky Horror Picture Show. It moved on to become an off-Broadway success in New York, before taking cities around the world by storm. Here in Winnipeg, the show is produced by Quinn Greene, and directed by Cory Wreggitt. Together, with Katie German, they teamed up to bring Evil Dead: The Musical to their hometown: "I learned about the show a few years ago and fell in love with the campy score and the horror-musical genre. Then I ran into some friends at the Fringe and discovered we all had the same idea of making it happen here. So we teamed up, and a few beers later, we were planning the Winnipeg premiere of Evil Dead: The Musical!" German's previous experience in musical direction has prepared her well for the challenge of an ambitious project like this one – which features accompaniment by a full live band (pianist, guitar, bass and drums). She owns and runs a kids' musical theatre company with 31 talented young performers. "I musical direct each show for the Junior Musical Theatre Company, along with an amazing assistant director, but I've never been a musical director for an adult show before. Fortunately, the performers in Evil Dead: The Musical have been very patient with me, and they've made my job very easy. They're always prepared, and it's merely fine tuning on my end." "I'm thrilled to be learning different facets of the theatre world. Being both musical director and a performer allows me to see both worlds. So far, my experience has been a very good one." One of the biggest challenges for German is keeping her cool during the comedy. "The script has a lot of moments of goofiness, and our cast has so much fun with these particular moments. The most challenging thing for me is staying in character when something ridiculous happens. It takes every ounce of my being not to burst out laughing in some scenes!" Evil Dead: The Musical runs at The Park Theatre until November 9. Audience members are encouraged to come in costume, and be prepared for a unique theatrical experience. Those seated in the 'splatter zone' are provided with a free poncho. "Did I mention there is a splatter zone??" she laughs. As for what audiences can expect in the high- energy, 90-minute production, German says, "A lot of good laughs, some blood and gore, and a few musical shout-outs to some of Broadway's best shows." "Me, I'll be singing, dancing, acting and spraying fake blood at people. Can you tell me, what wouldn't be fun about that?" aDvertiSinG material SpeCiFiCationS First Nations Voice creates an opportunity for advertisers, businesses and all levels of government to reach First Nations audiences in Saskatchewan, Manitoba andt Ontario. With a focus on training, education and employment opportunities, this publication serves to showcase opportunities available to First Nations and all Aboriginal people. All digital advertising files, whether on disk or delivered electronically, should be Mac compatible. Please include all files necessary for output. 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