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Andrew Kooman’s commissioned work has touched audiences around the world and has been creatively leveraged to raise funds for important and life-changing causes.
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Here is a list of Andrew’s transformative, commissioned works that have been produced for the stage:
Three Monologues
Synopsis: Bryan falls into love with Jenny as simply and easily as a feather fell from the sky on a magical, unexpected afternoon. Janet, fifty-something and deflated, is focused on one painful spot in the past until a pair of tulip bulbs sort of save her life. Sarah risks it all for Eric, a poem-quoting English major, before he abandons her at sea. Three monologues that explore the reasons we fall in love, life’s unexpected surprises, and the choices we make when love, life and loss meet.
Production History: Commissioned by the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre for their 25th Anniversary Gala in November 2013. The Unveil Studios production was brought to life under the direction of Stephen Waldschmidt by Aaron Krogman, Sue Backs and Amy Burks through multiple roles.
Performed November 2, 2013 in Red Deer, Alberta and March 1, 2014 in Didsbury, Alberta.
The two performances helped to raise more than $100,000 for CAPCC’s Housing Project and continue to raise funds through productions organized by similar centres across Canada.
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That Towering Cross
Synopsis: Anna returns to the small town church she grew up attending for its annual Easter production after a ten year absence. When she meets Joshua after the performance, her view of the cross as a tired, old symbol is challenged not only by his invitation to imagine it differently, but her need for it to be something more.
Production History
The World Premiere of That Towering Cross took place in Red Deer, Alberta from March 26 – 28.
Commissioned and presented by The Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre, the Easter Premiere Musical Production was directed by Annette Bradley & Laura Geelen and helped to raise more than $85,000 for charity for CAPCC’s special housing project.
After Hymn!
Synopsis: In After Hymn!, 15 year old Martin Pewbury dreams of being a rock star. His life is disrupted when he’s dragged by his father to the estate of his great Aunt Anna in order to receive an unexpected inheritance. When Martin meets the elusive Mr.Watts, his dream to be a famous rock star takes him on a musical journey that’s so much more than he bargained for.
Production History
The World Premiere of After Hymn! took place in Red Deer, Alberta from March 11-12, 2016, featuring 6 Actors, a Live 5-piece Band and a 70-member Choir, it was a true community effort that raised $80,000 for charity.
Commissioned and presented by The Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre, Andrew wrote the production as a romp through the making of much loved hymns. The production was directed by Annette Bradley & Laura Geelen with proceeds going to CAPCC’s special housing project.
What We Didn’t Know
Synopsis: What We Didn’t Know is a unique Easter story that explores key moments of decision in the lives of four historical figures: William Wilberforce, Hannah More, Rosalind Goforth and Eric Liddell.
Told through powerful dramatic performances the story is threaded by an exciting selection of songs, sung by a live choir. The unique mix of music includes choral arrangements and solos with a song list that features Spirituals, a haunting tune from the popular film series The Hunger Games and the unforgettable theme from Chariots of Fire.
An Easter event for the whole family, this is a story you won’t soon forget. What We Didn’t Know reminds us that that every act of sacrifice, faith and love is only possible because of the consequential decision made that first Easter.
Production History
What We Didn’t Know premiered April 6 – 8, 2017 at the Memorial Centre in Red Deer, Alberta. Commissioned and presented by The Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre, the Easter Premiere Musical Production was directed by Annette Bradley & Laura Geelen to raise money for CAPCC’s special housing project accepted.