Who or what is CAROUSEL PRODUCTIONS?

We are a theatrical production company specializing in murder mysteries, variety shows and theatrical performances. The founding members of the company have more than 50 years' combined experience in the entertainment industry, and all of the actors/entertainers employed by the company are professionals with extensive experience on the stage, in television and movies. Download our brochure now in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format! Click here! (1.8 MB)

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What does CAROUSEL offer?

We offer dinner theatre packages with a murder mystery, a musical variety show or the hit interactive comedies: The Night That Paddy Murphy Died and Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding! Or we can tailor-make a program for your special event-- for example, a Christmas or birthday celebration, a wedding, bar mitzvah, you name it!

We can supply strolling musicians and/or vocalists to add unique ambiance to that special event, or even arrange a visit from Charlie Chaplin or Mr. Bean!

And as for murder mysteries, we offer various scenarios for each mystery suitable for the general public or corporate groups and fund-raising events. We have a variety of scripts already on hand to suit all tastes, and for a nominally larger fee can customize a script to suit a specific group's requests. While we feel that humour is a major component of every production, we always endeavor to stay within the bounds of good taste, and ensure that each audience member participates in a way that is comfortable for the individual and enjoyable to all.

Murder mysteries work best when accompanied by good food and beverages. We work with the catering staff to ensure the evening runs smoothly, and if you don't have a particular venue in mind, we are always pleased to help our clients find one suitable to their needs.

As a company, Carousel Productions has traveled extensively throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia performing in community centres, hotels, restaurants - even in tents! If you can't come to Calgary, that's no problem-- we can come to you!

Because of our extensive theatrical background, we feel confident that we can establish a good rapport with any type or size of audience in any setting, having performed for as few as fourteen audience members to as many as four hundred.

OUR CAST

Cara Mullen has an extensive background in both professional and community theatre, and is a “triple threat” as an accomplished singer, dancer, and actress. Cara’s second home is on the stage, whether in a comedic or dramatic role. She has also appeared professionally on television and in film, and has done various voice-overs and commercials. At present, Cara is producing, directing and performing regularly in murder mysteries and variety shows throughout western Canada for her and Ross’ production company, Carousel Productions. She directed and appeared in Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding throughout 1999 and the spring of 2000, and 2003.

Ross Mullen is the Artistic director of Carousel Productions as well as being an accomplished character actor. Ross is a master of dialects and has appeared on stage as everything from the romantic lead to a disfigured hunchback, and is a veteran of the murder mystery genre. Playing ‘the dead guy’ is quite a stretch for Ross being as his acting is generally not that stiff !

Clark Adams, mild mannered pastry chef by day… eccentric actor by night. Clark has been acting in Calgary for years. Selected credits include roles in "The Importance of Being Earnest", "Pool’s Paradise", and the original script, "My Kind of Town." Clark can also be seen as the cable guy in Shaw’s "Fragile: Repairman Inside" commercial. Among several other film and theatre credits are over 100 performances in "Tony’n’Tina’s Wedding."

Elly MacKenzie has been actively involved in Community Theatre for almost as long as she can remember. Most recently, Elly directed My Kind of Town with Cappuccino Musical Theatre, which is a script she also co-wrote. Appearances onstage include Gwendolen Fairfax in Gas and Light’s The Importance of Being Ernest, Meg in Morpheus Theatre’s Little Women, Princess Kelli in Mort (also with Gas and Light), numerous roles in Cappuccino Musical Theatre productions, as well as appearances with Storybook Theatre and of course, Carousel. Elly loves working with those kooks at Carousel whether it is in various murder mysteries, or as Sister Terry in Tony and Tina’s Wedding, or Roxanne Squires in The Night That Paddy Murphy Died.

Jeremy MacKenzie has been around the Calgary theatre scene for more than 10 years. He has made appearences with the Calgary Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Workshop Theatre, Morpheus Theatre, Front Row Centre and Cappuccino Musical Theatre and, of course, Carousel Productions. For the last several years he has acted as President of Gas & Light Productions and has appeared in and directed many of their productions. Recent stage appearences include 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum', 'The Importance of Being Ernest' and 'Pools Paradise.' His most recent directing stint was Paul Rudnick's 'I Hate Hamlet'.

Tony Whalen’s charm, wit, character acting and impressive voices have been seen and heard around Calgary before, delighting audiences of dozens. Tony recently appeared in “Tony ‘N Tina’s Wedding” as Tony (surprise!) Nunzio, Sr. He is also currently in his fourth season with Paddy Murphy, and he was thrown into it without the faintest idea of what this might mean to his acting career. For this, as in all things, he blames Michael.

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