A KIDSMAS CAROL
A FESTIVE FAMILY ADVENTURE
What show is this? Why, it’s A Kidmas Carol!
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A delightful, family-friendly twist on the holiday classic A Christmas Carol, this lively and fuss-free performance is perfect for families with young children. In this interactive yuletide romp, kids are invited to join the fun and help discover the true spirit of Christmas. Through giving, sharing, and the magic of imagination, A Kidmas Carol brings joy to audiences in this all-new show from Puddle of Mud Productions. Don’t be a bah-humbug—grab hold of the Christmas spirit and join us for a merry adventure!
TICKET INFORMATION & SHOW TIMES:
Ticket prices include entrance to the Christmas Market!
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November 29th, 2025 3:00pm - 3: 45pm
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November 30, 2025 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm**
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** PERFORMANCE PROGRAM PERFORMANCE
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December 6, 2025 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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December 7, 2025 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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December 13, 2025 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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December 14, 2025 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
MEET THE TEAM!
TRUUS VERKLEY: CO- CREATOR, PERFORMER, COSTUMES: Truus Verkley is an artist, educator and performer who has been working with children since 2004. She has created many performances for young audiences in dance and theatre and in 2024 was chosen by ASSITEJ Canada for the prestigious TYA Connections program! Creativity and fun is at the centre of everything she creates, and this what she builds the 'fun-first' foundation of Puddle of Mud Productions on.
Truus is also the artistic director of Kompany Family Theatre and has performed all over Canada and abroad with shows such as Planet of the Senses (Bahrain, UAE) many seasons with the Edmonton based company Vinok Worldance, 9 seasons of work performing, choreographing and artistic directing with the Fort Steele Follies and much more!​She also has 4 kids of her own- loves quick changes and candy cane everything!
DELIA BARNETT
CO- CREATOR, PERFORMER, SOUND DESIGN:
Delia Barnett graduated from the BFA Acting Program at the University of Alberta and has gone on to perform in theatre and events for over 13 years.
She has worked with Quest Theatre, Puddle of Mud, ATCO Energy Theatre and other children’s theatre companies all over Alberta.
A lover of travel, she has performed all over North America from Vancouver to Toronto, NYC to LA, Nashville to New Orleans and more. She is the winner of the Gerald Osborn Playwriting award in 2023 and has been a part of several Sterling Award nominated productions.
OTHER CONTRIBUTORS & THANK YOU'S
SET DESIGN & BUILD: CHAD VON HAGEN
Chad has been working with Puddle of Mud since 2006 in many different capabilities including teaching their MAKE A MOVIE class, building sets, website design and general cheerleading!
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PERFORMANCE PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR: Ashtyn Sample:
Ashtyn has been teaching for Puddle of Mud since 2023 and is thrilled to be taking on the performance program instructor (and ghost of Christmas Future) roles. Her love for performing started with sock puppet shows at 6 years old, and she hasn't stopped creating since! Ashtyn completed a degree in Drama at Concordia University of Edmonton with courses specifying in acting, movement, vocal studies, and education. Since graduating, Ashtyn has worked with Kompany Family Theatre touring Alberta with workshops and shows tailored to young audiences and families.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO: Karlie Christie (for letting us hack her amazing design mind), Nic Juba (for understanding our tech notes), the Edmonton Christmas Market & City of Morinville (for having us) 3D SISTER PRINTING (for helping us with some of our prop requests - including that Mario star everyone keeps asking about), Sherbrooke Community League (for hosting our performance program) and our audience (for continuing to watch our crazy shows!)
PEROFRMANCE PROGRAM
New this year- on Sunday November 30th we have our wonderful performance program students joining the show! They worked hard to learn their roles for 7 weeks prior to the performance and are very excited to share their work with you! Please welcome:
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GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Zara, Lily, Calvin, Brinlyn, Amelia
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GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE: Maggie, Luxana, Ophelia, Jonah, Kasia, Mirabelle, Aiya, Indigo, Declan
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Performance Program will return in 2026- click HERE to be added to our mailing list for more information
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