The Orange Dot

Ticket Details

At Sage Theatre, we’re committed to accessible theatre through tiered ticket options. With three price levels, you can support our show and our vibrant arts community.

Ticket tiers: $60 | $30 – standard ticket price | $15 

About the Show

Two city workers, Natalie and Joe, are waiting by a strange, old, mysterious tree. It has an orange dot painted on it, a sign that it must be cut down. The equipment they need is stuck in traffic… They start killing time with conversation. They uncover personal tragedies, romance, politics, and eventually, the tree exerts its own influence, leading to an unimaginable conclusion.

A simple conversation transforms into a powerful theatrical event.

Note: the play does include strong language and violence.

Show Times

  • Thursday, Nov. 28 | 8:00 PM
    • Preview! & 25th company birthday party!
  • Friday, Nov. 29 | 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, Nov. 30 | 2:30 PM
  • Saturday, Nov. 30 | 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, Dec. 1 | 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday, Dec. 3 | 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday, Dec. 4 | 7:30 PM
  • Thursday, Dec. 5 | 7:30 PM
  • Friday, Dec. 6 | 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, Dec. 7 | 7:30 PM

NEW SHOW DATE ADDED

Join us on Thursday, November 28 to celebrate Sage Theatre’s 25th birthday! 

This special evening will feature drink specials including our show’s signature cocktail “orange dot”.

Get your tickets for Thursday night here.

Meet the team

Daniela Vlaskalic* - Cast, Natalie

Daniela is an award-winning actor and playwright. Most recently starred as Krista in The Play That Goes Wrong with Theatre Calgary/Citadel/Royal Manitoba Theatre. As a theatre actor she has appeared across the county with numerous companies; The Stratford Festival, NAC, RMTC, Theatre Calgary, ATP, The Shakespeare Company, Hit & Myth, The Citadel Theatre, Globe Theatre, Canadian Stage Company, Tarragon Theatre, Belfry Theatre, Magnus Theatre and, many others. Film & Television credits included: Departure (Global), Ten Minute Call (bravoFACT), The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair (Muse Productions). As a playwright, Daniela has co-written several plays: Mules, Comrades and The Drowning Girls.

Christopher Clare* - Cast, Joe

Christopher Clare, also known as “Mr. Clip”, hails from Calgary, Alberta. He is a versatile artist who has made a name for himself as both a dancer and actor. Chris got his start in performing and competing as a member of the Break crew Original Rudes in 2000. This eventually led to opportunities in theatre and film, where he has continued to thrive and evolve as a dancer, choreographer, actor, and movement director.

He recently wrapped up his role in Theatre Calgary’s world premiere of Selma Burke, and is excited to continue to work in Calgary’s Theatre and Film scene.

Jason Mehmel - Director

Jason Mehmel is a writer, producer and director living in Calgary. He is the Artistic Director for Sage Theatre. His directing work includes Cantata, A Year of Magical Thinking, Legislating Love, King Kirby(Sage Theatre). He produces the IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists and mentors emerging performing artists every year.


He also works as a speaker coach, recently supporting the Haskayne Business Exchange. He is also the organizer for the TEDxYYC event, and a member of the Panel One comic creator organization. He has produced and directed short films, animation, and writes comic books! More details available at jasonmehmel.com He is supported by Rebecca, Mucho, and Hamish.

Naomi Esau* - Stage Manager

Naomi is delighted to be working with Sage Theatre this season! Past stage management credits include; Meteor Shower (ASM), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shakespeare on the Go), The Importance of Being Earnest (APSM) (Theatre Calgary), Beautiful Man, The F Word, Men Express Their Feelings ( Downstage), For The Pleasure of Seeing Her Again, Magic Lies: An Evening with W.O. Mitchell, A Christmas Story, Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol, The Christians, An Inspector Calls (Rosebud Theatre)., Makambe Speaks  (Ghost River Theatre), Gaslight (ASM) (Vertigo Theatre), and Heaven (APSM) (Lunchbox Theatre).   She is also an actor, musician, seamstress, and baker of many cupcakes.

Sarah Uwadiae - Set design & Assistant Director

Sarah is a Nigerian set and costume designer and multidisciplinary artist based in Calgary. She has designed sets and costumes for theatre productions all over Canada. Select design credits are Death and the King’s Horseman, Wedding Band, Get That Hope (Stratford Festival); Trouble in Mind (MTC & Citadel Theatre); The Mountaintop, The Fiancée (Persephone Theatre); Steel Magnolia (Theatre Calgary). She is also interested in directing and writing in theatre and she enjoys creative collaborations and storytelling. Sarah is grateful to Sage Theatre for the opportunity to explore directing as an area artistry on this production of Orange Dot.

Shane Anderson - Light Design

Shane is a Betty Mitchell Award-Nominated lighting designer, for The House of Bernarda Alba (Sage), and his 20+ year career has spanned both the arts and business worlds in roles ranging from Theatre Technician to Director to Board Member to Designer to (left turn) Human Resources professional. As Director: Before the Tide (Theatre BSMT), The Three B’s series (Blue Martini), Baby Steps (Toronto Fringe), Ugly Girl (Rhubarb Festival), and Fire (Theatre Calgary, Assistant). As designer: Bea (Sage, Lighting), No Exit (VIA Theatre, Production), Pink Sugar (Theatre BSMT, Production), and Plan B (Tarragon Theatre, Projections). Shane is also proud to serve as a Board Member of Sage Theatre. Big thanks to my 13-year-old theatre-kid Abby, and to my ever-understanding partner Janai.

Dylan Lindsay - Sound design

Dylan Lindsay is an emerging theatre artist, exploring Technical Direction, Sound Design, and Creation, and other Tech Stuff About Town. They are based in Mohkintsis, and have been taking inspiration from the city to create evocative and prescient work. As a sound designer, they enjoy creating an atmosphere that tells a story – and figuring out how to make Siri say weird words. Recent Sage Theatre productions include: Drag Me To The Opera, IGNITE! Festival. Other projects they have recently worked on include Dolly Wiggler Cabaret (Calgary Animated Objects Society) and Method Prix (Canadian Academy of Mask and Puppetry). They want to thank you for coming, and hope that you enjoy the show!

Brianna Johnston - Fight Choreography

Brianna is thrilled to be joining the Orange Dot team! Favorite fight credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Betty Mitchell Award), Richard III (Shakespeare Co), Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, The Extractionist (Vertigo), Teenage Dick, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardobe (ATP), The Ministry of Grace (Making Treaty 7), All I Want for Christmas (Lunchbox, Betty Mitchell nom), GIANT (Ghost River, Betty Mitchell nom), Peter Pan (CYPT), and The Canadian Badlands Passion Play (The Badlands Amp, 2022-2024). Favorite acting credits include THEATRE: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardobe (ATP), The Tempest, The Three Musketeers, Richard III (Shakespeare Co), The Crucible (TC); FILM: Heartland, Black Summer, Wynonna Earp, Skinner. Thanks and love to Logan for his immeasurable support. @bricmae

Sylviane Allard - Associate Producer

Sylviane Allard is a 2nd year Drama major at University of Calgary. They made their directing debut at Sage Theatre’s IGNITE Festival in 2023, directing The Unkindness of Ghosts by Emily Haley. Their acting background mainly consists of Highschool shows, including their role as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, and a few roles in some Directing projects at UofC. Sylviane is excited to have had the opportunity to help produce The Orange Dot and expand their theatre knowledge further. 

Sean Dixon - Playwright

Sean Dixon highlights: he was a founding member of the influential Winnipeg theatre collective PRIMUS, had a long-running Toronto hit in 1995 (The Painting), won the audience award at the 1999 Vancouver Fringe (Billy Nothin’), had a 2007 novel named one of Quill & Quire’s best books of the year (The Girls Who Saw Everything), was featured in Calgary’s nationally acclaimed playRites festival in 2008 (The Gift of the Coat), had a sold-out Caravan Farm show in 2012 (The Notorious Right Robert) was shortlisted for the 2014 Governor General’s Award (A God In Need of Help) and the Alberta 2024 Trade Fiction Novel of the Year (The Abduction of Seven Forgers), and cited at year end in 2017 by the Toronto Star’s Karen Fricker, who called him a “soothsayer” for The Orange Dot.

He is grateful to Jason Mehmel and Sage Theatre, and thrilled to see this play get a production here. He loves this city — Calgary’s actors are the best in the country — and hopes to work here again soon.

*The participation of these Artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Join Sage Theatre by volunteering for our production of The Orange Dot by Sean Dixon. As a volunteer, you are supporting our vibrant art’s community and you’ll also get to enjoy the show!  

About the Venue

Created in 1875 by blue-collar families of Inglewood, The Lantern Community Church, also known as The Lantern, is a place of worship, a Christian community, a music and art school, and a charming venue, all in one! Besides its weekly sermons and weddings, the Lantern is home to a number of music and art programmes and events, including The Fringe Festival, Candlelight concerts and Sage Theatre’s Orange Dot performance.*

Parking info: https://inglewoodyyc.ca/getting-around/

*Please learn more at: secretcalgary.co

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