COW PATTI THEATRE’S “THE LONG WEEKEND” BREAKS RECORDS AND OPENS THE GATES FOR MORE LAUGHS IN 2025
What a way to kick off Cow Patti Theatre’s 28th season! Norm Foster’s The Long Weekend brought thunderous applause, standing ovations, and a whole lot of belly laughs to over 5,000 audience members. This “comedy of bad manners” proved to be a smash hit, breaking all Cow Patti House records and setting the stage for another stellar season ahead.
Our cast of professional actors brought their A-game to Alberta! Brian Young, Viviana Zarillo, and Matthew Olver have safely returned to Ontario, but they’ve assured us they can’t wait to return to Big Sky Alberta in the future. Meanwhile, our fourth star, AnnaMarie Lea, is right here in Alberta, gearing up to deliver even more laughs with Perfect Wedding by Robin Hawdon this March.
The Long Weekend was a true community celebration. We were thrilled to welcome Senior Tour groups from all across Alberta, and some from as far as Lloydminster, Saskatchewan! Incredibly, 35% of our audiences were first-time patrons – welcome to the Cow Patti Herd, folks!
HT Catering added to the fun with their WOW-worthy brunches and buffets, from Beef and Bird to Tacos and Fajitas, leaving everyone with full bellies and happy hearts.
Together, we raised over $17,000 for our Benefit Program, supporting:
- Optimist Club of Blackfalds
- Golden Circle Resource Centre
- Lacombe Performing Arts Centre
- Kasota East Camp
- Rocky Mountain House Museum
To all our patrons, thank you for your generous support, laughter, and heartfelt comments, many of which stated “we’ll be back!”
We look forward to seeing you again soon!
We’re already planting “the crop” for our next production, Perfect Wedding by Robin Hawdon. This hilarious tale of a wedding day gone terribly (and delightfully) wrong will have audiences istitches. Mark your calendars – the fun begins March 13, 2025, and runs through to April 6, 2025.Join us for another season of laughs, love, and community at Cow Patti Theatre. Let the hilarity continue!
Yours in Laughter,
AnnaMarie Lea
Head Cow - The Cow Patti Theatre Company