MURMUR THEATRE COMPANY LAUNCH (Woyzeck)

Celebrate the launch of Calgary's newest theatre company! 

We'll perform scenes from our first show - a sci-fi reimagining of Woyzeck, a German play from the early 19th century by Georg Büchner. It's a story about power, control, and desire. Expect atmosphere, tension, and performances happening just steps away from you.

The evening will feature:

• Live scenes exploring themes of power, control, and desire through a futuristic lens
• Intimate, immersive staging with performances happening just steps from the audience
• Post-show celebration with Calgary's art community, including drinks and music

Come see what we're creating.

Meet the team.

Be part of the start.

WHO

MurMur Theatre creates visual storytelling that's emotionally charged - bold reimaginings of classic plays and contemporary works. 

Founded by director Rita Rebetskaya and stage designer Polina Kaulio, we make original, author-driven theatre rooted in European traditions but shaped by Calgary's artists and energy.

Whether you're in the local arts scene or just theatre-curious - this is for you.

PERFORMERS: 

Warren Sulatycky

Twice Canada Screen Award nominee and Dora-award winner, director observer with Robert Lepage in Glasgow, off-Broadway actor.

Maxim Vinogradov

Actor, playwright and screenwriter with work produced internationally (Kennedy Center National Award, Hopwood Awards in Drama).

Grace Fedorchuk

Actor and singer, Feme Sole Award recipient, mentored by Denise Clarke, with credits at Alberta Theatre Projects, One Yellow Rabbit, and on Netflix and Amazon.

Darya Ivanova

Dance artist and former choreographer at Grodno Regional Puppet Theatre, trained internationally across Europe.

Nikhat Saheb

Multidisciplinary artist blending dance, movement, and storytelling to create bold, community-driven work rooted in her Fijian and Filipino heritage.

Vitalii Melnychek (Lawenda)

Musician, sound designer, and actor merging electronic music, cinematic sound, and live performance.

LIGHT DESIGN BY: 

Matt Lévesque

Lighting designer working across theatre and film, known for atmospheric, minimalistic work with productions throughout Canada and the UK. 

SOUND BY:

Dana Saifullina

Electronic musician and vocalist in the dark melodic duo "any given angle".

SET DESIGN BY:

Polina Kaulio

Scenographer working with immersive and experimental forms rooted in minimalism and surrealism. An MFA candidate in Theatre Design at the University of Calgary, Polina has nearly 20 years of experience in theatre producing and technical direction. She collaborates with Calgary theatre companies on new scenographic work and participates in the TD Incubator at the Werklund Centre (formerly Arts Commons). Her production experience includes projects across Europe and Asia.

IDEA BY:

Rita Rebetskaia

Director, choreographer, and dancer with 15+ years of international experience. Holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Research and Creation from the University of Calgary and participates in the TD Incubator at the Werklund Centre and the Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation. Her work has been presented at Fluid Festival, Fringe Festival, and Alchemy Festival.

Disclaimer:

This immersive performance features loud sounds, themes of physical violence and death, and intimate moments including kissing between performers. Performances take place in close proximity to the audience. (12+).

Photos: Max Tataev