Never Forget (To Laugh)
Susan Nisbet (BHTC Alumni Extraordinaire!) passed away this past November and a group of people who were greatly affected by her wisdom, humour and humility have gathered to present an evening of merriment in her honour. Part of the proceeds from this show will go to the Great Hall Theatre Fund and HYTES, two charities Susan was very passionate about.
Susan lived life to the fullest. Paralysis caused by a degenerative neuro-muscular disorder could not stop Susan from achieving and over-achieving.
In November of 2007 Susan first noticed symptoms of what was eventually diagnosed as "multi-focal motor neuropathy with conductive blocking". By October 2008 Susan was confined to a wheelchair and by December of that year was no longer able to breathe on her own. Despite these new challenges, Susan went back to University in the Spring of 2009 and graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts (with distinction) in October 2009, having maintained an A average throughout her University years. Susan began her career as an amateur comedian in April 2009. The highlight of her career in comedy was her appearance at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival in April of 2010.
When: Saturday, February 19th
Where - Gas Station Arts Center
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $12 regular, $10 for students.
Featured acts:
John B Duff
Al Rae
Dan Huen
Tim Gray
Tim Bandfield
Tim Cranwill
Ken Rudderham
Stephen Sim (of Crumbs) with Robyn Slade & Tobias Hughes (Outside Joke)!
Please help us get the word out about this show, share this event, tell your friends, invite anyone that you know that could come out. Let's make this a fitting tribute to an unforgettable woman.
If you want to reserve tickets for Never Forget (To Laugh) contact the Gas Station Theatre at 284-9477