Hucksterland

Chromatic Theatre & Thumbs Up Good Work Theatre present

HUCKSTERLAND 

book by Caleigh Crow

Music & Lyrics by Sacha Crow & Gus Rendell

As part of the 40th Annual High Performance Rodeo

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Hucksterland is a new musical in development by Governor General’s Literary Award winning playwright, Caleigh Crow, with music and lyrics by Sacha Crow and Gus Rendell. It is a satirical, rock-and-roll musical about the downfall of corporate landlord extraordinaire, Jordan Jamieson. When we meet Jordan, he is at the height of his powers. Alongside his whipsmart executive assistant and with the Mayor in his confidence, the three of them have a good thing going. But when a new crown prosecutor bent on ending corruption in the Mayor’s chambers expands her investigation into Jordan’s dealings, his desperation drives him to ridiculous exploits  in order to stave off justice. Ultimately, they all have to confront their wrongdoings, with varying expressions of remorse, and one of them doesn’t make it out alive.

Content warnings: Course language, examples of homophobia, misogyny, ableism, portrayal of sexual acts, heavy drinking, and heavy drug use.

 Accessibility considerations: bright & flashing lights & loud punk music

Approx. run time - 100 minutes

(Age 16+ contains strong language, portrayal of use of alcohol and drugs, loud punk rock music)

Please note that the following performances have special events associated with them:

• Saturday, January 31st at 2pm - Audio Described & Audience Masked Performance
• Saturday, January 31st at 7pm - Brown Out Night Performance - This production's Brown Out Night is an afternoon performance and reception celebrating the racialized community, lives, and stories. We are specifically inviting those who identify as being part of racialized communities (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) to make up our audience, for this show. With that in mind, we will not be turning away anyone who purchases a ticket for this performance. We do ask that if you do not identify as being part of a racialized group, please ask yourself why you would like to attend, and what you will add to the space.
• Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:30pm - Student Night
• Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:30pm - Info Night - Human Interest with Col Cseke
  A pop up talk show that welcomes defiant Calgarians to the stage to find laughs in the news and revel in the interesting humans that make Calgary the fascinating and infuriating place it is. fieldworkstories.com/human-interest
• Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm -Audio Described & Audience Masked Matinee Performance

ARRIVING & PARKING
Alexandra Centre Society (Alexandra Dance Hall), 922 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0S4

• You can access the main entrance of the ACS hall from 9 Ave SE.
• This entrance also has a ramp for wheelchair accessibility
• The doors have push-to-open buttons
• Street parking available on 9 St SE
• Limited parking is available within the ACS premises