Edmonton’s theatre community is grieving the loss of one of its own after a well-known actor died during a weekend performance at the Citadel Theatre.
Popular stage actor Julien Arnold, 60, “died suddenly” while performing in the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” at the Edmonton theatre on Nov. 24, the second night for the annual Christmas play.
“Last night, I witnessed my dear friend Julien Arnold give his whole heart during his final performance,” play director Lianna Makuch said in a Nov. 25 Facebook post.
“Julien was a generous and magnetic performer—a true artist deeply cherished by the theatre community he loved so much. It was a privilege to direct you in this production, Julien, and an even greater privilege to call you my friend beyond the rehearsal hall.”…