As a lifelong theater enthusiast who has had the pleasure of witnessing some truly remarkable performances, I can confidently say that Julien Arnold was one such performer whose talent and charisma left an indelible mark on me. Having grown up in Edmonton, I was fortunate enough to catch him in various productions over the years – from his jovial Fezziwig in “A Christmas Carol” to his captivating portrayal of Feste in “Twelfth Night.
Noted actor Julien Arnold passed away following an unexpected health incident that occurred during his performance in a production of “A Christmas Carol” at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, Canada.
On Sunday, it was reported that Arnold passed away at the age of 59. The Edmonton Journal mentioned that during performances, he portrayed Fezziwig, a character who contrasted Scrooge’s miserly apprentice by being jovial and friendly. Additionally, according to the Citadel’s website, Arnold also took on the roles of Marley and various ensemble parts in this production.
As reported by CBC, paramedics arrived at the scene and tried resuscitating Arnold, however, he tragically passed away in the theater.
The Citadel announced his death on Instagram but did not reveal the cause of death.
With great sadness, we announce the unexpected demise of Julien Arnold, a treasured actor and cherished friend at Citadel Theatre. Known for his captivating performances, Julien was an integral part of the Edmonton theatre community. His talent was evident in numerous productions, one of which being ‘A Christmas Carol.’ The loss of Julien is deeply felt by his family, friends, fellow actors from ‘A Christmas Carol,’ Citadel staff, and the broader Edmonton community he held dear. He infused each role with joy, emotion, and depth, and his artistic gifts, along with his warm embraces, will be sorely missed.
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The theater announced that this year’s performance of “A Christmas Carol” will be in honor of Arnold, with funds raised going towards helping his wife, Sheiny, and covering funeral and other related expenses. A GoFundMe page has been established for this purpose.
The Citadel has shared numerous images of Arnold starring in their productions throughout the years. Some of these roles include performances of ‘A Christmas Carol’, where he took on different characters, as well as portraying Feste in ‘Twelfth Night’, the Cowardly Lion in ‘The Wizard of Oz’, Cogwsorth in ‘Beauty and the Beast’, Bottom in ‘A Midsummer’s Night Dream’, and Da in ‘Once’. Other credits at The Citadel include ‘Make Mine Love’, ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’, ‘Sense and Sensibility’, ‘Evangeline’, ‘Spamalot’, and ‘Travels With My Aunt’.
Born in Edmonton and holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Alberta, which he obtained in 1989, Arnold later pursued his Master’s Degree in Fine Arts specializing in Directing at the same university, which he completed in 2006.
Arnold was an original participant in the Free Will Players, a non-revenue generating, expert theatrical group that organizes the Freewill Shakespeare Festival every summer in Edmonton. Additionally, he established his own theater company, the Atlas Theatre Collective, where he directed and acted in numerous performances.
Beyond that, he showcased his talents on stages such as Workshop West Theatre, Theatre Network, Northern Light Theatre, Mayfield Dinner Theatre, and Theatre Yes. Notably, he appeared in the world premiere of Cat Walsh’s play, “The Laws of Thermodynamics,” for which he was recognized with a Sterling Award nomination for outstanding supporting actor performance. Furthermore, Arnold bagged another Sterling Award, this time for exceptional Fringe performance by an actor, for his lead role in A Picasso at the Edmonton Fringe Festival. Additionally, he was a valued ensemble member of Teatro La Quindicina.
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2024-11-29 01:54