Talented Unlimited Inc. (Talented Unlimited) is a production company that offers the combined skills and talents of Ron Schuster and Darold Roles with numerous guest artists. Since its' incorporation in 1994, Talented Unlimited has produced numerous theatrical productions such as; “Being Alive – A movement drama about living with HIV” that received several Sterling Award nominations (Edmonton, Alberta's theatre awards) for Best Choreography and Best Co-operative production. It toured throughout Alberta and British Columbia where it received rave reviews and outstanding critical acclaim. Numerous productions followed written and directed by Darold Roles and/or Ron Schuster; The Jazzcracker (book by Roles and Schuster and music by the great Tommy Banks) a hip new musical inspired by The Nutcracker, and Sorority Vixens, - a wicked and clever spoof on the horror film genre are two glowing examples of the creative force of the company.
Talented Unlimited also produces Industrials such as ”Fred Tel – the greatest of them all” - a customized musical written and produced exclusively for Ed Tel (now TELUS) for their employee appreciation event. The event was held at the Edmonton Conference Centre for over 2000 employees. For 28 years, Schuster and Roles were Co-founders and Artistic Directors of the highly successful and popular Musical Theatre and Dance Troupe – Kompany! The Troupe toured Internationally and garnered the directors numerous Sterling Award nominations.
In addition to theatre and special events, Talented Unlimited produced 2 short films that were written and directed by Ron Schuster; “Crunch” (an Award winning educational film) and “They're Here” (which was invited to play at a film festival in Ohio). From international tours and festivals, to rock videos, national television specials, major fashion events, unique theatre and special events, fundraisers, celebrations and more, Talented Unlimited brings you that special consultant/director to ensure that your project is a huge hit!
Services offered by Talented Unlimited include;
For Theatre: Directing, Choreography, Writing (both for corporations and theatre companies), Stage Management, Producing, Artistic Consulting, Adjudicating for Dance and Theatre.
For Film: Director, Writer, Assistant Director
For Special Events: Customized Entertainment packages with the option of training and utilizing employees of companies (or not). Coordination and direction of major fundraisers and/or event management.
For Communities, Not for Profit organizations and Colleges: Arts Consultant, Fundraiser, Producer.
Our creativity and experience is available for your success!