Tragedy struck on November 24 when Canadian stage actor Julien Arnold collapsed and died on stage during an evening performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta.
According to a statement from the Punctuate Theatre, where his wife Sheiny Satanove serves as the managing director, Arnold’s death occurred despite resuscitation attempts by paramedics. The cause of his death has not yet been revealed.
The theatre paid tribute to the deceased actor, describing him as “a gifted performer” who was “loved dearly by the community”. “It is with heavy hearts we share the news of the sudden passing of Julien Arnold, a beloved actor and dear friend of the Citadel Theatre,” the statement reads.
A cherished member of the Edmonton theatre community, Julien was a gifted performer whose charisma and talent graced our stage in countless productions, including A Christmas Carol. “Julien’s passing is a profound loss to his family, friends, fellow Carol company members, Citadel staff and the Edmonton community he loved so dearly.”
A fundraiser has been set up to assist Arnold’s wife with costs related to his passing, including funeral costs, rent, groceries, and time off work to grieve.
Arnold grew up in Edmonton and studied at the University of Alberta. His career spanned decades in theater, performing in plays such as ‘The Taming of the Shrew,’ ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ ‘Twelfth Night’ and ‘Sense and Sensibility’.
