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1997-1998 Season

Season Staff:

Nancy Accinelli, Executive Producer ​
Fredrick H. Thury, Artistic Director
Kevin Greenspan, Associate Producer
David Di Giorgio, Musical Director
Jason Kucherawy, Technical Director
Alex Conde, Head Electrician, Assistant Technical Director
John D. Catucci, Casting Director
Sue Hall, Publicity
Randy Le Gendre, House Manager
Sherma Mitchell, Business Manager


Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf

​Nov. 12 - 22, 1997

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? ​examines the complexities of the marriage of a middle-aged couple, Martha and George. Late one evening, after a university faculty party, they receive an unwitting younger couple, Nick and Honey, as guests, and draw them into their bitter and frustrated relationship

Written by Edward Albee

Directed by Fredrick H. Thury
Stage Managed by Michele Auchu
Assistant Stage Managed by Melanie Young

Set Designed by Fredrick H. Thury and David Di Giorgio
Lighting Designed by Malcolm Steane
Sound Assembled and Scenic Art by David Di Giorgio
Makeup and Wardrobe Designed by Alicia Tonks

Cast:
David Burns as Nick
Esther Chung as Martha 
Lynda Hockley as Honey
Ryk Simpson as George


Barefoot in the Park

Barefoot in the Park

Jan. 14 - 17, 21 - 24, 1998

Newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter are over the moon to begin their life together in their new apartment in Manhattan. It may be small and a six-flight climb, the heating may be busted and snow may be falling through the skylight, but nothing can quash their newlywed bliss. Paul is a straight-laced lawyer and Corie a romantic free-spirit; nevertheless, opposites attract and the two are wild about each other. Corie decides to set her conservative widowed mother up with their eccentric, bohemian neighbour. A wild night ensues, one that highlights just how different Corie and Paul are. The young couple must learn how to accept and embrace their differences as they learn that marriage is no easy walk in the park.

Written by Neil Simon

Directed by Mellissa B. Taddeo
Stage Managed by Melanie Young and Michele Auchu

Production Managed by David Burns
Set Designed by Fredrick H. Thury and David Di Giorgio
Lighting Designed by Malcolm Steane
Sound Assembled by Matt Baird
Makeup and Wardrobe Designed by Alicia Tonks
Property Managed by Yehuda Fischer

Cast:
Cameron Gourley as Victor Velasco
Daniel Cipilinski as Paul Bratter
Jordan Kanner as Telephone Repair Man 
Kristen Horner as Corrie Bratter
Mike ‘Nug’ Nahrgang as Delivery Man
Terri Kuhl as Corrie’s Mother/Mrs. Banks


Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris

Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris

Mar. 4 - 14 (English), Mar. 10, 13 (Bilingual)

Music and Lyrics by Jacques Brel
English Book and Lyrics by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman

Directed and Conducted by David Di Giorgio
Choreographed by Toni Grates
Stage Managed by Michelle Wong
Assistant Stage Managed by Yehuda Fischer

Production Managed by David Burns
Set Designed by Tyler Schwartz
Lighting Designed by Malcolm Steane
Sound Designed by David Burns and Dan Negro
Wardrobe Designed by Elana Safronsky
Props Designed by Meghann Royal
Scenic Art by Angela Gendron, Anna-Marie Braet, and David Burns

Cast:
Allison Resnick
Carly Jones
Emily Burt
Jean-Paul Yovanoff
Kyle McKeown
Lori-Ann Campbell
Matthew McCarthy
​Robert Linsao

Piano played by David Di Giorgio
Drums played by David Pontello
Bass played by Jody Applebaum


One Act Play Festival

One Act Play Festival

Mar. 26 - 28, 1998

A Recipe for Lemons  written by Clare Bermingham

Arranged Marriage  written by Jabeen Yusufali

Confession  written by Ariel P. Vente

Festival Directed by Luca M. Pasquali
Production Stage Managed by Michelle Wong
Head Electrician/Light Designed by Alex Conde
House Managed by Kevin Greensoan
Settings Managed by Fredrick H. Thury, Luca Pasquali, David Burns, and Ryk Simpson

A Recipe for Lemons 
Written by Clare Bermingham
Directed by Ryk Simpson
Stage Managed by Eva-Mai Fortune
Kristen Horner as Jane
Marianne Comilang as Leona Jackson
Marni Brinder as Cynthia Michaels 
Vickie Scott as ​Mrs. Annie Smithson

 

Arranged Marriage
Written by Jabeen Yusufali
Directed by David Burns
Stage Managed by Mike Royle
Jill Kovacs as Shelley
Michele Auchu as Anita
Natalie Gonsalvez as Sujata 
Randy LeGendre as Nitesh

 

Confession
Written by Ariel P. Vente
Directed by Luca M. Pasquali
Craig Stanghetta as Father Powers
Jean-Paul Yovanoff as Agnes’ Father
Jordan Kanner as Robert Simpson
Meagan Crichton as Agnes’ Mother
Tina Mathias as ​Agnes


Vanier Improv Company (VIC)

Vanier Improv Company (VIC)

1997 - 1998

Directed by Fredrick H. Thury
Produced by David Crawford
Music Directed by Mike Droettboom
Technical Directed by Steve DelBalso
Assistant Directed by Luca M. Pasquali

Cast:
David Burns
Esther Chung
Hisani Clarke
Jason Kucherawy
Jordan Kanner
Kristen Horner
Marni Brinder
Megan Crichton
Noreen Davies
Rob Snider
Ron Sparks
Ryk Simpson
Sam Easton
Vickie Scott

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