PRESENTS PAL JOEY Book by John O’Hara Lyrics by Lorenz Hart Music by Richard Rodgers
Directed by Esther Jun OCTOBER 10 -19, 2019 Five Points Theatre, Barrie | 705-792-1949 www.tift.ca Presented by | Season Partner Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak Justin Stadnyk in PAL JOEY Book by John O’Hara Lyrics by Lorenz Hart Music by Richard Rodgers
Director Esther Jun Musical Director Dan Rutzen Choreographer Alyssa Martin Set and Lighting Designer Joe Pagnan Costume Designer Michelle Bohn Production Manager Jeff Braunstein Stage Manager Barry W Cook Apprentice Stage Manager Jeff Soucy Head Carpenter Diane Frederick Properties Coordinator Michele Schwemmer Fight Director Jennifer Dzialoszynski CAST OF CHARACTERS AND BAND
Cast Gladys------Tess Benger Stage Manager, Mr. Armour, O’Brien------Aidan deSalaiz Mike------Izad Etemadi The Kid, The Girl------Sierra Holder Louis, Ernest, Harry, Manager------Derek Kwan Terry------Billy Lake Linda------Michaela Mar Melba, Diane------Alison J Palmer Valerie------Kristen Pottle Ludlow,Mr.Swift (Vera’s Date/Gent)------Giovanni Spina Joey------Justin Stadnyk Vera------Carly Street Band Reeds------Naomi Higgins Bass------William Dietrich Percussion------Ryan Johnston
TIFT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joe Anderson - Founding Chair Peter Koetsier - Treasurer Kathryn Talbot - Chair Betony Main Terry Coughlin Jody Patfield Glenn Coulson Jennifer Podemski Izad Etemadi Shaun Sauve Casey Farley Anna Small Beth Foster Pauline Stevenson TIFT STAFF Arkady Spivak, Artistic Producer Jeff Braunstein, Production Manager Cara McRae, Administrator Richard Varty, Director of Outreach Ziiigwen Mixemong, Director of Education Matthew MacQuarrie-Cottle, Co-op Student
Talk Is Free Theatre engages under the terms of the Independent Theatre Agreement professional artists who are members of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Talk Is Free Theatre is an active member of PACT. CHAIR’S GREETINGS Greetings and welcome “Pals” of Talk is Free Theatre (TIFT), long standing and new, to TIFT’s fabulous 18th season. It should come as no surprise to anyone who has attended previous TIFT performances that this season, with the unstoppable Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak at the helm, is nothing short of AMAZING! The season begins with TIFT’s new Pal, Joey. What can I say? The incredible lineup of talent that is featured in this smart, sassy production, with long term pals of TIFT; Esther Jun, Justin Stadnyk, Joe Pagnan and an incredibly talented cast and crew, AND, great music (Rogers and Hart), as the icing on the proverbial cake, is sure to delight all. Of course, none of this would be possible without the support of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and our committed patrons who so appreciate and continue to celebrate the great cultural gift that Mr. Spivak has bestowed upon all who have had the good fortune to experience (one does not simply observe) this theatre’s wares and guiding philosophy. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of our fine supporters and as well, the irreplaceable Cara (McRae), our “Giddy Aunt” and the “Great Gilroys”. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Now, sit back and let yourself become “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered”.
Kathryn Talbot Chair
-www.tift.ca- ARTISTIC PRODUCER’S GREETING Dear Patrons,
Welcome to the first production of our 18th season that celebrates the beauty that is present in the struggle and is exemplified by this theatrical experience. Blending substance with spectacle, Musicals have the unique ability to portray the dark corners of the human condition in a captivating way. The partnership of Rodgers & Hart raised the bar of Broadway song-writing as they introduced dazzling, playful, and sometimes melancholic songs that broke the mould of ‘sameness’ of the time and created palpable connections to the real world. Rodgers, Hart and O’Hara dared to depict the flaws in human nature and create a world draped in shadow that echoes our own, and with this sense of adventure we present Pal Joey. Each of the characters you’re about to see are searching for a place to belong, a purpose to realize and their passion to do so comes at a price. There are many instances of less-than-cordial behavior throughout but there is strength in these characters as they struggle to be more than what the world expects them to be.
SONG LIST
You Mustn’t Kick It Around I Could Write a Book Chicago That Terrific Rainbow What is a Man? Happy Hunting Horn Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered Pal Joey(What Do I Care For a Dame?) The Flower Garden of My Heart Zip Plant You Now, Dig You Later In Our Little Den (of Iniquity) Do It The Hard Way I Still Believe In You Take Him Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (Reprise) I Still Believe In You (Reprise) I’m Talkin’ to My Pal I Could Write A Book (Reprise)
-www.tift.ca- CAST MEMBERS TESS BENGER (Gladys Bumps)
TIFT: Sunday in the Park with George, The Curious Voyage. Recently: Sally Bowles in Cabaret (Grand Theatre). Elsewhere: The Penelopiad (Grand Theatre); The Last Five Years (YRG Productions); Girls Like That (Tarragon); Mamma Mia! (Citadel); Grease (Elgin Winter Garden); Chasse Galarie (Soulpepper/ Storefront); Philadelphia Story, Cabaret, Top Girls, Sweeney Todd, The Next Whiskey Bar (Shaw); Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables (Charlottetown).
Upcoming: Lydia Wickham in Miss Bennets Christmas at Pemberley (MTC); Dot in Sunday in the Park with George (Eclipse). Film and tv: Top ten contestant on CBC’s Triple Sensation season two. Other: Tess is a proud graduate of Sheridan College’s Music Theatre Performance Program
AIDAN DESALAIZ (Stage Manager, Mr. Armour, O’Brien)
TIFT: Debut. Recently: Beauty and the Beast (Drayton); A Christmas Carol (Grand Theatre); The Best Brothers (Western Canada/TNW). Elsewhere:Red, Cabaret, Legally Blonde (Theatre Aquarius); Having Hope At Home (Neptune); The Wedding Singer (Stage West, Critter nomination: Best Actor in a Musical); Lies My Father Told Me (Segal Centre); Visiting Mr. Green (Harold Green); Altar Boyz (Angelwalk); three seasons with Stratford Festival (Guthrie Apprenticeship Award).
Upcoming: Last Five Years (Neptune). Other: Graduate of Ryerson Theatre School, Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training (Stratford). Thanks to Arkady, my family and friends, and Billy.
-www.tift.ca- IZAD ETEMADI (Mike)
TIFT: The Gamblers, The Curious Voyage, Amadeus, Offline, The Music Man. Recently: Tall Boyz (CBC); Bajillionaires (Family Channel); Odd Squad (PBS). Elsewhere: Izad’s newest play “1000 & Two Nights” (a TYA adaption of The Arabian Nights) is currently being developed with The Story Theatre Company in British Columbia before it tours Canada in 2020. Other: Izad was the recipient of the 2017 Emerging Queer Artist award from Buddies In Bad Times. @izadetemadi / izadetemadi.ca
SIERRA HOLDER (The Kid, The Girl)
TIFT: Debut. Recently: Freaky Friday (Theatre Aquarius). Elsewhere: The Wizard of Oz (Ross Petty Productions); We Will Rock You (Starvox Entertainment); We Will Rock You, Avenue Q (Stephenville Theatre Festival); Music Music Life Death Music (One Little Goat Theatre Company). Other: Sierra is beyond excited to be making her TIFT debut in Pal Joey. When she is not onstage, Sierra can be found working with her favourite charitable organization Diva Day, please visit ddivaday.org to learn more! DEREK KWAN (Louis, Ernest, Harry, Manager)
TIFT: The Curious Voyage Recently: The Cave (LUMINATO Festival); The Tempest (Citadel Theatre). Elsewhere: Mr. Shi and His Lover (Tarragon, NAC); Rosalynde (Driftwood); Blood Weddings (Modern Times/BIBT). Derek is a theatre performer and creator at the intersection of theatre, music, and movement in diverse forms including opera, clown, and puppetry. His career has taken him across the globe, from performing with TIFT in London, England, to performances in Czech Republic, Japan, Taiwan, and China.
Other: Derek is also passionate about Therapeutic Clown, specializing in Pediatrics and Elders with Dementia.
-www.tift.ca- -www.tift.ca- BILLY LAKE (Terry)
TIFT: Kiss of the Spider Woman, Emily. Recently: Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Felicia in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Drayton Festival). Elsewhere: Michael J. Heney in Stonecliff (Yukon/ Alaskan tour); Cinderella: the Panto and Lucky Stiff (Drayton); Pinocchio in Ross Petty’s Snow White, Ugly in Honk! (Globe Theatre, Regina); ten seasons with the Shaw Festival. Other: Billy is thrilled to be returning to TIFT after over a decade. Special thanks to friends, family and to Aidan @billyonthelake MICHAELA MAR (Linda, Herman) TIFT: Debut. Recently: Unravelled (Toronto Fringe Festival); Operations (1945-2006); Movements (Nuit Blanche). Elsewhere: Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas (Richmond Hill Center For The Performing Arts); The Drowsy Chaperone (Randolph Theatre); The Weavers (Annex Theatre); Avenue Q (Erindale Studio Theatre). Other: Michaela is excited to be performing with TIFT for the very first time. As well as having the opportunity to work with such a wonderful cast and creative team. ALISON J. PALMER (Melba, Diane)
TIFT: Debut. Recently: Ms. Vella & Judy in Every Silver Lining (Toronto Fringe Festival, Patron’s Pick); Tanya in Mamma Mia! (Neptune Theatre). Elsewhere: Doris in Miracle on 34th Street (Magnus); Shout! (Port Hope F.T.); Linda in Divorce Party (Stage West); Miss. Wilkinson in Move Over Mrs. Markham (Stage West); Pam in The Full Monty (Sudbury Theatre Centre); Hunyak in Chicago (Neptune); Aladdin (Ross Petty Productions); Swing/Dance Captain in The Producers (Mirvish), etc.
Other: film and television credits includeFrankie Drake, Downsizing, Entertaining Christmas, Wayne, Mayday, Imposters, Designated Survivor, The Expanse, Murdoch Mysteries, etc. Follow www.alisonjpalmer.com, and @alisonjpalmer
-www.tift.ca- -www.tift.ca- KRISTEN POTTLE (Valerie)
TIFT: Kiss me, Kate! Recently: Jack and the Beanstalk the Panto (Drayton). Elsewhere: Anne of Green Gables (Associate Choreographer); Jesus Christ Superstar, Kronborg: in concert (Ophelia); Alice Through the Looking Glass, Canada Rocks, The Full Monty, Les Feux Follets (The Charlottetown Festival); The Wizard of Oz (Mirvish/National Tour); West Side Story (Citadel/Vancouver Opera); Red Rock Diner (Drayton); Crazy for You, (Capitol Theatre); The Producers, Joseph, All Shook Up and Happy Days (Stage West). Other: Kristen also runs her own corporate yoga business @kristen_pottle_yoga Thank you to Arkady and Talent House and all my love to my ever supportive husband Simon! GIOVANNI SPINA (Ludlow, Mr. Swift) TIFT: The Gamblers. Recently: The Winter’s Tale (Shakespeare in the Ruff). Elsewhere: Portia’s Julius Caesar (Shakespeare in the Ruff); The Silver Arrow (Citadel Theatre); Tragedie of Lear (Ad-hoc Collective); Inside (the blood project); The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Koogle Theatre). Other: Giovanni is honoured to once again be welcomed into the Talk Is Free Theatre family. You can also see him in December at The Grand Theatre’s Mary Poppins.
JUSTIN STADNYK (Joey Evans) TIFT: The Music Man, Emily, In Gabriel’s Kitchen (reading). Recently: Matilda (RMTC, The Citadel, Arts Club); Hairspray (Drayton); Falsettos (Winnipeg Jewish Theatre). Elsewhere: Kinky Boots, Boys in the Photograph (Mirvish); Mamma Mia!, Legally Blonde (Theatre Aquarius); Grumpy Old Men, White Christmas, Fiddler on the Roof (RMTC); A Little Night Music, Wonderful Town (Shaw Festival); Cinderella, Robin Hood (Ross Petty Panto); Joseph and the…, RENT (Rainbow Stage); Anne of Green Gables, Ring of Fire, Full Monty (Charlottetown Festival); Saturday Night Fever (National Tour). Other: Thank you for supporting live theatre in Barrie! Visit Justin online @j_stadnyk & www. justinstadnyk.com
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TIFT: Myths and Hymns. Recently: Skintight (Roundabout Theatre Company, NYC). Elsewhere: Brief Encounter, Old Times, Marvin’s Room (Roundabout); Heisenberg, Venus In Fur, Intimate Apparel, Shrew (Canadian Stage); three seasons with the Stratford Festival, and dozens of appearances across Canada and the United States. World premieres include The Lord of the Rings (Mirvish) and two productions with acclaimed playwright, Theresa Rebeck. She made her Broadway debut in the Tony-winning production of Clybourne Park. Other: Carly is an Associate Artist of Toronto’s new company, TheatreSix.
CREATIVE TEAM
ESTHER JUN (Director)
TIFT: The Gamblers, Amadeus. Recently: The Promised Land: Steinbeck through Song (Soulpepper); The Omnibus Bill (Tactics Festival). Elsewhere: Theory (Tarragon); The Private Life Cabaret (Theatre ARTaud); Girls Like That (Tarragon); The Last Wife (The Belfry, GCTC); Tales from Folks-Laos & Mongolia (Soulpepper); Rococo (Shaw Festival); And Now, The End (Ante Up); Bremen Rock City (Song Trolley); Cowboy Mouth (Heart In Hand); Yellow Face (Hart House); Trout Stanley (Heart in Hand); Fear & Misery of the Third Reich (DeusXM); First Hand Woman (Fire Up Productions). Co-director: Hiding Words (Eventual Ashes); Strange Mary Strange (Theatre on the Verge). Other: Esther is the Co-Artistic Director of Directors Lab North and the former Assistant Artistic Director at Tarragon Theatre.
-www.tift.ca- -www.tift.ca- DAN RUTZEN (Musical Director)
TIFT: Associate MD Napoleon. Recently: On the Town (Theatre Sheridan); Be More Chill Canadian Premier (Bravo Academy). Elsewhere: Candide (UofT Opera); Mimi (Tarragon Theatre); Rufus Wainwright’s Prima Donna (Luminato Festival); West Side Story, Legally Blonde, Mary Poppins, Anything Goes, Anne of Green Gables (Lower Ossington Theatre). Other: Dan is a committed educator. Teaches music theatre at Sheridan, directs the concert band at Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts, and is on his fifth season with Bravo Academy for the Performing Arts beginning his 13th show this fall, Anne and Gilbert.
ALYSSA MARTIN (Choreographer)
TIFT: Debut. Recently: hollow mountain, fantasylover, Dolphin (Rock Bottom Movement), Girls Like That (Tarragon). Elsewhere: Artistic Director and Founder of Rock Bottom Movement (2012-Present). Emerging Director in Residence at Canadian Stage (2018/19). Has choreographed for Ryerson University, George Brown Dance, Conteur Dance Academy, Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre and will soon create a new full length work for Toronto Dance Theatre. Dora Award Nomination for Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Ensemble and Winner of Canadian Stage Award for Direction.
Other: Enormous thanks to Esther for trusting me. Much love to this beautiful cast!
-www.tift.ca- -www.tift.ca- JOE PAGNAN (Set and Lighting Designer) TIFT: Design: Newfie Electra & Music for The Changing Voice, The Gamblers, Every Brilliant Thing, Amadeus, Candide, Offline, Darling of the Day, Sunday in the Park With George, Gotcha!, Stop The World, Prince of Homburg, I, Claudia, Vigil, and The Wakowski Brothers. Directing: Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Elsewhere: Shout! The Mod Musical, We Will Rock You (Magnus), My Bonnie Lass (Theatre Sheridan); Theory (Tarragon Theatre); Beauty and the Beast, Shrek: The Musical (Globe Theatre); Northern Lights (Theatre by the Bay); Crazy for You and Grand Hotel (Theatre Sheridan); Venus’ Daughter (Obsidian); and Pearle Harbour: Chautauqua. Upcoming: Newsies! (Theatre Sheridan) Other: He is a member of the Associated Designers of Canada. Nominated for the 2017 Pauline McGibbon Award, and recipient of the F. J. Anderson Award. More at joepagnan.com.
MICHELLE BOHN (Costume Designer)
TIFT: Amadeus, The Gamblers. Recently: Measure for Measure (Canadian Stage). Elsewhere: Off-Broadway: A Four-Letter Word (Classic Stage Company); Richard III, King Lear, Macbeth (New York Classical Theatre). Off-Off-Broadway: Displaced Wedding (New Worlds Theatre Project); Revolution on the Roof (Fringe NYC). Regional: Theory (Tarragon); The Nether, Between Riverside & Crazy (Coal Mine); The New Canadian Curling Club (Blyth Festival); The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Relativity, Rising Water, Kimberly Akimbo (Southern Rep Theatre). . Film/TV: Save Me season 2 (CBC Gem), NOLA, The Red Thunder (short), Good Sister (short). Ms. Bohn has taught at Tulane University, CUNY – Hunter College, Baker University, and Fanshawe College.
-www.tift.ca- -www.tift.ca- JEFF BRAUNSTEIN (Production Manager)
TIFT: The Gamblers, Tales of an Urban Indian (2019 tour), Every Brilliant Thing, Hedwig and The Angry Inch and Tales of an Urban Indian (2018). Recently: Director: Kalamazoo (Gravenhurst Opera House) and The Ladies Foursome (Dot the T Productions). Elsewhere: Worked as an actor and director, including at Toronto Workshop Productions, Theatre Passe Muraille, Canadian Stage Company, Tarragon, and Manitoba Theatre Centre.
Other: Jeff has been working as a theatre professional for over 45 years in Canada and in the U.S. as a performer and director. He was VP and then President of Canadian Actors Equity for 12 years. Jeff is also the founder and Artistic Producer of Asterix Productions, a corporate communication company producing live Musical Theatre and videos for major corporations across the world.
BARRY W COOK (Stage Manager)
TIFT: Newfie Electra, Music for a Changing Voice, Darling of the Day, This Hotel, Gotcha, Stop the World – I Want to Get Off!, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Recently: An Unsafe Space (RAK Productions); Spider’s Web (Theatre Aquarius); The Drawer Boy (Festival Players); Les Misérables (Theatre Smith-Gilmour); John Ware Reimagined (Workshop West). Elsewhere: Theatres across Canada including Kaleidoscope, Carousel Theatre, Lunchbox, Theatre Calgary, The Citadel, Grand Theatre London, NAC, Live Bait, TNB and Neptune. . Other: Regional, national and international tours, including five years in the UK; Co-Founding Director Theatresports London; actor, including The Jon Dore Show (Comedy Network).
-www.tift.ca- -www.tift.ca- JEFF SOUCY (Apprentice Stage Manager) TIFT: Debut. Recently: Mice At Centre Ice (Toronto Fringe Festival). Elsewhere: ABBA Mia! (Westben); Jersey Boys (Stage West Calgary); Frozen - A Musical Spectacular, Disney Dreams, The Golden Mickeys (Disney Cruise Line); Shrek The Musical (Rainbow Stage); Spring Awakening, Our Country’s Good (RCPA). Other: Much gratitude to Jeff, Barry and Arkady for your trust and mentorship, and to Dustyn, Cole and Troy for always having my back. Sending love to my family and friends. “Do it the hard way, and it’s hard to lose.”
DIANE FREDERICK (Head Carpenter)
TIFT: Darling of the Day, Offline, Candide, Amadeus, The Wedding Party, The Libertine, The Gamblers, Newfie Electra, Music for the Changing Voice. Elsewhere: The Cenotaph Project, Caribou Cave(Theatre By The Bay) Other: Diane and the team at Ferndale Trim & Doors are so proud to be able to provide local theatre with the materials and carpentry skills for this production.
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TIFT: Debut.
Recently: SM for The Ladies Foursome (Dot the T Productions). Elsewhere: IATSE Motion Picture Properties Department, Vancouver, British Columbia Local 891 (1997 - 2019) and Toronto, Ontario Local 873 (2010 - 2019) has worked within the Film Industry - Union and Independent, Commercial, Feature Film and Television Series Properties since graduating from Alberta University of the Arts in 1993, as a Buyer, Builder and Prop Master. Notable Productions include Battlestar Galactica, The Outer Limits, Millennium, X Files, Dark Angel, Dead Man’s Gun, Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo & Juliet.. Other: Michele is delighted to be part of the TIFT Creative Team!
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Michael and Marilyn Abrams Liz Allen van der Wal Tracey Baker Sharon and Eric Ball David and Doris Blevins Kelly Brooks Rod Burns and Glenda Kasza Evelyn Calder Tom Coon and Jeanette Heywood Terry Coughlin and Marlene Storry Gregory Damas and Maria Vieira Theresa and Dominic de Castris Jenivieve de Vries Sheila and Jim Delaney Sally Elston Casey Farley Steve and Michele Farley Richard and Judi Fenton Beth Foster and Robin James Joan Gallagher-Main Joan and Robert Gilroy Jim Graszat and Joanne McPhail Janey and Barry Green Michael and Carol Harpur Beth and Dwight Hesson Flora Hutton Kim Kieller and Fred Strangway Jean Koetsier-Adams Peter Koetsier and Wendy Wingfelder Joan and Bob Lehman George and Janet Lougheed Kathleen Martin Mary Macdonald Cam and Jane McKenzie Anne Menzies Susan and Liam Morrison Dawn Mucci – Lice Squad Marjorie Paterson Jody and Sheri Patfield Barry Peacock and Elizabeth Anderson-Peacock Joyce Purdy Sandra Roberts Diane Rowat-Walton Judy Salnek - Salnek Window Fashions & Accessories Shaun Sauve and Suzanne Legue Doug and Lisa Shipley David Skinner and Cheryl Weisbloom Anna Small Bernetta Starkey and Bill McLellan Paul and Pauline Stevenson Charles and Kathryn Talbot Eric Taves and Nancy Quinn
This year’s Producer’s Circle is full. To join the waiting list, please contact: Arkady Spivak Artistic Producer (705) 792-1949 ext 122 or [email protected]
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Theatre Angel ($10,000 and up) • Anonymous Producing Partner ($5,000-$9,999) • Anonymous (2) • Gayle Brock • Joan and Robert Gilroy • Steve Sperling Superstar ($2,000-$4,999) • Joe Anderson and Wesley Yargus • Anonymous • Wilma Crabtree • Terry Coughlin & Marlene Storry Starring Role ($1,000-$1,999) • Anonymous (2) • Anita Green • Robert Sirman and Denis Lefebvre • Arkady Spivak Leading Role ($450-$999) • Sheri Elliott • LaRea Moody • Optimist Club of Barrie • Aline Revoy • The Party Store Feature Role ($250-$449) • Anonymous • Ian Epstein and Kathy Kacer • Ada Kallio • Alex MacDonald and Karen Brown • Robin Milani • Anthony and Monica Peckham • Louise Pope • Powell Jones LLP • Diane and Peter Richards • Jean and Ronald Stevens • Marian Stuparick • Marek Szelag Understudy ($100-$249) • Beth Allen • Anonymous • Chris Beggs • Nancy Hardy • Elena Krakopolskaya • Barbara McCahery • Patricia Rowland • Barbara Wilson
We make every effort to ensure that our donors are acknowledged accurately. In the unfortunate event of an error, please contact our office at (705) 792-1949 as soon as possible (listing updated as of October 1, 2019)
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You’re invited to join our unique and limited opportunity to “purchase” a seat for Tales of an Urban Indian presented on city buses around the world over the next three years.
Tales of an Urban Indian is staged on a moving city bus and currently stars the Royal Canadian Air Farce’s Craig Lauzon. The production is on a national and international tour for the next three years. Confirmed stops include Ottawa, Saint John and Toronto in Canada, and Brisbane and Melbourne internationally, among others.
Our goal with the production is to reach remote and isolated destinations that have no existing access to professional theatre. This would include the Reserves and geographically isolated locations. Tales of an Urban Indian will help build those communities through important conversations where they are needed the most. At the same time, we will establish a network of interesting new communities, not currently served by others, where Barrie artists can continue to create work in the near future. This will help promote our city as an important cultural centre and further grow new opportunities as well as a new image for Barrie.
How will we recognize your donation? To celebrate an honour your commitment to extending the reach and impact of Indigenous stories, your seat will feature a custom plaque recognizing and honouring an important indigenous person or historic event. You’ll receive an acknowledgement in the program and a stamped passport telling its own tale of the journey our production has taken over the three years. You or your guests will receive two tickets to anywhere in the world we’re presenting Tales of an Urban Indian, each of the three years of your donation. A tax receipt will also be offered, if required.
What’s involved? Your $3000 donation (in one lump sum or by installments), “buys” you one of the remaining seats.
For more information, please contact: Arkady Spivak Artistic Producer (705) 792-1949 ext 122 or [email protected]
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Peter Koetsier & Wendy Wingfelder - in support of clean water for First Nations communities Anna Small - in support of First Nations storytelling Lardner Nixon LLP - in support of First Nations Education Janey & Barry Green - in memoriam of Rance Moses, Pic River Anonymous - in support of equality for First Nations Children Anonymous - in honour of Craig Lauzon Anonymous - in honour of Herbie Barnes Anonymous - in honour of Darrell Dennis For more information, please visit http://www.tift.ca/seats-of-significance/ or call (705) 792-1949
-www.tift.ca- -www.tift.ca- SPECIAL THANKS Talk Is Free Theatre would like to thank the following: Erica Angus Frida Ardal Sharon and Eric Ball Chad & Sandra Ballantyne Canadian Linen Supply Robin Clipshan Jonna Crone Stephen Derraugh Vicky and Rick Dvorak Beth Elliot James Everette Fabricland Bracebridge Casey Farley Steve & Michelle Farley Ferndale Trim and Doors Beth Foster Diane Frederick Gifts 4 Friends Gravenhurst Opera House Katie Green Joyce Hand Beth & Dwight Hesson Marilyn Howell Huntsville Copy Shop Huntsville Tailoring & Alterations Robin James Jeff Jocham Patricia Lancia Linda LeFeuvre Phillip Lock Liz Maguire Frank Berg and Jesse Marshall Mareka Martin Brad May Richard and Melvina McCaw Robin Milani Louise Pope Rick and Bonnie Reeve Joyce Sanford Steve Sperling Bernetta Starkey Marian Stuparick Theatre By The Bay Graeme Thomas Holly Tonkin Allan Turnbull Dan Vanderveer Peggy Williamson Alyssa Wright Chloe Yetman Gary Yetman
-www.tift.ca- -www.tift.ca- THANK YOU TO THE STAFF OF THE FIVE POINTS THEATRE
Box Office (who give you the tickets) Alicja Szal Peggy Williamson Laura Hood
Facilities (who keep the venue clean) Angelina Porter Jeff Johnson Brady Ward Evan Bates Brayden Anderson
Front of House (who welcome you and ensure your safety) Barbara Aoki Sarah Saville Peggy Williamson
Technical Team (who make the magic happen) Beth Elliot, Supervisor James Briden Matthew Dawson Aaron Grandy Mike Brandon Venue Liaison (who answers Arkady’s calls) Mischa Crossman Venue Staff (the skilled Swiss army knife of theatre staff) Richard Varty Kathryn Helmond Laura Hood Katie Robinson Noah Hollinshead Susan Tassinari-Carr Rehan Lakhani Sherry O’Leary Venue Supervisor Lauren Andrew
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