WHAT’S IN A NAME? MANY CELEBRATED ARTISTS ARE REPERCUSSION THEATRE ALUMNI. THEN AND NOW… Linda Cho – Designer Alumna: 1993 and 1994, costume designer for Macbeth and Twelfth Night Recent credits: Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts, New York Public Theater, and The Royal Shakespeare Company in London “Repercussion was where I first learned about the unique bond between theatre folk and rewards of the work itself, it lit a spark that has continued to glow through the years...” Jessalyn Gilsig Alumna: 1992, Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream Recent credits: Glee, Nip/Tuck, Boston Public and Heroes “When I was there (Repercussion Theatre) all the actors were assigned a department... I was in lighting. I still know how to run cables and hang a par can.” Jessica B. Hill Alumna: 2006, Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing; 2007, Zerbinette in Les Fourberies de Scapin Recent credits: Stratford Festival, Birmingham Conservatory, 19-2, Watch Dogs, Assassin’s Creed 3 ”I knew I wanted to work for Repercussion since I was a kid, watching Shakespeare in the park and marvelling over how magical it was. I later discovered that it was just as magical on the other side, performing in the company. Shakespeare outside, under the stars, is an ethereal experience. Without the confines of a closed theatre space, the world of the play expands across the park and creates a wonderfully immersive experience for both audience and actors. Working with Repercussion was exciting, unforgettable and above all, so much fun.” James Lavoie – Designer Alumnus: 2000, Costume Designer for The Comedy of Errors, Romeo and Juliet; 2001, Costume Designer for Twelfth Night; 2003, Costume Designer for The Lost Play; 2004-2005, Production Designer for A Midsummer Night’s Dream; 2006, Production Designer for Much Ado About Nothing; 2007, Production Designer for Les Fourberies de Scapin; 2008, Production Designer for The Tempest; 2009, Designer for As You Like It; 2010, Designer for Romeo and Juliet Recent credits: Cirque du Soleil, National Arts Center, Centaur Theatre, Segal Centre, Canstage, Buddies in Bad Times Michael Mando Alumnus: 2007, Scapin in Les Fourberies de Scapin Recent credits: Better Call Saul, Orphan Black, Far Cry 3 Rick Miller Alumnus: 1994 and 1995, Orlando in As You Like It Recent credits: MacHomer , Bigger Than Jesus and Lipsynch by Robert Lepage “Without a doubt, Repercussion Theatre helped launch my career, and I am eternally grateful... the company has proven to be a vital training ground, as well as a constant source of creative energy.” Our very own Artistic Director, OTHER REPERCUSSION THEATRE ALUMNI Amanda Kellock, has acted Many more wonderful artists and theatre creators started their careers with Repercussion: People and directed with Repercussion like company founder and actor Cas Anvar, designer Eo Sharp, actor and now Artistic Director of many times, including playing Black Theatre Workshop Quincy Armorer, actor-turned-writer Alexandria Haber, actor and clown Beatrice in Much Ado About Joe de Paul, and performers like Tristan D. Lalla and Antoine Yared. As well, we’ve worked with Nothing in 2006. fabulous francophone/bilingual artists like Cat Lemieux, Francois Arnaud, Danielle Desormeaux and Catherine Bérubé. For more information: Photo Credits: Headshot of Jessalyn Gilsig and Repercussion Theatre 460 rue Ste-Catherine Ouest, Suite 610 Linda Cho with permission of artists. Photo of Montréal, QC H3B 1A7 Rick Miller from www.rickmiller.org and Diana T: 514-931-2644 Donnelly from the Shaw Magazine/2005 E: [email protected] www.repercussiontheatre.com.