Season
Lot’s Wife
An epic journey
Written and Directed by James Fagan Tait with Itai Erdal
Set Design by Naomi Sider
Costume Design by Nancy Tait
Lighting Design by Itai Erdal
October 1 – 18, 2009
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What really happened in Sodom and Gomorrah? Long time collaborators, Itai Erdal and James Fagan Tait explore this question and the fascinating story of Abraham in their new play Lot’s Wife. Set at a time when the major religions of the world were not yet formed, Lot’s Wife is an opportunity to renew a connection to these biblical stories that are the backbone of modern civilization. Erdal and Tait bring an infectious enthusiasm and unique cultural mix to this work. Lot’s Wife is sure to be a fantastic journey that will throw a fresh light on history and contemporary society.
The Winter’s Tale
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Anita Rochon
Sponsored by the Theatre Arts Advisory Committee
November 19 – December 13, 2009
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One of Shakespeare’s late romances, The Winter’s Tale follows the story of the emotionally volatile Leontes who accuses his faithful wife Hermione of adultery. He casts out their baby girl and his wife ‘dies’ of a broken heart. Sixteen years later the daughter Perdita, raised by shepherds, meets and falls in love with Prince Florizel. The play ends happily when Leontes is reunited with his daughter and the statue of Hermione comes back to life. Guest artist Mike Wasko, a 1999 graduate of Studio 58, will return to play Leontes (sponsored by the Jane Heyman Fund for Creative Collaboration).
Set Design by Christopher Gauthier (mentored by Pam Johnson)
Costume Design by Marina Szijarto
Lighting Design by Jonathan Ryder
Sound Design and Composition by Alison Jenkins
sponsored by the Theatre Arts Advisory Committee
STEW
4 new recipes for delicious theatre
Dramaturgy by Aaron Bushkowsky
January 27 – February 7, 2010
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Previously known as FourPlay, STEW will continue a Studio 58 tradition. The year 2010 marks the eighth mounting of this popular festival of one-act plays, featuring original work by Studio 58 students, once again under the tutelage of award-winning playwright Aaron Bushkowsky. In two exciting programs, directed by four of BC’s best directors, the four playwrights delve into contemporary themes with a sharp eye and fresh voice. And for the first time the line-up includes an original musical about Stanley Park!
Where’s Charley?
A crazy farce
Book by George Abbott
Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Based on the play ‘Charley’s Aunt’ by Brandon Thomas
Directed by Dean Paul Gibson
Musical Direction by Steven Greenfield
Set Design by Pam Johnson
Lighting Design by Darren Boquist
Choreography by Shelley Stewart Hunt
March 25th – April 18th, 2010
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The trouble all starts when Charley's aunt Dona Lucia, who is needed as a chaperone, fails to arrive. Desperate to be with his girl, Jack persuades his buddy Charley to dress up as his Aunt. Mayhem ensues when Mr. Spettigue, the girls’ guardian, falls in love with Charley’s ‘Aunt’ and the real Dona Lucia also shows up! This fun and frivolous farce will charm audiences of all ages.
THE RISKY NIGHTS SERIES
Now in its 10th season, the Risky Nights Series is designed as a bridge between classroom work and main stage productions. At the conclusion of their second year of training, students have an invaluable opportunity to create every aspect of an original theatre piece from start to finish with a professional director, and perform it for an intimate audience.
RISKY NIGHTS #1 October 13 - 18, 2009
Directed by James Long
RISKY NIGHTS #2 April 6 – 11, 2010
Directed by Chris McGregor
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Photo credits, from the top:
- Lindsey Angell as ‘Ashgirl’ and Luc Roderique as ‘Prince Amir’ in The Ash Girl.
- Antony Holland as ‘Shylock’ in The Merchant of Venice.
- Genevieve Fleming as ‘Jocasta’ and Jason Clift as ‘Oedipus’ in Jocasta.
- Raes Calvert in Bye Bye Birdie.
- Joy Castro as ‘Bertha Cool’ in Deadline.
- Photo by Kati Debelic, www.photographybykati.com.
- All other photos by www.davidcooperphotography.com.