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2018 - 2019 Alumnae Season
The Importance of Being Earnest FireWorks Festival The Pigeon Moving On Animal Top Girls New Ideas Festival Impressionism |
FireWorks Festival 2018
Three New Plays Produced by Molly Thom and Liz Best November 7 - 25, 2018 in the Studio Thought-provoking and daring, our acclaimed three-week festival introduces full-length plays developed right here at Alumnae through our New Ideas Festival or our New Play Development program. Each week showcases an original script. Post-show discussions and talkbacks spark fresh insights into making theatre. Now in its sixth year, FireWorks is recognized for its adventurous programming and innovative staging. |
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FireWorks Festival 2018 Plays:
FIREWORKS 2018
WATCH THE TRAILER VIDEOS:
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THE PIGEON |
MOVING ON |
ANIMAL |
Trailers by Nicholas Porteous
SPECIAL EVENTS
WEDNESDAYS AT FIREWORKS - We party!
Opening Night Celebrations
After the show, join cast and crew in the lobby to celebrate the Opening nights of:
THE PIGEON, MOVING ON, and ANIMAL.
Opening Night Celebrations
After the show, join cast and crew in the lobby to celebrate the Opening nights of:
THE PIGEON, MOVING ON, and ANIMAL.
Wed. November 7, 2018 - after performance of THE PIGEON.
Wed. November 14, 2018 - after performance of MOVING ON.
Wed. November 21, 2018 - after performance of ANIMAL.
Wed. November 14, 2018 - after performance of MOVING ON.
Wed. November 21, 2018 - after performance of ANIMAL.
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THURSDAYS AT FIREWORKS - We pull back the curtain!
Panel Discussions
Each Thursday after the show, we “pull back the curtain” for a stimulating panel discussion
about issues raised by the play.
Panel Discussions
Each Thursday after the show, we “pull back the curtain” for a stimulating panel discussion
about issues raised by the play.
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Thurs. November 8, 2018 - after performance of THE PIGEON.
Soundscapes & Silence - Panel Discussion John Stuart Campbell - Sound designer, with guitar and looper. John has been designing sound for Victoria Shepherd for many years. Whether it's reworking a classic song, or, composing original music, John makes his musical mark on each production. Hear him speak about creating the soundscape, the importance of silence and watch how he writes and arranges, using his guitar and a looper. |
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Thurs. November 15, 2018 - after performance of MOVING ON.
Comedy with a Social Edge - Panel Discussion Dave Carley - Playwright Sue Miner - Director Drew Carnwath - Actor/Playwright |
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Thurs. November 22, 2018 - after performance of ANIMAL.
Living on the Edge - Panel Discussion Anne Shepherd - Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, Actor Lorene Stanwick - Playwright, Active with Workman Arts at CAMH |
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SATURDAYS AFTER THE MATINEE - We learn what it's all about!
Writer/Director Talkbacks
Not to be missed.
Writer/Director Talkbacks
Not to be missed.
Sat. November 10, 2018 - after the Matinee performance of THE PIGEON.
Sat. November 17, 2018 - after the Matinee performance of MOVING ON.
Sat. November 24, 2018 - after the Matinee performance of ANIMAL.
Sat. November 17, 2018 - after the Matinee performance of MOVING ON.
Sat. November 24, 2018 - after the Matinee performance of ANIMAL.
REHEARSALS
The Pigeon
BY CHLOË WHITEHORN
Directed by Victoria Shepherd
Cast: John Shubat, Marina Gomes, Liz Best
Directed by Victoria Shepherd
Cast: John Shubat, Marina Gomes, Liz Best
Moving On
BY ELMAR MARIPUU
Directed by Helly Chester
Cast: Casey Romanin, Lauren Fields, Anastasia Pioro, Conor Bradbury
Directed by Helly Chester
Cast: Casey Romanin, Lauren Fields, Anastasia Pioro, Conor Bradbury
Animal
BY ROMEO CIOLFI
Directed by Evelyn-Marie Long
Cast: Alexandra Milne, David Planche, Spencer Streichert, Patricia Pariselli, Craig Martin
Directed by Evelyn-Marie Long
Cast: Alexandra Milne, David Planche, Spencer Streichert, Patricia Pariselli, Craig Martin
