BIOGRAPHIES:
Past Productions: THIS NIGHT THE CHOSEN HOME OF THE BRAVE THE TENTH MAN THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO THE GOD OF ISAAC CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER CHAIM'S LOVE SONG A GLIMPSE OF THE LIGHT
Current production:
The Dybbuk February 25-March 8, 2009
Mark Albert -
REB SENDER
This production will make it three times lucky for Mark appearing on stage with TEATRON Theatre: he has also been seen in THE TENTH MAN and CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER. Mark enjoyed all of them. Other theatre work that Mark was proud to be a part of includes the roles of Sam, The Pickle Man, in CROSSING DELANCEY for Encore Entertainment Production and Jim, the Doctor, in Scarborough Players' ALL MY SONS. Mark is always appreciative of the support he receives from his friends and family and most especially his new bride, Lois.
Noam Bergman -
COMPOSER
Noam has enjoyed music his whole life, and is only growing more attached to the art as he continues as a music composer. He is the winner of multiple original composition awards and his music appears in several web games. Noam is delighted to be creating music for his first theatre music experience, TEATRON's THE DYBBUK.
Ron Boyd -
THE MESSENGER
Ron has starred in several successful productions for the Holy Blossom Temple Stagecraft Company, among them THE PRICE, I'M NOT RAPPAPORT, A SHYLOCK, THE CASE AGAINST SOL SCHUMAN and EINSTEIN'S GIFT. He has also performed with Juno Award winning children's performers Judy and David in productions of GOLDIROCKS, PIGMANIA, RED'S IN THE HOOD, and BEANSTOCK. Ron recently guest starred on an episode of CTV's CORNER GAS, and can be seen on the web on the award winning web series STAR TREK: NEW VOYAGES. He is thrilled to be working on this, his first appearance with TEATRON Theatre.
Jordan Cohen
- MEYER / FIRST JUDGE
For TEATRON Theatre, CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER. Jordan has been acting since age 10. His passion for the arts grows with each new production. Now, at the age of 21, Jordan runs his own online radio station, is the lead character in the new upcoming independent film DEFINING INSTINCTS, and also has done modeling for JC MAC denim and jackets. Expect great things in the coming years from this young man.
Ronit Eizenman
– CHOREOGRAPHER
Ronit is a dancer and choreographer, specializing in Israeli Dance and Jewish Folk Dance. Ronit is the director/choreographer of Nirkoda Israeli Damcers of the Koffler Center of the Arts, and the artistic director of the Israel Day Celebration in Toronto.
Ronit has choreographed many dances for the Rikudiyah, the annual Children's Dance Festival in Toronto, and is the co-founder of the Dor-LeDor program at the Rikudiyah.
Hayley Fisher
- FOURTH WOMAN / HASSID / DANCE CAPTAIN
Hayley Fisher is thrilled to be making her Teatron debut in THE DYBBUK. Hayley recently graduated from Dalhousie University with a double major in psychology and theatre studies and is now pursuing a career as an actress. She was last seen in a production of Aristophanes' PEACE. Other theatre credits include: Helen in LOVE OF THE NIGHTINGALE, the Nurse in EQUUS, a chorus member in LYSISTRATA and numerous roles in UNDER MILKWOOD. Hayley would like to thank her friends and family for all their love and support.
Shayna
Goldberg - BASSIA
This is Shayna's TEATRON Theatre debut, and she is excited
to be a part of this production. Past theatre credits include 3 seasons with
Vanier College Productions (acting and stage management), ANYTHING GOES and THE
MONARCH PROJECT.
Barb Granek-Gutstein -
FIRST WOMAN
This is Barb's first show with TEATRON Theatre, and she is thrilled to be working with such a fine director, cast and crew. After a long hiatus from her initial stage debut as Tevye in a girls' camp production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Barb became part of the Jewish Day School theatre scene six years ago, shuffling on stage as Grandmother Agatha in GUYS AND DOLLS. Other performances followed as a Jet in WEST SIDE STORY, Yenta in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Mama in BYE BYE BIRDIE, and various characters in LES MISERABLES, WIZARD OF OZ/THE WIZ and GREASE. In her day job, she is a social worker, wife and mother of three kids, who keep her humble and on her toes.
Emma Henry -
GIRL
This is Emma's debut with TEATRON Theatre. She is a ten year old grade 5 student who loves acting, hip hop and piano. She has performed in numerous school plays and is thrilled to be performing now on a community stage.
Nathan Henry -
BOY
Six year old Nathan Henry is thrilled to be acting in THE DYBBUK. This is his first time performing live theatre, though he is a busy TV and voice actor and model. Currently he is appearing in Wonderbread print ads and in an episode of Hot Box on the Comedy Channel. He has appeared in many TV commercials.
Jonah
Hundert - CHONNON
Jonah is excited to be making his TEATRON Theatre debut in THE DYBBUK. He recently returned from Sweden where he worked on a devised adaptation of Brecht's CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE. Other recent credits include Dostoevsky's THE IDIOT (Piesn Kozla, Poland/London), BLOODY POETRY (Drunk & Brilliant) and URINETOWN (DalTheatre).
Sarah
Illiatovitch-Goldman - LEYE
TEATRON Theatre debut. Selected theatre credits include THE RING OF THE KING, THE MIRACLE MAN, THIS DECEMBER, LION IN THE STREETS, THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, NAOMI IN THE LIVING ROOM, CLOWN, MAIDS OF HONOR, BLOOD, KING LEAR, THE PROMISE and INTERVALS. Sarah is a recent graduate of Ryerson's BFA acting conservatory program and since graduating in the spring she has produced WIT at the alumnae theatre's upcoming production as well as a variety of short student films. Upcoming, THE MAIDS, WIT.
Rivka
Jakubovic - GITTEL
Rivka has a Bachelors degree in Psychology and is pursuing a Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy. This is her first TEATRON show and she is excited and honoured to be a part of this production. Rivka would like to thank the director, cast and crew for their guidance. She is also grateful for the support of her family and friends.
Howard Jerome
- REB AZRIELKE
For TEATRON Theatre, THIS NIGHT. Howard's professional acting career spans almost 50 years on stage and screen. He has hosted the ASHKENAZ FESTIVAL since it began (he is the man in white). Recently Howard starred alongside Harvey Atkin in the hit production of DAMAGES. Howard's most recent appearance at the Leah Posluns theatre was as Psudelous in A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM; it happens he has also written a musical about the life of Zero Mostel, the original star of that show. Howard has appeared at the New York, Winnipeg and Arizona Jewish theatres. Selected Toronto credits include starring roles in GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS and THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FANTASTIKS and Harold Ballard in OF ICE AND MEN. Upcoming THE HOUSE OF MANY TONGUES at the TARRAGON Theatre. Read more about Howard and his one-man show, THE KABBALAH KABBERET at www.shalomjerome.ca
Dan Lawson
- THIRD BATLON / SECOND HASSID
Dan was recently the lighting operator for A GLIMPSE OF THE LIGHT. He was last seen onstage in Markham Youth Theatre's production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR IN CONCERT. Previous acting credits include SOUTH PACIFIC, THE MIKADO, BROADWAY ROCKS, THE BOYFRIEND and THE MUSIC MAN. Film and TV background extra work include THE SESSION, FLASHPOINT, WAREHOUSE 13, AMELIA and SAVE THE LAST DANCE 2. Dan would like to thank the cast and crew of THE DYBBUK for making him feel welcome and his parents and very good friend Eric Newton for their support.
Angèle Morgan
- SECOND WOMAN / BRIDE
Angèle has been to drama school, and film school, and
culinary school. She uses all of these experiences with varying success. She
grew up in Ottawa and has acted and improvised (and cooked) in Canada and New
Zealand, most recently at the Bad Dog Theatre and with the Scarborough Theatre
Guild. She is excited to be part of the cast for THE DYBBUK and work with many
talented people. Also, she is in a rock band.
Anna Ross -
THIRD WOMAN / YESHIVA BUCHER
Anna grew up in a small town outside of Hamilton, and moved
to Toronto to attend the Drama Program at the University of Toronto, where she is currently working toward a Specialist degree in Acting. In addition to
theatre, Anna also enjoys dance, especially ballet, and playing the piano.
Kivi Shapiro - HENNACH / REB
NACHMAN / REB SHIMSHON
Kivi is proud to have worked with several excellent groups in Waterloo and London in shows including FASS, TWELFTH NIGHT, VILLAGE OF IDIOTS, THE GOD OF ISAAC, SHADOWLANDS and THE PETRIFIED FOREST. Kivi is pleased to return to the Toronto stage, following a turn as Reuben Shotsky in TEATRON Theatre's CHAIM'S LOVE SONG.
Akshay Sharma -
HUNCHBACK / SECOND JUDGE
TEATRON Theatre debut. Akshay Sharma studied Psychology at York but decided to pursue an acting career. His first major venture into live performance was in 2006 at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club. Akshay's theatre credits include THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES, Antonio in TWELFTH NIGHT and Caliban in THE TEMPEST. Akshay is also a playwright: keep your eyes open for his upcoming script!
Anita Shir-Jacob -
FRADE
Anita is originally from South Africa. She arrived in Canada in the mid 70s, from London, England where she lived for ten years. Her past theatre credits include IT'S NEVER TOO LATE, THE LITTLE HUT, A SLIGHT ACHE, SIBS, MACBETH and LEONCE UND LENA. She also directed two student productions at the Robert Gill Theatre: THE BIRTHDAY PARTY and MANDRAGOLA. For the past eight years Anita has been teaching drama related subjects at Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre.
Menachem
Sifen - BRIDEGROOM / MENASHE
Menachem has been acting since the age of five. He became involved with TEATRON Theatre last year playing Young Charlie in CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER. Before his TEATRON debut Menachem performed in many productions in Naples, Florida. Selected credits include ALL MY SONS, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and OLIVER!. Menachem is very glad to be a part of THE DYBBUK.
Philip
Soiffer - SECOND BATLON / FIRST HASSID
Philip has enjoyed a smooth transition over the past three years from owning his own engineering company to becoming an actor. For TEATRON Theatre, CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER. Other credits include: MAN OF LA MANCHA (Imperial Musical Theatre), COULDN'T WE BE (Phoenix Theatre), TAKING MY TURN (Theatre Intrigue) and WHO'S UNDERWEAR (Theatre Sarnia). You can see Philip in his upcoming role as Murray in the ODD COUPLE. He has also acted in numerous documentaries and will be appearing in a full length movie in the spring.
Clinton Somerton - FIRST BATLON / MICHOL
Clinton recently appeared as Shmuelik in TEATRON Theatre's first-ever musical production, A GLIMPSE OF THE LIGHT. Clinton is a Christian, husband, and member of Theatre Ontario. His theatrical credits include leading roles in the musicals FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GUYS AND DOLLS, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and MAN OF LA MANCHA, as well as the title role in MACBETH. He thanks his wife Susan for her loving support.
A GLIMPSE OF THE LIGHT Nov. 12 to 23, 2008
Cast and Crew in alphabetical order:
Nala Burdyna - RUCHEL
Nala's first encounter with the stage started at the tender age of 7, as a dancer. Upon arriving in Toronto at the age of 11, she continued to educate herself in the performing arts world by attending dance and music schools. Now a graduate of George Brown College (theatre program) and Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts (musical theatre program), Nala is pursuing her passion as a career. Her stage and film credits include IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL, THE LARAMIE PROJECT, PINOCCHIO, and 8:21.
Martin Edmonds
- AVRAM/DAVID
Martin's acting career started too many years ago with musical theatre in England, performing in such shows as KISS ME KATE and HALF A SIXPENCE. It is therefore exciting to be part of a musical production again. Martin's more recent career in Canada has included many comedies, Fringe shows, and CBC productions. Martin is currently part of the BardBusters production company, acting in MACBETH and TWELFTH NIGHT for intimate high school classroom performances.
Tori Elliott -
LEAH
Tori is thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful production. Past theatre credits include RAM ALLEY, 7 STORIES, THE CHANGELING, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, and TWELVE ANGRY JURORS. Tori is a graduate of Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts.
Tamar Ehrlich
- Properties
Tamar is delighted to be once more part of a TEATRON production after being
Props Mistress for THE CHOSEN, THE SISTERS ROSENSWEIG, HOME OF THE BRAVE, THE
TENTH MAN, THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, THE GOD OF ISAAC, CONVERSATIONS
WITH MY FATHER and CHAIM'S LOVE SONG. Born in Poland and educated in France, Israel, England and Canada, her interest in theatrical "props" is an extension of
work in sculpture, design and painting.
Ben Finn -
Playwright
Finn has authored 20 musicals, 8 full-length, along with 12 one-act for children or all ages. His musicals have had an extensive track record, 40 productions playing in New York, New Jersey, Maine, Georgia, Utah and Oregon. He is a former radio scriptwriter for WNYE-FM, where his scripts have garnered 4 national awards, and an Earplay Award for a privately-submitted script. Finn has authored 2 books, A Tale of Zabokretch, a novel based upon the Ukrainian pogroms of 1919-1921, and Look, the Sun Is Shining, a memoir. He is looking forward to the Toronto production of A GLIMPSE OF THE LIGHT, his first outside the U.S.
Nicole
Hapke - Choreographer
Nicole is an award-winning choreographer specializing in Tap and Musical Theatre; selected credits include CRAZY FOR YOU, TALL TALES and the opening ceremonies for the Alberta Summer Games. She is also an accomplished "triple threat" performer who has worked both in theatrical and commercial settings. A current faculty member with the Randolph
Academy for the Performing Arts (College Program), Nicole is also the Program Coordinator for the Kids Division at Randolph as well as Artistic Director of the new Randolph Dance Crew - a company specifically designed for young dancers.
Barrett Morrison
- JACK
Barrett is originally from Nova Scotia, and he is enjoying his time in Toronto immensely! You can catch him at MEDIEVAL TIMES as the Lord Chancellor and, if you have the right cable channels, in the opening credits for AD PERSUASION. Selected credits include A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and THE HEIGHT OF MADNESS.
Cassie Muise - ROSA
Cassie comes to TEATRON after working in Florida this summer for NASA as a performer at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Complex. She is excited to be performing her true passion, musical theatre. Past theatre credits include Babe Williams in THE PAJAMA GAME, Ela in the Canadian Premiere of STRING OF PEARLS, Arnaz in the World Premiere of MISS PERSIA, and the Canadian Premiere of A MEMORY, A MONOLOGUE, A RANT AND A PRAYER. She would like to thank her family, friends, and her wonderful boyfriend Shimon.
Jack Ossof - YUDEL
For TEATRON Toronto Jewish Theatre: CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER. Jack is a veteran actor of the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre in Montreal. Since 1997 he has performed in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ, ON GOLDEN LAND, DOUBLE IDENTITY, THREEPENNY OPERA, ON SECOND AVENUE, and THE DYBBUK.
Marc Richler - MOISHE/MENDEL
A recent graduate of the Dalhousie Acting Programme in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Marc has returned home to Toronto to pursue his training and his acting career in theatre, film and television. He has recently been seen on stage in THE BOURGEOIS GENTLEMAN and WAITING FOR GODOT, as well as in the short films SEHNSUCHT and SOCK WAR.
He sends many thanks to his family and friends for their ongoing love and support.
Floydd Ricketts - Musical
Director
Floydd continues to gain recognition as an adept director of
various musical styles and genres, covering everything from Classical to
Jazz. He is frequently called to work with small orchestras, choirs and
music theatre ensembles throughout Ontario and has produced several concerts
with critical acclaim.
Floydd is the music coordinator for Rentertainment, a company he founded in
2006 that acts as a liaison between event planners and live musicians. He
is a proficient scorer and arranger and has arranged a number of works for
mixed voices and Jazz orchestra. He is the recipient of an Imasco
Performing Arts Award, an L.G. Griffith Music Award and a Harry Jerome Arts
& Entertainment Award, among others, and he has brought these talents to the
development of a stunning new orchestration for A GLIMPSE OF THE LIGHT.
Kivi Shapiro - Stage Manager
Kivi is active both on and offstage with TEATRON Toronto Jewish Theatre. He stage managed last year's CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER and this year's A GLIMPSE OF THE LIGHT, and was seen in CHAIM'S LOVE SONG. Prior to 2007, he was in London, Ontario, where he performed with groups including the Or Shalom Theatre Troupe and the London Community Players, and before that with the University of Waterloo's FASS theatre group, where he learned the secrets of the rick-a-bam-boo.
Clinton Somerton
- SHMUELIK
Clinton is a Christian, husband, and member of Theatre Ontario. His theatrical credits include leading roles in the musicals FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GUYS AND DOLLS, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and MAN OF LA MANCHA, as well as Shakespeare's MACBETH. Clinton thanks his wife Susan for her loving support.
Gloria Valentine
- Fruma
Gloria is a seasoned actress, singer and entertainer. She has performed in concert, on stage, in television and film and in cabaret, across North America and in Israel. Gloria spent six and a half years at Second City, honing her improv skills. She played an Italian mother then the nona (grandmother) at TONY'N'TINA'S WEDDING. What she loves to do best is sing Yiddish songs. Gloria is very pleased to be part of this talented cast and crew, and especially to be working with Ari Weisberg and Teatron Toronto Jewish Theatre on this play that gives us a glimpse of Israel and the plight of displaced Jews after the war. Gloria visits her grandchildren in Eretz Yisrael at least twice a year, making this story and Israel especially meaningful to her.
Esther Vallins - ESTHER
In addition to playing ESTHER, Esther is also the Dance Captain of this production. Her selected credits include THE PIED PIPER, ALI BABA, THE PAJAMA GAME, THE CRUCIBLE, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, OLIVER!, and GODSPELL. Esther also sings and dances as different fairytale princesses with My Perfect Princess Party, and loves every minute of it. A proud Randolph grad, Esther is thrilled to be doing a fantastic role, in a show with such an important message. Esther dedicates this performance to her father, Michael.
Ari Weisberg - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
Ari's directorship and design credits include EDMOND, THE MELVILLE BOYS, THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY, MURDER AMONG FRIENDS, THIS NIGHT, THE CHOSEN, THE SISTERS ROSENSWEIG, HOME OF THE BRAVE, THE TENTH MAN, THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, THE GOD OF ISAAC, CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER and CHAIM'S LOVE SONG. Ari is the founder and artistic director of TEATRON Toronto Jewish Theatre. He worked for 18 years as a director and a producer for television in Kingston, Ontario. Later he was able to come back to his first love, live theatre.
Asna Wise -
Costume Design
Born in Vilnius, Lithuania, Asna came to Canada at the age of nine. The daughter of an opera singer who was a soloist with the Kiev Opera and then with the Red Army Choir, Asna is a lifelong “opera nut” and theatre lover who began her schooling at the Conservatory of Music in Vilnius. She has an extensive knowledge of Italian, French and Russian opera repertoire. She also holds a Master's Degree in English Literature (Medieval Theatre) from University of Toronto. Asna has acted in community theatre and spent one summer at the Banff Festival's opera department where she was assistant stage manager for Britten's “Albert Herring”. For the past four years Asna's opera dreams have come true as she has been working for the Canadian Opera Company as a “performer in a non-singing role” playing everything from a convent nun to a prison prostitute, and where, according to her, she has “the best seat in the house”. Asna is proud and happy to be contributing to Teatron's excellent work.
CHAIM'S LOVE SONG Feb 27 to March 9, 2008
CHAIM's cast in order of appearance
Julie
Holdsworth*
- KELLY BURKE
This is Julie's début with TEATRON Theatre. She is excited to be working with such a talented group of artists. Some of Julie's credits: FLOOD-A PLAY IN TEN ACTS, PERFECT STRANGERS and GROUND ZERO, M.O.W. AMERICA'S PRINCE, her television credits include: GOOSEBUMPS, DEAR AMERICA and THE FAMOUS JETT JACKSON.
Irving Dobbs – CHAIM SHOTSKY
Irving returns to TEATRON for his fourth production after appearing as Hellman in THIS NIGHT, Schlissel in THE TENTH MAN and Adolph Freitag in THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO. Born in Toronto, he is a graduate of Columbia University Theatre Arts Dept. Irving wrote, directed and performed in the variety show ROYAL BLUES in the RCAF between flying duties as a pilot. In New York he appeared in productions of COFFEE HOUSE, YELLOW JACKET, GOLD IN THE HILLS, EVANGELINE, THE LITTLE CLAY CART, and OUR HEARTS WERE YOUNG AND GAY. He adapted the book and stage managed the production of BELLE OF NEW YORK and directed and appeared in the Off-Broadway original musical TEXAS IS TOPS. In Toronto Irving has appeared as Gordon in DANGEROUS CORNER, Phil in JITTERS, Ben (lead) in NORMAN IS THAT YOU?, Doc in the TV movie TRANSPLANT and Merr in the short movie ROCK GARDEN that recently won the Global Audience Award for best short Film at the Slamdance Film Festival. He has also written several musicals and had many of his songs recorded by various artists and used in a movie.
Jack
Berke
– OSCAR BIRNBAUM
CHAIM'S LOVE SONG is Jack's third appearance in a TEATRON Theatre production. His previous TEATRON Theatre productions include Hassid in THE CHOSEN and Alper in THE TENTH MAN. He has also appeared in DEPARTURES AND ARRIVAL, THE DREAMERS, THE MAD WOMAN OF CHAILLOT, and “NO BIG DEAL?” (Act II Studio); RUDDIGORE, H.M.S. PINAFORE, IOLANTHE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and MERRY WIDOW (Alexander Singers); JENUFA (C.O.C.); WAITING FOR WOLFGANG (Toronto Symphonietta); STIR FRY (2005 Toronto Fringe Festival); BRIGADOON (E.M.P.); INSANE UNCLE LEROY (Alumnae Theatre); and THE ACHING HEART OF SAMUEL KLEINERMAN (Medina Theatre).
Jack thanks his wonderfully supportive wife and best friend, Madeline, who got him into this crazy business
Reva
Lawry*
– TZAWRAH SHOTSKY
This is Reva's second appearance with TEATRON Theatre, having appeared last
season in the LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO. Her career spans over 40 years. She appeared in the Wayne & Shuster shows, in numerous commercials and
studied with Michael Shurtleff in California during which time she appeared
in the daytime series CAPITAL. Reva also toured for nine years with Theatre
on the Move. She produced and directed Neil Simon's COME BLOW YOUR
HORN in Yiddish and English at the Limelight Dinner Theatre. Reva is pleased
to be back working with Ari once again.
Kivi
Shapiro
– REUBEN SHOTSKY
Kivi
recently moved to Toronto from London, Ontario, where he had the
pleasure of working with groups including the London Community Players
and the Or Shalom Theatre Troupe. Recent shows include THE PETRIFIED
FOREST (Alan Squier), A ROSEN BY ANY OTHER NAME (Manny Boxbaum),
SHADOWLANDS (Christopher Riley), THE GOD OF ISAAC (Isaac Adams), and
VILLAGE OF IDIOTS (Yosef).
Andria Siegler
– OLD LADY, PEARL BRISISTSKY, RAIZEL BOKASH
Andria is delighted to return to TEATRON Theatre after playing "Ma" in THE GOD OF ISAAC last season. Selected credits include "Karen" in JAKE'S WOMEN, "Aida" in OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, "Judith" in MY DARLING JUDITH, and "Mrs. Margolin" in FORTY CARATS. She has also directed and performed in short pieces for the Cabbagetown Theatre Company over the years. In her real life, Andria's favorite roles are wife, mom and grandma, and she dedicates this performance to her loving husband, Neil, in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary.
Leah Chwaiewsky – RACHEL SHOTSKY,
SHANA SHOTSKY, FLIGHT ATTENDANT, SIMA SHERTOK
This is Leah's first production with TEATRON Theatre.
Leah grew up in Winnipeg where she trained extensively in all forms of
dance. She performed in several Rainbow Stage productions including: MY
FAIR LADY, ANYTHING GOES, CAROUSEL, PETER PAN, and GUYS AND DOLLS. Leah also
assisted in choreographing the opening and closing ceremonies for the Pan Am
Games. She moved to Toronto about 5 years ago and enrolled in the
professional program at Second City, specializing in improvisation. Leah
is currently in pre-production for an evening of music and dance with all
proceeds going to support women suffering from abuse. Enjoy the show!
Carmi
Yonah Sienna
– YOUNG REUBEN
This is Carmi's TEATRON Theatre début. He has been in CharActors, and Toronto Youth Musical Theatre Company. And most recently played Ren McCormack in FOOTLOOSE with Avenue Road Arts School. Carmi is a grade 11 student at the Dragon Academy. During the year he takes voice and movement classes and sings in the award-winning Jewish community choir, Renanim. Carmi's family and Jewish heritage are central in his life. He enjoys roller blading, skiing, playing piano, and traveling with his family. Coming from musical theatre background, Carmi is thrilled to explore a new genre with TEATRON Theatre.
Andrea
Helfant (Andy) –
YOUNG RACHEL
This is Andy's TEATRON Theatre's début. She was highly acclaimed for her role as Ms. Hannigan in the production of ANNIE. Andy has always enjoyed drama and participated in different school and camp plays. She is in Grade 7 at USDS Bathurst Campus.
* appearing with the permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association.
Ari
Weisberg - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
Ari's directorship and design credits include EDMOND, THE MELVILLE BOYS, THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY, MURDER AMONG FRIENDS, THIS NIGHT, THE CHOSEN, THE SISTERS ROSENSWEIG, HOME OF THE BRAVE, THE TENTH MAN, THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, THE GOD OF ISAAC, CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER and CHAIM'S LOVE SONG. Ari is the founder and artistic director of TEATRON Toronto Jewish Theatre. He worked for 18 years as a director and a producer for television in Kingston, Ontario. Later he was able to come back to his first love, live theatre. Ari loves the theatre because it gives him the opportunity and the time to explore the subtexts of plays and their messages. Ari is a graduate of Queen's University where he studied drama. Ari also studied at the Theatre Department of York University, and at Equity Show Case Theatre where he studied directing with Tarragon's artistic director, Richard Rose.
CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER November 21 – December 2, 2007
MARK ALBERT - Charlie
For TEATRON Theatre - Arthur in THE TENTH MAN. Mark has had the pleasure of working with a number of different theatre groups including Encore Entertainment in which he was well received as Sam "the pickle man" in CROSSING DELANCEY and Arnold in A THOUSAND CLOWNS (also by Herb Gardner). Mark enjoyed being cast in a double role in Sabrina Noble's Fringe Festival play WHIMPERING LODGE.
JORDAN COHEN - Josh, Joey
Jordan has been acting since age 10. His passion for the arts grows with each new production. Now, at the age of 21, Jordan runs his own online radio station, is the lead character in the new upcoming independent film DEFINING INSTINCTS, and also has done modeling for JC MAC denim and jackets. Expect great things in the coming years from this young man.
ARNIE ZWEIG - Eddie
For TEATRON Theatre - Hirshman, the cabalist in Paddy Chayefsky's THE TENTH MAN. Arnie has been involved in theatre for over 35 years playing both dramatic and comedy roles. He has written and performed at community events and has composed a song sung by the Varsity Jews, a Jewish a cappella group. In his comedy roles he has played a Texas boyfriend in a murder mystery and a forlorn husband in MIXED DOUBLES. His dramatic roles have included Otto Frank in The DIARY OF ANNE FRANK.
EDITH ACKER - Gusta
Edith Acker is very happy to be taking part in a TEATRON Theatre production for the first time. Her most recent roles include Mrs. Gibbs in OUR TOWN (Village Players) and Louise the maid in PRIVATE LIVES (Village Players). She has studied at Equity Showcase Theatre in Toronto and the Acting Studio in New York.
JACK OSSOF - Zaretsky
Jack is a veteran actor of The Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre in Montreal (Saidye Bronfman Centre For The Arts). Since 1997, he has performed in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ, ON GOLDEN LAND, DOUBLE IDENTITY, THREE PENNY OPERA, ON SECOND AVENUE and THE DYBBUK.
SAM GODFREY - Young Joey
Sam is a seventh grade student at Bialik Hebrew Day School. Sam has performed in numerous school productions and has trained at Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People, The Randolph Academy and Second City. He has performed as David in THE BOOK OF RUTH by Deborah Lynn Frockt (The Jewish Children's Theatre) as part of Holocaust Education Week. Sam looks forward to playing Young Joey in Teatron Theatre's production of CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER.
JULIE GRIESDORF - Hannah Di Blindeh
Julie's past productions have included THE SECOND TIME AROUND, THE SUN IN MY EYES, SOCIAL SECURITY (Medina Theatre Ensemble) and AMADEUS (Stage Centre Productions). She is very excited about her debut with TEATRON Theatre.
JULIAN NICHOLSON - Finney the Book
This is Julian's first show with TEATRON Theatre and he is pleased to be working with such a fine director, cast, and crew. Some of his recent credits include Luddy Beddoes in ELIZABETH REX with the Picton Summer Festival Theatre, and Montague in ROMEO AND JULIET with ACT productions in Brampton. He has appeared on CBC Radio, performed as a voice actor for video games, and has had principal roles in the movies HEARTLAND SON, TURNS, and HOME SPIN. He is currently a member of the Urban Spine theatre company here in Toronto. Julian thanks his wife Alison, children Shannon, Gavin, and Morgan, and granddaughter Shaune for their love and support.
PHIL SOIFFER - Nick
Phil is pleased to perform his Toronto debut with such a talented and professional group of actors. His recent roles include Rabbi in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Imperial Musical Theatre), Charlie in TAKING MY TURN (Theatre Intrigue) and Bruno Fruferelli in WHO'S UNDER WHERE? (Theatre Sarnia). Phil would like to thank Ari for this opportunity.
DAVID REGO - Jimmy Scalso
'98 graduate of the Ryerson Theatre program. He appeared in BOLLY DOUBLE this year (winner of an Audience Choice Award at Reelworld Film Festival, and a Golden Remi at the Houston World Fest). BOLLY DOUBLE recently showcased at Albion, Woodside and Carlton cinemas. Dave has also appeared in ZERO HOUR and MASTERMINDS. Latest theatre credits: various roles for UNI's ensemble production of CLOCKWORK ORANGE in Mississauga, and as Tito Morelli in LEND ME A TENOR for Oakville's West End Studio Theatre.
ALLAN SOBERMAN- Blue
For TEATRON Theatre - The Rabbi in THE TENTH MAN. Allen started his career as a singer/songwriter/musician based in Toronto in the early 1970's. He has accompanied people such as Dan Hill, Ben Mink, Stringband, Brent Titcomb, Nancy White, Marie-Lynn Hammond, Bill Hughes and others and appeared with Billy Crystal, Billy Joel, Maria Muldaur, Sonny Terry and Brownie Mcghee, Steve Goodman, J.J. Cale and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. He has appeared as a vocalist on TV and radio commercials and recordings (Sylvia Tyson, Brent Titcomb, and Nancy White). Allen compiled a musical dedication CD to his late father, Cantor Morris Soberman, and has produced a world music CD (Hebrew) "Searching for my Voice" and just released a new CD of original English material entitled "Hold Tight".
MENACHEM SIFEN - Young Charlie
Menachem has recently moved to Toronto from Naples, FL, where he performed in numerous shows in children's and adult theatre. Selected credits include Oberon in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Little Jake in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Bert in ALL MY SONS, Fagin Kid in OLIVER! and Warbucks in ANNIE. Acting since the age of 5, Menachem is excited to be a part of Jewish theatre. He is homeschooled and enjoys playing the drums.
Ari Weisberg - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
THE GOD OF ISAAC March 21-25, 2007
Miles Cohen –
Actor l
Miles trained with the Vancouver Playhouse and Bishop's University. He has worked with various theatres including Second City, The Grand and Graphic Mime. Miles also taught in schools all over Canada and hope to spend most of his life on stage. He would like to thank Shakespeare in Action, Janet and The B Hat”.
Lorn Eisen - Actor: Isaac Adams
Lorn is pleased to return to TEATRON after being Joe in THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO. He was also seen on stage at the Toronto Centre For The Performing Arts as the lead role in Neil Simon's Come Blow Your Horn. He has appeared in numerous films and TV shows including Owning Mahowney, The Associates, Leap Years, and The 11th Hour. He is even Google-able. Lorn is excited to be part of this talented cast and he thanks them for putting up with him. Much thanks to his friends and family for the years of support, especially his Baba. His eye is still on the prize, but is the prize eyeing him?
Limor Markovzki -
Actress
I: Chaya
Limor is very happy to be working on "The God of Isaac" in her first production as "Chaya" with Teatron. Her most recent accomplishments include 2 short films "Red Balloon and" Clara Before we Met". She is also in a comedic ipod show called "Team Leader" which will be airing in the near future. Limor would like to thank all the wonderful teachers, friends and family who have inspired her as an actress and supported her to follow her dreams. Limor would also like to thank the cast, crew and Ari for opening there hearts to a wonderful production.
Tova
McCall
–
Head of Wardrobe
Tova has always been drawn to her creative side and although she is a full-time student at the University of Toronto double-majoring in psychology and sociology, she fills her free time with acting professionally for television and theatre, taking sewing lessons, dancing and travelling. Her love for fashion and design drew her to this position as the wardrobe person. Later, she hopes to continue sewing more professionally.
Jason Poynton – Stage Manager
Jason is very pleased to be a part of this
wonderful production and back in the theatre world after having taken a year
off to teach English in Japan. Jason is a graduate of Brock University with a major in theatre and has Stage Managed over 15 productions. Previous
productions include: Norm Foster's Mending
Fences (Theatre in Port), Waiting
for Godot (Niagara Arts),
Groundwater (Suitcase in Point),
Etc. Jason was also the Stage/Production Manager for two consecutive years for
the Niagara benefit production of The
Vagina Monologues. He would like to thank everyone associated with this
production for the hard work and friendship.
Andria
Siegler
-
Actor: Mrs. Joseph Adams
This is Andria's first show with Teatron and she is pleased and humbled to be working with such a fine director and a gifted cast and crew. Some of her recent credits include Jakes Women with Encore Entertainment and Over the River and Through the Woods, My Darling Judith, Yesterday the Children Were Dancing and Forty Carats all at the Village Playhouse. She has also directed short pieces for the Slaw Festival, as well as performed in Ghost Lore and No Sweetheart Required II and III with the Cabbagetown Theatre Company. In her real life, Andria's favorite roles are wife, mom and grandma, and as always she is grateful to her family and friends for their undying love and support.
Daniel Sonenberg BFA –
Lighting Designer
For Teatron, Dan designed the lighting for HOME OF THE BRAVE, and THE TENTH MAN. Dan's other theatre credits include Urinetown, Les Miserables, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors Junior. Daniel, a graduate of the Ryerson Theatre School, is a lighting designer based in Toronto. Over the course of his 12 years in the industry, he has designed lighting for over 300 events and shows. Currently, Dan is the National Lighting Director at AVW-TELAV Audio Visual Solutions.
Erin Tancock -
Actress
Il: Shelly
Erin is thrilled to be in this production of The God of Isaac. Theatre credits include: Patience (Toronto Operetta Theatre), Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Heidi Chronicles, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and Grease. Erin is a recent graduate from the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts in Toronto, and would like to thank her teachers and peers who have helped her become the performer she is today! Special love and thanks to Ryan and her family.
Alesya Volchyk - Wardrobe and makeup apprentice
Alesya is a new immigrant from the Ukraine where she worked as a fashion and
beauty editor, and a photo-shoot stylist for a number of glossy fashion
magazines. This is her debut as a make-up artist, stylist, image consultant and
personal shopping assistant, and she thinks that this is a great start for
a new-immigrant in Toronto.
Sam Walters – Actor ll
Sam Walters is a self-acclaimed thespian-at-heart and is thrilled to mark his stage debut with TEATRON and The God of Isaac. Honing his craft over many years as a retail consultant, sales trainer, writer and shopping channel co-host, Sam has always found pleasure with performing and enlightening audiences. He, along with his amazingly supportive wife, Linda, and the family are greatly indebted to the director, Ari Weisberg, for his remarkable courage and empathic recognition of the need to channel Sam's unbounded, artistic aspirations into a structured, co-operative endeavour!
Sam would also like to acknowledge and thank his many friends for their unconditional support, and especially, Jack Berke, for his encouragement, inspiring tenacity and determined example of living the dream.
Ari Weisberg - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO (January 2007)
Michael Close –
Set design
For TEATRON: THE TENTH MAN. Michael has worked in the area of scenographics since 1979 and has a broad range of experience from scenic art to production design. Michael Close is also a professional artist who has had well over 70 solo and numerous group exhibitions with many shows at international levels. Toronto born and raised Michael Close is married to a former public art gallery curator; he has two young daughters who have already won many international art awards.
IRVING DOBBS - Actor: Adolph Freitag
Irving is delighted to return to TEATRON Theatre after playing Hellman in This Night and Schlissel in THE TENTH MAN. Born in Toronto, he is a graduate of Columbia University Theatre Arts Dept. Irving preformed wrote and directed “Royal Blues” variety show in the R.C.A.F. between flying duties as a pilot. In New York he appeared in productions of Coffee House, Yellow Jacket, Gold In The Hills, Evangeline, The Little Clay Cart, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. He adapted the book and stage managed the revival of the musical Belle Of New York and directed and appeared in the original musical Texas Is Tops. In Toronto Irving has appeared as Gordon in Dangerous Corner, Phil in Jitters, Ben (lead) in Norman Is That You?, and a principal role in the TV movie Transplant. He has written several musicals and had many of his songs recorded by various artists and used in a movie.
LORN EISEN – Actor: Joe Farkas
Tamar Ehrlich - Properties
Tamar Ehrlich is delighted to be once more part of a Teatron production after being Props Mistress for THE CHOSEN & SISTERS ROSENSWEIG. Born in Poland, educated in France, Israel, England and Canada, Her interest in Theatrical "props" is an extension of work in sculpture, design and painting.
Jenna Harris – Actor: Sunny
Freitag
Jenna is thrilled to be joining Teatron Theatre for the first time in this wonderfully touching ensemble piece. Originally from Kingston, Jenna moved to New York to study acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Some of her favourite NY theatre credits include: Top Girls, Rock Out (NYC International Fringe Festival), Women of Twilight, Ring Round the Moon and Much Ado About Nothing. Most recently, she performed in the Alumnae Theatre's production of Baby with the Bathwater, and on screen in the international feature film, Rainbow Raani. She gives much love and thanks to her family for their unwavering support, and to her brother Brent, who is, as you are watching this play, out traveling the world. Enjoy!
Vanessa
Kobran
– Actor: Lala Levy
After living in the United States for several years, Vanessa has returned to Canada and plans to stay. Theatre credits include: 2006 Toronto Fringe Festival Broken Record, Stage Won Miranda in The Tempest, ShakespeareWorks Romeo & Juliet, Rhubarb! Festival Medusa Moves, Alumnae Theatre New Works Festival Spadina Monologues, Alchemy Theatre Merry Wives of Windsor. Shakespeare Alive! in New York Thaisa in Pericles; Isabella in Measure for Measure; and Conrnelius in Cybleline. In Massachusetts: Shakespeare & Company, Mixed Company A Night at the Theater and Barrington Stage Company Grease; Dancing on Thin Ice. Her film credits include: Queen of the Zombie Punks, Dinner and a Movie. Vanessa is a certified actor-combatant. She has received acting training, from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, Shakespeare & Company, and York University. Vanessa has had a fabulous time working with this cast!
Reva
Lawry*- Actor: Reba Freitag
This is Reva's debut performance with Teatron Theatre. Her career spans over thirty years. She appeared on the Wayne and Shuster shows, in numerous commercials, and studied with Michael Shurtleff in California. While in California she appeared in the day time series Capital. Reva also toured for nine years with Theatre on the Move, a children's theatre. She produced and directed Neil Simon's Come Blow Your Horn in Yiddish and English at the Limelight Dinner Theatre. A very special thanks to Ari and the cast and crew of Ballyhoo for this wonderful experience. I love you all.
Jason Morneau – Stage Manager
Jason grew up in Windsor, ON, until he moved to Toronto four years ago.
After going to film school, Jason went into theatre staging managing productions such as, Biography the Game, fringe festival 06 Attack of the Intergalactic Middle Manager which won best of Fringe in NOW. The last two years he has been Technical Director of the Toronto Sketch comedy festival. Jason now works at the Gladstone Hotel and has put his own production on called, Yuk Jr. vs. the Olive Trio, a veggie tale of a radish avenging his father's death against the olive trio who are made up of Pitt, Poke and their leader Poe. He now in production of his newest tale called Beautiful Days which will be present at the Gladstone Hotel Ballroom in late April. He was pleased to work on this project and looks for to working on The God of Issac.
Daniel Sagavoy – Actor: Peachy Weil
Daniel has been acting since the age of 12, when he appeared in Me Myself & I, a collective
creation about growing up. Daniel hasn't stopped since then, performing in such
critically acclaimed Toronto and London Fringe productions as Joemosomo, and Blow This Popsicle Stand.
More recently, he's been seen in the local Carribean sketch comedy show Carironto, where he plays the sole
white visitor. When asked about his role as "the white guy", Daniel
responded "it's the part I was born to play."
Candi Zell – Actor: Beulah
"Boo" Levy
Acting is Candi's passion in life and she enjoys performing for film, television and voice recordings as well as theatre. Candi was privileged to play the rewarding and memorable role of Hanna in The Book of Ruth (Jewish Children's Theatre). Some of her other favourite theatre roles include The Dame in Snow White and the Several Dwarfs, Fifi Fluff in Morning of a Private Eye, and Pauline in the Prisoner of Second Avenue. Candi has performed five times in plays at the Toronto Fringe Festival. She played Pete's Mom in YTV's System Crash and has been in numerous films and recordings. She is delighted to be playing Boo and to be part of the talented cast of this award winning play. Candi thanks Ari for giving her this wonderful opportunity and everyone involved in the production for their help and support.
* appearing with the permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association.
Ari Weisberg - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
THE TENTH MAN (March 2006):
Mark Albert
–
Actor: Arthur
Mark has had the pleasure of working with a number of different theatre groups including Encore Entertainment in which he was well received as Sam,” the pickle man", in Crossing Delancey and Arnold in A Thousand Clowns. Most recently, adding to the experience of performance art, Mark enjoyed being cast in a double role in Sabrina Noble's Fringe Festival play Whipering Lodge. This is Mark's debut performance with TEATRON Theatre, but has come to know and respect the work of those involved in this relatively new venture. Thanks to the continued support of friends and family for occupying some of the seats and making some of the noise - at the right times.
Jack Berke
–
Actor: Alper
Jack Berke is please to return to TEATRON Theatre for THE TENTH MAN after appearing in THE CHOSEN last season. He has been a member of ACT II STUDIO since 1994, and has appeared in various productions including Departures and Arrivals, The Dreamers, The Residence, and The Mad Woman Of Chaillot. Jack was in the cast of No Big Deal? a dramatic presentation dealing with prostate cancer and its impact on family relationships. He has also performed in the Alexander Singers' productions of Ruddigore, H.M.S. Pinafore, & Iolanthe by Gilbert & Sullivan, Fiddler on the Roof and The Merry Widow. He appeared as the village priest in the C.O.C. production of Jenufa, as well as with the Toronto Symphionetta as Leopold Mozart in their presentation of Waiting for Wolfgang. Last summer he was featured in the Toronto Fringe Festival production of Stir Fry. Jack would like to take this opportunity to thank his wonderful wife Madeline for her unstinting support and encouragement.
Marvin Blier – Actor: Bleyer, the shamus
Marvin has thus far performed in the following plays: The Diary of Anne Frank; Norman, Is That You?; The Cemetery Club; It Runs In The Family; Not Now, Darling; All My Sons and The Book of Ruth. He is also an avid player with the Entertainers of the Wagman Centre, since 1998, and is the schoolmaster at Black Creek Pioneer Village. In addition to his work with the Knights of Pythias, Marvin and his beloved wife Gloria also enjoy square dancing. He also continues to teach on an occasional basis. Marvin would like to thank Ari for including him in this fantastic cast of comedic characters. The one word that seems to escape Marvin's comprehension is "retirement".
Norman Bornstein
–
Actor: Harris
His first interest in Theatre started at age 9 in Public School. He wrote, produced,
directed and starred in a play about Richard the Lion Hearted.. the Knights of the Round Table, Lancelot and Guinevere. Very ambitious and much too long. Here he learned a very important lesson. Do not cast a beauty before talent. He chose for his Queen, the most beautiful girl in the class instead of the one who would have been perfect for the part.. His interest in show biz never waned and he spent most of his business life in and around the arts, in broadcasting and music.
He studied seriously with Basha Hunter, Ted Kotcheff and Ray Lawlor, and began to find work in TV. He was in the very first international CBC telecast and onto an American network, Live in those days. He has appeared in many CBC plays and series including SEEING THINGS in which he won a Gemini Award.
Norman's career In theatre include Joe Keller in All MY SONS as well as principal parts in Mornings at Seven, The Iceman Cometh and The Curious Savage.
Charlene Carroll – Production Manager
Charlene Carroll studied theatre at York University in the Creative Ensemble program – a collective creation course designed for students interested in all aspects of theatre, with a focus on devising new works in alternative ways. In 2004 she was involved with the Toronto Fringe Theatre Festival as the co-creator of the movement-based play, Nice Guy. In 2005 she was the Festival Director of the Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre for Toronto Arts Week. She is currently a co-owner and performer with Tinderbox Theatre – a Toronto-based touring children's theatre company. In April Charlene will be performing in Rosemary Paniccia's one-woman show entitled Being Maria at Speak: a verbal and visual storytelling series. Charlene is thrilled to be working with Teatron Theatre on The Tenth Man.
Miron Deca Z”L – Sound designer
For TEATRON Theatre, HOME OF THE BRAVE. Miron is a producer and DJ. Miron enjoys his work with Teatron Theatre, and is looking forward to more productions. You can contact him at mgdeca3000@yahoo.ca if you have any sound design needs. Enjoy the show!
IRVING DOBBS - Actor: Adolph Freitag
Nancy Grossman - Properties
A librarian by profession, Nancy now works in the publishing industry. This is her first foray into the theatre world, apart from a small part (as a dumb blonde in Ancient Rome) in the University of Toronto Medical Faculty's annual Daffydil production in 1972.
Rein
Kartna
–
Actor: Foreman
Rein hails from Estonia. He studied Film and Theatre at York University and holds graduate degrees in Abnormal Psychology and Mass Communications. Rein has produced documentary films in Africa and has taught Radio Broadcasting and Film Production at the University of Windsor. Rein has written chapters on The Counselling and Supervision Of Hostile, Resistant Clients for a University Social Work Text Book published in Eastern Europe. He has previously performed with Stage Centre Productions, Weston Little Theatre, The Oakville Players, The Toronto Irish Players, East Side Players, and The Graduate Centre For Drama, The University of Toronto. This is his first outing with Teatron.
Paul Mineo
-
Actor: Zitorsky
Paul, born and raised in New York City came to Canada via Montreal in 1956 and arrived in Toronto in 1982. His last Stage appearance was as “Doc” in a 2004 production of West Side Story. He was also in the Cast of “Tony and Tina's Wedding” as Uncle Luigi. He has trained with Act II Studio at Ryerson University and completed an improvisation program at Second City, Toronto. An Actra apprentice, he has appeared In a number of Commercials and short student films and Indie films made for film festivals and T. V. He specializes in both serious and comedic characterizations and a variety of accents.
Paul is also a script analyst and acting coach for grade school children productions and Community Theatre groups.
Nicole Myers – Assistant Stage Manager
Nicole is a recent graduate of the University of Windsor's BFA Acting Program. There she performed in both musicals and plays such as, Once Upon a Mattress, Les Belles Soeurs, and Come Back to the Five and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean. In December she finally took the plunge and moved to the Big T-dot, O-dot. Her utterly abnormal obsession with organizing is what led her to the other side of the stage- Assistant Stage Managing. She has already been asked to stage manage this summer for a new theatre company, Theatre Distilled in the Distillery District! She'd like to thank Teatron for increasing her Jewish vocabulary from two words; draddle and menorah to four; draddle, menorah, dybbuk and torah!
Emily Newell - Stage Manager
Although, Emily works mostly in video and film, she is thrilled to be back at
her first love theatre. Emily graduated from the National Theatre school
technical production program in 2002, where she stage managed Macbeth, directed by Diana LeBlanc.
While there she worked a variety of roles, including lighting designer,
stage manager, and production manager. She has since worked on Crave,
(Sarah Kane) and Le Songe/The
Dreamplay, (August Strindberg and adapted by Kate Bligh), both with
director Kate Bligh, and her company Temenos Theatre. For the past four
years, Emily has been working with a video production company called
Productions Eclipse, with whom she directed her first short film, Impotency. She is in the process
of editing and will have it finished by June. While in Montreal, she has
production managed the short films Life
of Smiley, Is Anybody Home,
and Impotency. In September
she moved to Toronto, which gave her the opportunity to production manage a
feature film called Hush,
directed by Brett Sullivan, and produced by Doug Patterson.
S. Jonah Pressman – Actor: first
Kessler brother
Jonah's
acting career began a quarter of a century ago in NY when he was cast as George
Washington's father in a first grade production
highlighting the legends of the first President's life. Theatre Arts
classes in junior high and high school were for enjoyment as is his
involvement in this production. In his day job, Jonah is a computer
consultant specializing in data security.
Shira
Schwartz
–
Actor: Evelyn
Shira is delighted to be a part of Teatron's production of The Tenth Man. She is equally delighted to have been given the chance to work so closely with a dybbuk. As a current student in the Creative Ensemble program in York University's Theatre Department, she is given very little opportunity to work with demons, let alone Jewish ones. Outside York, Shira has played Yente in Fiddler on the Roof, and Mrs. Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie - she is thrilled to finally be playing a role under the age of sixty-five. Thanks to my instructors, Mark and Michael, for all they have taught me, my siblings and good friends for their encouragement, and special thanks to my folks for all of their support.
Jonathan Siegel - Actor: Second
Kessler Brother
Jonathan found a new freedom in acting last year with his Teatron debut in The Chosen. For TEATRON he played Doctor, Captain Bitterger in HOME OF THE BRAVE. For the Jewish Children's Theatre he played the `Cook' in The Book of Ruth. A psychologist in private practice, Jonathan continues to gravitate to the thrill of live theatre and the opportunity to memorize lines as a prophylatic measure to halt cognitive decline with the passage of years.
Daniel Sonenberg BFA – Lighting Designer
ALLAN SOBERMAN – Actor: Rabbi
Allen is a singer/songwriter/musician and cantor's son based
in Toronto, Canada. This is his stage debut with TEATRON. He started his career
as a bassist/singer with many of the folk acts in and around Toronto in the
early to mid 1970's. He has accompanied people such as Grammy award winners Dan
Hill and Ben Mink, Stringband, Brent Titcomb , Nancy White, Marie-Lynn Hammond
, Bill Hughes (of Lazarus) and others while touring Canada , the United States and Mexico. He has appeared with acts opening for the likes of Billy Crystal, Billy
Joel, Maria Muldaur, Sonny Terry and Brownie Mcghee, Steve Goodman, J.J. Cale ,
the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Eric Weisberg.
Always interested in record production, he began to work for record producer
John Capek (who co-wrote hits for Rod Stewart and Diana Ross) in the mid
1970's, garnering production experience and working as a session vocalist
and/or vocal arranger on many television and radio commercials and on record
for people such as Sylvia Tyson (formerly of Ian & Sylvia) . He produced a
fusion jazz/folk instrumental album for multi instrumentalist Mink (k.d. lang's
co-writer and co-producer) that was engineered by Daniel Lanois (noted producer
of U2, Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Robertson, Emmy Lou Harris) . Allan had
two singles released in 1981 on Toronto's Boot Records (a rootsy label founded
by Canadian icon, Stompin' Tom Connors) that gained widespread Canadian
airplay. While commuting to Nashville in the 1980's, he co-wrote with many
veteran songwriters such as Robin Lerner (Faith Hill), Dickey Lee (George
Jones, Brenda Lee), Tommy Rocco ( Anne Murray), Casey Kelly (Tanya Tucker,
Kenny Rogers) ,Byron Hill (George Strait, Alabama), and Susan Longacre (Neil
Diamond). Allan has since worked with Juno award winning children's
entertainer, Bob Schneider, playing on the records and appearing on TV specials
aired in Canada and the U.S. He has continued playing and singing for various
musicians in the Toronto area along with continuing to compose songs for radio
and film. In the year 2001, after completing a tribute compilation CD to his
late father, Cantor Morris Soberman, he recorded a
traditional Friday evening zmir (song), Shalom Aleichem, that his family would
sing around the Sabbath evening dinner table. It was basically done to make a
musical connection with his father, using the traditional melody but producing
it his own way. After receiving encouraging responses from friends and
colleagues, he completed an entire CD entitled “Searching
for My Voice”. It encompasses prayers that he learned as a child and
places the original traditional melodies in unique contemporary settings . In
order to maintain the intimate connection to his father, he recorded this
project by himself, singing all the vocal arrangements and playing all the
instruments.
ARNIE ZWEIG – Actor: Hirschman
Arnie has been involved in theatre for over 30 years playing both dramatic and comedy roles. He last played Otto Frank in THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK. He has portrayed a Texan boyfriend in a murder mystery and a forlorn husband in MIXED DOUBLES. He often writes and performs at community events and has recently written a song which will be performed by the Varsity Jews, the Jewish University of Toronto acapela group.
Ari Weisberg - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
HOME OF THE BRAVE (January 2006):
Tony Bossio – Actor: PFC. Peter Cohen
“Coney”
Tony moved to Toronto from New York City, where he studied the art of acting. He acted in CYRANO DE BERGERAC (NTPA Tour Shakespeare), WHAT SHE FOUND THERE, PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB, FOG, ABORTION, THE WITNESS (Creative Place Theater), THE LONG GOOD-BYE (Rocky Sullivan's Stage), MINNIE MOLLY (Theatre Row Studios), FACE OFF (Time Still Productions), BIRTHDAY BLUES (Harold Clurman Theatre), THE TWO OF US (Government Theatre).
Since his move, he has done three national commercial spots: McCain's Rising Crust Pizza, Casio Digital Camera and Drug Free America Directed by Doug Limans director of SWINGERS & GO. Most recently, he did an episode of CTV's FORENSICS FACTOR on the Discover Channel. Also he plays “Giancarlo” in an upcoming episode of INSTANT STAR now in its second season. AND finally he plays Wayne in a Bollywood feature film called LOOKALIKE which will hit theatres this year.
Tali Perel Gordon – Costume design
Tali is a recent M.A. graduate from University of Toronto's Graduate Centre for the Study of Drama. Her theatre experience spans 15 years during which she has acted, directed, and designed sets and make up. She has been involved in theatre projects in Toronto, Rio de Janeiro, and all over Israel. Her true passion lies in collaborative community theatre. She is currently directing Aliyah for the University of Drama Festival in January. She would like to thank Ilan, Ma'ayan, and her parents for their endless patience, support and smiles.
Lucas James – Actor: T/Sgt. Carl Mingo
Being
a part of Home of the Brave has
been a life-lesson for Lucas.
Understanding the world stage of today is best done by learning the lessons
of our predecessors. This piece is a shining example of that philosophy.
Lucas' performance is in loving memory of his sister, Dani.
Scott F. MacKay - Production Manager
Currently an Event Production Co-Ordinator at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre, Mr. MacKay has been stage managing music theatre, live events, dance and theatre in Toronto for the past 5 years and is thrilled to be working with Teatron Theatre again. Home of the Brave marks his debut as production manager for Teatron Theatre. Mr. MacKay studied music at McMaster University and is a classically trained pianist and symphonic/choral conductor
Selected credits include: The Chosen (Teatron), City Roots-City Wide Music Festival, Distillery Jazz Festival, First Night Toronto, Celebrate Toronto Street Festival, The Merry Wives of Windsor (Alchemy), Every Night's Hot at the Va Va Voom (Twitchin'), & Corpus Christi (Taglarc).
David McCormick - Actor: Corp. T.J.
Everitt & Fight Choreographer
David is a graduate of the University of Waterloo's Drama department;
studies continually at Rapier Wit stage combat and is a member of Fight
Directors Canada. This is his first show with Teatron. He was most
recently seen in City Centre Theatre's Rashomon,
as the Husband (a samurai).
David is the resident fight choreographer for Mississauga's Forward
Theatre, and he will be playing Demetrius in their upcoming Midsummer
Night's Dream in February.
Dennis Mockler – Actor: Private Finch
Dennis was born in Toronto, Ontario and this is where he proudly resides. Dennis's love for theatre in this city is immense. His most recent work was in The Unexpected GuesT directed by Rob Candy where he played Julian Farrar. Dennis also played Felix Ungar in The Odd Couple directed by Susan Wilby over the summer.
Dennis is proud to be a part of this ensemble and he would like to thank family, friends, everyone involved, and Ari Weisberg for all their support.
Jonathan Siegel - Actor: Doctor, Captain Bitterger
Daniel Sonenberg BFA – Lighting Designer
Benjamin Taylor – Actor: Major Dennis E. Robinson, Jr.
Benjamin graduated from the University of Guelph's theatre program in 2004. Upon graduation he traveled to New Zealand for the better part of a year, missing the hockey lockout and the cold winter. Now he's back and delighted to be working with Teatron Theatre as well doing some indie-films. Favourite credits include Phillie in George F. Walker's PROBLEM CHILD (U of Guelph) and his own two-person hip-hop adaptation of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. HOME OF THE BRAVE is Benjamin's Toronto stage debut. “Thanks to all my friends and family!”
Ari Weisberg - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
Candy Zell – Assistant Stage Manager, Costume and Makeup
THE CHOSEN (November 2004)
a drama by Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok.
Ari Weisberg - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
CAST (in order of appearance) Reuven Malter and others - DAVID FRISCH*, A Hassid – JACK BERKE David Malter – JONATHAN SIEGEL, Young Reuven Malter– NEIL STEEN, Danny Saunders – BENJAMIN BLAIS, Reb Saunders – HERB GOLDSTEIN
PRODUCTION STAFF
Set Designer – TALI PEREL, AKIVA ROMER-SEGAL, Stage Manager – SCOTT MACKAY, Script Editor - JUDY SHIER WEISBERG, Lighting and sound design LEOR HERMAN, Costumes Design and Makeup TALI PEREL, MADELIND BERKE, Publicity & Marketing Manager - MARTY MEHR, Publicity Design & Photography - JOHN PATRIC PRICE, Head Technician: ROBIN DUFF, Assistant Stage Manager: - EMANUEL SVECHINSKY, Properties - TAMAR EHRLICH, Box office manager JACQUELINE WISLESKY, Associate Producer LENNARD PEARL
* Appears with the permission of Canada Actors' Equity Association
THE CHOSEN is David's debut with TEATRON, reprising his critically acclaimed turn at the role from the 2002 production with Winnipeg Jewish Theatre. Last summer, he produced and acted in the highly successful Toronto Fringe Festival staging of BELOW THE BELT, set in a working factory. (“Outstanding Ensemble” and “Outstanding Use of an Unusual Performing Space” –NOW Magazine) Other recent roles: Sandor Turai in THE PLAY'S THE THING - Georgian Theatre Festival, a schools tour of northern Ontario with Magnus Theatre, and Saul Kimmer in TRUE WEST - Theatre In Port, (St. Catharines). His favourite roles include Nick in HOMEWARD BOUND - Illinois Theatre Centre, Truscott in LOOT - The Alley Theatre (Boston), and Benedick in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING - Indianapolis Shakespeare Festival. Television work has included appearances on shows such as WILD CARD, MUTANT X, SUE THOMAS F.B. EYE and TWICE IN A LIFETIME. He also does voiceover work, and assists in high school workshops with Shakespeare Works.
Neil Steen – YOUNG REUVEN
Neil is a recent graduate of the York University Fine Arts Acting program. Since then, Neil has performed in several Toronto productions including: THE SOLDIER DREAMS (Dark Thirty), A LIE OF THE MIND (Starry Night Theatre) and LION IN THE STREET. Neil hails from Winnipeg, where he performed at the Manitoba Theatre Centre in Neil Simon's LOST IN YONKER and MACBETH. Neil's first professional engagement was in the Winnipeg Jewish Theatre production of LIES MY FATHER TOLD ME. Neil is thrilled to be a part of TEATRON's production of "The Chosen".
Benjamin Blais – DANNY SAUNDERS
Benjamin is very pleased to be playing the role of Danny in this production. His most recent theatre roles were: Albert Einstien in PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE (City Centre Theatre), Jean-Paul Sarte's, NO EXIT; Max Fishbaum's THEORIES ON LOVE (2002 Fringe Festival); and Landford Wilson's' BURN THIS (Tuesday Productions). Currently Benjamin is working on a number of film projects due to be released early next year. Benjamin has studied theatre for the past nine years. He attended the theatre conservatory Studio 58 in Vancouver. Benjamin would like to thank his friends and family and all of those who have supported him.
Herb took up acting in 1988. In 1990 he won the Quebec Drama Festival Award as “Best New Performer Under 25” for his role in GENTLY DOWN THE STREAM, although they had to waive the age limit in his case. After much stage and some screen work in Montreal, he came to Toronto about seven years ago. Selected theatre credits in Toronto include: THE SECOND TIME AROUND, ON GOLDEN POND, JEST A SECOND, BEAU JEST FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - Encore Productions, and WELCOME TO SUNNYVAL ACRES - Alumnae Theatre.
Jonathan Siegel – DAVID
Leor Herman – Sound and Lighting Designer
Leor was born and raised in North York. He went to high school at AY
Jackson, where he first developed an interest in theatre, specifically
the technical aspects. After high school, Leor earned a Bachelor of
Applied Arts degree at Ryerson University, studying Radio & Television
Arts.
Scott MacKay – STAGE MANAGER
Teatron Debut. Selected Stage Management credits include THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR - Alchemy, EVERY NIGHT'S HOT AT THE VA VA VOOM Twitchin' Productions, A TASTA NEW YOWARK - Lotsa Fun Productions, RICE PUDDING - Groiler 182, BLACKMAIL & BURNT NORTON - Tiral and Eros at Dance Makers, CORPUS CHRISTI - Taglarc. Mr. MacKay is a classically trained musician and symphonic conductor having studied at McMaster University and the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Aaron Posner - DRAMATIST
Aaron is a co-founder and the Resident Director of Philadelphia's award-winning Arden Theatre Company where he has directed more than 40 productions over the last 16 years. He has directed nine plays by Shakespeare, three by Craig Wright, two by Shaw and a bunch of others, too. His adaptations of literature include Who Am I This Time? by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., What Ho, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse, Echoes of the Jazz Age by authors from the 20's, Ellen Foster by Kaye Gibbons and Third & Indiana by Steve Lopez. His adaptation, with Chaim Potok, of The Chosen was originally presented by The Arden and Pittsburgh's City Theatre and won the 1999 Barrymore Award for Best New Play. It has since been produced all around the country. Aaron directs at other theatres across the country (The Folger Shakespeare Library, Actors Theatre of Louisville, etc.) teaches at the University of the Arts, is a philanthropic consultant, and even acts occasionally. He is originally from Eugene, Oregon, graduated from Northwestern University, and dropped out of Southern Methodist University. He is also proud to be an Eisenhower Fellow.
Chaim Potok - DRAMATIST is best known for his 8 novels, beginning with the blockbuster first, The Chosen, followed by The Promise, My Name is Asher Lev, In the Beginning, The Book of Lights, Davita's Harp, The Gift of Asher Lev, and his last, Old Men at Midnight, a trilogy of novellas. He also wrote two children's books and stories for young readers. Moon in the collection Zebra and Other Stories won an O. Henry prize in 2000. Many of his essays and opinion pieces were published in scholarly journals as well as in the popular press. His non-fiction books, Wanderings: Chaim Potok's History of the Jews, Gates of November: The Slepak Chronicles, and My First 79 Years: A Biography with Isaac Stern, attest to the breadth of his literary ouvre. An accomplished artist, editor, teacher/lecturer, Chaim Potok fully entered the world of drama when he was asked by Carol Rocamora, producer/director of the Philadelphia Festival of New Plays, to adapt some of his work for the stage. His first play comprised two one-act works, based on scenes from The Promise and My Name is Asher Lev, which he titled The Sins of the Father. His next was a more ambitious two-act play based on The Book of Lights, which he titled The Play of Lights. An earlier musical stage version of The Chosen has a short run in New York in 1988. He considered that enterprise his apprenticeship as a playwright, though he had written the screen treatment for the 1981 film adaptation of his classic novel. He enjoyed the collaboration with Aaron Posner on the writing of The Chosen as a stage drama.
Ari Weisberg - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
This Night's bios (March 2004)
Written by Robert Majzels
Directed & Designed by: Ari Weisberg - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
Featuring: David Rosser, Jack Kennedy and Howard Jerome
Under Study: Paul Stafford
Stage Managed by: Jim MacLachlan
Lighting Design: Gabriel Cropley, Set Decoration: Iris Frank, Costumes: Candi Zell
Paintings: Tamar Ehrlich
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Tamar Ehrlich - Paintings
Tamar Ehrlich was born in Poland and survived the war there with her
parents. She studied Life drawing, and colour design and the works on display
here
show the influence of years of Chinese brush painting.
Tamar says these paintings helped her deal with the memories of those
horrendous times. They are also a way to share with new generations,
something that is often difficult to put into words.
Jerome is a veteran professional actor, a singer, writer, teacher, director and producer. As an actor Jerome's theatre credits are lengthy and varied, from Harold Ballard in ON ICE AND MEN at Theatre Passe Muraille, to Aranow in GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS at TFT/CentreStage.
Other Selected theatre credits include dramatic and comedy roles in THE BOURGOIS GENTLEMAN at Canadian Stage, SKIN DEEP - R. H. Thompson – Theatre Plus, RUN FOR YOUR WIFE and GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR at Theatre Plus; as well as Musicals such as A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORM at Leah Posluns Theatre, LIVING LEGEND at Canadian Rep. Co., KENSINGTON MARKET at Theatre Centre and I DO, I DO at Camelot Theatre.
Jerome also appears regularly on TV, currently as Zelig Piekes in MAX GLICK, the role he created in the feature film, THE OUTSIDE CHANCE OF MAXIMILLIAN GLICK. His feature film credits include THE MIND FIELDS, SAM AND ME and THE GOOD MOTHER.
Jack is a recent graduate from the Department of Theatre at York University. Since school ended he has toured North America with several shows but is quite pleased to be making Toronto his home once again. Jack could most recently be found playing Merlyn in Solar Stage's production of The Sword in the Stone and he can be heard as the voice of "Buck the Beaver" in the upcoming television series Unzipped. When not performing, Jack is an acting coach for the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts. This is Jack's first production with Teatron and he is thrilled to be working on This Night.
Jim
MacLachlan -
STAGE MANAGER
Jim has stage-managed major productions by Act II Studio of A Murder is Announced, The Dreamers, The Life and Death of King John, and Waiting in the Wings. After directing Oxygen at the University of Toronto and Carleton University in 2003, he realizes he would rather be a stage manager.
Robert
Mazes - PLAYWRIGHT
Robert Majzels is an accomplished novelist, Governor General's Award winning translator, as wells as a playwright, and teacher. He was born in Montreal, Canada in 1950, graduated from Concordia University (MA, English Literature) in 1986, and taught creative writing there for twelve years.
His first novel, Hellman's Scrapbook (Cormorant Press, Ontario, 1992), was hailed by The Globe and Mail as "a huge, complex and extraordinarily rewarding novel," while The Montreal Gazette described it as "daring in form, political, eclectic in setting and character and masterfully threaded with an intriguing story line."
City of Forgetting, Robert Majzels' second novel, published by Mercury Press (Toronto, Ontario) and short-listed for the 1998 QSPELL Fiction Award in Montréal, was described by Canada's Globe and Mail as “a novel of Beckettian inertia combined with Joyceian allusiveness... a formidable and esoteric discourse on power, decadence and remembering.” The French translation by Claire Dé, titled Montréal barbare, and published by Les Éditions des Intouchables (Montreal, Quebec) in 2000, won Quebec's QSPELL prize for translation. His third novel, Apikoros Sleuth, is forthcoming in 2003 in a co-publication by Mercury Press in Toronto and Potes & Poets in the US.
He has translated, from the French, a novel and a collection of stories by Anne Dandurand, as well as three novels by France Daigle, including Just Fine (House of Anansi, Toronto, Ontario, 1999), for which he won the 2000 Governor General's Award of Canada. With Erin Mouré he has translated two books of poetry by Nicole Brossard: Installations (Muses Company, 2000), and Museum of Bone and Water (House of Anansi, forthcoming, 2002).
His full-length play This Night won first prize both in the 1991 Dorothy Silver Awards (Cleveland Ohio, USA) and the 1994 Canadian Jewish Playwrighting Competition. Robert also worked as a script consultant and translator with world-renowned Canadian filmmaker Claude Jutra in 1986, and for the film, Holding Our Ground, a 1988 National Film Board production by Ann Henderson.
Between 2000 and 2002, Robert lived, worked and studied the Chinese language in Beijing, People's Republic of China. He returned to Canada in July 2002, where he is presently working on a fourth novel and translating another book by France Daigle.
David
Rosser* - BENNY
Selected theatre credits: MAKE ME A MATCH, VICTORIA PLAYHOUSE/ COACHING MATTERS, SCORE PRODUCTIONS/ TOM JONES: THE MUSICAL, STAGE BY STAGE CO./ THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE, STAGEWEST THEATRE/ THE LAST RESORT, VICTORIA PLAYHOUSE/ MAMMA MIA, MIRVISH/LITTLE STAR PROD/ SOCIAL SECURITY, WINNIPEG JEWISH THEATRE/ BOOMERS, PRESTON, STAGE WEST, MISSISSAUGA/ FORBIDDEN BROADWAY...STRIKES BACK!, LIMELIGHT DINNER THEATRE/ THE SUNSHINE BOYS, DRAYTON FESTIVAL THEATRE/ HARD HATS: THE MUSICAL, LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL THEATRE/ A FLEA IN HER EAR, DRAYTON FESTIVAL THEATRE/ YOU'LL GET USED TO IT...THE WAR SHOW, DRAYTON FESTIVAL THEATRE/ CABARET, STAGE COMPANY/ A FAMILY REUNION, STAGE COMPANY/ SLEUTH, STAGE COMPANY/ PATIENT VIRTUE, STAGE COMPANY/ NO SEX PLEASE...WE'RE BRITISH, STAGE COMPANY/ LEND ME A TENOR, DRAYTON FESITIVAL THEATRE/ CHEZ NORA, SMILE THEATRE CO./ A FUNNY THING HAPPENED..., THEATRE AQUARIUS/ TWELFTH NIGHT, SUDBURY THEATRE CTRE./ GUYS AND DOLLS, SUDBURY THEATRE CTRE/ PRIVATE LIVES, ORILLA OPERA HOUSE/ HARVEY, ORILLA OPERA HOUSE/ GIRLS IN THE GANG, THE GRAND THEATRE/ THE GREATEST LITTLE SIGN....SHOW ON EARTH, SHOW OF HANDS THEATRE PRODS/ A KIND OF MADNESS, LEAH POSLUNS THEATRE PRODS/ THIN ICE, MUSKOKA FESTIVAL/NAC/ I DO, I DO, SPOTLIGHT THEATRE/ THE MOUSETRAP, TORONTO TRUCK THEATRE/ THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT, SPOTLIGHT THEATRE/ THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND, ARIEL REPERTORY.
Ari Weisberg - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
Candy Zell – Assistant Stage Manager, Costume and Makeup
* appearing with the permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association.
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