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		BIOGRAPHIES: TINY PIECE OF LAND	Other Productions' bios
		BIOGRAPHIES: TINY PIECE OF LAND	Other Productions' bios	(as appeared at time of production)
		Cast: Geoff Kolomayz* − Yosi Teatron Theatre début. Theatre Credits (selected): Joey/Richard/Hollings in TO MASTER THE ART (Grand Theatre), all five roles in THE ADVENTURES OF MAZEL AND SCHLIMAZEL (Ldub Productions/Toronto Fringe), John in THE COMPLEX (Bound To Create/CanStage), Oberon/Theseus in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (Alchemy Theatre). Film Credits (selected): The Barkeep in SIX REASONS WHY (Campagna Bros. Indie), Alan/Leo/Les in ARCHON DEFENDER (Original Sine Productions), Dave in TEN (Charini Productions). Off stage Geoff keeps himself busy as the co-Artistic Director of Mirador Theatre which produces annual shows for youth in Port Carling, Muskoka. Geoff is also the co-Director of Films and Submissions co-ordinator for the very successful Mississauga Independent Film Festival (www.miff.ca). Bob Legare − Barry For TEATRON Theatre, Aije in DECEIVED. He is probably best known for playing the role of Evan Moss in Gary Burns’ Genie Award- winning film RADIANT CITY. Before moving to Toronto about a year ago, Bob performed extensively in Ottawa and Calgary. Selected theatre credits include TRAVELER IN THE DARK, RICHARD II, JESUS HOPPED THE A TRAIN, and IT'S A WONDEFUL LIFE. Bob has also written two one-man shows, ARE YOU PRIEST ENOUGH and IN TOW, which he performed throughout much of western Canada. Many thanks to the beautiful and long-suffering Marlene. Nicole Marie McCafferty - Rachel Teatron Theatre début. Originally from Nova Scotia, Nicole is a recent graduate of the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts. Past shows include FOOTLOOSE (Rusty), GREASE (Frenchy), OUR TOWN, INTO THE WOODS, PRIDE & PREJUDICE (Lydia), and SPRING AWAKENING (Ilse – Lower Ossington Theatre). Most recently, she originated the role of 'Anna' in the first ever production of the Catherine Hernandez play KILT PINS. She has also shot several short films, and will be appearing in THE HYPOCHONDRIAC (Angelique - East Side Players) in the spring. She is honoured to be part of such a powerful piece. Tara Nicodemo* – Aviva For TEATRON Theatre, Hannah in HARD LOVE. Tara is a graduate of the Stella Adler Conservatory in New York City. Some of her favourite stage experiences include THE SHAPE OF THINGS, HELLFIRE PASS, and PARADISE BY THE RIVER (Centaur Theatre); DANGEROUS LIAISONS and THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (Segal Centre); CRINGEWORTHY (Theatre Passe Muraille); BEYOND MOZAMBIQUE (Factory Theatre); HAMLET, TOUT COMME ELLE (Necessary Angel) and GOD OF CARNAGE (Theatre Français Toronto) . She has also appeared in television series and feature films, such as MAMBO ITALIANO, ACROSS THE RIVER TO MOTOR CITY, WEB OF LIES, A WAKE, EDWIN BOYD, THE BORDER, AGAINST THE WALL, and ALL SOULS. A two-time Dora Mavor Moore Award nominee, Tara will be seen onstage this spring in SAME TIME NEXT YEAR at the Segal Centre in Montréal. * appearing by special arrangement with Canadian Actors Equity Association Crew Samantha Corbin – Stage Manager Samantha is an undergraduate student at New York University in her third year working towards a BFA in Drama. Recent acting credits include THE POSSIBILITIES (NYU Experimental Theatre Wing), ACCIDENTAL (ETW) and the summer sketch comedy show with Decent Exposure in Toronto. Her most recent stage managing credits include A BRIGHT IDEA (Toronto FringeKids Festival). Samantha has extensive volunteer experience with not-for-profit arts organizations; having recently returned from a semester spent studying abroad in Tel Aviv, Israel. Gareth Crew – Lighting Designer Teodor Dobre - Assistant Stage Manager is an Arts Student at Earl Haig Secondary School in the Claude Watson Arts Program (Grade 11 Drama Major) He has previously participated in many shows and festivals such as The One Act Play Festival and The Sears Festival. He has also acted in such plays as Hamlet and King Lear. However his most recent backstage work was interning for stage managing the play "My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm in Therapy." He’s very excited to be working with Teatron Theatre. Tamar Ehrlich − Properties Tamar is delighted to be once more part of a TEATRON production after being Props Mistress for most of the theatre productions including 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, CHAIM’S LOVE SONG, A GLIMPSE OF THE LIGHT, THE DYBBUK, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, BLUISH, KOSHER LUTHERANS, HARD LOVE, HAMBURGER IN A PITA and DECEIVED. 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. Tamar had a show of her painting at the Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre in the summer of 2010. Cara Johnson - Costume Designer This is Cara’s first season with Teatron Theatre where she designed the costumes for Deceived this fall. She is a graduate of York University’s Theatre Production Program. Other Costume credits include, DECIEVED, WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, ELDORADO TOWN: A PORT HOPE PLAY, A PLAY ABOUT THE OTHER PLAY, Church on the Queensway’s ADVENT CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANDA, amongst others. She is extremely excited about Teatron’s upcoming season, and would like to thank, all her family and friends for their support, as well as all the cast and crew for making the process fun and entertaining. Bianca Raso – Stage Manager Bianca Raso is an alumna of the School of Music at the University of South Carolina. This is her second consecutive season with TEATRON Theatre after stage managing HARD LOVE and KOSHER LUTHERANS last season and DECIEVED this fall. Other SM credits include Opera at USC’s productions of LE Nozze di Figaro, RIDERS TO THE SEA, and The Light in the Piazza. Bianca last appeared on stage in Trustus Theatre’s 2011 Playwrights Festival as Sylvia in the world premier production of SWING ’39. Other onstage credits include Crissy in HAIR with Trustus Theatre, Emily Webb in Our Town, the First Spirit in Die Zauberflöte, and Lucy Brown in The Threepenny Opera with Opera at USC. She has also appeared on Workshop Theater's stage as Golde in FiddleR on the Roof and Miss Dorothy Brown in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Ari Weisberg – Director and Producer Ari is the founder and artistic director of TEATRON Toronto Jewish Theatre. His directorship and design credits include EDMOND, THE MELVILLE BOYS, THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY, MURDER AMONG FRIENDS in various theatres and 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, CHAIM’S LOVE SONG, A GLIMPSE OF THE LIGHT, THE DYBBUK, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, BLUISH, KOSHER LUTHERANS, and A HAMBURGER IN A PITA for TEATRON.


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