At The Toronto Centre for the Arts (former Ford Centre) Studio Theatre. 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto

Current production's Bios

Past Productions' bios: 

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

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

For TEATRON, HOME OF THE BRAVE, THE TENTH MAN, CHAIM’S LOVE SONG.  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 14 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. 

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!”

 Candy Zell – Assistant Stage Manager, Costume and Makeup

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.

 (as appeared at time of production)

 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 | THE DYBBUK | BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS

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, CHAIM’S LOVE SONG. A GLIMPSE OF THE LIGHT and THE DYBBUK 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.  

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