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November
11-22, 2009
Jordan Cohen - STANLEY
For TEATRON Theatre: THE
DYBBUK; 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 23, Jordan has been featured in several
commercials, and is in the new upcoming film DEFINING INSTINCTS.
When not on stage, or in front of the camera Jordan is a full time
gold and silver trader at Cache Metals, Toronto.
Nicole Fairbairn - KATE
Nicole is thrilled to be
making her Toronto theatre debut with TEATRON Theatre. Originally
from Vancouver, she has performed in many plays. Some of her
favourite roles include Flora in HUMBLE BOY, Bobbi in LAST OF THE
RED HOT LOVERS, Vicki in NOISES OFF, Alexa in AS BEES IN HONEY
DROWN, the female characters in THE BLUE ROOM, Christine in MY
SISTER IN THIS HOUSE and Sandy in THE CRACKWALKER. She co-founded a
theatre company in Vancouver (Naked Goddess Productions) where she
co-produced and starred in several plays including a Fringe play
that took place in her one bedroom apartment. Nicole is also a busy
voice-over actor and has worked professionally in voice-overs for
several years. She has appeared in several short films, commercials
and television shows including JUST CAUSE and TRAILER PARK BOYS.
She is thrilled to be working on another Neil Simon show as he is
one of her favourite playwrights.
Vanessa Graymason - NORA
For TEATRON Theatre: THE LAST
NIGHT OF BALLYHOO. Recently: HOW IT WORKS (Theatre North West).
Selected Elsewhere: RED CARNATIONS (Walking the Dog Theatre); POWER
OF ONE (Sorren Bennick Productions); THE LIFE AND TIMES OF QUEEN MEG
(Shakespeare & Company); ROMEO AND JULIET (ShakespeareWorks); BROKEN
RECORD (2006 Toronto Fringe Festival); SPADINA MONOLOGUES (Alumnae
Theatre); MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (Alchemy Theatre); A NIGHT AT THE
THEATRE (Mixed Company); GREASE (Barrington Stage Company); MEASURE
FOR MEASURE, PERICLES, CYMBELINE (ShakespeareAlive!). Vanessa’s
film credits include: NIGHT EXPRESS (in production); FLASH OF
GENIUS; QUEEN OF THE ZOMBIE PUNKS; DINNER AND A MOVIE. Training:
LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art), Shakespeare &
Company Conservatory, York University Theatre Programme – B.A.
Honours. Vanessa is thrilled to be working with TEATRON Theatre once
again.
B.J. Jeroy - EUGENE
TEATRON Theatre début. Other
theatre credits include: Mitch in A SINGULAR KINDA GUY; B.J. in THE
POWER OF ONE; RJ in PROBLEM CHILD; Owen in THE MELVILLE BOYS; Johnny
in LOVE AND LARCENY. His film, television, and media include:
TOMFOOLERY; MY LITTLE PACKAGE; FINDING UGLY; PHOBION (VG): UNLOCKING
THE TREASURE CHEST. Most recently, Amelia in HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA
- a New Teatro production. An immortal fox demon/ villager in an
adaptation of Robin Muller's THE NIGHTWOOD with Back Burner
Productions. Earlier this year he read on stage for Theatre Kairos
in the HOTScralws Festival, and is very happy to have had the chance
to reprise that role in October at Theatre Passe Murailles. BJ is a
graduate of the Toronto Film School acting program, and has been
working as an actor in Toronto for 2 years now.
Laella Saffer - LAURIE
Laella is passionate about
performing and has acted in numerous theatre and film projects. Her
credits include Emily Webb in OUR TOWN; Mia in DESPERATE; Mrs.
Bedwin / Charlotte Sowberry in OLIVER!; Bella in LOST IN YONKERS;
Arielle in FOOTLOOSE; Alice in WORKSHOP IN WONDERLAND and Grandma
Tilly in CHILDREN’S THEATRE. Laella is thrilled to be making her
TEATRON Theatre debut in this iconic play. She wishes to thank Ari
for the amazing opportunity and her family for their continued
belief and support.
Jeanette Tyzer - BLANCHE
A veteran of over 10 years in
the film and television industry, Jeanette’s passion for the theatre
brings her back to her original roots. This is Jeanette’s first
time working with TEATRON Theatre and she is absolutely thrilled to
be part of the cast of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS. Jeanette is a
graduate of York University holding a Bachelor of Humanities and
Theatre in addition to a Bachelor of Education with a specialization
in theatre arts. Jeanette is also an accomplished singer, classical
pianist and composer and has studied with the Royal Conservatory of
Music for over two decades. Selected theatre credits include: BIRD
BATH, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, ALBERTINE IN 5 TIMES. Selected Film
credits include: CONFESSIONS OF AN AMERICAN BRIDE, SOULFOOD.
Jeanette would like to extend a heartfelt thanks for the many years
of love and support to her husband, mom, dad, sister and friends.
 Arnie
Zweig - JACK
Arnie has been involved in
community theatre productions for over 35 years playing both
dramatic and comedy roles He is very pleased to be part of TEATRON
Theatre both as an actor and on the Board of Directors. This is his
third production with Teatron—the first as Hirshman the Cabbalist in
Chayefsky’s THE TENTH MAN, the second starring as Eddy Ross in Herb
Gardner’s CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER. Other credits include: a
Texas boyfriend in A MURDER MYSTERY, a forlorn husband in MIXED
DOUBLES and Otto Frank in THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK. By day he is a
lawyer playing comedy and tragedy in his practice.
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(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
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 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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