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Cast and Production Shots

There used to be a small cubbyhole in the front office at the Tarragon. Maybe it's still there. I believe that in simpler times, it was used as the box office. In the mid-1990s we used it as the site for a short play, No Latecomers Admitted, which we performed at the Spring Arts Fair. The script has long since disappeared into an ether of dead computers and bad filing systems but, luckily, the actors survive: L to R: Esther Arbeid, Michael Waller and Jody Cummins.

No Latecomers Admitted

Kevin Black and the late Allen Leatherman from the early 90s Pittsburgh production of 'Writing with our Feet'. No one before or after could smoke with quite the continental elan as Allen.

Smoking continentally

Lori Jean Nichols and Malcolm Tulip in the University of Michigan production of Orchidelirum, Ann Arbor, 2004.

Orchidelirium, University of Michigan

The cast of Taking Liberties, which was produced at Summerworks, Tarragon. From L to R: Esther Arbeid, Jeffrey Smith, Jim Jones and Fiona Highet. Seated: David Fox. Michael Waller directed.

Taking Liberties, Summerworks, Tarragon

Patrick Galligan doing a little gardening in the Pea Green production of Orchidelirium, Factory Theatre, Winter 2003. Sue Miner directed.

Patrick Galligan in Orchidelirium

Esther Arbeid and Alex Poch-Goldin, in 'A View From The Roof', 1996 in the Tarragon Theatre Extra Space.

A View From The Roof - 1996

Randy Eastwood, Reg Nichols and Valerie Telford in the revival scene in Susanna, an early dip in the playwriting pond. They were singing the showstopper gospel number, 'I've Been Subpoenaed by the Lord'.

Susanna - 1979

The stage premiere of 'Taking Liberties' was at the Vancouver Fringe. In this picture: Joe-Norman Shaw (Ron Bloom) and Andrew Wheeler (Gerald Harvie) flank the playwright's sister Jan Carley (director).

Taking Liberties - Vancouver

Michael Messer, who played the Daniel in the American premiere of 'A View From The Roof', Carnegie Mellon Showcase of Plays, Kresge Theatre, Pittsburgh.

Michael Messer

At the opening of the premiere of 'The Edible Woman' at Theatre on the Grand. Kate Hemblen (Marian) and Oscar Hsu, who played Lee in the Winnipeg and Peterborough productions of 'Walking on Water'.

Oscar and Kate

At the opening of 'The Edible Woman' at Theatre on the Grand... Marjorie Wingrove (Landlady) and Stephen Guy-McGrath (Peter Wollander.) Director Michael Waller is in the bg (L).

Marjorie and Stephen...

Alex Dobson in 'The Sweater' - Opera on the Rocks, Paupers Pub, Winter 2009.

Alex Dobson

Emily Bach in 'Orchidelirium', a site specific production in the Franklin Conservatory, Columbus, Ohio.

Orchidelirium

A production shot from 'Lipstick on His Collar', at the Pensacola Arts Centre.

Lipstick on his Collar

The writing brains behind Opera on the Rocks: L to R: Bad shot of Yrs Truly, Lisa Codrington, Krista Dalby and Leanna Brodie. David Ogborn was the musical brains and was either taking the photo or tuning his knives (literally).

Opera on the Rocks

Keith Klassen, singing for his beer, in Opera on the Rocks - at Paupers Pub on Bloor Street, Toronto.

Opera on the Rocks bar scene

The cast of the production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Susan Girvan and I organized a reading of the Christmas classic, using the Judy Maddren version. We filled Metropolitan United and raised bucket-loads of dough for the Out of the Cold program there. It was an amazing event which, also to our amazement, went off without a hitch. From Left to Right: Dr. Patricia Wright (organist), readers Christine Magee (President, Sleep Country Canada) and Jeffrey Lozon (CEO St. Michael's Hospital); emcee and resident theologian-in-kilts Dr. Malcolm Sinclair; and readers Rich Terfry (CBC); Jackie Maxwell (Artistic Director, Shaw Festival) and Gordon Pinsent (Canadian treasure). Sally Han directed.

A Christmas Carol - 2009

Deano Seward, who played Susanna in the eponymous musical. Deano was a child star in Wales, showed up out of the blue at auditions in the Canadian backwoods, and proceeded to blow everyone's socks off, show after show.

Deano Seward

Joanna Miller (Left) played Nellie Gordon in Backbencher; Deb Allen was her mother, Catherine. Here, they are working through some of their mother-daughter issues in the Halifax CBC drama studio. Backbencher was written and conceived by Wendy Lill; Dave Carley was story editor and wrote a number of episodes.

Nellie Gordon and her Ma

Andrew Lewarne and Jacquie Presly in the Lighthouse Festival Theatre production of Midnight Madness. Patrick Young directed and Simon Johnston was the Artistic Director. Photo: Kevin Wood.

Midnight Madness - Lighthouse Festival Theatre

The cast of the Factory Theatre production of Taking Liberties. L to R: Dixie Seatle, Gary Reineke, Michael Caruana, Stephanie Morgenstern and Tom McCamus. Artwork by Bonnie Howells.

Taking Liberties - Factory Theatre

Jason Jazrawy, Gina Wilkinson and Ric Reid in 'Two Ships Passing' at Theatre Aquarius, 1998.

Two Ships Passing

Poster for 'A View From The Roof' - Barrington Stage and Boston.

A View From The Roof - Massachusetts

Marcia Johnson, Karen Knox and Jason Jazrawy, at the 2010 Page to Stage readings at Toronto's venerable Arts and Letters Club.

Arts and Letters Club reading

Gordon Pinsent.

Gordon Pinsent

Keith Klassen in 'Peace of My Heart' - Tapestry Opera Theatre, Harbourfront.

Peace of My Heart

Brenda Finley and Vaughn Finley in 'Two Ships Passing' at WCTC.

Two Ships - Western Canada Theatre Company

Margaret Norwood and Fred Arsenault in 'Orchidelirium', Theatre 54 @ Shetler, New York City.

Orchidelirium - NYC

... Young lovers, in 'Scenes From Trevi Fountain'

Alex Dault and Karen Knox

Jenny Ryan, as Dr. Verla Williams, in 'Scenes From Trevi Fountain'.

Jenny Ryan

Michael Connolly, as Gianni the Clown, in 'Scenes From Trevi Fountain'.

Michael Connolly

Tom Sinclair, Nancy Hunt and Brent Neely in the Domino Theatre (Kingston) production of 'Two Ships Passing'.

Two Ships Passing - Domino Theatre

Jonathan Shuey (L) and Marc Sacco in the Buffalo United Artists production of 'Incident on Crescent Road', June 2012.

Incident on Crescent Road - Buffalo

Postcard image for the Newface production of Into, at Canadian Stage Berkeley Street (upstairs). November 2012.

Into - Toronto 2012

The cast of Newface's production of 'Into' at Canadian Stage Berkeley Street, November 2012. From L to R: Lea Russell, Timothy Eckmier, Roselie Williamson and Simeon Taole. Aaron Rothermund directed and Dave Crawford was producer.

Into, Toronto 2012

Michael Herold (LEWIS) in the Forward Theatre Production of 'His Last Supper'. Madison, Wisconsin, 2013. Photo by Ross Zentner.

His Last Supper

The cast of the production of The Edible Woman, at the University of Michigan, circa 2002. They insisted on taking their curtain call a la Celine Dion.

The Edible Woman at University of Michigan

The cast of Writing with our Feet at the Kresge Theatre, Pittsburgh. Normally a two-hander, this production dispensed with the doubling, which made for far livelier cast parties...

Writing with our Feet - Kresge Theatre

David Ogborn, the composer (and performer) of the score for Opera on the Rocks, Paupers Pub, Toronto.

David Ogborn, composer extraordinaire

A scene from Opera on the Rocks. One of the stars, Keith Klassen, is centre, surrounded on all sides by audience. The venue was Paupers Pub and the show had two sold-out runs there, in early January and then a few months later at the Toronto Fringe Festival. Circa 2006. The other librettists were Krista Dalby, Lisa Codrington and Leanna Brodie. Composer was David Ogborn.

Pub opera!

The wonderful Jessie Lloyd, in a scene from Opera on the Rocks. The opera's libretto was by Krista Dalby, Lisa Codrington, Leanna Brodie and Dave Carley. David Ogborn both composed and performed the music.

Jessie Lloyd - Opera on the Rocks

The staff of the Playwrights Union, circa 1988. There are at least three playwrights in this picture, including David Demchuk (Santa's elf) and Glenda MacFarlane (foreground). Gay Revell was the Executive Director.

Playwrights Union Staff

The staff of Arbor Theatre, back in the 80s. Note the lack of computers. From L to R back row: Warren Hubbard, Glenda MacFarlane, me, Robin Mason, Louise Lynch, John Plank, Tim Chapman. Front Row: Rod Smith (with beard), Charlene Zaleski, Michael Preston and Sam Hadawi.

Arbor Theatre some time ago

The cast and director of 'He Won't Marry Me', which was performed at The Puzzle: Marble's Festival of New Work at Marble Collegiate Church in NYC, June 2013. From L to R - Justin Bennett (director); Dennis Ryan and Alex Sunderhaus (cast). Brian Hampton is producer of The Puzzle and Marya Spring Cordes, the Artistic Director.

He Won't Marry Me cast (NYC)

Jennie Ryan and John Fray in 'Beauty in the Eye' - Walton Street, Port Hope, August 2013.

Beauty and the Eye - Port Hope 2013

An audience shot of Beauty and the Eye, on Walton Street, Port Hope. The environmental show featured the work of 12 Northumberland artists and took place up and down the main drag. Traffic was stopped and Art was made.

Beauty and the Eye - Audience Shot

Michael Connolly in the opening scene of Beauty in the Eye. The painting is by Herb Jung, and was part of an environmental show that toured up and down Walton Street in Port Hope in August 2013.

Michael with Cows

The cast of Beauty and the Eye, Port Hope and other venues, 2013. From L to R: John Fray, Jennie Ryan and Michael Connolly.

Beauty in the Eye cast

Beauty in the Eye was staged environmentally at the Etobicoke Civic Centre Gallery (www.toronto/ca/eccartgallery. It all began with a rather mouthy security guard (John Fray).

John Fray - Security Guard

The cast of Beauty in the Eye plus two - L to R: John Fray, Jenny Ryan, Michael Connolly, artist Herb Jung. Playwright lurking.

Beauty in the Eye cast - Etobicoke

The Scat'rBugs strike a relaxed pose after wowing the crowd at The Final Hour concert at Toronto's Alumnae Theatre, November 2013. From Left to Right: Georgia Lee Schultz, Heather Karloff, Shanna Schultz. Michael Karloff is the Scat'rBugs arranger and accompanist.

The Scat'rBugs at Alumnae Theatre

The cast of Twelve Hours, Columbus 2014. From Left to Right: David Fawcett, Taylor Martin Moss, Stephen Woosley, Chiquita Mullins Lee, Ellen Nickles, Nick Lingnofski, Emily Bach and Glen Anthony Garcia. Kathy Burkman directed. Photo by Allan Burkman.

Twelve Hours - Columbus Cast

Ellen Nickles as Augusta Dickson Hall, in Twelve Hours, Columbus 2014.

Ellen Nickles in Twelve Hours

A scene from A View From The Roof at The Arts Project in London. Ashley Elizabeth Patenaude directed Waylon Skinner (Mauricio) and Rachel Phillips (Betty). Photo by Elizabeth Nash.

A View From The Roof - London

The cast and crew of A View From The Roof, The Arts Project, London, Ontario - March 2014.

Back Row:
Waylon Skinner (Maurico), Rachael Billington (Hair and Makeup), Zachary Currie (Bernie/Isaac), Rachel Phillips (Betty), Chelsea Benham (Helga/The Daugther/Hannah), Jonas Trottier (Mr. Mulgrave), Gordon Haney (Henry/Daniel), Kate Jefford (Stage Manager)

Front Row:
Jessica Martin (Miss Perry), Sudha Aysola (Mother), Ashley Patenaude (Producer/Director), Emma Boynton (Props/Costumes/Assistant Stage Manager), Hana El Niwairi (Production Manager).

Photo by Elizabeth Nash.

A View From the Roof - London, Ontario 2014

A scene from A View from the Roof, at The Arts Project, London, March 2014. In this monologue by Helen Weinzweig, adapted for stage by Dave Carley, Sudho Aysola plays Mother; Chelsea Benham is Daughter. Ashley Elizabeth Patenaude directed. Photo by Elizabeth Nash.

A View From The Roof

Gordon Haney (Henry) and Chelsea Benham (Helga) in A View From the Roof at The Arts Project, London, Ontario, March 2014. Ashley Elizabeth Patenaude directed. Photo by Elizabeth Nash.

A View From The Roof - Henry and Helga

Stephen Sparks and Carolyn Hall in Test Drive, Lighthouse Festival 2014. Photo is by Daniel G. Wiest.

Test Drive, Lighthouse Festival 2014

Abraham Asto, Carolyn Hall and Stephen Sparks in Test Drive, at Lighthouse Festival, 2014. Simon Johnston directoed. The play spans 50 years in the life of an American Motors car dealer and was originally broadcast as a CBC radio drama, starring Gordon Pinsent. Photo by Daniel G. Wiest.

Test Drive, Lighthouse Festival, Port Dover 2014

The cast of Test Drive, produced by Festival Players of Prince Edward County at Rosehall Run Vineyards, near Wellington. August 2014. Left to Right: Douglas Hughes, Alison Smyth and Andrew Perun. Sarah Phillips directed. It was a great show - in a tent, at a winery, in one of the most beautiful parts of Ontario.

Test Drive - Festival Players of Prince Edward County

From the Freddy Convention production of Freddy the Politician at the Colgate University Bookstore: Randy Cepuch (JQ), Michael Cart (Grover) and Mary French (X). November 2014.

Woodpeckers Three

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