Lenin’s Embalmers (2010)
Produced by
Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company and Winnipeg Jewish Theatre
Playwright: Vern Thiessen
Director: Geoffrey Brumlik
Venue
The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre – The Al Green Theatre
Run
October 31st, 2010 – November 21st, 2010
Synopsis
The play spins a captivating tale of Boris Zbarsky and Vladimir Vorobiov, two Jewish scientists who were chosen by the Committee for Immortalization to embalm Vladamir Lenin after his death in 1924. (hgjewishtheatre.com)
Cast
| James Durham | Apparatchik 1 / Agent 1 |
| David Fox | Stalin |
| Martin Julien | Boris Zbarsky |
| Hardee T. Lineham | Vladimir Vorobiov |
| Arne MacPherson | Trotsky / Apparatchik 2 / Agent 2 |
| Harry Nelken | Vladimir Lenon |
| Steven Ratzlaff | Krasin |
| Janine Theriault | Nadia |
Creative Team
| Vern Thiessen | Playwright |
| Geoffrey Brumlik | Director |
| Guido Tondino | Set Designer |
| Guido Tondino | Lighting Designer |
| Victoria Zimski | Set Designer |
| Victoria Zimski | Lighting Designer |
| Janelle Regalbuto | Costume Designer |
| Danny Carroll | Sound Designer |
| Rick Skene | Fight Director |
Music
| Danny Carroll | Composer |
Production
| Michelle Lagasse | Stage Manager |
| Sheena Sanderson | Assistant Stage Manager |
Staff
| Ray Salverda | Production Manager |
| Adam Harendorf | House Technician |
| Dan Chatham | Carpenter |
| Chris Hadley | Property Master |
| Libid Zyla Harder | Assistant Property Master |
| Doug Morrow | "Lenin Head" Manufacturer |
| Michelle Cook | Wardrobe Assistant |
| Carla Schroeder | Scenic Painter |
| Susan Groff | Scenic Painter |
| Larry Van Wendt | Scenic Painter |
| Peter Baureiss | Scenic Painter |
| Bryan Hall | Running Crew |
