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Trudeautopia ()

Produced by

Banquo’s Banquet

Presented by

The Toronto Fringe Festival

Playwright: Glyn Bowerman
Director: Glyn Bowerman

Venue

Factory Studio Theatre

Run

July 1st, 2010 – July 10th, 2010

Synopsis

In the aftermath of the ‘October Crisis’ – in which two politicians were kidnapped by the Front de Liberation du Quebec and the War Measures Act was declared by Prime Minister Trudeau – parallel plots follow a police informant in Montreal, and a reputable playwright in Vancouver. Both explore the personal, political, and cultural effects of the crisis in Canada. (fringetoronto.com)


Cast

Melanie Hrymak June / Trudeau
Colin Bruce Anthes Ed
Chris Murray Pierre/Goose
Liam Morris Robert / Eagle
Aaron Rothermund Taxi
Roselie Williamson Francine / Crow
Allan Michael Brunet Elgin Troy

Creative Team

Glyn Bowerman Playwright
Glyn Bowerman Director
Tamara Salpeter Costume Designer
Matt Armour Set Designer
Matt Armour Lighting Designer
Timothy Pytlik Sound Designer
Phil Woollam Mask Designer

Production

Sarah Barton Stage Manager

Staff

Bryan Eaton Venue Technician
Shawn Henry Venue Technician
Aaron Kelly Festival Lighting Designer