What Makes a Man (2014)
Produced by
Necessary Angel Theatre Company
Presented by
Creators: Jennifer Tarver and Justin Ellington
Director: Jennifer Tarver
Originally conceived by Jennifer Tarver
Venue
The Berkeley Street Theatre – Marilyn and Charles Baillie Theatre
Run
October 5th, 2014 – November 2nd, 2014
Synopsis
French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour is one of the world’s last living “showmen” who, at 90 years, is still a dazzling performer and songwriter. Created from his rich and diverse catalogue of songs, What Makes a Man is inspired by the life he lived, observed and wrote about. In a moment of personal self-examination, four distinct aspects of one man are born: poet, survivor, performer and prophet, collectively embodied by four extraordinary vocal artists. (canadianstage.ca)
Cast
| Kenny Brawner | Performer |
| Andrew Penner | Performer |
| Louise Pitre | Performer |
| Saidah Baba Talibah | Performer |
Creative Team
| Jennifer Tarver | Creator |
| Justin Ellington | Creator |
| Jennifer Tarver | Director |
| Charles Aznavour | Songwriter |
| Justin Ellington | Music Direction |
| Justin Ellington | Arrangements |
| Marie-Josée Chartier | Movement / Staging Collaborator |
| Teresa Przybylski | Set Designer |
| Teresa Przybylski | Costume Designer |
| Kimberly Purtell | Lighting Designer |
| Michael Laird | Sound Designer |
| Andrew Shaver | Dramaturge |
Music
| Andrew Craig | Keyboard |
| Heather Crawford | Guitar |
| Rich Grossman | Guitar |
| Marlon Pennant | Bass |
| David Restivo | Piano / Band Leader |
| Roger Travassos | Drums |
Production
| Joanna Barrotta | Stage Manager |
| Sarah Miller | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Patrick Lavender | Production Manager |
| Marlee Bygate | Head of Wardrobe |
| Mary Spyrakis | Props Assistance |
| Vanessa Janiszewski | Props Assistance |
| Sybil Goday | Executive Producer |
Staff
| Jay Blencowe | Sr. Head Technician |
| Cecilia Waszczuk | Head Technician |
| William Fallon | Production Sound Engineer |
