Gertrude and Alice (2018)
Produced by
Playwrights: Anna Chatterton and Evalyn Parry
Director: Karin Randoja
Conceived and Created by The Independent Aunties
Venue
The Alexander Street Chamber Theatre
Run
September 15th, 2018 – October 7th, 2018
Synopsis
Visiting the audience in the present day, Gertrude and Alice come to find out how history has treated them. The couple recounts stories of their 40-year marriage, of meetings with iconic artists and writers, and of Alice’s overwhelming, consuming devotion to Gertrude’s genius. Before they leave, they want to find out what has become of their artistic and cultural influence, and how their lives and work are – or are not – remembered.
One of the most significant and contentious female voices in the 20th century, Gertrude Stein rose to international notoriety with her memoir The Autobiography of Alice B Toklas. She influenced a generation of artists and writers, but her own work remains hotly debated for its controversial and sometimes contradictory statements. Her genius, however, was unquestioned by her partner Alice B Toklas, who dedicated her life to supporting the work of the woman she loved. (buddiesinbadtimes.com)
Cast
| Anna Chatterton | Performer |
| Evalyn Parry | Performer |
Creative Team
| Anna Chatterton | Playwright |
| Evalyn Parry | Playwright |
| Karin Randoja | Director |
| Karin Randoja | Dramaturge |
| Gertrude Stein | Additional Text |
| Alice B. Toklas | Additional Text |
| Sherri Hay | Set Designer |
| Michelle Ramsay | Lighting Designer |
| Ming Wong | Costume Designer |
| Karin Randoja | Composer |
| Aleda Deroche | Sound Designer |
Music
| Matti Pulki | Accordian |
Production
| Christina Cicko | Stage Manager |
| Matt Armour | Crew |
| Mike Dowdell | Crew |
| James Kendal | Crew |
| Ian Kelly | Crew |
| Shane MacKinnon | Crew |
| Ashlee Marcus | Crew |
| Sebastian Marziali | Crew |
| Aidan Shepherd | Crew |
| Craig Smith | Metal Work |
| Diana Lopez Soto | Metal Work |
| Ashlee Marcus | Embroidery Work |
| Kilby Smith-McGregor | Cahier Design |
| Marlee Bygate | Cutter |
Staff
| Amber Pattison | House Technician |
| Charissa Wilcox | Production Manager |
| Adrien Whan | Technical Director |
