A Soldier’s Story (L’Histoire du Soldat) (2008)
Produced by
Presented by
The SummerWorks Performance Festival
Music: Igor Stravinsky
Librettist: C. F. Ramuz
Translator: Jeremy Sams
Director: Anita La Selva
Venue
Run
August 7th, 2008 – August 16th, 2008
Synopsis
A Soldier’s Story is a unique theatrical experience based on a Russian folk story about a soldier who is seduced by the devil. Three actors share the stage with a live chamber orchestra. Igor Stravinsky’s jarring and powerful music is woven throughout this compelling and magical story. (2008 Summerworks Festival Program)
Cast
| Vanessa AvRuskin | The Narrator / The Princess |
| Colin A. Doyle | The Soldier |
| Christopher Sawchyn | The Devil |
Creative Team
| Igor Stravinsky | Music |
| C. F. Ramuz | Librettist |
| Jeremy Sams | Translator |
| Anita La Selva | Director |
| Peter Defreitas | Costumes |
| Julie Gallie | Ragtime Coach |
| Christopher Sawchyn | Ballroom Coach |
Music
| Eric Paetkau | Conductor |
| Bethany Bergman | Violin |
| Max Christie | Clarinet |
| Mike Fedyshyn | Trumpet |
| Fraser Jackson | Bassoon |
| Eric Lee | Bass |
| David Pell | Trombone |
| Ed Reifel | Percussion |
Production
| Vanessa AvRuskin | Producer |
| Gillian Lewis | Stage Manager |
| Sandra Herber | Rehearsal Coordinator |
| Lisa Jane Laurin | Graphic Artist |
| James Ramsay | Photography |
Staff
| Josh Hoodless | Venue Technician |
| Marc Rochefort | Venue Technician |
| Kimberly Purtell | Festival Lighting Designer |
