Awake (2013)

Produced by

Expect Theatre and Spark Collective

Presented by

Next Stage Theatre Festival

Playwright: Laura Mullin and Chris Tolley
Directors: Laura Mullin and Chris Tolley

Venue

Factory Mainspace Theatre

Run

January 3rd, 2013 – January 13th, 2013

Synopsis

A hit of the 2011 Fringe, AWAKE takes you deep into the heart of one of Toronto’s most violent neighbourhoods. Set in the funeral of a victim of gun violence, AWAKE explores the ripple effect of gangs within a community. Developed over three years, the production portrays the lives of those living in an “at risk” community. The show is made up entirely from interviews with mothers who lost sons, gang members, outreach workers, and police. (fringetoronto.com)

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Cast

Beryl Bain	Nadia
Lauren Brotman	Heart
Quancetia Hamilton	Audette
Muoi Nene	Andrew
Peyson Rock	Wisdom
David Shelley	Officer X
Richard Stewart	Pastor

Creative Team

Laura Mullin	Playwright
Chris Tolley	Playwright
Laura Mullin	Director
Chris Tolley	Director
Erica Kopyto	Dramaturge
Andrew Craig	Musical Director
Arun Srinivasan	Lighting Designer
Jackie Chau	Set Designer
Jackie Chau	Costume Designer
Ed Hanley	Sound Designer
Simon Fon	Fight Choreographer

Music

Richard Wilson

Organist

Production

Laura Cournoyea	Stage Manager
Arun Srinivasan	Production Manager
Sue Edworthy	Marketing Consultant

Staff

Jamie Monteiro	Technical Director, Mainspace
Kevin Hutson	Venue Technician
Joey Morin	Venue Technician
Christopher Ross	Venue Technician
Aaron Kelly	Festival Lighting Designer

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