Beatrice & Virgil (2014)
Produced by
Canada’s National Arts Centre and Factory Theatre
Author: Yann Martel
Adapter: Lindsay Cochrane
Director: Sarah Garton Stanley
Venue
Previews
April 12th - 16th, 2014
Run
April 12th, 2014 – May 11th, 2014
Synopsis
Horrific truths, buried in layers of history are unearthed through fact, art and imagination when Henry visits a taxidermist. An innovative stage adaptation of Martel’s controversial but critically acclaimed novel. This powerful and provocative piece will enthrall audiences with its fragile beauty and ugly truths. (factorytheatre.ca)
Cast
| Damien Atkins | Henry / Beatrice |
| Pierre Brault | Taxidermist / Virgil |
Creative Team
| Yann Martel | Author |
| Lindsay Cochrane | Adapter |
| Sarah Garton Stanley | Director |
| Iris Turcott | Dramaturge |
| Amy Keith | Set Designer |
| Amy Keith | Costume Designer |
| John Thompson | Lighting Designer |
| Christian Barry | Sound Designer |
| Ken MacKenzie | Projection Designer |
| Natasha Greenblatt | Assistant Director |
| Dirk Ave | Assistant Set Designer |
| Kaitlin Hickey | Associate Projection Designer |
| Simon Fon | Fight Director |
Production
| Emilie Aubin | Stage Manager |
| Sarah Barton | Apprentice Stage Manager |
| Allie Marshall | Head of Wardrobe |
| Vanessa Janiszewski | Head of Properties |
| Anna Treusch | Head Painter |
| Bryan Eaton | Carpenter |
| Brendan Gilhuly | Assistant Carpenter |
| Michael Brunet | Assistant Carpenter |
| Les Stockley | Crew |
| David Fisher | Crew |
| Josh Hoodless | Crew |
| Sean Poole | Crew |
| David DeGrow | Crew |
| Joey Morin | Swing Technician |
| Matt Armour | Painter |
| Joanna Akyol | Production Photography |
Staff
| Erin Birkenbergs | Production Manager |
| Bryan Eaton | Assistant Production Manager |
| Bryan Eaton | Studio Technical Director |
