Bentboy (2022)
Produced by
Playwright: Herbie Barnes
Director: Eric Coates
Venue
Young People’s Theatre – Ada Slaight Stage
Run
October 3rd, 2022 – October 23rd, 2022
Synopsis
Hunched by his curved back, Bentboy is cast aside by his village until one day, when a dangerous threat to the community and their way of life is imminent, he is chosen by elder Eagleseye, to embark on a quest to save the village. Along the way, Bentboy encounters an uninvited companion, Hummingbird. On this journey, the boys face off against nature and all of its wonders as they try to find the hidden box – a box which will save the village. Along the way they also discover each other’s strengths and weaknesses, resulting in the boys learning to respect and trust one another, and the wisdom in the world around them. (youngpeoplestheatre.org)
Cast
| Ashley Cook | Deerchild / Ensemble |
| Dillan Meighan-Chiblow | Hummingbird |
| PJ Prudat | Eagleseye / Ensemble |
| DyIan Thomas-Bouchier | Bentboy |
| Brianne Tucker | Tree / Anona Mouse / Ensemble |
| Daniel Yeh | Greyfowl / Ensemble |
Creative Team
| Herbie Barnes | Playwright |
| Eric Coates | Director |
| Waawaate Fobister | Choreographer |
| Hailey Verbonac | Set Designer |
| Hailey Verbonac | Video Designer |
| Nishina Shapwaykeesic-Loft | Costume Designer |
| Shawn Henry | Lighting Designer |
| Keith Thomas | Sound Designer |
| Stephen Colella | Dramaturge |
Production
| Fiona Jones | Stage Manager |
| Kelsey Rae | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Kelly Brownbill | Auntie-in-Residence |
Staff
| Zach Bruman | Director of Production and Planning |
| Shanna Miller | Senior Technican Director |
| Tiffany Ledesma | Technical Director |
| Joshua Hind | Project Manager |
| Nina Hartt | Head of Properties |
| Michael Grdosic | Head Scenic Carpenter |
| Kieran Dament | Assistant Scenic Carpenter |
| Taylor Lindsay | Head Stage Carpenter |
| Mike Mills | Head of Audio |
| Ilana Harendorf | Head of Wardrobe |
| Ash Ovington | Head of Lighting |
