Gray (2017)
Produced by
Playwright: Kristofer Van Soelen
Director: Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster
Venue
Run
September 20th, 2017 – October 1st, 2017
Synopsis
Inspired by Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece The Picture of Dorian Gray, the play explores the opulent and sensual world of contemporary art in present-day Toronto. Van Soelen asks us to question our indulgences, tastes, and the nature of human connection in this hard look at female identity and the implications of our society’s obsession with beauty.
When Jane sculpts Dorian, a naive and exquisitely beautiful woman, it is perfection – until Dorian is swept into the hedonistic and morally ambiguous world of Opal, an upscale gallery owner. As Dorian becomes more and more self-involved and destructive, the sculpture begins to absorb her acts of cruelty, while Dorian remains young and beautiful. An examination of beauty, ageing and self-indulgence, Gray contrasts the themes of the classic novel with our modern world. (brownpapertickets.com)
Cast
| Tennille Read | Dorian Gray |
| Michelle Langille | Opal |
| Ximena Huizi | Jane |
| Mamito Kukwikila | Laura |
| Edward Charette | Jason / Allan / Chuck |
| Sydney Violet Bristow | Sybil |
Creative Team
| Kristofer Van Soelen | Playwright |
| Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster | Director |
| Lindsay Woods | Set Designer |
| Lindsay Woods | Prop Designer |
| Lindsay Woods | Costume Designer |
| Andy Trithardt | Sound Designer |
| Andy Trithardt | Composer |
| Steph Raposo | Lighting Designer |
Production
| Tycoda Gilecki | Design Assistant |
| Hannah MacMillan | Stage Manager |
| Michelle Langille | Producer |
| Emma Westray | Associate Producer |
