Redbone Coonhound (2023)
Produced by
Imago Théâtre and Tarragon Theatre
Playwrights: Amy Lee Lavoie and Omari Newton
Director: Micheline Chevrier
Venue
Previews
February 7-14, 2023
Run
February 7th, 2023 – March 5th, 2023
Synopsis
Out for a walk in their West End neighbourhood, Mike and Marissa—an interracial couple—meet a dog with an unfortunate breed name: Redbone Coonhound. This small detail unleashes a cascading debate between them about race and their relationship that manifests as a series of micro-plays, each satirizing contemporary perspectives on modern culture. Through its hard-hitting comedic elements, Redbone Coonhound explores the intricacies of subtle and overt polemics of race, systemic power and privilege in remarkable, surprising and hilarious ways.
A wild and subversive journey back through history and into the future.
Redbone Coonhound reveals deep fears, rage, insecurities and, ultimately, hope. (tarragontheatre.com)
Cast
| Christopher Allen | Mike/Glib/Tom |
| Chala Hunter | Marissa/Miss Sue/Alice |
| Kwesi Ameyaw | Jogger 1/Still/Jimmy/Gerald/Comrade Blackity Black |
| Deborah Drakeford | Camille/Jennifer/Mom/Karen |
| Jesse Aaron Dwyre | Jogger 2/Zach/Jordan/Jamal/Roger |
| Lucinda Davis | Jogger 3/Harriet Tubman/Aisha/Comrade Black |
| Brian Dooley | Jeffery/Dolley/Producer(voice)/Dad |
Creative Team
| Amy Lee Lavoie | Playwright |
| Omari Newton | Playwright |
| Micheline Chevrier | Director |
| Kwaku Okyere | Associate Director |
| Jawon Kang | Set Designer |
| Nalo Soyini Bruce | Costume Designer |
| Michelle Ramsay | Lighting Designer |
| Frank Donato | Projection Designer |
| Dezmond Arnkvarn | Animator |
| Thomas Ryder Payne | Sound Designer |
| Jack Davidson | Fight Director |
| Stephen Drover | Dramaturge |
| Daniel Oulton | Stage Manager |
| Julian Smith | Apprentice Stage Manager |
| Donna-Michelle St. Bernard | Rap Coach |
