Seeds (2012)
Produced by
Crow’s Theatre and Porte Parole
Presented by
The Young Centre for the Performing Arts
Playwright: Annabel Soutar
Director: Chris Abraham
Venue
Run
February 18th, 2012 – March 10th, 2012
Synopsis
Centering on the four-year legal showdown between biotech giant Monsanto Inc. and Saskatchewan farmer Percy Schmeiser, SEEDS leads us through a high-voltage labyrinth of political maneuvering, patent wars, cash-fuelled science and the global domination of the planet’s seed supply. A bold new documentary play by award-winning Annabel Soutar and director Chris Abraham. (crowstheatre.com)
Cast
| Bruce Dinsmore | Tony Creber / Dr. Keith Downey / John Honderich / Vandana Shiva / Retired Bruno Farmer #1 / Dr. Barry Commoner |
| Mariah Inger | Nadege Adam / James Vancha / Lyle Friesen / Morris Hoffman / Westly Niebrugge / Zita Maier / Carlyle Moritz's Wife / Johannesburg Radio Interviewer |
| Alex Ivanovici | Terry Zkreski / Dr. Illimar Altosaar / Jeff Hoinus / Old Indian Farmer / Playwright's Husband |
| Tanja Jacobs | Louise Schmeiser / Roger Hughes / Dr. Ann Clark / Sister Catherine Fairbairn / Retired Bruno Farmer #2 |
| Cary Lawrence | Trish Jordan / Don Todd / REne Van Acker / Mary Deanne Shears / Shop Clerk / Anonymous Farmers Wife |
| Eric Peterson | Percy Schmeiser |
| Liisa Repo-Martell | Playwright / Justices of the Supreme Court |
Creative Team
| Annabel Soutar | Playwright |
| Chris Abraham | Director |
| Julie Fox | Set Designer |
| Julie Fox | Costume Designer |
| Ana Cappelluto | Lighting Designer |
| Richard Feren | Composer |
| Richard Feren | Sound Designer |
| Elysha Poirier | Video Designer |
| Elysha Poirier | Projection Designer |
| Mitchell Cushman | Assistant Director |
| Anahita Dehbonehie | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Kaileigh Krysztofiak | Assistant Lighting Designer |
| Kirsten Watt | Assistant Lighting Designer |
| Anahita Dehbonehie | Assistant Set Designer |
Production
| Camille Robillard | Technical Director |
| Chad Dembski | Stage Manager |
| Eric Savory | Apprentice Stage Manager |
| Angeline St. Amour | Video Manager |
| Ron Morissette | Video Consult |
| Guntar Kravis | Production Photographer |
| Hilary Green | Producer |
