The Barber of Seville (2013)
Produced by
Director: Leah Cherniak
By Michael O’Brien, Adapted from Beaumarchais
Music By John Millard, Adapted from Rossini
Venue
Previews
May 9 - May 14, 2013
Run
May 9th, 2013 – June 8th, 2013
Awards & Nominations
2014 Dora Award Nominee ~ Musical Theatre – Outstanding Production, Outstanding New Musical/Opera
Synopsis
A free-wheeling adaptation of The Barber of Seville by Michael O’Brien and John Millard, based on the play by Beaumarchais and the opera by Rossini. This all-new update of Theatre Columbus’s sensational 1996 musical caper follows the beloved story of the young Count Almaviva and his pursuit of the untouchable Rosina with the help of the irrepressible Figaro, Barber of Seville. (soulpepper.ca)
Cast
| Dan Chameroy | Figaro |
| Lise Cormier | Sancho |
| Oliver Dennis | Don Bartolo |
| Raquel Duffy | Bertina |
| Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster | Rosina, Flute |
| Gregory Prest | Count Almaviva |
| William Webster | Don Basilio |
| Daniel Williston | Pancho, Padre Guitar |
Creative Team
| Michael O’Brien | Adapter |
| Michael O’Brien | Playwright |
| Pierre Beaumarchais | Playwright |
| John Millard | Adapter |
| John Millard | Composer |
| John Millard | Music Director |
| Gioachino Rossini | Composer |
| Leah Cherniak | Director |
| Ken MacKenzie | Set Designer |
| Victoria Wallace | Costume Designer |
| Jason Hand | Lighting Designer |
| Michael Laird | Sound Designer |
| Julia Aplin | Choreographer |
| Simon Fon | Fight Director |
| Guillermo Verdecchia | Dramaturge |
| Thomas Swanye | Assistant Director |
Music
| Gregory Oh | Rehearsal Pianist |
| Rob Clutton | Bass, Guitar, Mandolin |
| Rick Hyslop | Officer 2, Violin, Guitar |
| Tiina Kiik | Accordion |
| John Millard | Officer 1, Banjo |
Production
| Robert Harding | Stage Manager |
| Elizabeth McDermott | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Patricia O’Callaghan | Vocal Coach |
| Kelly McEvenue | Alexander Coach |
| Jacqueline Robertson-Cull | Head of Hair and Makeup |
| Janet Pym | Wardrobe Coordinator |
| Geoff Hughes | Cutter |
| Barbara Nowakowski | First Hand |
| Natalie Swiercz | Dresser |
| Greg Chambers | Props Builder |
| Silvie Varone | Props Builder |
| Daniela Mazic | Scenic Painter |
Staff
| Greg Poulin | Production Manager |
| Mike Ledermueller | Technical Director |
| Andrew Hillman | Associate Technical Director |
| Kelly Read | Associate Technical Director |
| Sarah Elizabeth Noyes | Head of Wardrobe |
| Lisa Nighswander | Head of Properties |
| Duncan Johnstone | Head Scenic Artist |
| Andy DeVries | Head Carpenter |
| Eleni McKinnon | Production Assistant |
