The Darkest Dark (2023)
Produced by
Co-Writers: Ian Macintyre and Jim Millan
Director: Jim Millan
Based on the book by Chris Hadfield and Kate Fillion
Venue
Young People’s Theatre – Ada Slaight Stage
Run
February 2nd, 2023 – April 2nd, 2023
Synopsis
It’s 1969 and Apollo 11 is about to land on the moon. Nine-year-old space-loving Chris spends his days dreaming of becoming a brave astronaut. But at bedtime, the night closes in and so too does his fear of the dark. For Chris, watching history being made hinges on conquering his fear – and embracing the unknown. (youngpeoplestheatre.org)
Cast
| Hannah Forest Briand | Jane |
| Aurora Browne | Mom |
| Craig Lauzon | Dad |
| Xavier Lopez | Herbie |
| Ziska Louis | Chris |
| Shaquille Pottinger | Keith |
| Evelyn Wiebe | Cindy |
Creative Team
| Ian Macintyre | Co-Writer |
| Jim Millan | Co-Writer |
| Jim Millan | Director |
| Anna Treusch | Set Designer |
| Anna Treusch | Costume Designer |
| Bonnie Beecher | Lighting Designer |
| Deanna H. Choi | Composer |
| Deanna H. Choi | Sound Designer |
| Daniele Guevara | Video Designer |
| Joyce Padua | Associate Set Designer |
| Joyce Padua | Associate Costume Designer |
| River Cecil Oliveira | Assistant Sound Designer |
| Herbie Barnes | Dramaturge |
| Stephen Colella | Dramaturge |
| Allen MacInnis | Dramaturge |
Production
| Laura Baxter | Stage Manager |
| Troy Taylor | Assistant Stage Manager |
| David Ben | Magic Consultant |
| Kelly Brownbill | Auntie-in-Residence |
Staff
| Zach Bruman | Director of Production |
| Shanna Miller | Senior Technical Director |
| Tiffany Ledesma | Technical Director |
| Kieran Dament | Assistant Scenic Carpenter |
| Kira Duff | Assistant Head Scenic Artist |
| Susanna Feng | Head Scenic Artist |
| Michael Grdosic | Head Scenic Carpenter |
| Ilana Harendorf | Head of Wardrobe |
| Nina Hartt | Head of Properties |
| Taylor Lindsay | Head Stage Carpenter |
| Mike Mills | Head of Audio |
| Ash Ovington | Head of Lighting |
