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The Darkest Dark ()

Produced by

Young People’s Theatre

Playwrights: Jim Millan and Ian Macintyre
Director: Jim Millan

Adapted from the book by Chris Hadfield and Kate Fillion

Venue

Young People’s Theatre – Ada Slaight Stage

Run

February 10th, 2025 – March 16th, 2025

Synopsis

It’s the summer of 1969 and Apollo 11 is about to land on the moon. Nine-year-old space-loving Chris dreams of becoming a brave astronaut and is counting down the days to the televised event. But at bedtime, when the night closes in, so too does his fear of the dark. With his family and best friends by his side, young Chris realizes that watching history being made hinges on conquering his fear and embracing the unknown. (youngpeoplestheatre.com)


Cast

Hannah Forest Briand Jane
Ziska Louis Chris
Ron Pederson Dad
Anthony Perpuse Herbie
Shaquille Pottinger Keith
Lisa Ryder Mom
Evelyn Wiebe Cindy

Creative Team

Jim Millan Playwright
Ian Macintyre Playwright
Jim Millan Director
Anna Treusch Set Designer
Anna Treusch Costume Designer
Bonnie Beecher Lighting Designer
Deanna H. Choi Sound Designer
Deanna H. Choi Composer
Daniele Guevara Projection Designer
Imogen Wilson Associate Lighting Designer
River Cecil Oliveira Associate Sound Designer
Raha Javanfar Assistant Sound Designer
Daniel Tessy Assistant Projection Designer
Herbie Barnes Dramaturge
Stephen Colella Dramaturge
Allen MacInnis Dramaturge
Hannah Forest Briand Apprentice Director

Production

Laura Baxter Stage Manager
Troy Taylor Assistant Stage Manager
Daniela Aguilar Dresser
Winnifred Blair Intern Technical Director
Beatrice Molina Video Operator
Justyn Nishimura Stage Management Intern
Mikaila Strickland A2

Staff

Zach Bruman Director of Production and Planning
Sophia Fabiano Technical Director
Ash Ovington Assistant Technical Director
Aela Brown Head of Lighting
Susanna Feng Head Scenic Artist
Hilda Chu Assistant Head Scenic Artist
Nina Hartt Head of Properties
Cian McWhinnie Assistant Scenic Carpenter
Mike Mills Head of Audio
Gordon Nesbitt Head Scenic Carpenter
Chelsea Santiago Head Stage Carpenter
Janelle Stewart Head of Wardrobe
Mikaila Strickland House Technician