The Forbidden Phoenix (2009)
Produced by
Citadel Theatre and Young People’s Theatre
Book: Marty Chan
Lyrics: Marty Chan and Robert Walsh
Music: Robert Walsh
Director: Ron Jenkins
Venue
Run
February 2nd, 2009 – March 11th, 2009
Synopsis
This enthralling fable is a fusion of martial arts, acrobatics, stunning costumes, and contemporary musical theatre. It cleverly weaves the comic antics of traditional Monkey King stories with the powerful tale of a father’s sacrifice to provide for his family.
Sun Wukong is the Monkey King who is torn from his son and exiled to the West after displeasing the formidable Empress Dowager. Forced to work for the mighty Horne in Terminal City, he sets off to make his fortune and to realize his dream of being reunited with his son.
An opulent new musical, The Forbidden Phoenix is loosely based on the experience of Chinese immigrants brought to Canada to work on the railroad in the 1800s, and explores themes of freedom, diversity, family, community and environmentalism. (lktyp.ca)
Cast
| Michael Dufays | Horne |
| Troy Feldman | Tsaio |
| Lori Nancy Kalamanski | Phoenix / Empress Dowager Cover |
| Shannon Kook-Chun | Laosan |
| Richard Lee | Sun Wukong |
| Colin Maier | Kwoi |
| Peter Moller | Musician |
| Jonathan Purvis | Sichen |
| Siobhan Richardson | Mu Lan |
| Nadine Villasin | Empress Dowager / Phoenix Cover |
| Jeff Yung | Bailing |
Creative Team
| Marty Chan | Book |
| Marty Chan | Lyrics |
| Robert Walsh | Lyrics |
| Robert Walsh | Music |
| Ron Jenkins | Director |
| Leslie Frankish | Set Designer |
| Leslie Frankish | Costume Designer |
| Wayne Paquette | Assistant Director |
| Adrian Young | Fight Director |
| Laura Krewski | Choreographer |
| Narda McCarroll | Lighting Designer |
| Gavin McDonald | Associate Lighting Designer |
| Michael Laird | Toronto Sound Designer |
| Owen Hutchinson | Sound Effects Design |
Production
| Michelle Chan | Stage Manager |
| Sarah Bustard | Assistant Stage Manager |
| William Lau | Peking Opera Specialist / Teacher |
| Colin Maier | Dance Captain |
| Siobhan Richardson | Fight Captain |
| Ina Kerklaan | Cutter |
| Barbara Nowakowski | Stitcher |
| Miranda Lumley | Dresser |
| Matt Jordan | Backstage Crew |
| Shanna Miller | Crew |
| Dan McIlmoyl | Crew |
| Matthew Marshall | Crew |
Staff
| Jeff Cummings | Production Manager |
| Nathaniel Kennedy | Technical Director |
| Ian A. Bailie | Head Electrician |
| Gavin Fearon | Head of Audio |
| Mary Fulford-Winsor | Head of Wardrobe |
| Scott Kitcher | Stage Carpenter |
| Jacquie Lazar | Acting Head Electrician |
| Elaine Cavin May | Assistant Head of Wardrobe |
| Craig Smith | Head Scenic Carpenter |
| Silvie Varone | Head of Properties |
