The Shape of Home – Songs in Search of Al Purdy (2022)
Produced by
Presented by
Creators: Frank Cox-O’Connell and Beau Dixon and Hailey Gillis and Marni Jackson and Raha Javanfar and Andrew Penner
Director: Frank Cox-O’Connell
Venue
Streetcar Crowsnest – The Community Studio
Run
September 11th, 2022 – September 25th, 2022
Synopsis
THE SHAPE OF HOME, SONGS IN SEARCH OF AL PURDY is an original, theatrical, song cycle that beautifully conjures the poetry and letters of one of Canada’s most legendary artists. A musical investigation into the life and work of Canada’s unofficial poet laureate, THE SHAPE OF HOME honours Purdy’s quest to live life fully, to love deeply, and to challenge actively. (crowstheatre.com)
Cast
| Frank Cox-O’Connell | Performer |
| Beau Dixon | Performer |
| Hailey Gillis | Performer |
| Raha Javanfar | Performer |
| Andrew Penner | Performer |
| Andrew Penner | Performer |
| Emily Schultz | Swing |
Creative Team
| Frank Cox-O’Connell | Creator |
| Beau Dixon | Creator |
| Hailey Gillis | Creator |
| Marni Jackson | Creator |
| Raha Javanfar | Creator |
| Andrew Penner | Creator |
| Frank Cox-O’Connell | Director |
| Steve Lucas | Set Designer |
| Noah Feaver | Lighting Designer |
| Lindsay R. Forde | Costume Designer |
| Steafan Hanningan | Sound Designer |
| Dylan Trowbridge | Dramaturge |
Production
| Tamara Vuckovic | Stage Manager |
Staff
| Kristen Leboeuf | Production Manager (Festival Players) |
| LJ Savage | Production Manager (Crow's Theatre) |
| Shireen Norouzi | Interim Technical Director (Crow's Theatre) |
| Zachery White | Studio House Technician |
| Alex Grozdanis | Technical Assistant |
