by Ernest Thompson; directed and produced by Merle Garbe October 18 to 28, 2001 A humorous, heart-warming, and perceptive look at a spirited and lovable couple facing their twilight years. It is the love story of Norman and Ethel Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the 44th year. This family comedy is sure to touch your heart and tickle your funnybone.
Norman Thayer Jr.........Herb Goldstein Ethel Thayer..........Patti Kazmer Charlie Martin .........Jack Muskat Chelsea Thayer Wayne ...... Elaine Martyn Bill Ray .......Jef Melamed Billy Ray .......David Melamed Stage Manager - Jim Coles Set Designer - Svetlana Pertchik Assistant Stage Manager - Lauren Cash Lighting Designer - Bruce Jackson Costume Coordinator - Dorothy Brunelle
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by Michel Tremblay; directed by Mario D'Alimonte January 17 to 27, 2002 A wildly funny and sharply ironic dark comedy from one of Canada’s leading playwrights. Les Belles Soeurs tells the story of a woman who wins a million trading stamps in a lottery, then invites her sisters and friends to a riotous stamp-pasting party. During this party, the layers of politeness and good taste are stripped away, as the guests reveal their true inner thoughts and feelings.
Producer - Merle Garbe Stage Manager - Laurie Cresswell Set Designer - Jef Melamed Costume Designer - Alex Amini Lighting Designer - Keith Hebert Assistant Stage Managers - Jordan Armstrong, Allan Levesque
by Neil Simon; directed by Merle Garbe May 23 to June 2, 2002 America’s most prolific playwright succeeds again in taking a basically serious subject and treating it with hearty but sympathetic humour. Mel is a well-paid executive who suddenly finds himself “down-sized” in this hilarious and intelligent look at urban angst, stress, and the strength of the human spirit. A must-see for anyone who has ever had a bad day.
Director: Merle Garbe Stage Manager: Laurie Cresswell Set Designer: Jef Melamed Assistant Stage Managers: Allan Levesque, Gabrielle Leith Costume Designer: Alex Amini
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Nov 18, 2000 -- NEIL SIMON'S FUNNIEST FARCE COMES TO NORTH YORK THEATRE Aug 1, 2000 -- NON-STOP LAUGHTER COMES TO NORTH YORK THEATRE Sep 12, 2000 -- JEST A SECOND BLENDS HUMOUR AND HEART OCTOBER 19 - 29
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