VIGIL Programme - A Missing Link Theatre Company

PROGRAMME

Vigil

November 12th – 23rd, 2013

A Dark Comedy by Morris Panych Directed by Rick Kish Presented by

“a small masterpiece” - The Globe & Mail

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Vigil A Dark Comedy by Morris Panych Directed by Rick Kish*

Presented at The McManus Studio Theatre at The Grand Theatre 8 pm performances 2 pm performances Nov. 12, 13, 14, 15(opening night), 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Nov. 16, 23

We begin our adventure in the home of Aunt Grace... “A very funny, poignant, dark comedy by Canadian playwright, Morris Panych,VIGIL is about an unexpectedly extended visit between Kemp, an oddball middle-aged man, and his bed ridden elderly aunt whom he hasn’t seen in 30 years. His charitable act of visiting his dying aunt quickly wanes as Kemp’s unyielding, matter-of-fact quirky personality makes the audience laugh and gasp at the same time.Witness this oddly matched pair become trapped in a macabre bond that's comic on the surface, and yet, deeply human at its core”.

THE COMPANY The CAST

Colin Legge* Carol Robinson-Todd

Kemp Aunt Grace

Others making an appearance behind the scenes... Leanne Rich Stage Manager Eric Bunnell Set and Props Designer Crystal Wettstein Costume Designer Stephen Mitchell Lighting Designer Randy Rektor and Studio B. Music Services Sound Designers Sherri Plewes Carpenter Tracy Loewen Set and Props Assistant Cassandra Griffin Production Assistant Jeremy Heffernan Production Assistant Sarah Taylor Co-op Student Jimmy Mallett    Production Assistant

. * This is a Canadian Actors’ Equity Associate production under the Artists’ Collective Policy

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BIOS Carol Robinson-Todd (Aunt Grace) Carol’s most recent stage appearances have been as Rebecca Nurse in Passionfool’s production of ‘The Crucible’, and, for Theatre SOUP, the Duchess of Berwick in ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’ and Mother Superior in ‘Agnes of God’. Carol appeared in Maggie’s Getting Married at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre and in The Kitchen Witches at The Bluewater Summer Playhouse, both directed by Rick. When not on-stage, she works for the Clinical Skills Learning Program as a Standardized Patient at UWO’s Medical School. During those times she’s on-gurney often sporting one of those flattering blue hospital gowns. Colin Legge* (Kemp) Colin has worked as an actor and director for over thirty years in Canada, the US and Great Britain. He is delighted to be part of “Vigil”, back working in the McManus Studio where his career had its beginnings, with an outstanding creative team. Recent acting credits include “Dating by the Book”(Port Stanley Festival Theatre), “The Fastest Clock in the Universe” (Point B Theatre,Vancouver), “Saint Joan”(Chemainus Theatre) “Griffin and Sabine”(Arts Club Theatre, Vancouver), and “The Wild Guys” & “DADS: The Musical” (Bluewater Playhouse). TV and film credits include appearances in Battlestar Galactica, Stargate Atlantis, and The New Addams Family. Rick Kish* (Producer, Director) Rick is thrilled to be back for a our second season after a successful debut season featuring A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline and The Great Kooshog Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby! Rick served as Artistic Director at The Port Stanley Festival Theatre (PSFT), 1999 – 2001 and Bluewater Summer Playhouse (BSP) in Kincardine, ON, 2001-2006. Selected directing credits include: A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline (AMLTC, BSP), Hedwig & The Angry Inch (2012 London Fringe), Wang Dang Doodle (Grand Theatre), Steel Magnolias (SODA, U of Windsor), Sweeney Todd (UWO), Mary’s Wedding, The Wild Guys, Suds: The Rocking ‘60’s Musical Soap Opera, Forever Plaid & the World Premiere Production of Norm Foster's Storm Warning (BSP), Maggie's Getting Married, Pith,You'll Get Used To It! The War Show & Bordertown Cafe (PSFT). Rick says a big “THANK YOU” to everybody who has believed in and supported AMLTC thus far! There's more to come! Leanne Rich (Stage Manager) Leanne Rich is thrilled to be a part of the Vigil team for her first production with amltc! A proud graduate of the Ryerson Theatre School some her most recent school works include: EnChoreo 2013, Production Manager; Marathon ’33, Front of House Manager; How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, Front of House Manager;The Bundle, Assistant Stage Manager. Other works: Performing Occupy Toronto, Stage Manager (Docket Theatre Company). Eric Bunnell (Set & Props Designer) Eric Bunnell is delighted to return to AMLTC to design set for Vigil, after designing last season's premiere of Norm Foster's Great Kooshog Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby. His recent credits also include Blyth Festival, Port Stanley Festival Theatre, Lighthouse Festival Theatre in Port Dover. Next, Eric is designing sets for Benjamin Britten's Rape of Lucretia, and for Rossini's La Cenerentola for UWOpera at Western University. Eric is a St.Thomas resident.

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* This is a Canadian Actors’ Equity Associate production under the Artists’ Collective Policy.

BIOS Crystal Wettstein (Costume Design) Crystal has been designing and making costumes for over thirty years. She has been involved with numerous stage productions as head of costumes or as a costume design consultant, most recently "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline". She is delighted to be part of a missing link's funny, clever and touching production of "Vigil".

Stephen Mitchell (Lighting Design) Stephen Mitchell, who is the McManus House Technician at The Grand Theatre, has enjoyed many years as a lighting and set designer in the London area. Most recently he created the lights and set for “All Aboard!” at the Procunier Hall at The Palace theatre. Lights for “Suddenly last Summer” at the Arts Project. He is thrilled to be working with A Missing Link Theatre Company again.

Randy Rektor & Studio B Music Services (Sound Designers) Studio B Music Services, located in London ON is owned and operated by Alex Baerg and Randy Rektor, both graduates of London's OIART. Alex and Randy specialize in songwriting, mobile recording, and working with singer/songwriters to produce albums. Since opening in 2011, Studio B has been involved in the London community with a variety of artists ranging from rock bands to classical recordings. Alex and Randy are very excited to be operating a studio in London with such an incredible arts community."

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