2019-2020
Photo: Jaclyn Turner
Winter’s Daughter
By Jesse Stong
Directed by Emma Tibaldo
Cast: Ryan Bommarito, Alice Denton, Michaela Di Cesare, Amir Sám Nakhjavani
Set and Lighting Design: Zoe Roux
Costume Design: Lara Kaluza
Projection Design: Jaclyn Turner
Sound Design: Rob Denton
Stage Manager: Kate Hagemeyer
Production Manager: Stephanie Van Dalen
Technical Director: Bruce Lambie
Played at the Segal Centre Studio from November 27 to December 8, 2019
Montreal English Theatre Awards (META) Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Performance (Amir Sám Nakhjavani), and Outstanding Emerging, Production (Jaclyn Turner)
2018-2019
Photo: Jaclyn Turner
Encore
By Marc Prescott
Bilingual adaptation by Liz Valdez of the author’s original French text and his English translation
Directed by Liz Valdez
Cast: Matthew Kabwe, Tania Kontoyanni
Set Design: Jaclyn Turner
Costume and Lighting Design: Zoe Roux
Projection Design: Frédéric St-Hilaire
Sound Design: Rehan Lalani
Live Music and Original Composition: Jacob Burtenshaw
Stage Manager: Danielle Laurin
Production Manager and Technical Director: Andrew Scriver
Assistant Directors: Justin Johnson, Olivia Woods
Production Assistant: Charley Hausknost
Played at MainLine Theatre’s MiniMain from May 8-19, 2019
Montreal English Theatre Awards (META) Recipient for Outstanding Direction (Liz Valdez), Outstanding Musical Composition (Jacob Burtenshaw)
Nominated: Outstanding PACT Production, Outstanding New Text, Adaptation (Liz Valdez), Outstanding Lead Actress (Tania Kontoyanni), Outstanding Set Design (Jaclyn Turner), Outstanding Lighting Design (Zoe Roux), and Outstanding Emerging, Production (Jaclyn Turner)
Photo: Andrew Alexander
Angélique
By Lorena Gale
A co-production with Black Theatre Workshop
A touring remount of the award-winning 2017 production
Directed by Mike Payette
Cast: Jenny Brizard, Chip Chuipka, Darla Contois, Karl Graboshas, Olivier Lamarche, Omari Newton, PJ Prudat, France Rolland
Set and Costume Design: Eo Sharp
Lighting Design: David Perreault Ninacs
Choreography: Ghislaine Doté
Original Composition: Sixtrum Percussion Ensemble
Stage Manager: Birdie Gregor
Assistant Director: Dayane Ntibarikure
Assistant Stage Manager: Jessica Pukay
Assistance Designers: Zoe Roux, Nalo Soyini Bruce
Production/Tour Manager: Dave Surette
Toured to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa from March 22-31, 2019; and Factory Theatre in Toronto from April 3-21, 2019
Photo: Jaclyn Turner
Blackout: the Concordia Computer Riots
A Collective Creation
Directed by Mathieu Murphy-Perron
Writing Unit: Tamara Brown, Mathieu Murphy-Perron, Kym Dominique-Ferguson, Lydie Dubuisson, with contributions from Michelle Rambharose, Warona Setshwaelo and Dakota Jamal Wellman
Cast: Lucinda Davis, Kym Dominique Ferguson, Briauna James, Gita Miller, Michelle Rambharose, Sophie-Thérèse Stone Richards, Shauna Thompson, Dakota Jamal Wellman
Choreography: Rodney Diverlus
Set Design: Sophie El Assaad
Costume Design: Noémi Poulin
Lighting Design: Audrey-Anne Bouchard
Sound Design: Rob Denton, Elena Stoodley
Projection Design: Jaclyn Turner
Makeup Design: Pamela Warden
Stage Manager: Kate Hagemayer
Assistant Directors: Tamara Brown, Shanti Gonzales
Production Manager: Nikita Bala
Technical Director: Martin Nishikawa
Dramaturgical Consultant: Diane Roberts
Assistant Stage Manager: Kate Stockburger
Assistance Designers: Nalo Soyini Bruce, Étienne Mongrain
Played at the D.B. Clarke Theatre from January 30-February 10, 2019
Blackout: the Concordia Computer Riots was developed in collaboration with Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal.
Montreal English Theatre Awards (META) Recipient for Outstanding Emerging Artist, production (Nikita Bala)
Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actress (Shauna Thompson), Outstanding Lead Actor (Dakota Jamal Wellman), Outstanding Supporting Actress (Briauna James), Outstanding Sound Design (Rob Denton and Elena Stoodley), Outstanding Choreography (Rodney Diverlus), Outstanding Emerging Artist, production (Jaclyn Turner)
2017-2018
Photo: Andrée Lanthier
Hosanna
By Michel Tremblay
Translated by John Van Burek, Bill Glassco
A remount of the award-winning 2015 production
Directed by Mike Payette
Assisted by Jennifer Quinn
Cast: Eloi ArchamBaudoin, Davide Chiazzese
Set Design: Lara Kaluza
Costume Design: Noémi Poulin
Lighting Design: Audrey-Anne Bouchard
Sound Design and Composition: Rob Denton
Stage Manager: Birdie Gregor
Apprentice Stage Manager: Gabrielle Saltiel
Played at Centaur Theatre from May 15-June 10, 2018
2016-2017
Photo: Jaclyn Turner
Angélique
By Lorena Gale
A co-production with Black Theatre Workshop
Directed by Mike Payette
Assisted by Dayane Ntibarikure
Cast: Jenny Brizard, Chip Chuipka, Darla Contois, Karl Graboshas, Tristan D. Lalla, Olivier Lamarche, France Rolland
Set and Costume Design: Eo Sharp
Lighting Design: David Perreault Ninacs
Choreography: Ghislaine Doté
Original Composition: Sixtrum Percussion Ensemble
Stage Manager: Birdie Gregor
Apprentice Stage Managers: Stephen Alarie, Gabriela Saltiel
Apprentice Director: Sophie Gee
Assistance Designers: Zoe Roux, Samuel Ferguson-Sharp, Dana Rempel
Played at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts Studio March 15-April 2, 2017
Montreal English Theatre Awards (META) Recipient for Outstanding PACT Production, Outstanding Contribution to the Theatre (Sixtrum Percussion Ensemble)
Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actress (Jenny Brizzard), Outstanding Supporting Actor (Tristan D. Lalla, Olivier Lamarche, Karl Graboshas), Outstanding Direction (Mike Payette), Outstanding Sound Design (Sixtrum Percussion Ensemble), Outstanding Set Design (Eo Sharp)
2015-2016
Photo: Jaclyn Turner
Another Home Invasion
By Joan MacLeod
Directed by Mike Payette
Cast: Deena Aziz
Set Design: Lara Kaluza
Costume Design: Noémi Poulin
Lighting Design: Audrey-Anne Bouchard
Sound Design and Composition: Rob Denton
Assistant Design: Sabrina Miller
Stage Manager: Birdie Gregor
Technical Director: Steve Schon
Played at Montréal, arts interculturels (MAI), March 9-26, 2016
Montreal English Theatre Awards (META) Recipient for Outstanding Sound Design (Rob Denton)
Nominated: Outstanding independent production, Outstanding Lead Actress (Deena Aziz), Outstanding Set Design (Lara Kaluza), Outstanding Lighting Design (Audrey-Anne-Bouchard), Outstanding Original Score (Rob Denton)
2014-2015
Photo: Jaclyn Turner
Hosanna
By Michel Tremblay
Translated by John Van Burek, Bill Glassco
Directed by Mike Payette
Assisted by Jennifer Quinn
Cast: Eloi ArchamBaudoin, Davide Chiazzese
Set Design: Lara Kaluza
Costume Design: Noémi Poulin
Lighting Design: Audrey-Anne Bouchard
Sound Design and Composition: Rob Denton
Stage Manager: Birdie Gregor
Technical Director: Emily Thorne
Played at MainLine Theatre, March 17-29, 2015
Montreal English Theatre Awards (META) Recipient for Outstanding Independent Production, Outstanding Direction (Mike Payette), Outstanding Lead Actor (Eloi ArchamBaudoin), Outstanding Supporting Actor (Davide Chiazzese)
Nominated: Outstanding Set Design (Lara Kaluza), Outstanding Costume Design (Noémi Poulin), and Outstanding Sound Design (Rob Denton)
2013-2014
Photo: Jaclyn Turner
Sedna: Goddess of the Sea
By Jessica Abdallah
Directed by Jessica Abdallah
Cast: Tiffany Ayalik, Charles Bender
Sound Design: Carmen Braden
Set Design: Lara Kaluza
Costume Design: Noémi Poulin
Lighting Design: Jody Burkholder
Stage Manager: Rachel Dawn Woods
Dramaturgy: Alexandria Haber
Played at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts Studio, September 30-October 6, 2013
2011-2012
Photo: Jaclyn Turner
Elizabeth Rex
By Timothy Findley
Directed by: Liz Valdez, Mike Payette
Cast: Leni Parker, Brett Watson, Arthur Holden, Lucinda Davis, Olivier Lamarche, Howard Rosenstein, Warona Setshwaelo, Lucas Chartier-Dessert, Ian Geldart, Jo Joffre, Irene Osprey, Paolo De Paola, Olivier Perras, Aris Tyros
Set and Costume Design: Eo Sharp
Lighting Design: Jody Burkholder
Assistant Lighting Design: Alex Smith
Prop Design: Noémi Poulin
Assistant Prop Design: Danielle Fagan
Sound Design and Composition: Rob Denton
Stage Manager: Birdie Gregor
Played at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts Studio, June 19-July 1, 2012
2010-2011
Humans
By Daniel MacIvor
Adapted and Directed by: Liz Valdez
Assisted by: Rebecca Harper
Choreography by: Véronique Gaudreau
Cast: Tamara Brown, Romy Daniel, Richard Gélinas, Jade Hassouné, Eric Hausknost, Patricia Manessy, Caitie Parsons, Mike Payette, Warona Setshwaelo, Anders Yates
Live and Original Sound Designed and Performed by: Dumisizwe Vuyo Bhembe
Set Design: Lara Kaluza
Costume Design: Noémi Poulin
Lighting Design: Jody Burkholder
Played at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts Studio, February 5-March 13, 2011
Montreal English Critics Circle (MECCA) Recipient for Best Director (Liz Valdez) and Best Lighting Design (Jody Burkholder)
Nominated: Best Ensemble, Best Production
Photo: Jaclyn Turner
Photo: Jaclyn Turner
Dark Owl
By Laval Goupil
Translation: Glen Nichols
Directed by: Jessica Abdallah
Cast: Holly Gauthier–Frankel, Dan Jeannotte, Catherine Lemieux, Léa Rondot, Liz Burns, Gilles Plouffe
Set Design: Jennifer Goodman
Costume Design: Noémi Poulin
Lighting Design: Jody Burkholder
Sound Design: Rob Denton
Assistant Director: Patricia Manessy
Stage Manager: Paul Brian Imperial
Played at MainLine Theatre, November 16-28, 2010
2009-2010
A Line in the Sand
By Guillermo Verdecchia and Marcus Youssef
Directed by Mike Payette
Choreography by Véronique Gaudreau
Cast: Glenda Braganza, Chip Chuipka & Mike Hughes
Set Design: Lara Kaluza
Lighting and Costume Design: Noémi Poulin
Sound Design: Rob Denton
Technical Director: Jody Burkholder
Stage Managers: Paul Brian Imperial, May Tyrrell
Played at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts Studio, March 9-21, 2010
Montreal English Critics Circle (MECCA) Recipient for Best Actor (Chip Chuipka), Best Actress (Glenda Braganza), and Best Set (Lara Kaluza)
Nominated: Best Director (Mike Payette)
Photo: Laura D’Alessandro
Suburban Motel (a 6-play series)
By George F. Walker
Set Design: Sarah Hall | Lighting Design: Cara de Grandpré | Costume Design: Noémi Poulin | Sound Design: Lucie Monsarrat
Assistant Design: Lara Kaluza | Stage Managers: Paul Brian Imperial, Jo Joffre, May Tyrrell, Laura D’Alessandro, Claudia De Simone
Photos: Laura D’Alessandro
Played at MainLine Theatre, November 10-29, 2009
Extended to December 3, 2009
Problem Child
Directed by Liz Valdez
Cast: George Bekiaris, Mike Hughes, Catherine Lemieux, Joanne Sarazen
Adult Entertainment
Directed by Rebecca Harper
Cast: Patrick Charron, Eric Davis, Annie Lalonde, Liz Valdez
Featuring Lorette
Directed by Mathieu Murphy-Perron
Assisted by Marie Markovic
Cast: Liz Burns, Joel Fishbane, Tommy Furino, Warona Setshwaelo
The End of Civilization
Directed by Olivier Perras
Cast: Patrick Charron, Eric Davis, Denise DePass, Eric Hausknost, Caitie Parsons
Criminal Genius
Directed by Mathieu Murphy-Perron
Assisted by Marie Markovic
Cast: George Bekiaris, Tamara Brown, Shiong-En Chan, Mike Payette, Dom Pompeo
Risk Everything
Directed by Eric Hausknost
Cast: Joel Fishbane, Mike Hughes, Johanna Nutter, Joanne Sarazen
2008-2009
Haunted House
By Endre Farkas
By Endre Farkas
Directed by Liz Valdez
Cast: Audrey Finkelstein, Eric Hausknost, Paula Jean Hixson, Nem Jevtovic, Christopher Moore, Saro Saroyan
Set Design: Lara Kaluza
Lighting / Costume Design: Noémi Poulin
Sound Design: Lucie Monsarrat
Stage Managers: Paul Brian Imperial, Amy Steinman
Played at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts Studio, February 19-March 5, 2009
Photo: Cindy Lopez
Photo: Cindy Lopez
Lion in the Streets
By Judith Thompson
Directed by Mike Payette
Choreography: Veronique Gaudreau
Cast: George Bekiaris, Stefanie Buxton, Tamara Brown, Liz Burns, Shiong-En Chan, Patrick Charron, Sean D’Amico, Joel Fishbane, Tommy Furino, Kristian Hodko, Catherine Lemieux, Patricia Manessy, Sterling Mawhinney, Annie Murphy, Mathieu Murphy-Perron, Joanne Sarazen, Saro Saroyan, Marianne Smiley and introducing Charley Hausknost as Isobel
Set Design: Sarah Hall
Lighting Design: Timothy Rodrigues
Costume Design: Noémi Poulin
Sound Design: Lucie Monsarrat
Stage Managers: Bruce Lambie, Paul Brian Imperial
Played at MainLine Theatre, October 22-November 2, 2008
2007-2008
Photo: Cindy Lopez
7 Stories
By Morris Panych
Directed by Olivier Perras
Cast: Jessica Abdallah, Aimee Rose Ambroziak, Joseph Bembridge, Tamara Brown, Eric Davis, John Hastings, Eric Hausknost, Catherine Lemieux, Sterling Mawhinney, Alexandra Ordolis, Mike Payette, Dom Pompeo, Joanne Sarazen
Set Design: Jennifer Goodman
Lighting Design: Cara de Grandpré
Costume Design: Noémi Poulin
Stage Manager: Paul Brian Imperial
Played at Theatre Ste Catherine, April 30-May 11, 2008
Montreal English Critics Circle (MECCA) Recipient for Best Director (Olivier Perras) and Best Set (Jennifer Goodman)
Honourable Mention Revelation of the Year
Nominated: Best Ensemble
The Elusive
By Mike Czuba
Directed by Murray Napier
Cast: Brad Carmichael, Kim Doucet, Adam Leblanc, Allison Louder
Set Design: Jennifer Sheshko
Lighting Design: Chris O’Neill
Costume Design: Noémi Poulin
Sound Design: Tristan Capacchione
Stage Manager: Paul Brian Imperial
Played at Geordie Space, February 14-24, 2008
Photo: Cindy Lopez
Photo: Ashley Lawlor
Jehanne of the Witches
By Sally Clark
Directed by Alexandra West
Cast: Jessica B. Hill, Krystina Bisante, Christian Colman, Tommy Furino, John Hastings, Jillian Larkin, Patricia Manessy, Dom Pompeo
Set Design: Isabella Geddes
Lighting Design: Sarah Tracy
Costume Design: Noémi Poulin
Sound Design: Philippe Battikha, Matt Waddell
Stage Manager: Paul Brian Imperial
2006-2007
One Night
By Ken Norris
Directed by Rebecca Harper
Choreography by: Veronique Gaudreau, Rebecca Harper
Cast: Eric Hausknost, Veronique Gaudreau
Set Design: Sonja Rainey
Lighting / Costume Design: Noémi Poulin
Sound Design: Philippe Battikha, Matt Waddell
Stage Managers: Mary Davidson, Vladmir Cara
Played at Monument National, Studio Hydro-Québec, March 29-April 7, 2007
Photo: Sabina Matyiku
Amigo’s Blue Guitar
By Joan MacLeod
Directed by Mike Payette
Cast: Jessica Abdallah, Patricio Canales, Eric Hausknost, Patricia Manessy, Mathieu Murphy-Perron
Set / Lighting Design: Cara de Grandpré
Sound Design: Tommy Furino
Stage Manager: Paul Brian Imperial
Played at Centre-culturel Calixa-Lavalée, September 20-24, 2006
2005-2006
I Am Yours
By Judith Thompson
Directed by Mike Payette
Assisted by Rebecca Harper
Cast: Tommy Furino, Rena Hundert, Paul Brian Imperial, Patricia Manessy, Dom Pompeo, Liz Valdez
Set Design: Krystelle Metras
Lighting Design: Cara de Grandpré
Costume Design: Azra King-Abadi
Stage Manager: Rebecca Harper
Played at MainLine Theatre, May 3-14, 2006
PrAgression
By Mathieu Murphy-Perron
Directed by: Mathieu Murphy-Perron
Cast: Jimmy Blais, Sarah King-Abadi, Adam Levasseur, Paul Brian Imperial, Mike Payette, Lindsay Petts, Amrit Sanger, Noémie Savard, Natasha St Jean, Magdalena Szymanska
Set / Lighting Design: Audrey-Anne Bouchard
Costume Design: Azra King-Abadi
Sound Design: Benjamin IV
Stage Manager: Katherine Childs
Played at Geordie Space, September 13-18, 2005
Tough!
By George F. Walker
Directed by: Mathieu Murphy-Perron
Cast: Jessica Abdallah, Laura Allen, Mike Payette
Set Design: Azra King-Abadi
Lighting Design: Julia Hutter
Costume Design: Lara Kaluza
Stage Managers: Paul Brian Imperial, Yolande Monfiston
Played at Cazalet Theatre, April 21-23, 2005
Lawrence and Holloman
By Morris Panych
Directed by: Olivier Perras
Cast: Mathieu Murphy-Perron, Mike Payette
Design by: Marie-Christine Meunier
Stage Managers: Paul Brian Imperial, Yolande Monfiston
Played at Actors’ Studio of Montreal, March 25-26, 2005
