PAST PRODUCTIONS

Performed by Lindsay Angell and Andrew McNee (above), Sarah Rodgers, Alvin Sanders (above right), and Maiko Bae Yamamoto Directed by Rachel Peake

Set by Yvan Morissette, Lighting by Jonathan Ryder, Video by Jamie Nesbitt, Costumes by Drew Facey, Sound by Michael Rinaldi, Production Managed by Jonathan Ryder, Stage Managed by Susan Miyagishima, Dramaturgy by Jan Derbyshire with Nicole Gordon

There are lots of funny lines here.... Bushkowsky is a witty writer.... Andrew McNee's Fred is fantastically mercurial. Sarah Rodgers, who plays Sophie, gets on a roll in the second half, when the unstable star unleashes the floodgates of self-indulgence. And Maiko Bae Yamamoto is compellingly still--almost glowing--as Yuki. With its rhythmic energy and precision, Jamie Nesbitt's projection design is gorgeous, and Yvan Morissette's set is sleekly upscale. The Georgia Straight

Four Jessie Award Nominations: Lindsey Angell and Sarah Rodgers (Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress); Andrew McNee (Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor); Michael Rinaldi (Outstanding Sound Design)

Performed by David Beazely (above), Scott Bellis, Moya O’Connell (above right), Laara Sadiq (above left)
Directed by Katrina Dunn

Set by Yvan Morissette, Lighting by Adrian Muir, Video by Jamie Nesbitt, Costumes by Sheila White, Sound by Chris Hind, Production Managed by Mike Dickinson, Stage Managed by Robin Richardson and Lisa L'Heureux

"The play has a dark, ambitious agenda: globalism and the cross-border commerce in sex, guns and body parts.”
THE PROVINCE

Life Line by Victoria Maxwell Directed by Jane Heyman Performed by Lara Gilchrist

The Audition of the Embarrassed Woman by Jan Derbyshire Directed by David Mackay Performed by Dawn Petten

Thbump by James O'Shea Directed by Del Surjik Performed by Derek Metz

Set and Lighting by John Webber, Sound by Rob Parker, Production Managed by Chris McGregor, Stage Managed by Jaimie Tait

"Solo Collective scores a triple play... three very different one-person pieces, linked only by the lunacy lurking within each but blessed by a common sense of pure professionalism. ...Each is, in its own very particular way, a gem."
THE VANCOUVER SUN

Directed by Johnna Wright, Performed by Bill Dow, Chris Fassbender, Erin Mathews, Marilyn Norry, Laara Sadiq

Set and Lighting by Alan Brodie, Projections by Tim Matheson, Costumes by Sheila White, Sound by Paul Moniz de Så, Production Managed by Jayson McLean, Stage Managed by Caryn Fehr, Featuring the artwork of Brent Boechler, Victor Bonderoff, Sherry Cooper, Maggie Manning, Alice Rich, Wendy Smith, Nadine Surjik, Marti Wright

Jessie Award Nominations
Outstanding Set Design, Alan Brodie; Significant Artistic Achievement (Projections Design), Tim Matheson

"This play is not a hard sell, or a long trip, and it is worth the fare. It is both amusing and flippant, without being insulting; it plays coy in parts, but it is as clever and sophisticated as it is dark and intelligent." THE INDEPENDENT

If the Moon Falls by Dorothy Dittrich Directed by Sarah Rodgers Performed by Bridget O'Sullivan

Two by Alexander Ferguson Directed by Johnna Wright Performed by Josh Drebit

Back to Berlin by Vern Thiessen Directed by Johnna Wright Performed by Scott Bellis

Set and Lighting by Del Surjik, Sound by Noah Drew, Production Managed by Terence van der Woude, Special Properties by Yayah Studios, Stage Managed by Anne Taylor

Jessie Award Nomination:
Outstanding Original Script, Vern Thiessen, Back to Berlin

"Satisfying from start to finish... top-notch. ...Some of our best writers, directors and actors at the top of their game." THE VANCOUVER SUN

Lena's Car by Amiel Gladstone Directed by Rachel Ditor Performed by Jillian Fargey

Bonehouse by Kendra Fanconi Directed by Rachel Ditor Performed by David Beazely

The Stone Boy by Aaron Bushkowsky Directed by Aaron Bushkowsky Performed by David Mackay, Jillian Fargey, David Beazely

Lighting by Alan Brodie, Set concept by Del Surjik, Sound by Amos Hertzman, Special Properties by Rob Lewis, Dramaturgy by Aaron Bushkowsky, Jennifer Lord, Produced by Johnna Wright, Stage Managed by Jessica Chambers

Jessie Richardson Award:
Amiel Gladstone, Outstanding Original Script, Lena's Car

Jessie Award Nominations:
Jillian Fargey, Outstanding Performance, Lena's Car
Del Surjik, Outstanding Set Design

"Risky Fusion of Plays Pays Off for Writers: Bushkowsky has a wry sense of humour and a well developed feel for irony.... [Secrets Three is] a bold undertaking, remarkably realized." THE COURIER

Office Party by Jaan Kolk Directed by Del Surjik Performed by Bill Dow

Killjoy by David Mackay Directed by Johnna Wright Performed by Lois Anderson

Wobbling Madonna by Lucia Frangione Directed by Craig Hall Performed by Sheelah Megill

Set & Lighting by Del Surjik, Sound by David Hudgins, Stage Managed by Caryn Fehr

Jessie Richardson Award:
Lois Anderson, Outstanding Performance, Killjoy
Craig Hall, Outstanding Body of Work by an Emerging Director, including Wobbling Madonna

Jessie Award Nominations:
David Mackay, Outstanding Original Script, Killjoy
Johnna Wright, Outstanding Direction, Killjoy
Outstanding Production, small theatre

“An achingly honest portrayal of the love and hate and everything in between that a parent goes through. ... absolutely brilliant. ...[Bill Dow's] every breath and gesture feels genuine." THE VANCOUVER SUN

Between Mothers by Aaron Bushkowsky Directed by Tom McBeath Performed by Megan Leitch

Samaritan by Jamie Norris Directed by Patrick McDonald Performed by Michael P. Northey

cusp by Dawn Petten Directed by Johnna Wright Performed by Sarah Susut

Lighting and Set Design by Shaun August, Sound Design by John McCulloch

Jessie Richardson Award:
Significant Artistic Achievement, Jamie Norris, Patrick McDonald, Michael P. Northey, Samaritan

"... accolades. That's what the collective has been getting from audiences... How does a playwright hold our attention for a 30 to 40 minute one-hander? Let writers Dawn Petten, Jamie Norris and Aaron Bushkowsky count the ways." VANCOUVER COURIER

The Waterhead by Aaron Bushkowsky Directed by Del Surjik Performed by Tom McBeath

Love and DNA by Jaan Kolk Directed by Pam Johnson Performed by Kim Seary

Brown Wasp by Meah Martin Directed by Johnna Wright Performed by Wendy Noel

Set and lighting by Del Surjik, Sound Design for Brown Wasp by John McCulloch, Stage Managed by Caryn Fehr

Jessie Richardson Award:
Outstanding Original Script: Aaron Bushkowsky, The Waterhead

Jessie Award Nominations:
Outstanding Performance: Tom McBeath, The Waterhead
Outstanding Performance: Wendy Noel, Brown Wasp
Outstanding Direction: Del Surjik, The Waterhead
Outstanding Production

"Three By Three is proof of the professionalism to be found in this town's writers, actors and directors." VANCOUVER SUN

Uncle Exile by Shawn Macdonald Directed by Johnna Wright Performed by Shawn Macdonald		The Promised Land by Aaron Bushkowsky Directed by Katey Wright Performed by Alex Zahara

Set and Lighting by Del Surjik, Sound Design for Uncle Exile by Bruce Turpin, Sound Design for The Promised Land by David Epp, Stage Managed by Johnna Wright

Jessie Award Nominations:
Outstanding Original Script: Aaron Bushkowsky, Promised Land
Outstanding Performance: Alex Zahara, Promised Land

"Two transcends. Poetic, sincere and with the perfect amount of levity, Uncle Exile and The Promised Land ... celebrate the resilience of all those who leave home." VANCOUVER COURIER