Laughing Stock Program

Laughing Stock

Written By Charles Morey

Produced

THURSDAY, MAY 2 i 7:30 P.M.

FRIDAY, MAY 3 i 1:00 P.M. FRIDAY, MAY 3 i 7:30 P.M. STUDENTS/SENIORS

land Acknowledgment

Hillfield Strathallan College is situated upon the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee, Anishinabek and other Indigenous nations to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. As members of the learning community at HSC, we are committed to honouring this covenant by working alongside our Indigenous neighbours and building a sustainable relationship with the land that we all cherish.

with thanks

A special thanks to HSC Food Services, parent volunteers, faculty volunteers, administration, the Communications Team, maintenance staff, student volunteers, HSC families and student participants who all worked together to make this production possible.

A Message from the director of arts

We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to each of you as we present another stage production at Hillfield Strathallan College. Your enthusiastic support of our talented students has been instrumental in fostering a thriving and dynamic artistic atmosphere at the College.

This year has showcased immense talent and creativity, with our students taking center stage in a myriad of captivating performances. The arts flourish at HSC, and we are proud to have presented a lineup that reflects the passion and dedication of our budding artists.

Our Senior Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, was an unforgettable spectacle featuring the incredible talents of our Senior students, who poured their hearts and souls into bringing this classic production to life. Likewise, our Middle School Musical, Into The Woods JR., was a testament to the remarkable abilities of our younger performers, showcasing their boundless energy and creativity.

For those who appreciate the wit and humour of the stage, our Senior Spring Play, Laughing Stock by Charles Morey, promises an evening of laughter and entertainment. The clever writing and stellar performances by our students are sure to leave you in stitches.

The arts at HSC extend far beyond the dramatic arts. Our Junior and Montessori School concerts throughout the year are a riot of colour and joy, showcasing the creativity of our youngest performers. Additionally, the incredible talents of our student musicians are on full display as they take the stage in concerts featuring our various music ensembles throughout the year.

As the curtain closes on another year of creativity and collaboration, I invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Your presence in the audience is a testament to the community spirit that makes the arts at HSC so unique. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey, and we look forward to sharing many memorable moments with you throughout the year.

- Nora Hammond ’98

CAST

Gordon...............................................................................................Ibrahim Khawar

Sarah......................................................................................................Sonia Trivedi

Tyler.................................................................................................Mathias Bocchini

Mary.....................................................................................................Tami Ayibiowu

Vernon..............................................................................................Ethan Sniderman

Susannah........................................................................................Alanah McNamee

Jack.......................................................................................................Caitlyn Green

Daisy...................................................................................................Esmé Vedelago

Richfield....................................................................................................Leo Pasalic

Craig.....................................................................................................Maggie Hadler

Henry.....................................................................................................Aaron Parasu

Braun.....................................................................................................Brenna Bobko

Anne/Ian..................................................................................................Clara Roque

Karma.........................................................................................Kerrington Johnston

production team

Director....................................................................................Brandon Vedelago ’98

Assistant Director.................................................................................Sarah Farrant

Producer.............................................................................................Jessica Gibson

Head of Stage Crew...........................................................................Brandon Prodger

Head of Costumes..................................................................................Gail Vedelago

Head of Artistic Design...................................................................Kr ystyna Kirkham

Director of Arts.............................................................................Nora Hammond ’98

THANK YOU TO OUR volunteers:

COSTUMEs, hair and makeup

Sadia Ansari

Susan Ciancone

Eeva Kastikainen-Jones

Earla Kwok

Wendy Lam

Bonnie Lendrum

Marta Nespoli

Kathryn Rumbold

Daniela Roque

Nancy Wands

Joyce Wilton

Gail Vedelago

Sound and Lighting Leads

Stage Manager: Elliot Simpson

Lighting Operator: Etta Stone

Sound Operator: Ben Paquette

Special Thanks to: Tom Voss ’22

Stage Crew

Andrew Matos

Queena Qian

Keelin Sims

Qayyim Noormohamed

Set design

Deborah-Peace Dada

Sara Vafaei

Laughing Stock

Step backstage with Laughing Stock, a hilarious behind the scenes comedy and a genuinely affectionate look into the world of the theatre. When The Playhouse, a rustic New England summer theatre, schedules a repertory season of Dracula, Hamlet and Charley’s Aunt, comic mayhem ensues. Join The Playhouse’s well-intentioned but overambitious company from outrageous auditions to ego-driven rehearsals, through opening nights gone disastrously awry. Lights are up and comedic chaos awaits before the curtain falls on the summer theatre season!