Strawberries in January – A Musical Fantasy

STRAWBERRIES IN JANUARY - A MUSICAL FANTASY Jan 21 - Feb 9

Production Partner

Centaur Theatre in collaboration with Théâtre Advienne que pourra Presents

STRAWBERRIES IN JANUARY - A MUSICAL FANTASY

Based on the play Des fraises en janvier by Evelyne de la Chenelière Translated by Morwyn Brebner Adapted by Frédéric Bélanger and Audrey Thériault Original Music by Ludovic Bonnier, Eva Foote, Audrey Thériault and Habib Zekri Song Translations by Alexis Diamond Directed by Frédéric Bélanger Musical Direction by Nick Carpenter Arrangements by Nick Carpenter and Habib Zekri ROBERT - Eloi ArchamBaudoin FRANÇOIS - Ryan Bommarito LÉA - Métushalème Dary SOPHIE - Madeleine Scovil GUITAR - Khalil Bouaziz VIOLIN - Quinn Dooley CELLO / GUITAR / MANDOLIN - Tobias Kimmelman BASS / BAND LEADER - Christophe Papadimitriou SET DESIGNER - Francis Farley-Lemieux COSTUME DESIGNER - Sarah Balleux LIGHTING DESIGNER - Stéphane Ménigot STAGE MANAGER - Trevor Barrette ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER - Ava Bishop ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER - Jonathan Beaudoin APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER - Caroline Nowacki

Show Runtime : 1h45, no intermission

Land Acknowledgement Montreal is an incredible place in which to have the privilege to make theatre. It has such a rich and unique story of its own.

Long before Cartier sailed up the St. Lawrence and encountered a nation of Iroquoian people in a place called Hochelaga, the island that the European settlers chose to call Montreal had been a point of conflict, conference, creativity and exchange since time immemorial for many Indigenous peoples including the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg, Huron-Wendat, and Abénaki Nations. The people of the Kanienkéha:ka Nation — known in English as the Mohawk — are now considered the caretakers of the unceded land and water around Montreal. In their language, this island bears the name of Tiohtià:ke, which means “broken in two,” because of the way the river breaks around it.

It is striking how the Kanienkéha language identifies the island as part of the river because it reminds us that we are all in the flow of a much larger story. This mighty river has for centuries carried people here from all over the world in search of new opportunities and new lives, and the Lachine Rapids that sit just off the western tip of this island have given pause to many of those journeys. The river has made contemporary Montreal into a vibrantly diverse city. We find that diversity inspiring because it is by telling each other our stories that we build bridges between our different cultures and languages.

Centaur Theatre

Artistic Director’s Note Eda Holmes

January in Montreal can feel like the cruelest month. The combination of frigid weather, icy streets, world events and (of course) construction is enough to make anyone lose hope. But I heard someone say once that hope is a moral obligation. I think it is a fitting sentiment for this particular moment. Playwright Evelyne de la Chenelière has embedded hope right into the title of her charming play Strawberries in January; strawberries aren’t possible in the middle of winter without a kind of reckless hope – and what better way to express reckless hope than with music? This beautiful musical adaptation of the original play by Fred Bélanger and Audrey Thériault allows the wonderful optimism that is already threaded through the piece to really take flight.

The characters break into song as they search for the one person in the world who will love them for who they really are. Despite all the missed opportunities and lost connections that the story throws at them, François, Sophie, Léa and Robert are able to keep their reckless hope for love alive with music. May it inspire you to do the same.

Thank you so much for joining us on the adventure!

Bon spectacle! Enjoy the show!

Director’s Note

Frédéric Bélanger

January 2002. Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui.

I was barely 20 years old and, for the first time, came upon the words of Evelyne de la Chenelière. I left the theatre with a lightness in my heart and an urge to love and to say I love you.

Strawberries in January is about all of us.

Our dreams. Our hopes. Our aspirations.

And the seemingly insignificant little moments that, when strung together, make up a lifetime.

And if only everything were possible... if only we could stop deliberately complicating our lives. If we could finally learn to talk with each other. To communicate. To cherish our loves.

Eda Holmes and I have dreamed of this show for a long time. Tonight, we

offer you a taste of the sweetness this play has given us over the years – I hope it will do you as much good as it's done us.

Thanks to my faithful accomplices Audrey Thériault, Sarah Balleux and Francis Farley-Lemieux.

Thank you to the composers, actors, musicians and designers for their incredible talent. We wouldn't be here if you hadn't believed in our crazy little idea to create this musical.

Thank you to the Centaur team for welcoming a French-speaking artist into this legendary space and ensuring that together we can dream theimpossible. Our conversations in two languages— uniquely, beautifully, and improbably montréalais – have both moved and inspired me. I'm eternally grateful.

Bon spectacle!

Set List STRAWBERRIES IN JANUARY 1. Opening

- A MUSICAL FANTASY

(Music: Ludovic Bonnier, Habib Zekri; Lyrics: Eva Foote, Habib Zekri)

2. Sophie’s Proposal (Music & Lyrics: Eva Foote)

3. Now & Again Ever After - Pre-Prise

(Music & Lyrics: Audrey Thériault; Translation: Alexis Diamond)

4. It’s Good Enough for Me (Music & Lyrics: Habib Zekri)

5. Thinking ‘Bout a Woman (Music: Eva Foote, Habib Zekri; Lyrics: Eva Foote)

6. One Decaf Coffee

(Music & Lyrics: Habib Zekri)

7. François’s Wedding Cancellation

(Music: Ludovic Bonnier; Lyrics: Audrey Thériault; Translation: Alexis Diamond)

8. Sophie’s Wedding Cancellation (Music: Ludovic Bonnier, Audrey Thériault; Lyrics: Audrey Thériault; Translation: Alexis Diamond)

9. The Italian Guy (Music & Lyrics: Habib Zekri)

10. Fly Around the Moon (Music & Lyrics: Audrey Thériault; Translation: Alexis Diamond)

11. Léa’s Second Letter (Music & Lyrics: Audrey Thériault; Translation: Alexis Diamond)

12. Now & Again Ever After

(Music & Lyrics: Audrey Thériault; Translation: Alexis Diamond)

13. Léa’s Third Letter (Music & Lyrics: Audrey Thériault; Translation: Alexis Diamond)

14. Robert’s Kiss (Music & Lyrics: Eva Foote, Habib Zekri)

15. Léa’s Last Letter (Music & Lyrics: Isabelle Blais)

16. Dedicated Idiocy (Music & Lyrics: Eva Foote)

17. Finale

(Music: Ludovic Bonnier, Habib Zekri)

Evelyne de la Chenelière Original Playwright Author and actress Evelyne de la Chenelière has written several plays that have been performed in Quebec and abroad, translated and published in several languages. Her work is an accurate observation of human nature. In 2006, she received the Governor General's Literary Award for her collection Désordre public. In 2009, her play Les pieds des anges was performed at Théâtre Espace GO in Montreal and was nominated for the Governor General's Literary Award (2009) and received the Grand Prix de littérature dramatique (2010). Her play Bashir Lazhar was adapted for film by Philippe Falardeau and nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2012 Oscars.

Her play La chair et autres fragments de l'amour is an adaptation of Marie Cardinal's novel Une vie pour deux and was nominated for the Governor General's Literary Award (2012). Her play Septembre was nominated for Best Original Play at the Prix de la critique 2014-2015, and La vie utile, for the GG in 2019. The Académie des lettres du Québec awarded La vie utile the Prix Marcel Dubé in 2021, and the play will premiere in Germany next year at Theater Landungsbrücken, Frankfurt.

In 2022, her play À cause du soleil, inspired by the world of Camus, was presented at Théâtre Denise-Pelletier, while Le traitement de la nuit was staged at Espace GO in 2023, directed by Denis Marleau. Alongside these creations, her previous works have been performed abroad, including in Spain, Mexico and Colombia. Recently, she also created Zéro de conduite, presented at Espace libre, and published a collection of short stories with Les Herbes rouges, Les traits difficiles.

Morwyn Brebner Translator

Morwyn Brebner is one of the most sought-after showrunners and screenwriters in the country. She is currently set to Showrun/Executive Produce SOMEONE KNOWS SOMETHING based on the hit CBC podcast. She was the creator and showrunner of CBC/CW's series CORONER, she co-created and showran/executive produced the CTV series SAVING HOPE, and co-created the ABC/Global Television hit drama ROOKIE BLUE. She was the recipient of the Writers Guild of Canada Showrunner Award in 2021, is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada and was a longtime playwright-in-residence at Tarragon Theatre, where many of her plays premiered.

Frédéric Bélanger Adaptation / Director Since graduating in 2001 from the National Theatre School of Canada, Frédéric has appeared extensively on television and stage. In 2005, he co-founded Théâtre Advienne que pourra, where he holds the titles of co-artistic director and general director. He has directed numerous productions for this company and has collaborated with other institutions such as Théâtre Denise-Pelletier, TNM, Orchestre Métropolitain, Rideau Vert, TKNL, and Cirque Éloize.

In the fall of 2022, he directed La nuit des rois, presented at TNM. His bold adaptation of this Shakespeare play won the Gascon-Roux Award for Best Direction. Last winter, he created the delightful play Jules & Joséphine, inspired by the world of Jules Verne. This spring, he will close the season at Théâtre Denise-Pelletier with a new adaptation of Jane Austen's famous novel Pride and Prejudice.

Audrey Thériault Adaptation / Original Music Although Audrey is a versatile artist, music is her primary voice —the one that gives her both roots and wings.

For the past twenty years, her songs have been featured in numerous productions directed by Frédéric Bélanger for Théâtre Advienne que pourra, which she co-founded in 2005, including Le magicien d’Oz, Le songe d'une nuit d'été, Le chat botté, Le malade imaginaire, D’Artagnan et les trois mousquetaires, and more.

Audrey also collaborates with Théâtre de l’Oeil Ouvert as a pianist, singer, and vocal coach, composing original music and vocal arrangements for productions such as La Corriveau – La soif des corbeaux, Belmont, La Géante, and Polo – Le voyage de l’autre côté, to name a few.

Attuned to breath in all its forms, Audrey takes an intuitive, self-taught approach, weaving choruses that can be heard in the silence between words. Music is the home of her heart; "Let’s sing," she would say.

Eva Foote Original Music

Eva Foote (She/Her) is a Dora Award-nominated actor and musician from Edmonton, Alberta. She attended the National Theatre School of Canada and Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre. Eva was a recipient of the 2019 Montreal English Theatre Award for Lead Performance in a Musical & Emerging Artist and the 2019 Syd & Shirley Banks Prize for Emerging Musical Theatre Artists. Some of Eva’s credits include Kelly v. Kelly (Musical Stage Company/Canadian Stage), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Stratford Festival), Once (Segal Centre), Uncovered: The Music of Fleetwood Mac & The Eagles (Musical Stage Co.), Murdoch Mysteries (Season 15), and upcoming: Devil in Disguise (NBC).

Habib Zekri Original Music / Arrangements Habib Zekri is a Tunisian music composer and singer located in Montreal. For over a decade, he has dedicated all his talent to the art of crafting soundtracks that transport audiences into unique and imaginative worlds.

His journey in music composition has been incredibly diverse, spanning from captivating art installations to electrifying theatre productions, from enchanting musicals to immersive video game experiences.

In 2014, his passion and talent were recognized as he achieved the distinction of being a finalist in Hans Zimmer’s prestigious Bleeding Fingers Contest. This honour not only validated his skills but also deepened his intuitive understanding of how to infuse life into every note, capturing the essence of storytelling through music.

He is currently the music composer behind the BAFTA and DICE nominated game Disney Dreamlight Valley, developed by Gameloft.

Nick Carpenter Musical Director / Arrangements As a composer, arranger and musician for the stage, Nick has collaborated with (among others) the NAC, National Theatre School of Canada, Centaur Theatre, GCTC, Repercussion Theatre, Lucion Media, Skeels Danse Montréal, Geordie Theatre, CAM en tournée, The Theatre Centre, Imago, Infinithéâtre, Hudson Village Theatre, Theatre Lac Brome, Third Wall, Urbi et Orbi (Urban Tales), TF1 Rock’n’Roll Circus, ,the METAs (Montreal English Theatre Awards), and on festival productions/concerts for Magnetic North, SummerWorks, Undercurrents, WildSide, Tendance Clown, and Festival de Clowns de Montréal.

Nick is also a writer. His plays, radio plays (CBC), short stories and librettos have been presented across Canada, the US and Germany.

Nick teaches and coaches at NTS. He is also co-founder of Summersett (summersettband.com).

Alexis Diamond Song Translations Based in Tiohtià:ke / Mooniyang / Montreal, Alexis Diamond’s multidisciplinary practice encompasses theatre, installationperformance, opera, musical theatre, translation, curation and dramaturgy. Alexis was a finalist for the 2020 Governor General’s Award for her translation of Pascal Brullemans’ plays for young audiences, Amaryllis & Little Witch (Playwrights Canada Press), as well as for the 2021 Tom Hendry TYA Award for The Problem with Pink, the English translation of Érika Tremblay-Roy's play (Lansman). Alexis has served as co-artistic director for the Festival du Jamais Lu and literary manager for Erin Hurley’s SSHRC-funded research into the history of Quebec’s English-language theatre. She has a B.A. Honours in English and Creative Writing from Concordia University and an M.A. in English Literature from the Université de Montréal.

Eloi ArchamBaudoin Robert

A graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, Eloi was last seen here at Centaur as Hosanna (Montreal English Theatre Award for Outstanding Performance). He also appeared in Centaur’s productions of Intimate Apparel and With Bated Breath, and performed on various Montreal stages including the Segal Centre (Marjorie Prime), Duceppe (Sunderland, Frères de sang), and in many shows for young audiences (The Halloween Tree, Geronimo Stilton, Holy Cow!). Eloi also starred in the French versions of the musicals Annie and Mamma Mia! at Théâtre Saint-Denis. Screen credits include The Recruit, District 31, Jack Ryan, 19-2, and X-Men: Dark Phoenix.

Ryan Bommarito François Ryan is an actor, sometimes creator, sometimes producer, and sometimes organizer. Born and raised in the Ontarian countryside, developed in Hamilton, Toronto, and Stratford, and coming of age in Montreal, Ryan deeply appreciates the influential and nourishing powers of different communities, environments and a big, beautiful sky. Past credits include: Lemml, Indecent (Segal Centre); William, Foxfinder (Imago); Friar Lawrence, Romeo and Juliet (Repercussion); performing in White Rabbit, Red Rabbit (Common Roof).

Ryan is thrilled to be making their Centaur Theatre debut in this whimsical, magical and heartfelt adaptation of Strawberries in January.

Métushalème Dary Léa

Métushalème (Métu) is a Montréal-born artist of Haitian descent. She trained in Toronto and New York and completed an apprenticeship at the Tony Award-winning Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts. Her stage career has included performances at various regional theatres in the United States. Since returning to Montréal, Métu was last seen on stage in Théâtre La Marjolaine’s production of Kilimandjaro by Mario Jean in the Eastern Townships. On screen, her recent credits include roles in the film Farador, which premiered at the 2023 Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma, and the TV shows Aller Simple, Alertes, and Indéfendable.

Madeleine Scovil Sophie

Madeleine is a bilingual actor, director and theatre educator currently based in Montreal. She is a recent graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada’s acting program and previously completed degrees in French, Theatre and Education from Queen’s University. Centaur audiences may recognize her from her recent appearance as Lara in Infinithéâtre’s production of Extra/Beautiful/U. Credits from her time at NTS include Cop in Middletown, Myrrah/Psyche in Metamorphoses and Feste in Twelfth Night. Madeleine is grateful for the opportunity to work on another new play and is thankful for Montreal’s warm welcome since graduation.

Khalil Bouaziz Guitar Khalil is a Montreal-based guitarist and composer originally from Tunisia. Over the past decade, he has deeply immersed himself in the city’s music scene, primarily focusing on jazz while embracing a variety of genres.

His experience includes performances with ensembles of all sizes, allowing him to explore different styles and collaborative dynamics. Beyond jazz, Khalil has collaborated with local artists such as the Perpetual Praise choir and contributed to recordings for Cirque Éloize. He has also composed and performed for the theatre company Aluma Cie in their show HUDU, a performance that includes music, dance, and puppetry designed for a neurodivergent audience.

Khalil’s multicultural background shapes his approach to composition and performance, blending diverse musical traditions and perspectives. This fusion of influences brings depth and versatility to his work.

Quinn Dooley Violin Quinn has worked across Canada as an actor/musician and is pumped to be playing violin in the Strawberries band. Select acting credits: The Wolves (Imago Theatre/Geordie Theatre), The Flood (Imago Theatre), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Segal Centre), June Carter in Ring of Fire (Theatre Aquarius, Citadel Theatre), Once (RMTC, Grand Theatre), Evangeline (Charlottetown Festival, Citadel Theatre), Parade (Lincoln Center, Theatre Sheridan), Mamma Mia (Capitol Theatre), A Christmas Carol (Citadel Theatre) and Dora Award winner Brantwood (Theatre Sheridan). Select musician credits: Miss Caledonia, Ring of Fire (Thousand Islands Playhouse), Circles (Dead & Lovely Collective), Her Sound (Ethan Carlson), A Man of No Importance (Theatre Sheridan) as well as composition for In Camera (parts&labour). Quinn is also a registered holistic nutritionist. Follow her online at @quinndooley and @goodfeelingskitchen.

Tobias Kimmelman Cello / Guitar / Mandolin Tobias Kimmelman is a Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist.

An avid explorer of musical styles, Tobias is completing his undergraduate degree in classical cello performance at Université de Montréal. In and out of school, he experiments with the cello’s capacity in improvisation, contemporary music, and folk and traditional music styles including fiddling and klezmer. Tobias has participated in numerous summer music festivals including Orford Music Academy, Domaine Forget, KlezKanada, and Orchestre de la Francophonie. He has shared the stage with orchestras including the FILMharmonic and the Orchestre de l’Agora, and he regularly collaborates with Klezmer artists including the Yene Velt quartet, and Josh “So-called” Dolgin. He won 3rd place in the 2024 contemporary music competition offered by the Nouvel Ensemble Moderne and 1st place in the 2020 Mount Royal Youth Orchestra concerto competition.

Christophe Papadimitriou Bandleader / Bass

For over 30 years, double bassist Christophe Papadimitriou has divided his professional activities between jazz, world music, accompaniment of popular artists and sound illustration. For the past 17 years, his work has included participation in many theatre projects. As a musician, composer and musical director, he has collaborated on a dozen productions and has given nearly 400 performances on stage. Since 2010, he has devoted himself to sound illustration and composition. He has more than a dozen soundtracks under his name, as well as several podcasts. With his latest creation, QUATRE, he uses sound spatialization technologies in an immersive concert, touring Quebec and abroad starting in 2025.

Francis Farley-Lemieux Set Designer

A graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, Francis Farley-Lemieux has completed set and prop designs for numerous theatre companies over the past 20 years of his career, including at Centaur Theatre (Last Night at the Gayety, The Bacchae), Théâtre Advienne que pourra (Jules et Joséphine, Le Magicien d’Oz, Sherlock Holmes et le signe des quatre), Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui (Les Belles-soeurs), Théâtre du Rideau-Vert (La Machine de Turing), Théâtre du Nouveau Monde (La nuit des rois, Le tour de monde en 80 jours, Huis clos), Théâtre Espace GO (Les Serpents, Strindberg, Bienveillance), Théâtre Denise-Pelletier (Le songe d’une nuit d’été, Anne aux pignons verts, D’Artagnan et les trois mousquetaires, Munchausen), Cirque Éloize, and Cirque du Soleil.

Sarah Balleux Costume Designer Since graduating from the National Theatre School of Canada, Sarah Balleux has been entrusted with costume design for numerous productions in theatre, circus, opera, and television.

She is driven by a subtle exploration of balance and contrast that defines both the characters and the actors who bring them to life. Her work has been showcased in Twelfth Night (TNM) (Critics’ Award 2022-2023 for Best Designer and the GastonRoux Award for Costume Design), Belmont (Théâtre de l’Oeil ouvert), La beauté du monde and Hamlet (Opéra de Montréal), Alix et les merveilleux (Avanti), and 82 jours (Blimp télé inc).

In 2005, she co-founded Théâtre Advienne que pourra and has designed costumes for several of their productions, including Le Dépit amoureux, D’Artagnan et les trois mousquetaires, among others. Since 2015, she has also worked in the circus world, designing costumes for Saloon, Nezha, and Bon voyage (Cirque Éloize), as well as Tabarnak (Cirque Alfonse).

Stéphane Ménigot Lighting Designer

In the exploration of light as subject, Stéphane Ménigot plays on the diverse variations of lighting, thus melding colour, texture and relief into an elegant, original form of choreography. The founder of Octochrome, he is based in Montreal, Canada. The company has evolved through a great number of artistic projects encompassing dance, music, theatre, and circus, as well as through numerous special events. Stéphane has worked throughout Europe and Canada.

His experience as a touring lighting operator and lighting designer spans 35 years. Octochrome's mission is to shine a light on the expressive and poetic side of the artist, or of the flâneur within us.

Recent collaboration on www.octochrome.com

Trevor Barrette Stage Manager Trevor Barrette (he/him) is a queer theatremaker, director, stage manager, performer, and teacher based in Montreal (Tiohtià:ke/Mooniyang). Centaur Theatre: Sakura (Stage Manager), alterNatives (Stage Manager), Mob (Apprentice Stage Manager), Captain Aurora at the Wildside Festival (Playwright/Composer/Director), and Innocence Lost (Steven Truscott). Trevor has stage-managed for the Segal Centre, Infinithéâtre, Scapegoat Carnivale, Troisième Espace Théâtre, and others. He recently directed the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre productions of The Sages of Chelm and The Great Divide and served as Assistant Director for the Stratford Festival production of Les Belles-Soeurs, directed by Esther Jun. This June, in celebration of World Pride Month, Trevor’s latest creation, Max and Aaron Write a Musical, will premiere at the Segal Centre. Trevor has proudly served his community as the past President of the METAs and Vice-President of QDF. For more, visit www.trevorbarrette.com.

Ava Bishop Assistant Stage Manager

Ava Bishop (She/her) is a stage manager based in Montreal.

Selected Credits: Three Women of Swatow (Centaur), Still Life (Talisman Theatre), Sky Dancers (A’nó:wara Dance Theatre), Sapientia (Scapegoat Carnivale), Josephine: A Musical Cabaret (Segal Centre), Counter Offence (Teesri Duniya Theatre), Wildfire (Talisman Theatre), Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (Segal Centre), Pool (No Water) (Persephone Productions), Legacy (Magjusjen Entertainment), April Fools (Segal Centre), Black and Blue Matters (Black Theatre Workshop), Jonathan: A Seagull Parable (Geordie Theatre/Surreal SoReal), The Future Is Another Country (Boulouki Theatre), Legends of Country (Stage West Theatre), Law of the Land (Caravan Farm Theatre).

Other: She sends love to her partner and their cats!

Jonathan Beaudoin Assistant Costume Designer From a dance background, Jonathan is a creative director, artistic director and production designer with clear concepts and bold aesthetics seeking new challenges and collaborations.

He has collaborated in more than 50 productions of theatre, circus, dance, parades, films, and live events, for which he was nominated for a Broadway World Award.

His work showcases a wide variety of immersive and impactful visual creations from performance, production, branding and more. His eye for seeing the bigger picture and his attention to details brought work from across the globe such as Cirque du Soleil, Fever Up, Warner Brothers, Multicolore project, TIME Entertainment, CBS Television Studios, and now a wonderful collaboration with Centaur Theatre.

Thank you to everyone who made this project a wonderful experience and wishing all spectators a wonderful show!

Caroline Nowacki Apprentice Stage Manager Caroline Nowacki (She/her) is a Montreal (Tiohtià:ke / Mooniyang) based Apprentice Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager. This is her second show at Centaur, having previously worked as an Apprentice Stage Manager on Thy Woman’s Weeds.

A graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, her other stage management credits include: Le Barbier de Séville (Opéra de Montréal, Assistant Stage Manager), Six: The Musical (Mirvish Theatre, Apprentice Stage Manager), Les Noces de Figaro (Opéra de Montréal, Assistant Stage Manager), Don Giovanni (Canadian Opera Company, Apprentice Stage Manager), The Retreat (Imago Theatre, Apprentice Stage Manager).

Caroline has additionally worked on productions with the National Arts Centre and the Segal Centre, with recent credits including Head of Lighting for The Secret Chord (Segal Centre) and Associate Head Technician/Electrician for Titanique and Fifteen Dogs (Segal Centre).

CENTAUR+ MUSIC

SERIES

Egan Chambers Dania Kolanitch

Fruits of My Labour Sponsored by The Beaverbrook Canandian Foundation

Centaur Theatre Gallery Feb. 7+8 Free admission

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS Centaur gratefully acknowledges our Director’s Circle of Donors who make so much possible through their generosity. Your generous support allows us to continue to be a beacon of excellence, relevance, and diversity.

Luminary ($5,000+) Anonymous John Gallop** Hugh & Beth McAdams** Hartland Paterson & Beth Noel Valerie and David Shannon Tim Southam Marisa Testa, in loving memory of Tiziano Giacomini, Filippa ParisellaTesta, Frencesco & Magno Testa** Norma Tombari Christopher Winn

Superstar ($2,500 - $4,999) Patrick Bui** Ron & Jane Diane King** Robert & Junith Mee** Jonathan Peck & Alena Perout Robert Yalden and Pearl Eliadis

Star ($1,000 - $2,499) Anonymous (2) Clair Balfour & Marci McDonald Jim & Diana Bouchard Charitable Fund Michael & Tatsuko Cooper** Hera Bell & Anthony Czaharyn** Janet Black** Dr. & Mrs. John Chen** Kathleen Dunn Victor & Leslie Eiser Laurent Ferreira & Leslie Silver Silvia Galeone, Manulife Financial** Howard & Joan Golberg, in memory of Beryl Goldman Rimma Grempel Ernie & Belle Grivakis** Jim Haiman and Thao Phan

Judith Mendelsohn, in honour of Eda Holmes and Howard Mendelsohn* Kristine & Steve Hurlburt, The Highwater Foundation Anastasia Nakis** Sofia Ruggiero** Wanda & Mark Sadowski, in memory of John Louis Ariano Linda Stephens Denyse & Robert Walsh

Leading Role ($500 - $999) Anonymous (3) Michael Baratta** The Belmer Family Maja & Peter Blaikie Centaur Staff Contribution Peter Cerone Christina & Colin James Cherry & Jane Craighead Linda & Gordon Crelinsten Susan Da Sie** Jill De Villafranca Peter Duffield The Grant Family Foundation Paola Farnesi** Martin Farnsworth Susan Fitzpatrick Belle and Ernie Grivakis** Diane Hotton Katrine Hurtubise Janet King Robert King John Maag, in honour of Rimma Grempel Stuart MacLeod Jean Marchand* Margaret McGrath

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS Centaur gratefully acknowledges our Director’s Circle of Donors who make so much possible through their generosity. Your generous support allows us to continue to be a beacon of excellence, relevance, and diversity.

Patricia Michel Christopher Kim Playle Toni Pontarelli** Cherry & Michael Richards Alison Stevens John A. Stewart Glenna Uline & Stephen Jacobson Ronald & Carmela Vincelli Family Foundation Brian Williams

Featured Player ($250- $499)

Anne Halloway Pat Hamilton John Henry Jones Shawn Kerwin Jeff & Sandra Khoury George & Marguerite King Tina Lapolla* Tony Layton Yvonne Lee** Senator Tony Loffreda Shaun G. Lynch & Jean Stutsman Christine Maydossian** Allen Mendelsohn, in honour of Howard Mendelsohn Janet Michelin Dr. Andrew Mok** Vana Nazarian** Larry Onions** Alisa Palmer** Daniel Proulx* Jennifer Rosenbaum** Catherine Rowe Paul Rubin Cristina Ruscio & Lorenzo Scardelletti** Simon Sachs** Guillaume Saliah** Dorothy Sims Anthony Sylvain** David & Andrée Tait, in memory of Nancy Gallop Mr. & Mrs. Scott Taylor Linda & Mark Zimmerman Kassandra Zytynsky**

Carlo Alacchi** Senator W. David Angus, Q.C., Ad.E. Anonymous (2) Varouj Artokun** Jad Barsoum** Marc L. Belcourt, in memory of Lorraine Jack Buksbaum** Brian Chan Chuck Childs & Anne Clark Marcelo Ciecha** Lorena Cook* Philippe Cusson** Paula Danckert Christine Decarie Barbara Discenza, in memory of Ruth and Giuseppe Discenza Susan Doherty** Dan Dutton N. J. Economides Alexandra Freedman** Linda Gaboriau Norm Gharibian** Bellinda Gosdanian** SEE OUR COMPLETE LIST OF DONORS ON OUR WEBSITE Peter Guay Join our Director’s Circle by making your tax-deductible donation today! * Theatre of Tomorrow Donors ** Event Supporters

Centaur Theatre Company is a registered Canadian charity, No. 118842111RR0001

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING CENTAUR Centaur Theatre gratefully acknowledges the following corporations and foundations, whose generous support allows us to continue to be a beacon of excellence, relevance, and diversity.

JOIN OUR GROUP OF GENEROUS SUPPORTERS! There are a number of ways to link your organization to Centaur – a recognizable brand synonymous with excellence and diversity – including tax-deductible donations, production sponsorships, program partnerships, naming rights, and patronage at our annual Gala.

For more information, contact: Haleena Mini, Director of Development haleema@centaurtheatre.com • 514 288-1229 # 235

2024/2025 Sponsors

Argonauts ($5,000 - $9,999)

Subscription Campaign Sponsor

Caisse Desjardins de Brossard Miriam Roland KPMG LLP (Montreal)*** PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP*** The Kent Group** The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation** The Soutar Family

Hydro-Québec

Theatre of Tomorrow Sponsor Canada Life

Music Series Sponsor The Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation

Production Partner Manulife

Graces ($2,500 – $4,999)

Partner

Brian Bronfman Family Foundation* Dollarama*** Fondation Pierre Desmarais Belvédère Nova Steel Inc.** RBC Corporate Client Group The Hylcan Foundation** The John Dobson Foundation The Marvin A. Drimer Foundation The Velan Foundation*

Bonaparte

Transportation Partner Via Rail

Accommodation Partner The Gray Collection

Titans ($25,000+) BMO Financial Group** The Cole Foundation The Côté Sharp Family Foundation

Muses ($1,000 – $2,499)

Olympians ($10,000 - $24,999) Deloitte*** Fasken*** Fiera Capital*** Fondation J. Armand Bombardier McGill Services Financiers*** Norton Rose Fulbright* Power Corporation of Canada State Street*** The Birks Family Foundation The Peacock Family Foundation The Polar Foundation - Polar Securities The Rossy Foundation Zeller Family Foundation * Indigenous Artist Residency Donors ** Theatre of Tomorrow Donors *** Event Supporters

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) Canderel Management Inc. Claudine & Stephen Bronfman Foundation** Eric T. Webster Foundation Harrison Family Foundation Fund R. Howard Webster Foundation Litho-Pak Inc. Mayzon McCarthy Tétreault Foundation* Mitzi & Mel Dobrin Family Foundation The Irving Ludmer Family Foundation** Redbourne Realty Management

Fates ($500 - $999) Haven Studios Kruger Inc. Sara and Irwin Tauben Family Foundation TD Asset Management* The Valerie Pasztor Foundation Centaur Theatre Company is a registered Canadian charity, No. 118842111RR0001

Eda Holmes

Artistic & Executive Director

ADMINISTRATION Micaela Fernandez Box Office & Sales Manager Gabrielle Forest Social Media & Outreach Coordonator Rebecca Gibian Associate Artist Victoria Hall Assistant Box Office & Sales Manager Olivia Kearvell-Jobin Assistant Box Office Manager Scott Leydon Artistic & Executive Associate Sajida Masih Accounting Assistant Charlie McKendy Head of Maintenance Haleema Mini Director of Development Aleksandra Oleszkiewicz Accounting Manager Sean Ryan Development Assistant Layne Shutt Front of House Manager

PRODUCTION Daniel Barkley Head Scenic Painter Sonia Bayer Head of Wardrobe Peter Cerone Audio & Video Engineer Mary Hayes Scenic Painter Howard Mendelsohn Production Director Liana Rose Mundy Technical Director Michel Richard Carpenter Michael Tonus Head Technician Zachary Weibel Venue Technician

FOR THIS PRODUCTION Anne-Sophie Boucher Seamstress & Wardrobe Technician Dan Harvey Sound Operator Claire Macaulay Head of Props Ronald Rolfe Hair & Make-up Consultation Delphine Ricard Surtitles Shopdogs Scenic construction

CREW Lauryn Andersson Gordon Barnett Isabelle Blondeau Catherine Chen Ninon Cholette Maru Collins

El Foulkes Émilie Hamel Naomi Levy Christine McCauley Morgandy McKinnell Kitiya Phouthonesy

Special Thanks Isabelle Blais Vladimir Cara Tristynn Duhème

David Terriault Théâtre Denise Pelletier Youtheatre