East Coast Kitchen Party Program

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WELCOME

From the shores of Nova Scotia, and the historic Neptune Theatre in beautiful Halifax, comes East Coast Kitchen Party. I can think of no better production to end our first full season back – LIVE! And In Person – than this production, filled with glorious and uplifting music from the Maritimes. It’s a true celebration of a proud East Coast tradition and the joy in coming together – as friends and as a community.

We had intended to present this production two years ago, as a way to welcome audiences back to our stunning, newly-renovated space. Unfortunately, COVID-19 had other plans and our “party” was put on hold. But like any great events and shows, it must eventually go on. And somehow, it feels more appropriate to present this show now, as a way to end and bid farewell to a season of coming back together. In fact, all the more reason to raise a glass, sing along, and rejoice.

In 2021, London was designated as a UNESCO City of Music – the first in Canada. To celebrate this distinction and our incredible, home-grown talent, we have invited a different guest artist to join our friends from the Maritimes onstage for every show. Offering the best music that the East Coast and London have to offer, you may just need to join us “in the kitchen” more than once to take in our city’s exceptional artists.

As one incredible season comes to an end, we now look forward to our next delectable season: the recently-announced Season of Pure Imagination. Featuring blockbuster shows, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Kim’s Convenience, and Clue, this is a season you won’t want to miss – and the perfect way to continue the party!

Cue the music.

Welcome.

dennis garnhum artistic director

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

We are thrilled to welcome you back to the Grand Theatre, where we operate on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron (also known as Neutral) peoples and territories associated with various treaties of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapewak. The Attawandaron peoples once settled this region alongside the Algonquin and Haudenosaunee peoples and used this land as their traditional beaver hunting grounds.

In London, our treaties include the 1796 London Township Treaty and the 1822 Longwoods Treaty. The London Township Treaty was a regional treaty signed by diplomats representing all parties living on the land, which today we know as southwestern Ontario. The Longwoods Treaty was signed by representatives of the Crown and the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and covers approximately 580,000 acres in the area.

Locally, there are three First Nations Communities. They are the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, the Oneida Nation of the Thames, and the Munsee Delaware Nation. We would also like to recognize the growing Indigenous urban population, comprised of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people.

We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional First Nations, and all of the Original Peoples of Turtle Island (also known as North America), and acknowledge the traditional lands upon which we operate.

the installation of feathers in our lobby represents the lives lost in canada’s residential school system. photo by dahlia katz.

Spriet Stage, april 18 to may 7, 2023

Opening Night april 21

EAST COAST

KITCHEN PARTY

Neptune Theatre's Production of "The Argyle Street Kitchen Party" conceived and created by Jeremy Webb and Ian Sherwood

Musical Direction by Ian Sherwood

Directed by Samantha Wilson

Original Direction by Laura Caswell

Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

government funders

season sponsor

title sponsors

Grand Ghosts

Rubaboo

high school project

Boom X Elf: The Musical

Controlled Damage

East Coast Kitchen Party

East Coast Kitchen Party Guest Artist Sponsors

Title Sponsor Program Sponsors

Make a Difference Youth Programs Sponsor

jeans 'n classics presenting sponsor student club

grand gala presenting sponsor

compass new play development

Grand Ghosts

community partners

Hotel Apparel Vehicles Printing

Framing Catering Florist

THE SPRIET STAGE IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY HELEN & ANDY SPRIET.

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CAST & CREDITS

Cast

KAREN LIZOTTE

CELIA OWEN

MALIA ROGERS

IAN SHERWOOD

CREATIVE TEAM

Director SAMANTHA WILSON

Co-Creator JEREMY WEBB

Co-Creator & Musical Director IAN SHERWOOD

Set Designer ANDREW CULL

Lighting Designer/ VICKY WILLIAMS

Tour Technical Coordinator

Stage Manager SUZANNE MCARTHUR

The Grand Theatre is an active member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) and engages, under the terms of the Canadian Theatre Agreement, professional artists who are members of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. The Grand Theatre acknowledges with thanks the co-operation of Locals 105 and 828 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists, and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada, and The London Musicians’ Association Local 279.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR'S NOTES

A traditional east coast kitchen party is a cultural event that folks across the country (and the world) have come to see as synonymous with east coast life. And they’re not wrong! Growing up in Nova Scotia, the kitchen parties I went to (and later took part in) were, to me, just what one did on the weekend. The action always moved to the kitchen, and before you could say “Lukey’s Boat” there were scuff marks on the linoleum, mandolines in the sugar bowl, more than one fiddler in the doorway and a guitar being passed around mid-song to whomever wanted to take a verse.

A kitchen party on the east coast was (and continues to be) a way in which folks can pass down the tradition of Celtic songwriting and playing, sharing stories in music about the unique and often difficult lifestyle on the coast, and staying occupied during the long winter months. Music starts in the womb for most Maritime folks and even for those who never take to an instrument themselves, the importance it holds in their lives is understood from an early age.

When Jeremy Webb (Neptune Theatre’s Artistic Director)

approached me to put a show together that captured the feeling of a true kitchen party I thought, “no problem”. But as we dove into the cannon of east coast songs and songwriters it became apparent that choosing what we would

highlight was going to be a difficult task. There is so much incredible music, so many amazing songwriters and artists that whittling it down to couple of sets was at times heartbreaking (kitchen parties can go on for days and never repeat a song!). But what we landed on I think will give you an honest feeling of what a party in the kitchen can be like, even from your comfy theatre seats!

But of course, this show just wouldn’t have the impact it does without our incredible cast. If choosing the music was challenging, casting Malia, Karen and Celia in our show was by far the easiest decision. Their talents and experience growing up on the east coast has made this little concert into a full-fledged barn-burner!

The east coast gets a lot of flack sometimes. We talk funny, have a slower pace of life and a sometimes unhealthy interest in our neighbours. But we loves our music, wha?! And where else in the world can you learn everything you need to know about a person by simply asking, “who’s yer father?”.

Now prime the pot, steep the tea and enjoy the show!

ian sherwood

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CREATORS' NOTES

Ian: Making music is the best part of my day. The creation of Kitchen Party was as much an excuse to find a way for me to do more of that as it was a celebration of East Coast culture. Having the opportunity to work with these incredible songs and bring them to life in our unique little way has been a dream.

Jeremy: Ian and I had been pals for years and I remain a big fan of his music - I even had some of his CDs! So when I thought of making an East Coast kitchen party show, he was the first person I asked to get involved. It wasn't just going to be a concert. It had to be an experience, full of flavour.

Ian: Jeremy and I couldn’t have asked for a better team to help bring it all to life. From Andrew Cull’s kitchen set of curiosities, Vicky Williams’s poignant lighting design, and Sam Wilson’s considerate direction, all of the elements came together to help get people’s toes tapping. Add in the dedication the cast has shown to bringing the music to life and you have a show that embodies the community “come-togetherness” the East Coast is known for.

Jeremy: I was thrilled at the idea of putting together a party show. A show that we could bring out annually and develop into a bit of a tradition. We got started down that path and had to

pause for a few years as COVID hit. But you can't keep Maritimers out of the kitchen! During the lockdowns we got to filming it as four or five webisodes for our digital channel we called 'Sociables.'

Back at the beginning, it was so much fun thinking about how to start putting together a show that would pop up each year.

Ian: Jeremy and I started this journey one night at the Lower Deck in Halifax listening to the local legendary band, Signal Hill. A few pints into the first set it was clear - this show needs to be a party!

Jeremy: In Halifax, we even put a seemingly impromptu bar ON the stage as well as some of our audience. The idea being that the audience were guests in the kitchen. It's been very interesting to see some patrons come back time after time. We think they've moved in!

Ian: So, we invite you to sing, clap, stomp and “SOCIABLE!” your way through the next couple of hours. What happens in the kitchen stays in the kitchen… unless someone is listening in on the party line.

ian sherwood & jeremy webb

heatre: Debut.

elected): The Argyle Street (Neptune Theatre); Selah’s Song

Bernie’s Bistro (Backyard

elected): Mr. D (Lifetime).

Independent singer-songwriter; graduate of Acadia University (BA, Theatre Performance) and York University (MA, Theatre & Performance Studies). www.maliarogers.ca

Musical Director/Co-Creator

heatre: Debut.

Ian Sherwood is an award winning singer songwriter from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He has released 6 albums of original music, received a Canadian Folk Music award for Contemporary Singer of the Year and has twice been named Musician of the Year by the Nova Scotia Music Awards. He currently lives in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia with his partner Geneviève Steele and their two children, Winnie and Daphné. Ian spends his down time doing home renovations and trying to learn the secret language of French that his children and wife speak when he’s in

ian sherwood

ARTISTS

Samantha Wilson Director

f or the Grand t heatre: Debut.

theatre c redits (selected): Misery, Shape of a Girl, Liars (Neptune Theatre); Dayboil, Odd Ducks, Tuesdays and Sundays (Ship’s Company Theatre); When it Rains (2b Theatre); Where You Are, Sexy Laundry (Theatre Baddeck); The Roaring Girl, In The Next Room (Sheridan College); Women of Troy, The Secret in the Wings (Dalhousie University); Strawberries in January, The Paris Crew (Live Bait Theatre); Really Really, Unity 1918 (Mount Allison); Marion Bridge (STC).

film and tv c redits (selected): Look at Me, Diggstown, Moonshine, Night Blooms, S&V, Trailer Park Boys, Haven, Queer as Folk, Legends, So Close.

other : Samantha holds an MFA from York University and has taught and directed at Mount Allison University, Sheridan College and York University. She currently teaches part-time at Dalhousie University.

Jeremy Webb Co-Creator

f or the Grand t heatre: Debut.

other : Jeremy is the twelfth Artistic Director in Neptune Theatre’s history. Prior to Neptune, Jeremy was the Artistic Producer of Eastern Front Theatre. Jeremy moved to Canada, from his native UK, in 1998, making Halifax home. He grew up in Cambridge and trained at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Jeremy has been working at Neptune ever since 1998, in so many capacities. For Neptune he has directed Elf: The Musical, Alice, Fully Committed, Woman In Black, The Rocky Horror Show, Peter Pan, Mamma Mia!, Shakespeare In Love, Cinderella, Noises Off, Little Thing Big Thing and Calendar Girls. Up next he’s directing Billy Elliot. Jeremy directed Noises

Off for The Mayfield Theatre in Edmonton in February 2020. His one-man version of A Christmas Carol has been a great success since 2003, touring Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the USA, in schools and theatres since then. His other plays, Shakespeare On Trial and Fishing, have also both toured for years. He won the 2010 Mayor’s Award for Achievement in Theatre. In 2013, Jeremy won the Creative Arts Nova Scotia Established Artist Award. In 2014, Off The Leash/Jeremy Webb won the 2014 Touring Performers Award, presented by The Atlantic Presenters Association. In 2017, he was awarded The ACTRA David Renton Award of Excellence (for service to the film & TV union.)In 2022, he was awarded the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal for service to the arts. If you ask him, he'll tell you he is most proud of two ‘productions’ Dylan (8 years) and Samuel (10 years.)

Vicky Williams Lighting Designer

f or the Grand t heatre: Debut.

theatre c redits (selected): East Coast Kitchen Party (Neptune Theatre); Elf (Neptune Theatre); Noises Off! (Mayfield Theatre); Peter Pan (Neptune Theatre); Pleasureville (Neptune Theatre); The Children (Keep Good {Theatre} Company); Some Blow Flutes (Homefirst Theatre Company); The Argyle Street Kitchen Party (Neptune Theatre); The Romeo Initiative (Ship’s Company Theatre); King of Berlin (Doppler Effect Productions); Constellations (Keep Good Theatre Company); Bingo! (Mulgrave Road Theatre Company).

film and tv credits (selected): Moonshine, The Sinner, Bystanders, Sullivan’s Crossing, I Hate You.

samantha wilson jeremy webb

vicky williams

ARTISTS

Andrew Cull Set Designer

f or the Grand t heatre: Debut.

theatre c redits (selected): The Rocky Horror Show, Misery, Lo (or Dear Mr. Wells), Fathers and Sons, The Argyle Street Kitchen Party (Neptune Theatre); What a Young Wife Ought to Know, East of Berlin (2b theatre); I,Claudia, Salt Water Moon (Globe Theatre).

other : Andrew lives in Halifax with his family and works at the Neptune Theatre as the Assistant Technical Director.

f or the Grand t heatre: 13th season.

theatre c redits (selected): Hamlet-911, Hosanna, The Tempest (Stratford Festival); 6 seasons with Drayton Entertainment; 6 seasons with Port Stanley Festival Theatre; The Normal Heart (Studio 180/Buddies in BadTimesTheatre); Forests (Tarragon Theatre); Beauty and the Beast (Silver Mist Productions).

upcominG: Les Belles-Soeurs (Stratford Festival).

other : Love to Michael and Charlie.

suzanne mcarthur

andrew cull

Suzanne McArthur Stage Manager

GUEST ARTISTS

THE SHERIDAN BAND

Joining our cast of four incredible Maritimers are 23 diverse London, Ontario musicians, who – for one performance onlywill play a set on stage, and another set immediately following the show in the Drewlo Lounge!

BERNIE GILMORE

THE MARRIEDS

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THE PAIRS

APRIL 19

RICHARD GRACIOUS

APRIL 20

APRIL 21

APRIL 22

STEPHEN INGRAM

APRIL 22

APRIL 23

APRIL 25

JESSE, LEAH, & ALEX

EMILY JEAN FLACK

GUEST ARTISTS

ALEXANDRA KANE

THE LIGHT OF EAST ENSEMBLE

PAUL MILLS

ASANTE

SARAH MACDOUGALL

MAGGIE'S WAKE

CHARLIE WEBER

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JORDAN MACDONALD

GUEST ARTISTS

THE ROXY PARADOX DAYNA MANNING

JUSTIN MAKI BAND

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DEVELOPERS REHEARSAL HALL

From the cast and crew meet and greet until the team moves to its final rehearsals on the Spriet Stage, the magic of theatre comes alive in the rehearsal hall.

We are grateful for the financial support provided by the following companies whose contributions assisted in the refurbishment of our main rehearsal hall – now aptly named: The Developers Rehearsal Hall.

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let the music play!

If you were told that London has a unique, one-of-a-kind, globally recognized distinction (that has nothing to do with trees or construction in the core) would you be able to pinpoint it? Each day, the London Music Office, Tourism London and a number of key partners spend time educating the community on the fact that London, Ontario is Canada’s first – and only – UNESCO City of Music.

But what does this really mean?

Announced in November 2021, the City of London received this distinct honour and joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). The UCCN strives to promote cooperation with and among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development. First created in 2004, the UCCN is comprised of 295 cities (59 of which are Cities of Music) that work together towards a common objective: placing creativity and cultural industries at the heart of their development plans at the local level and cooperating actively at the international level to advance the UN’s 2030 Sustainability Agenda through the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

But why London?

From deep roots in the creative field of music, to a commitment to continue the growth and improvement of the music sector, London is a leading music event city with an established music strategy. London is also a hub for music education, production and engineering. Did you know that London has a dedicated Music Office? The London Music Office works to create conditions for the music sector to thrive and grow. Serving as a connection point between City Hall and the industry/community, the London Music Office also leads London’s UNESCO City of Music designation.

London’s music community is comprised of world class choirs, festivals and orchestras, incredible venues and a number of top-ranked training programs offered through various music organizations and institutes. The City of London and its partners are committed to continuing support to the broader music community while leading the planning and implementation of London’s UNESCO City of Music Designation Plan, connected with the London Music Strategy and London's Cultural Prosperity Plan. This will be led by the City’s London Music Office with core team support from Tourism London, The City of London, London Economic Development Corporation, London Chamber of Commerce and the London Arts Council.

When you think about the Grand Theatre’s mission of being “World Curious, London Proud”, we’d say there’s no better fit for both the London Music Office and Tourism London. London’s UNESCO City of Music designation creates a landing pad for the international music community, while also opening the doors for London, Ontario and the amazing locally grown musical talent to explore the world through music exchange programs.

Partnering on this year ’ s East Coast Kitchen Party and being given the opportunity for 23 local musicians to participate as guest artists was an obvious choice. Add to that the Grand Theatre’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and creativity, and the alignment is seamless with London’s UNESCO City of Music designation.

As the Grand Theatre states in its show marketing, the East Coast Kitchen Party is the perfect opportunity to grab your friends and family, raise a glass and celebrate the music that defines us – and the music that binds us. Cheers to you, London! You’ve got some pretty incredible talent that we can’t wait to show the world.

Learn more about London’s unique UNESCO City of Music Designation Plan: londoncityofmusic.ca

Natalie Wakabayashi Music Industry Development Officer Director, Culture & Entertainment London Music Office Tourism London

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GRAND CHAMPIONS LONDON PROUD CLUB $2,500–4,999

Anne & Bruce Barran

Chris Alleyne & Chris

Costello

Jim Cressman

Jennifer Ho

Lily & Grant Hopcroft

Joan & Glenn Johnson

Evan Klassen

Lesley MacAskill & Chris

Jackman

Sandra & Don Letton

Mike Meddaoui

Jenny, Matt & Finn Parr

Carey & Holden Rhodes

Judith & Wilson Rodger

Eleanor Schnall

GRAND SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATES

Linda Frosst Adams & Stephen N. Adams QC

Jill & Brian Allen

Yvonne & Dr. Ross

Archibald

Rachael Berta

Brenda & Kerry Benson

David & Terianne Brebner

Susan Carlyle & David

Southen

Diana & Charles Coates

Dr Paul E Cooper & Mr

David J Hiebert

Dianne Cunningham

Jan & Guy De Rose

Danna DeJong

Chandlee Dickey & Larry

Panych

Emma Donoghue & Chris

Roulston

Jennifer Duncan

Glen & Marg Gagan

Jennifer Slay

Elaine Stalker & Jack Norman

Domenico Strano

Debbie & Dave Tennant

Jane & Tom Tillmann

Sarah Tattersall & Kevin Endo

K L Turner

Rick Verrette & George Jolink

$1,000–2,499

Ruth Laidlaw

Diana Bennett & Spencer

Peter & Beth Whatmore

Mark Wilton

Dennis Garnhum & Bruce

Sellery

Mary Gillett & Thomas

Burnett

Jo-Anne & Richard

Hammond

Barbara & Paul Hebert

Eleanore Huang & Jack Jung

Sandy Jamieson

Joanne Lubansky Johns & Dennis Johns

Elana Johnson & Christopher Collins

Michael Johnson

Kirsten Knight & Craig

Emptage

Mary Margaret & Gary

Koreen

Lanthier

Sharon & Brian Lessard

London Foods Ltd.

Liz & David Macdonald

Mary-Jane & Rick Mann

Darlene & Larry Marsh

Libby & Earl McMillan

Teresa & Ron McRae

Cydna Mercer

Michael and Valerie Milde

Ina Pakkert Migneron

Dawn & Franco Paron

Paul Butler and Chris Black

Foundation

Sandra & Robert Pearson

Dr Janet Pope

Deborah & Ronald Purdy

Glenda Robinson

Mina Samuels

Pam Samuels

Georgina & Ralph Schinkel

Heather & Peter Scott

Liisa Sheldrick

Kim Shuit

Elaine & Ian Simpson

Joanne & Jack Smit

Erin & Dave Stimac

Norma Stokes

Diane Baird & Jurgen Tietz

The United Church of Canada

Foundation-The Mary and Norman Warner Fund

Margo Visser-DeVuono

John Zubick Limited

Anonymous Donor (1)

GRAND SUPPORTERS

FRIENDS

$500–999

Sharon & Harold Arbuckle

Doreen & Mike Bartlett

Beverly & David Bell

Maureen Boland

Carolyn & Colin Botten

C Chamberlain & C Bell

Moira Burke

Janet & James Caskey

Grace Coutinho

Jennifer & Peter Day

Midge & Phil Dean

Eileen Dobell

Marilyn & Art Fidler

Paul Fujimoto-Pihl

Joyce Garnett

Joseph & Gloria Gilbert

Kathryn Glasgow & Dave

Aziz

Rhonda Hallberg

Bea & Gavin Hamilton

Najet & Hanny Hassan

Margaret & John Hewitt

Ms Patricia Hoffer

Nitzan Holzberg

Brenda & Morrison Hurley

Jenna Hutchison

Alicia Jeffery

Ann & John Judson

Marty Kolls Schram & Mark

Schram

Steve Kopp

Ruta & William Lawrence

Michael Leopold

Dianne Lesperance

Catharine & Trev Luke

Jennifer Matthews

Scott McKowen & Christina

Poddubiuk

Kate Milner & Andrew

Petrasiunas

Julie Nicholson

Bekki Ollson

Deborah & Joe Owens

John Peebles

Lili Rechnitzer

Linda & Scott Ritchie

Sabrina Sater & Dave

Schram

Andrea M. Scott

Carolyn & Jack Scott

Sandra Shaw

Celia & Rod Silverson

Anne Souter & William

Dawson

Jacqueline & Erich Specht

Linda E. Staudt

Maureen & Michael Tilson

Joan & Ross Totten

Judy & Gerry Wheaton

Faye & Rod Willis

Jacki Yellowlees

Dr. Betty Anne Younker

Anonymous Donors (5) supporters

$100–499

Judy & Jack Abell

Susan Agranove

Henry J. Albers

Carole Alton

Mary Arrand

Reg Ash

Josanne Atley

Karen & Eric Auzins

Ruby Bantock

Sister Simone Batte

Alice Beddoe

Pat & Rodney Bell

Jane & Don Benson

Helene Berman

Ingrid & Monica Betz

Patricia Black & Bryan

Burwash

Sherri and Brandon Bocchini

Joan & Robert Boyce

Lorena & Jack Brown

Sharon & Bill Burns

Linda & Larry Burt

Chris & Lori Cahill

Pamela Cameron

Madeline Campbell

Mary & James Campbell

Paul & Sandi Caplan

Lesley Carmichael

James Cassidy

Judy & Peter Castle

Jacklyn Chang-Cardoso

Maxine Pulbrook-Chiu

Donna Chute-Dolan

Janet Collins

Eileen & Hugh John Cook

Jane Corbett

Ada & Henry Cornelissen

Catharine Cornhill

Larry Cornies

Kenneth Cossoy

Aindrea Cramp

Cecilia & William Davies

Noreen Davis

Bonnie Dawe

Alfred Day

Barry Deathe & Susan

Brown

Eileen Dobell

Joanne Dow

Dorothy Downs & Thomas Sobut

Vicki & Gord Drimmie

Joseph Driskill

Mary Dryden

Phil Dwyer & Christen

Shoesmith

Frances Dyson

Jeanette & Stuart Eberhard

Penny Eizenga

Doris England

Betty Escaf

Liz & Jim Etherington

Kim Eyre

Laurie Farquharson

Rudy & Lorna Fast

Barb & Bruce Fearnall

Linda & Louis Ferraro

Pat Fewster

Andrew First

Ann & Bill Fleming

Chuck and Valerie Ford

Lorie Forwell & William

Clark

Elizabeth Fowler

Suzanne Fratschko Elliott

Rhonda & David Freeman

Barbara Froats

Kim Gadsdon

Pamela Gallagher

Aaron Garber

Nathan Garber

Haley & Ryan Gauss

Geroge Georgopoulos

Hillary Glass

Rigmor & Gary Glen

David Gliddon

Basil and Belinda Gracious

Sheila & Al Green

Deb Greenfield

Jane Hair

Leah Hamilton

Pauline & Peter Hart

Manfred and Judith Harth

Muhammad Hassan

Margaret & Bruce Hastings

Denise Hay

Glenn and Lois Hayter

Maureen & Ian Herrick

Jennifer Hiltz

Mark Hodgkinson

Gail & Rick Hoevenaars

David Hoff

Kathleen Holland

Nancy & Martin Holmes

Cheryl Hooper

Louisa Howerow

Marian Hundt

Heather & Paul Huston

Susan & Howard Isaacs

Allan Johnson

Terry & Evelyn Julian

Mabel & Elton Kane

Michelle Kaplansky

Maureen & Shayne

Kasiurak

Heather & David Keast

Tanis Kelly

Jordan Kilfoy

Marianne & Paul Kippax

M. E. Kirk

Rose & William Klein

Sheila & Stan Kogon

Susan & John Koval

Margaret E Laird

Claire A. Lane

Jennifer & Wayne Lawrence

William & Shirley Lawrence

Mr R Lawton & Mr S

Chitovas

Cheryl and Doug Lester

Marie Liddell

Karen Lilley

Susan and Mike Liska

Frank and Bonnie Littell

Dennis and Sharon Lunau

Suzanne Majhanovich

Mary Lynn & Paul Mansell

Lynn Marshall

Cheryl Masson

Janine & Jeff Mathyssen

Judith McBride

Sheila McBride

Gwen McBurney

Jamie and Cheryl McCallum

Joan McCarthy

Ms Mary Ellen McDermott

Karen McDonald

Nancy & Ian McDowell

Ann McEwan-Castellan

Ken McGuffin

Heather McLean

Sheilanne Lindsay

Patrick Malloy & Gayle

White-Malloy

Dianne & Ian McIntosh

Ann & Hugh McIntosh

Jason McIntyre

Nancy & Bill McKeough

Luella Barath & Paul

McKnight

Brian McMillan

Marilynne McNeil

Robert Mepham

Louise Milligan

Beverley & Paul Mills

Shirley Mitchell

Michelle Mylemans

Larry and Nancy Needham

Celia Nichols & Cam

Johnston

Colleen O'Brien

Sandra O'Brien

Helen & Gordon Olmstead

John and Norine Opper

Dorothy & John Palmer

Maura Pare

Steven Parfeniuk

Elizabeth Parmeter & William Horne

Susie & Larry Patrick

Cam Pettinger & Tracey

Watters

Melissa Pickering

Ann Pinchin

Norma & Jim Poel

Blair Poetschke

Mary Possmayer

Wesley & Wilma Prescod

Claire A. Prins

Karen & Rick Pritchett

Lisa Putman & Bruce Reed

Nancy Quinn & Jeff

DeLuzio

Gail & Gary Rains

Susan Wallace & James

Reaney

Bonnie & Peter Regier

Linda Rempel

Sharon Rich

Kathleen & Douglas Richards

Doris & Frank Robak

William & Barbara Robins

Garrett Rodman

Karen & Paul Romanson

Trudy Roth Walker & Lloyd

Walker

Elizabeth & Ralph Rudy

Dianne & Rick Rumney

Lynda & Howard Rundle

Inge & Paul Russell

Peggy Sattler

Denise & Gordon Saylor

Alan G. Sellery

Catherine & Gordon Sellery

Ms Julia Sert

Todd Shaddick

Valerie & John Sharpe

Kathryn Sherwin

Jennifer Shields

Margaret & Robert Shirley

Lynne Sinclair-Ifill

Judy and Kevin Smith

Judith & Robert Southcott

Mr. and Mrs. Nancy and

Jerry Springer

Helena Steinmetz & Bruce

Hewitt

Susan Steven

Shonagh Stevenson-Ramsay

Sarah Stewart

Karen Stone

Janice & Paul Strickland

Bill & Sheila Strybosch

Joan & Ken Sumnall

Anne Sutton

Janet Szilagyi

Anne & Don Thede

Diane Thrasher

Gerard Tillmann

Jane Tillmann

Jody Timmerman

Anne Toal & Paul Brission

Susan Toth

Shannon Twynstra

Dr. Jane Upfold

Christine & Jake Van Dyk

Jan Vanesch

Catherine Vermue

Jennifer and Keith Vincent

David Wake

Judith Walker

Janis Wallace

Kirk Wallis

Beth-Anne & Alex Wasko

Susan Waugh

Alice Wehlau

Margaret & Mark Whitley

Lynn & Ted Williams

Sandra-Pat Willis

Cheryl & Mark Willison

Joe Wilson

Ian & Mary Wilton

Pam & Paul Wilton

Ailene Wittstein

Doug W. Woods

Sharon Wright-Evans

Anonymous Donors (6)

ENDOWMENTS & GIFTS THROUGH the LONDON COMMUNITY Foundation

The Barbara & John Cronyn Fund

• The Grant & Lily Hopcroft Fund • The Larry & Susan Agranove Family Fund

• The Megan Holliday Memorial Fund

• The Verna D. Davis Endowment for the Arts

• Crawford MacLeod Foundation • Judith and Wilson Rodger • The McNee Family Fund

• The William and Katharine Kostuk Family Fund

In Memoriam

Thank you to those who gave in memory of Shirley Brown, Vivian Deleary, Mary Loncke, Eleanore Reynolds, Pam Samuels, and Lister Waugh, cherished friends of the Grand who are dearly missed.

PROSCENIUM SOCIETY Planned giving

We are deeply grateful to the compassionate individuals who have made the important and thoughtful decision to make a planned gift to the Grand Theatre. We honour them through their membership in the Proscenium Society.

Barbara Belbeck

Lynn Davis

Cathy & James Dunlop

Dr. Nicole le Riche & Dr. John Howard

EJ Lamb

Mary & Roger Lilliman

Susan Nickle

Diane & Gary Alan Price

Glenda Robinson

Judy White

Michael Wojtak

Karen Killeen

Membership to the Proscenium Society is available to those who have chosen to make a planned gift in one or more of the following ways:

• Bequests (donations through your will)

• Listed Securities

• Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation

• Charitable Gift Annuities

• Life Insurance Policies, rrsp, rrif

We remember the following members of the Grand Theatre family who have made a bequest to the theatre. Their legacy will help ensure that the Grand continues to flourish.

Hazel E. Bell

• Marista Ateena Brooks (Mikolaski)

• Walter R. (Wally) Duffield

• Douglas McCullough

• Elizabeth Stratton

• Robert Crawford

• Innis Hammond

• Mary Eleanor Miller

• Buck A. M. Cuddy

• Theresa Cutler

• Helen Ann Day

• Barbara Horne

• Beryl Ivey

• Maureen Elizabeth Ryan

• Elizabeth Ann Jones

• Joseph Samuels

• Myrtle McCallum

• Donald Smith

• Doris Spence

We would also like to thank the members of our community who have welcomed visiting artists into their homes as Artist Housing Partners for this season:

Lesley Beagley

Pam Mandich

Mark Uhre

• Ross & Cathy Burgar

• Cam Quinn

• Jill Ellis-Worthington

• Patricia Reilly

• Peter & Jan Vogel

• Anna Grigg

• Wendy Sanderson-Culley

• Christine Hoover • Denise Jung

• Anita & Amit Shah

• Bob Ward & Susan Yerema • Megan Watson

• Lene Stentoft

• Doug & Connie Weir

• Beth Leibovitz

•

• Allan Stichbury •

support our grand theatre dining partners

The past two years have impacted many businesses and industries in our city. Please take note of and support the Grand Theatre Dining Partners listed below. Try out a new dining experience before or after your performance!

6-show Spriet Stage subscribers can enjoy 15% off their meal at participating dining program restaurants

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

Armouries Grille Premium Casual $$$ 325 Dundas Street, London

519-640-5030

www.marriott.com/yxudl

The Chef's Table Upscale Cuisine with $$

476 Richmond Street a Student's Smile

519-936-0960

thechurchkey.ca

The Church Key Bistro Pub Casual Fine Dining $$$

476 Richmond Street

519-936-0960

thechurchkey.ca

Che Resto Bar Casual Dining $$$

225 Dundas Street

519-601-7999

cherestobar.ca

RESTAURANT DINING STYLE PRICE RANGE

Fellini Koolini’s Casual Fine Dining $$$

155 Albert Street

519-642-2300

fellinikoolinis.com

Garlic’s of London

481 Richmond Street

519-432-4092

garlicsoflondon.com

Upscale Rustic Cuisine $$$

Gnosh Dining & Cocktails Casual Fine Dining $$$$

125 Dundas Place

519-601-8050

gnoshdining.com

Grace Restaurant Farm-to-Table $$$$

215 Dundas Street (at Clarence) Fine Dining

226-667-4822

gracelondon.ca

Joe Kool’s Casual $$

595 Richmond Street

519-663-5665

joekools.ca

Marienbad Restaurant Casual Fine Dining $$$

122 Carling Street

519-679-9940

marienbad.ca

Moxie’s Grill & Bar Premium Casual $$$

441 Richmond Street

519-936-0745

moxies.com

Toboggan Brewing Company Brew Pub $$$

585 Richmond Street

519-433-2337

tobogganbrewing.com

Villa Cornelia Restaurant Continental $$

142 Kent Street Fine Dining

226-234-6267

villacorneliarestaurant.com

Winks Eatery Casual Dining Pub $$

551 Richmond Street (on Albert)

519-936-5079

winkseatery.com