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Creative Team
Mark Crawford - Playwright Cherissa Richards - Director Joe Pagnan - Set Designer Des'ree Gray - Costume Designer Michelle Ramsay - Lighting Designer Maddie Bautista - Sound Design Melanie St-Jacques - Stage Manager Barbara McLean Wright - Assistant Stage Manager Cast Henry Beasley - Brad Kyle Brown - Rob Emily Lukasik - Bonnie Sayer Roberts - Jay Amelia Sargisson - Dee Romi Shraiter - Mandy |
Photo by Garrett Elliot Photography
Thousands Islands Playhouse: About Stag and Doe with Director Cherissa Richards |
Bonnie and Brad are throwing the obligatory Stag and Doe to pay for their upcoming wedding. Their Maid of Honour, Dee, is still getting over being left at the altar seven years ago. Mandy and Rob are getting married today - even if their big white tent just blew away in a storm. And Chef Jay's entire catering staff have been arrested! It's all happening at the same time, in the same community hall kitchen. STAG AND DOE offers an affectionate and hilarious look at this distinctly Canadian prenuptial tradition and the joys of small town life.
Production Photos by Garrett Elliot Photography
Reviews
Our Theatre Voice: "Director Cherissa Richards smartly understands the intent behind Mark Crawford’s play. While the union of marriage is one not to be taken lightly, it also means that it’s okay to find laughter and humour along the way. Richards and Crawford choose not to hit the audience over the head with any grand message about lifelong commitments. They don’t waste time doing that. The audience is aware of the sacredness of the institution of marriage (at least one hopes). Instead, Richards emphasizes the hilarity of Crawford’s comedic script, which arises from the absurd and ridiculous moments that abound.The result is one hell of an entertaining afternoon or evening at the theatre."
Our Theatre Voice: “The confident ensemble cast excels under Richards’ careful direction. Comic timing and pausing remain precise and exact, keeping the fast-paced action moving along smoothly. The actors listen carefully, allowing the one-line zingers and targeted insults to remain fresh and engaging.”
Kingston Theatre Alliance: "a good old fashion farce with some signature Canadian charm."
Our Theatre Voice: “The confident ensemble cast excels under Richards’ careful direction. Comic timing and pausing remain precise and exact, keeping the fast-paced action moving along smoothly. The actors listen carefully, allowing the one-line zingers and targeted insults to remain fresh and engaging.”
Kingston Theatre Alliance: "a good old fashion farce with some signature Canadian charm."
