Middletown
By Will Eno
Dir. Arthi Chandra and Jamie King
Produced by Sticks and Stones Theatre
At Pacific Theatre
September 20 - October 6, 2024
Featuring:
John Dodge - Jay Clift
Mrs Swanson - Melissa Oei
Librarian - Anita Wittenberg
Mechanic - Zac Scott
Cop - Mike Wasko
G.Control/Freelancer/Landscaper/Attendant - Kaitlyn Yott
Greg/Man on Date/Janitor - Kevin Nguyen
Public Speaker/Male Tourist/Male Doctor - Peter Anderson
Female Tourist/Woman on Date/Attendant - Steffanie Davis
Tour Guide/Aunt/Female Doctor - Lisa Goebel
Sweetheart - Zoe Hirtle, Scout Lobo, Kazja Wallberg (alternating)
Librarian Understudy - Corina Akeson
Creative Team:
Alaia Hamer - Production Design
Alexandra Caprara - Lighting Design
Matthew MacDonald-Bain - Sound Design
Daniel O’Shea - Projection Design
Keely O’Brien - Projection Illustrator
Emma Hammond - Stage Manager
Brynna Drummond - ASM
Ruth Bruhn - Production Manager
Zac Scott - Producer
THEATRE TALK
“Co-directed by Arthi Chandra and Jamie King, this production offers gorgeous design elements… But it’s the acting that really brings Eno’s script home. With a core company of 11 players, it’s a large ensemble, and the overall performance level is excellent” - Colin Thomas, Fresh Sheet
“It’s a risky play with a large cast of thirteen but, more to the point, under the co-direction of Sticks and Stones’ Jamie King and Arthi Chandra, Middletown is one of the most thought-provoking theatre pieces to grace a Vancouver stage for many months.” - Jo Ledingham, Theatre Reviews
“Melissa Oei is utterly convincing as a newcomer, as she transforms her character through various scenes. Jay Clift delivers a thoroughly committed performance as the troubled John.” - John Jane, Review Vancouver
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