March 3 - 8, 2020
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at the Jam Factory, continues Eclipse’s mandate to bring unique and site responsive pieces of musical theatre that unite space and story. 2020 marks Sondheim’s 90th birthday and we are thrilled to bring this Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece to Toronto audiences after a long absence.
This piece revolves around George, a fictionalized version of Seurat, in the months leading up to the completion of his most famous painting. Consumed by his need to “finish the hat”, he alienates the French bourgeoisie, spurns his fellow artists and neglects his lover Dot, not realizing that his actions will reverberate over the next 100 years. The eternal search for connection is coupled with themes of legacy and art as commerce. The “state of the art” is fully investigated in this piece and could not be more relevant in today’s world climate.
Nominated for 5 Dora Awards.
Outstanding Music Direction, Choreography, Lead Performances and Featured Performance.
Dora Award for Music Direction to Adam Sakiyama
Dora Award for Music Direction to Adam Sakiyama
REVIEWS – SUNDAY IN THE PARK
"...intimate and ambitious... lots of nice details…offers lots to admire. What's surprising in this version is how intimate and refreshing the show feels… achieves an immersive, intimate feeling... works beautifully ... achieves musical theatre transcendence. Eclipse Theatre remains one of the more intriguing new companies on the scene. – NOW MAGAZINE
"... a sumptuous experience... riveting... this Sunday in the Park with George is always in motion and deliciously intimate. And conceptual flourishes have been layered and layered without disturbing the flow of the story. If you want to think, there is a lot to digest, but if you just want to sink back and lean into a luxurious musical theatre experience, it unfolds right before your eyes and ears…take this opportunity to savour this fine ensemble's stellar version. – Drew Rowsome - Mygaytoronto
“…a spine-tingling moment of visual and musical harmony. This is a beautiful canvas. Take it in.” - Mooney on Theatre
“…this production is lush, atmospheric and captures—with stirring emotional force. A live painting (by Lori Mirabelli) is created on stage during the performance. This bit of creative embellishment is compelling in its thematic significance and a fun contribution to the creative ambiance of this production. – Istvan Reviews
"Colour and Light", brings the show to a high that carries it through the rest of the evening …a lovely way to spend a Sunday, or any day.” – Broadwayworld
“…creative and energizing…we will hope patiently for a full blown production to follow” – On Stage
CAST
Evan Buliung
George
Tess Benger
Dot
TRACY MICHAILIDIS
Yvonne
Eric Craig
Jules
Charlotte Moore
Old Lady / Mother
Taran Kim
Franz & Billy
Maria Krotiris
Louise
Alten Wilmot
Redmond
Olivia Shad
Celeste #1
Alex Batycki
Randolph
Sydney Cochrane
Frieda
Daniel Allain
Louis The Baker
Kaitlyn Post
Celeste #2
Bethany Monaghan
Nurse
Jesse Drwiega
Alex
Celeste Brillon
Mrs. & Harriet
Devin Alexander
Soldier #2
Josh Alcantara
Soldier #1 / Main Soldier
Taylor Garwood
Elaine
Aaron Ryder
Mr.
Matthew Reid
Dennis
Jamie Cudicio
Betty
Ben Skipper
Boatman
Lauren Phillips
Waitress
BAND
Wendy Solomon
Paul Carter
Jeewon Kim
Jonathan Corkal
PRODUCTION TEAM
Evan Tsitsias
Director
Adam Sakiyama
Musical Director
Lori Mirabelli
Live Artist
Allyson McMackon
Movement Director
Michelle Bohn
Set & Costume Designer
Wendy Lundgren
Lighting Designer
Tim Lindsay
Sound Designer
Renée Strasfeld
Assistant Director
Kathleen Jones
Stage Manager
Arinea Hermans
Apprentice Director & Producer
Brett Haynes
Production Manager & GM
Lois Kivesto
Dramaturge
Publicity: Ashley Belmer
B-Rebel Communications
GALLERY
The Jam Factory
The 150 year old historic space, originally the Sherrif Jam factory, had been closed for two years and re-opened as an event venue in February 2017. It retains the same exposed brick and gorgeous wood beam charm of the old venue; but with upgraded washrooms, a fresh catering prep space, and a newly-levelled floor showing off the jazz-age industrial decor and stunning sunsets overlooking the Don Valley.
www.jamfactoryto.com
2 Matilda Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M4M 1L9
* accessible elevator available upon request
This production was made possible with the generous support of
Allan Detsky & Rena Mendelson
David & Stacey Cynamon
and to all our donors, board members and supporters: we thank you for making this dream possible.
SPECIAL THANK YOU'S
Donna Child & Rebecca Ramshaw at Artworld Fine Art, William Schmuck, Stratford Festival, Tami MacDonald, Mary-Jo Carter-Dodd, Theatre Passe Muraille, The Theatre Centre, Michael Rubinoff, Nicole Joy-Fraser, Donna Marie Baratta, Eric Hauser, Shannon Refvik, Mark Allan, John Gundy, and everyone in the Musical Theatre Department at Sheridan College
Sunday in the Park with George Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
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