Centaur Theatre Company Presents IN ABSENTIA, Begins Previews 1/31

By: Jan. 20, 2012
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Centaur Theatre is set to present the world premiere of In Absentia by Morris Panych, recipient of numerous awards including two Governor General's Literary Awards for Drama.

About Morris Panych: "Panych's plays have been produced in over a dozen languages and he has directed more than 90 productions across the country. The Calgary-born theatre artist is also a distinguished actor with list of theatre, television and film credits."

"Premiering In Absentia by Morris Panych has brought a lot of excitement to Centaur Theatre and the Montreal theatre community. I am delighted to direct his new play. It's a moving piece that examines the influence that our loved ones have in our lives - even in their absence, and the circuitous nature of winter," says Roy Surette, Centaur Theatre's Artistic and Executive Director.

Surette selected the cast for the play: Susan Glover (Evelyn), Jade Hassouné (Jasper), Paul Hopkins (Tom) and Carlo Mestroni (Bill) have all performed at Centaur Theatre in the past but this is Jillian Fargey's (Collette) Montreal debut. She plays a woman whose husband has been abducted while on a business trip to Columbia.

About Fargey: The Vancouver-based, award-winning actress might be new to the Montreal stage but she has worked with Morris Panych on several occasions. "Panych admires her talent and the passion she brings to her character. 'The writer and director are only the beginning of the acting process; the initiators. Jillian carries the character in her heart. She is deeply connected to the piece; that's what a great actress does.'"

Director Roy Surette picked the creative team for this production. Set & Costume Designer, John C. Dinning, and Lighting Designer, Luc Prairie, display remarkable artistic synergy. "The interplay between Dinning's evocative wintry colour palette and Prairie's unique lighting approach creates a dazzling effect and enriches the emotional texture of the play."

Stage Manager, Melanie St-Jacques; Assistant Stage Manager, Samantha Hogan; and Assistant Director, Cameron Mackenzie complete the team.

New this Season at Centaur Theatre – Thursday Evening Chat-Up. Join John Zeppetelli, Curator of Chronicles of a Disappearance at DHC/ART on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:00PM in the Seagram Art Gallery.

Tuesday, January 31 – Sunday, March 4, 2012
Previews: Tuesday January 31, Wednesday February 1, 2012 - 8:00PM
Opening Night: Thursday February 2, 2012 - 8:00PM
Tuesday to Saturday - 8:00PM, Except Thursday March 1, 2012 - 7:00PM
Saturday - Sunday Matinees- 2:00PM Except Sunday February 19, 2012 - 7:00PM
Wednesday Matinees – February 15 & February 22, 2012 - 1:00PM
Closing Performance - Sunday March 4, 2012 - 2:00PM

http://www.centaurtheatre.com/

 

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