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Message from the Director

The idea of a kabuki inspired production of Macbeth has been poking around in the back of my mind for years. Every once and a while, I would share a quick sketch of the idea with people, and they would always respond positively. I nally reached the point where it could not live as just an idea any longer and here we are. Why kabuki inspired? I love how theatrical a kabuki performance is. It has musicians on stage, has dance, singing, amazing costumes, stylized makeup, vocals, and movement. Please note, our show is not kabuki! We do not have the expertise, budget, nor would we have the time to learn all of the required skills, and to be honest there are some aspects of kabuki that dont work well for a community theatre in Canada. We dont have an all male cast for instance. Rather the cast, crew and I have drawn elements from kabuki and wove them into our production so that we can create an atmosphere of an Asian ashen nightmare. In particular, one thing to look for is the use of the fan. In kabuki the fan acts like the swiss-army-knife of props. It can represent many things. It can be concrete items such as a sword or a cup, and can be used to represent more abstract things like wind, sounds, and earthquakes. The most amazing thing about working on this production, is seeing the huge number of people dedicating their time and talent. Some of the new skills learned just for this show: didgeridoo, repouss and chasing (metal working method used to create the crown), learning to sit still, how to move a landscape rock, how to weild a 7+ foot weapon in a conned space safely, and how to make blood from ribbons. A special thanks to Cheryl for being a trusty set of second eyes and seeing that which I miss. I believe the community really stepped up to all the challenges presented. It is great to get this out of my head and onto the stage. We hope you enjoy the show.

KWLT BOARD
Nadia V. Ursacki Adrienne Steer Carrie McNabb Stacey Saunders Colleen Matthews D. Morton - - David Atos - - Chris Rovers - Jonathan Clayman R. Brent Clements Karl Zaryski - Kelly Taylor - Jill Skene - - -President, Membership Director - - - - - - - Vice President - - - - - - - - - Treasurer - - - - - - - - - Secretary - - - - - - - Artistic Director - - - - - Executive Producer - - Theatre Bookings Manager - - - - - -Technical Manager - - - Communications Director - - - - - - Building Manager - - - - - Box Oce Manager - - - - - - - Social Director - - - - - - - Past President

Other thanks and credits

Special thanks to Christie Digital Systems
Stacey Saunders Anita Kilgour Paul Woodard Robert Woodard Mat Kelly David Atos Keren Carr Jessica Schmidt Karen Grierson Philip Akin The KWLT Board of Directors University of Waterloo Jeannette Marry Hans vanLeeuwen Chad Faragher Dustin Windibank

Thank you to signicant others/parents of all involved in the show

Upcoming KWLT audition:

Cast and Crew

Peggy Serres Melanie Card Lisa Hagen - Kevin S. MagriD. Morton - Andrea Wilson Josh Hoey - Chuck Peeren Paul WoodardSandee Lovas David Atos - Chris Klein - Kevin White Alisa Harder Robin Melick Justin Finistauri Greg Allen - Michael Etienne Erin Windibank Alisha Cormier Ollie Dietrich - - - - -Gentlewoman, Musician - - - - - - - - - - - Witch - - - - Lady Macdu, Combatant - - - - - - - Donalbain, Seyton - - - - - - - - - - Malcolm - - - - - - - - Lady Macbeth - - - - - - - - - - -Macdu - - - - - - - - - - - Duncan - - - - - - Sergeant, Musician - - - - - - - - - - - Witch - - - - - Murderer, Combatant - - - - - - - - - - - Banquo - - - - - - - - - - Macbeth - - - Young Siward, Apparaitions - - - - - - - - - - - Witch - - - - - Murderer, Combatant - - - - - - - - - The Doctor - - - - - - - - - - - Rosse Fleance, Musician, Musical Director - - - - - Murderer, Combatant - - - - - - - - Young Macdu - - - - - - -Director - - - Assistant Director - - - - - - Producer Production Photographer - - - - Front of House - - - - Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager - - - - Fight Director - Fight Team, Projections - - - Technical Director - - - Lighting Designer - - - Costume Director - - - - Costume Team - - - Makeup Director - - Properties Director - - - Properties Team - - - - - Set Painting - - Drum Construction - Movement Consultant

Quick Change
a play in three acts of indecency
When a desperate Artistic Director holds an open house to raise money for his theatre, hell do anything to ensure success. As dim-witted actors mingle with lecherous politicians and spiteful socialites, schemes and seductions blossom. Will the Artistic Director make it out alive? Will the stung socialite get revenge on her lecherous ex-husband? Who will the bartender leave with? And where did that actress put her dress? To f ind out and laugh yourself silly doing so, come and see Quick Change!

Audtions are March 18, 19 & 20, 2013 at Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre, 9 Princess St. East, Waterloo All auditions from 7-10pm - you only need to attend one night. For More Info: Visit our website: www.KWLT.org, email [email protected] or call 519-886-0660 Performances: May 30-31, June 1; June 6,7,8; June 13,14,15 all shows 8pm

Jonathan C. Dietrich Cheryl Grant - - Anita Kilgour - - Angela Clayeld - Jill Skene - - - Graham A. Yeates Donna Secord- - Stacey Saunders - Keren Carr - - - Nicholas Oddson- Chad Faragher - David Atos - - - Tim Jackson - - Stefania Rose - - Adrienne Dandy - Jennifer Marry - Ryan Consell - - Jackie Robinson - Mat Kelly - - - Dustin Windibank Julie Taylor - - - -

Cast
Greg Allen

The Doctor

Upcoming KWLT audition:

Greg has been acting for 20 years, with KWLT, Galt Little Theatre, Theatre Guelph, and Poor Tom Productions. This is his fourth time doing Shakespeare and has had an amazing experience watching this version of Macbeth unfold. Such an amazing cast and crew! Written by David Auburn Directed by Adrienne Steer

David Atos

Murderer, Tech Director

David is happy to be back on stage with KWLT again. After three years of working exclusively behind the scenes, he is really looking forward for his chance to be in the spotlight again. He would like to give thanks to Jonathan, and congratulate him for bringing his wonderful vision to fruition.

On the eve of her twenty-f ifth birthday, Catherine, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Clair; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her fathers who hopes to f ind valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook containing a proof written by either Catherine or her father draw Catherine into the most diff icult problem of all: How much of her fathers madnessor genius will she inherit? Audtions are February 11, 12 & 13, 2013 at Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre, 9 Princess St. East, Waterloo All auditions from 7-10pm - you only need to attend one night. Individuals may be invited back for callbacks. Who: We are looking for Actors, Technicians, and Production staff as well as front of house staff and anyone interested in getting more involved with publicity & promotion. Cast requirements: 2 men, 2 women. One male must be able to play 50+. For More Info: Visit our website: www.KWLT.org, email [email protected] or call 519-886-0660 Performances: April 11-13, 18-20 & 25-27, all shows 8pm

Melanie Card

Witch

Melanie is thrilled to be involved with KWLTs production of Macbeth. Its been a while since shes performed in a Shakespeare play and it feels good to be chewing on the fabulous language again. Thank you Jonathan and Cheryl, my fellow witches, and the cast and crew for a wonderful experience. And thank you Rob for just being you.

Stefania Rose Costume Director

Stefania Roses experience in art and fashion has led her to costume design. Her most recent work includes designing custom stage wear for vocalist Dana Jean Phoenix. This is Stefanias rst production with KWLT, and her rst time costuming an entire cast. She would not have been able to do it without the guidance and assistance of Adrienne Dandy. Its been an exciting process to see Jonathans vision come to life, and Stefania is thrilled to have been part of it.

Alisha Cormier

Murderer

Adrienne Dandy Costume Team

Adrienne Dandy made clothing and medieval reenactment wear for over two decades before nding an outlet for her passion in theatre costumes. This show, with the vibrant creativity of both Jonathan and Stefania, has been a delight to work on. Her past work includes costumes for KWLTs The Importance of Being Earnest, The Three Musketeers, and Captain Hooks Revenge, as well as TenBareToes Entertainments The Taming of the Shrew.

This will be Alishas fourth KWLT role onstage and the fth time she has worked with the company an honour. She played Lady Macbeth in Ladies, Sigh No More, the Gossip in The Cagebirds, and a Baker Street Irregular in Sherlocks Excellent Adventure. She was also the ASM for KWLTs 2008 production of The Three Musketeers where she was handed a sword and learned some ght choreography. The experience of working on such a unique production has allowed Alisha to see a side of theatre that most dont explore. She feels that Jonathan Dietrichs Macbeth has been a worthwhile experience and hopes audience members will enjoy and appreciate Shakespeare all the more for it. As always, Alisha would like to thank her wonderful husband, John, for always being supportive.

Olivia Dietrich

Young Macduff

Jennifer Marry Makeup Director

Jennifer is so elated to be a part of this show. A HUGE Thank You goes to Jonathan, for his trust, guidance, and patience I love you, man! And thank you to the beautiful cast for making my job so easy it has been an absolute pleasure.

I love lisning to music and to be cind and making soings. Have a grat time.

Ross Stuart

Adjudicator

ROSS STUART is an experienced director and academic administrator who teaches group devised theatre, improvisation and new play dramaturgy at York University in Toronto. He has adapted a number of classic plays and novels for the contemporary stage, particularly for educational theatre and done workshop productions of new plays. He has directed and stage managed professionally in summer theatre, adjudicated at festivals throughout Ontario and conducted workshops in improvisation, acting, directing, lighting and playwriting. An expert in musical theatre and Canadian theatre history, he has published extensively and helped found the Canadian Theatre Review journal.

Michael Etienne

Rosse

Michael is in his third year at Wilfrid Laurier University. This is his third show with KWLT which coincides with the rst anniversary of his joining. Having initially feared that the KWLT crowd might be strange and frightening, he is relieved to nd that they are a remarkable group of frighteningly strange people.

Justin Finistauri

Murderer

Crew
Cheryl Grant Asst. Director
After a 9 year absence Cheryl is thrilled to return to KWLT as Assistant Director in our production of Macbeth. Thanks to Jonathan and Graham for their guidance and support. Ive learned so much from the cast and crew. Its been my pleasure. Enjoy the show.

I would like to thank Jonathan for giving me the opportunity to act. This is the sixth show I have done with KWLT and I look forward to doing many more as well as donating my time & my trade as an electrician to better our little community theatre.

Lisa Hagen

Lady Macduff

Graham A. Yeates Stage Manager

Graham greatly appreciates Jonathan having invited him to be part of this wonderful production. He also is very thankful for all of Angelas love and support.

Lisa Hagen is delighted to be back on KWLTs stage. Recent roles include Sleeping Cinder in Sleeping Cinder White, Ensemble in Popcorn Plays 6 and backstage work in Taming of the Shrew. Special thanks go out to Dustin, Erin and Violet Windibank.

Stacey Saunders Alisa Harder

ASM

Apparitions, Young Siward

I have never been part of a community production and it has been a wonderful experience. Everyone is nice and fun to be around. Its been inspiring to be among such passionate people. I hope to continue to get involved with the KWLT community.

Stacey has really enjoyed being part of this production and is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of one of her favourite plays. Since she joined the company in 2008, you can usually nd Stacey in a role behind the scenes. Some of her past shows with KWLT include The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine, Sleeping Cinder White, and Aladdin.

Nicholas Oddson Fight Director

Nick is happy to be working with Jonathan again and the KWLT team on this Kabuki inspired show. Having an opportunity to work with traditional Japanese weapons (Naginata and Yari) has been fun even though KWLTs space isnt conducive to 7-8 long pole-arms. Thanks to the cast and crew (especially Chad for his assistance) for all their dedication and creativity working through the combat sequences. Remember, safety then story then style.

Erin Windibank

Fleance

Josh Hoey

Macduff

Erin is enjoying her return to the KWLT stage after a long hiatus. She would like to thank Jonathan for allowing her to share her passion for the Japanese shakuhachi (bamboo ute) and for the opportunity to learn to play didgeridoo! She would also like to thank Dustin and Violet Windibank, and Lisa Hagen for their support and (mostly) patient ears.

This is Josh Hoeys rst performance with KWLT after a three-year hiatus. He is absolutely thrilled to be back for Macbeth and grateful to be trusted with the challenging and rewarding role of Macdu. Some of Joshs previous show experience includes Rochefort from The Three Musketeers, King Philip from The Lion in Winter, and having directed KWLTs 2008 pantomime, Captain Hooks Revenge. Much love and gratitude to his wife and children in letting him take time away from the duties of being a father and husband, and replacing them with pretend duties of being a pretendfather and pretend-husband... and Avenger of Scotland.

Kevin White

Macbeth

Chris Klein

Banquo

Kevin graduated from the Humber College Theatre Performance program in 2010. He has made several appearances on stage with JM Drama, The Community Players, and KWLT. This spring, Kevin will be performing in Nowhere, Ontario with Backyard Theatre, and will narrate poems accompanied by concert pianist Mauro Bertoli as part of the Muskoka Concert Association season series. Kevin performs weekly live improv comedy shows with Theatre on the Edge, and teaches the weekly drop-in improv sessions Impromptu.

Chris has played many roles with KWLT over the last twelve years, including Macheath in A Beggars Opera, and Jack Worthington in The Importance of Being Earnest. More recently he has appeared in Ten Bare Toes productions of The Odd Couple (as Oscar) and Shadowlands (Rev. Harrington). In his spare time, Chris is a manager at a local software company, an avid homebrewer, and an awful saxophone player. He shares a cosy old house in Kitchener with a lovely and talented glass artist, two parakeets, seven nches and an inconstant number of sh.

Paul Woodard

Sergeant

Sandee Lovas

Witch

After a long hiatus, Paul is happy to return to acting for KWLT, having most recently been Mr. Smee for KWLTs production of Captain Hooks Revenge. When not onstage, Paul has often been seen both backstage and in the booth for numerous shows for KWLT, including as Stage Manager for the Horribly Horrifying Fun House of Death. Special thanks go to Anita and Robert for their love and support. Oh, and enjoy my attempts on the didgeridoo.

I have been having lot of fun with MacB. I am grateful for the opportunity to be in such a unique take on Shakespeare with a wonderfully unique director. I perform regularly with an improv troupe called Theatre on the Edge. For more info go to www.tote.ca

Kevin S. Magri

Donalbain, Seyton

Chuck Peeren

Duncan

Kevin S. Magri performs regularly with the Mysterious Players, and with Theatre on the Edge. At KWLT, he played the Duke of Gloucester in Henry V, and co-directed with Sandee Lovas Love Happens...Sometimes. He performed with Galt LT and Poor Tom Productions. Many thanks to Jonathan for designing this innovative production, and to my bosses at the Kitchener Brick for accommodating the rehearsal schedule!

Chuck is a veteran of the regions theatre and lm scene having appeared as a principle in Amadeus, Julius Caesar, Harvey, Dust of the Rabbi, Crucible, Twelfth Night, Midsummer Nights Dream, an Inspector Calls, No Exit, Hamlet, Tribute, Lion in Winter and recently as Juror 3 In KWLTs Twelve Angry Men and Gremio in TBTs Shrew. He is grateful to KWLT for the opportunity to work with such a passionate ensemble on this daring production of Macbeth and is exceptionally delighted to bring to you tonight his portrayal of Duncan. Dedicating tonights performance to his family he hopes that you will thoroughly enjoy tonights show.

Robin Melick

Witch

Robin is a Gr.12 student at Eastwood Collegiate Institute attending the Integrated Arts Program for vocal music and drama. Robin has been extensively involved in the arts with dancing, singing and acting and desires to pursue a career in theater or classical singing. This is his third production with KWLT, having also appeared in Ladies Sigh No More and Angel Vs. Demon. A few of the other companies Robin has been involved in include JM Drama, KWYT and Synchro Youth Theater. Robin thanks Jonathan for his guidance throughout the production and his fellow witches for being incredible to creatively collaborate with.

Peggy Serres

Gentlewoman

D. Morton

Malcom

Peggy was born and grew up on farm in Saskatchewan near Swift Current. In high school Peggy was the Pooh Bah in The Mikado; she played the ute in the orchestra for the community production of Oklahoma; and she played the ute in the Saskatchewan Youth Band. Peggy graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon with her Bachelor of Education and now teaches piano. Continuing on with performance is on Peggys bucket list, so she is excited and grateful to Jonathan Dietrich for having her as part of Macbeth. Peggy enjoys spending time with her husband, four grown children, and three year old granddaughter. She is excited to share her talents and appreciates all the support shes had during the rehearsals.

Douglas rst met Jonathan and Anita in the late 90s, performing Shakespeare in Waterloo park with a now-defunct acting troupe called Ravenblack; so it seemed only right to audition when they were staging Macbeth. Douglas has been in many KWLT shows over the years, such as Mort, Julius Caesar, Rozencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Shes the current Executive Producer for KWLT, was recently accepted onto the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for the city of Kitchener and works for the Multicultural Cinema Club. She would like to thank Daenera and Keiran for their love and support. On a nal note: for all his self deprecation, Douglas sincerely feels that she has never met anyone with more raw talent and artistic passion (especially about Shakespeare) as an actor than Jonathan Dietrich.

Andrea Wilson

Lady Macbeth

Andrea is delighted to be on stage at KWLT again after a long time away. She is thankful for getting to work with such a wonderful cast and crew. Its a joy to rehearse with so much support and so strong a group. Thanks to Jonathan and Cheryl and the stage management team for creating a wonderful environment within which all actors can grow and explore this fabulous text. And thanks to Andrew for chugging through it with her, night after night.