Gordon

Gordon

by Morris Panych

April 28– May 15, 2016

a lethally rollicking evening. - Liz Nicholls, Edmonton Journal
Gordon

“A man has to do right or he’s only doing wrong.”

With dreams of a building a criminal empire, Gordon breaks into the home of his father but Dad is determined to set his namesake on the right path. Old wounds are opened, dark secrets are unearthed, and battle lines are drawn – this is one family reunion you’ll never forget.

Contains coarse language, violence & mature themes

Featuring: Patricia Cerra, Brian Dooley, Joe Perry & Ben Stevens

Directed by Bradley Moss
Set/Costume Design: Megan Koshka
Lighting Design: Scott Peters
Sound Design: Jason Kodie
Stage Manager: Paul Bezaire

Production Sponsors:

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April 28– May 15, 2016

Times
Previews April 26–27, 2016
Opening April 28

2 Hrs & 15 minute intermission

CAST & CREW

PLAYWRIGHT

Morris Panych

A native of Edmonton, Alberta, Morris Panych is arguably Canada’s most celebrated playwright and director. His plays have garnered countless awards including two Governor General’s Literary Awards for Drama (for THE ENDS OF THE EARTH and GIRL IN THE GOLDFISH BOWL), fourteen Jessie Richardson Awards, and five Dora Mavor Moore Awards. Productions of the much …

DEIRDRE

Patricia Cerra

Patricia is thrilled to be making her Theatre Network debut with this fantastic cast and crew. She is a graduate of the B.F.A. Acting program at the University of Alberta. Her work has taken her across western Canada and she just finished BUST ‘EM UP BURLESQUE as a part of the Made In Edmonton Cabaret …

GORDON

Brian Dooley

Brian Dooley is an award winning actor and producer. Currently Director of Play Development at the Citadel Theatre and formerly Vice President, Creative for Alliance Atlantis, Edmonton, Brian continues to embrace his first love – the stage. For over thirty years, Brian has worked throughout the country and abroad. His skills include directing, writing, producing and …

GORDON

Joe Perry

Joe Perry is an Alberta based theatre artist and is thrilled to be making his Theatre Network debut. He received a diploma from the Mount Royal Universities performing arts program in 2010 and a BFA in Acting from the university of Alberta in 2015. He has worked as an actor with Theatre Calgary, Alberta Theatre …

CARL

Ben Stevens

Born and raised in Edmonton, GORDON marks Ben’s debut with Theatre Network. Select credits include MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Thou Art Here), BLACKPOOL AND PARRISH (Acme), SARTRE’S SHORTS (Surreal Soreal), SWEDEN as a part of the National Elevator Project (Theatre Yes), SNOUT, DEAD CENTRE OF TOWN (Catch the Keys), RED LIGHT WINTER, MACHINAL and EQUUS …

DIRECTOR

Bradley Moss

Bradley is an MFA graduate in directing from the University Alberta. He joined Theatre Network in 1996 to create the multidisciplinary emerging artist festival – Nextfest. In 2014 Bradley accepted the dual role of Artistic & Executive Director for Theatre Network. Some recent productions include: BED AND BREAKFAST, THE EMPRESS & THE PRIME MINISTER, MINERVA …

SET & COSTUME DESIGN

Megan Koshka

Megan Koshka is a freelance Canadian theatre designer, based in Edmonton Alberta. She is a part of the Associated Designers of Canada and is a graduate from the University of Alberta with a degree in set, costume and lighting design (BFA). Select credits include set and costume design for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Citadel Theatre), GORDON …

LIGHTING DESIGN

Scott Peters

Now is a time to storm; Why dost thou laugh? It fits not with this hour.” Recent Design credits include BED AND BREAKFAST (Theatre Network), EDAY (Serial Collective), Minerva Queen of the Handcuffs (Ghost-writer Theatre), THE EMPRESS & THE PRIME MINISTER, WHAT A YOUNG WIFE OUGHT TO KNOW, INFINITY (Theatre Network), TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, THE WINTER’S TALE, HAMLET, A COMEDY OF ERRORS (Freewill Players), 9-5, A …

Production Manager

Tiana Tolley

As a graduate of Grant MacEwan University’s Theatre Production program, Tiana has spent the past decade in the Edmonton Theatre scene. Her credits include serving as the Production & Technical Director for Alberta Opera’s Touring Association for the last 3 seasons, the past 9 summers with the Freewill Shakespeare Festival and as a Resident Technician …

Stage Manager

Paul Bezaire

After 8 happy seasons as the Technical Director for Theatre Network at the (pre-fire) Roxy theatre Paul felt a need to do some touring and so, when the opportunity to Stage Manage for The Old Trout Puppet Workshop’s arose Paul jumped at it. Having now toured 2 shows across Canada, the US and throughout 5 …

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GORDON DELIVERS LETHAL BLACK COMEDY AT EDMONTON’S THEATRE NETWORK
READ: REVIEW BY LIZ NICHOLLS, EDMONTON JOURNAL
GORDON A DARK, RIVETING FAMILY REUNION
READ: REVIEW BY PAUL BLINOV, VUE WEEKLY
THEATRE NETWORK’S GORDON CYNICALLY DISSECTS A MESSED-UP FAMILY
READ: REVIEW BY GRAHAM HICKS, HICKSBIZ.COM
GORDON: THE BLEAKEST OF BLACK COMEDY
READ: REVIEW BY COLIN MACLEAN, GIGCITY.CA
IT’S GORDON VERSUS GORDON IN THEATRE NETWORK’S SEASON CLOSER
READ: REVIEW BY JENNA MARYNOWSKI OF AFTERTHEHOUSELIGHTS.COM
EP 101: GORILLAS & GORDONS
LISTEN: CAST INTERVIEW WITH WHAT IT IS PODCAST (STARTS AT 39:30)
FATHER/SON REUNION: GORDON IS AT EDMONTON’S THEATRE NETWORK
READ: PREVIEW BY LIZ NICHOLLS, EDMONTON JOURNAL
FAMILY MATTERS: FATHER REUNITES WITH CRIMINAL SON IN BLACK COMEDY GORDON
READ: PREVIEW BY PAUL BLINOV, VUE WEEKLY


PRODUCTION PHOTOS – IAN JACKSON OF EPIC PHOTOGRAPHY

PRE PRODUCTION STUDIO PHOTOS – AARON PEDERSEN