Irma Voth

Irma Voth

by Chris Craddock based on the novel by Miriam Toews

April 20– May 7, 2017

There is much to love about this show - Liane Faulder, Edmonton Journal

WORLD PREMIERE

Irma and her sister Aggie live in a Mennonite colony in Chihuahua, Mexico under the dutiful watch of their father. When a famous Mexican filmmaker and his crew arrives to shoot a movie within the colony, the artists involved inspire Irma to seek out new ideas and bravely blaze a trail for her and her sister. Together they are driven to create a life that’s full of art, beauty and love.

Featuring: Kendra Connor, Chris Craddock, Kristi Hansen, Todd Houseman & Andréa Jorawsky.
Directed by Bradley Moss
Set & Costume Design: Megan Koshka
Sound Design: Aaron Macri
Lighting Design: Scott Peters
Directors of Video Content: Chris Craddock & Bradley Moss
Director of Photography of Video Content: Wes Doyle CSC
Film Editor: Adam Kidd
Media Design: Ian Jackson
Stage Manager: Rachel Dawn Woods

Co-Commisioned by Theatre Network and The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre

Winner of the 2016 Alberta Playwrights’ Network Alberta Playwriting Competition Grand Prize

 

PRODUCTION SPONSOR

 

IRMA VOTH by Chris Craddock
Adapted from the novel by Miriam Toews
Copyright © 2011, Miriam Toews
Dramatisation Copyright © 2017, Christopher Craddock
All rights reserved


April 20– May 7, 2017

Times
Previews April 18–19, 2017
Opening April 20
Tues-Sat @ 8pm | Sundays @ 2pm
“The story is what made me love him.”
VIDEO CLIP FROM IRMA VOTH – CLICK HERE

CAST & CREW

Playwright; Father, Jorge’s Dad, Doctor, Wilson, Alfredo, Gustavo, Humberto & Various

Chris Craddock

Chris is a friendly bon vivant with a penchant for weightlifting and a large Incredible Hulk action figure collection. He was born to a religious home in Kitchener, Ontario, and has been a writer ever since. His background is in the theatre, where he has penned over thirty plays, including musicals, solo shows and plays for …

Novelist

Miriam Toews

Miriam Toews is the author of six bestselling novels: SUMMER OF MY AMAZING LUCK, A BOY OF GOOD BREEDING, A COMPLICATED KINDNESS (Canada Reads 2006, Canada Reads Canadian Bestseller of the Decade 2010), THE FLYING TROUTMANS, IRMA VOTH and ALL MY PUNY SORROWS, and one work of non-fiction, SWING LOW: A LIFE. She is a …

Aggie, Marijke, Tina

Kendra Connor

Kendra is very pleased to be making her Theatre Network debut. She’s performed with many of Edmonton’s wonderful theatre companies including Citadel Theatre, Teatro La Quindicina, Workshop West, Shadow Theatre, Plain Jane Theatre, and Edmonton Opera. Most recently, Kendra appeared in IF WE WERE BIRDS (Bleviss Laboratory Theatre) and AIRSWIMMING (Edmonton Fringe). She’ll return to Teatro La Quindicina …

Mother, Diego, Kate, Noehmi, Natalie & Various

Kristi Hansen

Kristi Hansen is thrilled to be making her Theatre Network debut with the amazing IRMA VOTH crew! Some of Kristi’s credits as an actor include STAR KILLING MACHINE (Broken Toys Theatre); THE HOLLOW (Vertigo Theatre); ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS (The Citadel Theatre); CHRISTINA/PHILIPPE (Northern Light Theatre); 10 out of 12 and PASSION PLAY (Wild …

Jorge, Elias, Oveja, Miguel, Carlito, Dupont & Various

Todd Houseman

Todd is a local artist and activist of many talents. He performs and teaches improv with Rapid Fire Theatre, and performs in FOLK LORDZ, an improvised play which combines Chekhovian tales, Cree creation stories, and a third genre chosen by the audience. FOLK LORDZ was created by Todd and performing partner Ben Gorodetsky and has toured to …

Irma

Andréa Jorawsky

Andréa was born and raised in Calgary, trained in Edmonton and recently relocated to Toronto. She is extremely thrilled to be working with this incredible team at Theatre Network! She has also worked for Northern Light Theatre, Send In The Girls Burlesque, L’Uni Théâtre, Opera Nuova, Concrete Theatre, Alberta Workers Health, Theatre Prospero, EAST/WEST Collective, …

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 …

Sound Design

Aaron Macri

Aaron Macri is an award-winning composer, sound designer, sound recordist, mixer, live technician, and multi-instrumentalist. Aaron composed songs and music for the Dora Award-winning Musical Comedy BOYGROOVE and won a GLAAD media award for BASH’D! A GAY RAP OPERA in 2007. He was nominated for an AMPIA award for music for seasons one and three …

Media Design

Ian Jackson

Ian is delighted to be back at Theatre Network. Last year he got work on the incredible IRMA VOTH where he won a Sterling award.  His past work at the Roxy was in 2009 on POSTER BOYS and BUDDY. Ian is an accomplished photographer and burgeoning videographer. Ian will always be grateful to Bradley Moss …

Stage Manager

Rachel Dawn Woods

Rachel is an Edmonton based stage manager and technician. She is a proud Maritimer and graduate of the National Theatre School and St. Thomas University. Select stage management credits include AH, ROMANCE! (Plain Jane Theatre); ANNAPURNA (Shadow Theatre); THE BULLY PROJECT (Concrete Theatre), I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, TRAVESTIES, THE GRADUATE, GUYS AND DOLLS (Segal Centre); THE OTHER, BEARS (Pyretic Productions); THE MERRY WIDOW (Edmonton Opera); A CHRISTMAS …

Drag
“THE STORY IS WHAT MADE ME LOVE HIM.”
VIDEO CLIP FROM IRMA VOTH – CLICK HERE
IRMA VOTH PUTS BRAVE FACE ON FAMILY DYSFUNCTION IN CHRIS CRADDOCK ADAPTATION
REVIEW: LIANE FAULDER, EDMONTON JOURNAL
ESCAPE INTO THE PLAYFUL GROWN-UP WORLD OF ART: CHRIS CRADDOCK’S IRMA VOTH AT THEATRE NETWORK
REVIEW: LIZ NICHOLLS, 12THNIGHT.CA
IRMA VOTH A QUICK-PACED EXAMINATION OF THE RESILIENCY OF CORE VALUES
REVIEW: JENNA MARYNOWSKI, AFTERTHEHOUSELIGHTS.COM
TAKING MIRIAM TOEWS FROM PAGE TO STAGE IN THEATRE NETWORK’S IRMA VOTH
PREVIEW: LIANE FAULDER, EDMONTON JOURNAL
UNBREAKABLE IRMA VOTH
PREVIEW: KEVIN SOLEZ, VUE WEEKLY
CHRIS CRADDOCK TALKS ABOUT IRMA VOTH: NOVEL, THEATRE, AND FILM MEET ONSTAGE
PREVIEW: LIZ NICHOLLS, 12THNIGHT.CA
NEW CHRIS CRADDOCK ADAPTATION IRMA VOTH A COMING-OF-AGE STORY
PREVIEW: JENNA MARYNOWSKI, AFTERTHEHOUSELIGHTS.COM

PRODUCTION PHOTOS

Photos by: Ian Jackson/EPIC Photography
Featuring: Kendra Connor, Chris Craddock, Kristi Hansen, Todd Houseman & Andréa Jorawsky

PRE-PRODUCTION PHOTOS 

Photos by Aaron Pedersen
Featuring: Andréa Jorawsky