Odyssey Theatre 20th Season

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	"It has been a pleasure to reunite with Joanne Miller to create a new translation of Scapin. We have given the play a somewhat mythical contemporary context to highlight the impact of Moliere's acerbic wit. At the same time, we have laboured to stay faithful to his flamboyant use of rhythm and language." Artistic Director Laurie Steven
	Scapin is an intriguing play. On the surface, it is a joyful comedy in which Moliere, nearing the end of his life, tips his hat to the traditions of Commedia dell'Arte, which was a great source of inspiration to him. Beneath the shimmering veneer of conviviality, however, Moliere has constructed a world in which the rich use their power to dominate those dependent on them.

ODYSSEY - SCAPIN

SCAPIN by Moliere
Translated and adapted by
JoAnne Miller and Laurie Steven

Directed by Laurie Steven

Set Designer: Louise Lapointe
Mask Design and Construction: Karen Rodd
Lighting Designer: Ron Ward
Stage Manager: Heather Landon
Music Composer: John Armstrong
Costume Designer: Pascale Matheron
Fight Director: Mark Huisman
Movement Coach: Pierre-Paul Savoie

Cast: Kurt Spenrath, Alix Sideris, Jesse Buck, Sarah Joy Bennett, Mark Huisman, Kevin Kincaid, Dykan Jukes, Thea Nikolic, Adrienne Rogers, Fraser Mackay, Cynthia Bernstein

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Reviews:

"Scapin is spectacular! Worth experiencing twice ... thoroughly entertaining ... the effect is breathtaking ... an excellent cast of clowns ... 5 stars!"
Denis Armstrong, Ottawa Sun

"It's very smart, it's energetic, it's entertaining .... the performances are impressive ... Laurie Steven's direction, it's sure footed and it's imaginative and the result is really a marvelous evening of theatre."
Tom McSorley, CBC Radio

"Joy is evident in every facet of Odyssey's Scapin"
Bruce Deachman, Ottawa Citizen

Photos: (top) Jesse Buck, ?;
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"excellent performances ... a post-modern urban commedia ... you've got to go and see it."
Alvina Ruprecht, CBC Radio

"...a wondrous study in irresistible deception."
Bruce Deachman - Ottawa Citizen - July 23, 2005

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