Following the success of the inaugural 2014 season (Wajdi Mouawad's Pacamambo; Judith Thompson's Watching Glory Die; George F. Walker's Dead Metaphor), Artistic Director Ken Gass today announced three productions that will comprise the Canadian Rep Theatre 2015 Season. The playbill includes recent works by two of Canada's most extraordinary women playwrights - Florence Gibson MacDonald (How Do I Love Thee?) and Colleen Murphy (Armstrong's War) in the winter/spring - and a major revival of a George F. Walker classic (Nothing Sacred) in the fall.
Ken Gass states, "I'm thrilled to have obtained the rights to these remarkable plays for the new Canadian Rep season. These are powerful works, rich in language, theatricality and contemporary social resonance, with great roles to challenge any performer. With the help of our many supporters, we're confident this season will propel Canadian Rep Theatre forward in its goal of establishing a permanent base for the company." In February, 2015, Canadian Rep Theatre presents the Toronto premiere of Florence Gibson MacDonald's How Do I Love Thee?, directed by Ken Gass, at Berkeley Street Upstairs Theatre. Penned by the author of the award-winning Belle and Home is My Road, How Do I Love Thee? is a language-rich exploration of both the euphoric and darker sides of the marriage of Elizabeth Barrett (Browning) and Robert Browning, poets who enjoyed 'rock star status' at the heights of their careers. The production will preview January 31 - February 4, open February 5 and run until February 22. The production features a stellar cast with Irene Poole as Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Matthew Edison as Robert Browning, Nora McLellan as Wilson and Richard McMillan as John Kenyon.Videos