2022 – 2023 Season
About The Play
Butterflies Are Free by Leonard Gershe is a full-length comedy about a young man leaving his over-protective mother to live in Greenwich Village. When he starts to fall for his off-the-wall neighbour, his mother’s controlling instincts go into overdrive with hilariously touching results. A funny, touching and thought-provoking play that takes the audience on an emotional ride while confronting fears of self confidence, personal responsibility and the risks that go along with loving someone.
| Dates | May 1, 2023May 3 - May 13, 2023 |
| Director | Therese Parent |
Production Manager
Richard Kerton
Administrative Producer
Sarah McLean
Cast
| Don Baker | Devon Wheelhouse |
| Jill Tanner | Annick Smith |
| Mrs. Baker | Sharon Pratico |
| Ralph Austin | Paul Zuurbier / Paul Lawson (Mainstage) |
Administrative Team
| Publicity and Marketing | Emily MacArthur |
| Front of House Manager | Cathie Stewart |
| Preview | Val Heuman |
| Foyer | Maureen Ruscheinsky and Jean Given |
| Final Night | Pip Jordan |
| Photography | Amy Bell |
| Poster Design | Wayside |
| Program | Sarah McLean |
Technical Team
| Stage Manager | Darcy Frost |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Lesley McCoy |
| Set Construction | Chris Bayne (Head) |
| Crew | Bob Rinaldi, Lorne Tregaskis, Max Hoedeman |
| Props | Morgan Hillis |
| Set Décor | Sarah McLean, Shannon Marsh and Emily Fraser |
| Light and Sound Operator | Kim Blakely |
| Costume sewer | Carlayne Baxter |
| Hair | The Cast |
| Makeup | Linda Stilkowski |
| Vocal Coach | Betty Anne Northup |
Awards
Butterflies are Free was entered in the Okanagan Zone festival May 24 -27th and was placed as the runner up.
| Best Set Design | Chris Bayne |
| Best Actor | Devon Wheelhouse |
| Best Sound | Jackson Mace |
| Best Set Décor | Sarah McLean |
| Best Props | Morgan Hillis |
| An honourable mention for Costume Design | Leigh Van Dyke |
Adjudicator’s Awards of Merit
| Ensemble Work | Powerhouse Theatrical Society |
