Media Advisory  / For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 15, 2016
Hart House Theatre presents
a musical based on Stephen King's thrilling novel
Toronto, Ontario - Opening January 20, Hart House Theatre is pleased to present a musical based on Stephen King's well-known revenge thriller, Carrie: the musical. Directed by Toronto theatre icon, Richard Ouzounian, and starring a cast of young performers, Carrie: the musical promises to deliver musical theatre with a youthful flair and the high calibre production style for which Hart House Theatre is known.
 
Tormented at school by the 'cool' kids and smothered at home by her religious zealot mother, Carrie is a true outcast. She's had enough and now she has her own way to get back at them ...Based on Stephen King's bestselling novel, Carrie: the musical shows us just what happens when bullies push too far.

Richard Ouzounian We are pleased to welcome back Director Richard Ouzounian for this production. Now in retirement after 15 years as the Theatre Critic for the Toronto Star, Richard has directed, written or acted in over 250 shows since he began his professional career in 1972.  When asked why he wanted to bring this show to our theatre, Richard has this to say:

"Why did I want to direct Carrie at Hart House?  Because it belongs here. 

Some people see it as a Grand Guignol epic filled with blood and horror. And yes those elements are there. But when Stephen King wrote the original novel over 40 years ago he was inspired by his memory of two outcast girls from his high school who were persecuted mercilessly by their fellow students.

That's what drew me to the piece. It's the story of the ultimate outsider and what happens when she's pushed too far.

Despite all the anti-bullying messages out there, young people of all ethnic and gender identifications are still subject to abuse from their peers simply because of who they are.

That's why the acting company of Carrie are diverse in many different ways.  We're creating a world where everyone wonders how they fit in. Just like being at a large urban university in Toronto in 2017.

We are all Carrie. Truly."

Helping to shape the show are Music Director Giustin MacLean and Choreographer Amanda Nuttall. Tasked with creating the high school and home of Carrie's torment are three celebrated designers: the design team of Joe Pagnan (set),  Andrew Cleveland  (costumes) and Siobhán Sleath  (lighting).

To interview the director, our production team or to arrange a tour of the build in progress, please call the media contact listed below.
Carrie: the musical
Music by Michael Gore
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Book by Lawrence D. Cohen
Based on the novel by Stephen King
Directed by Richard Ouzounian
Music Directed by Giustin MacLean
Choreography by Amanda Nuttall
Set Design by Joe Pagnan
Costume Design by Andrew Cleveland
Lighting Design by  Siobhán Sleath

FEATURING

Tiyana Scott Tiyana Scott, Carrie White
We are thrilled to present Tiyana's debut performance not only on our stage, but in a large-scale produciton. Tiyana has received training and performance experience from various community organisations throughout the GTA. She has performed with and been a featured soloist with Toronto Children's Concert and Performing Arts Choir for the past two seasons.

Brittany Miranda Brittany Miranda, Margaret White
Originally from Newmarket, Ontario, Brittany is now a Toronto based actor-singer and aspiring director. She is a graduate of the joint Theatre and Drama Studies program at the University of Toronto and Sheridan College and is making her Hart House Theatre debut in this produciton. Brittany works as a singing teacher for lunch-time music programs in elementary schools and can be seen in upcoming productions with Theatre TOnight and the Storefront Theatre.

Jacqueline Godbout Jacqueline Godbout, Sue Snell
Jacqueline studied classical voice at Acadia University and graduated from Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts. She grew up all over Canada in BC, Nova Scotia and Quebec before settling in Toronto where she has established her emergent career on stage and in front of the camera.

Jordan Kenny Jordan Kenny, Tommy Ross
Jordan joins his castmates in making his debut performance on our stage. He is a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance Program at Sheridan College and has worked with Theatre Graydon, Acting Up Stage and Drayton Entertainment. 

For a full cast biographies, click  here . For more information on the professional production team, visit  here .

Jan. 20-Feb. 4, 2017

Week 1: Fri. & Sat., 8 pm
Week 2: Wed. to Sat., 8 pm
Week 3: Wed. to Sat., 8 pm and Sat., 2 pm

Postshow Talkbacks: Sat., Jan. 21 and Thurs., Jan. 26
Preshow Artist Chat: Sat., Feb. 4 at 1 pm
Tickets & Box Office
Single Ticket Prices
Adults: $28
Seniors: $17
Students: $15
$12 Student tickets every Wednesday night

Box Office
416.978.8849
About Hart House Theatre

Established in 1919, Hart House Theatre is the University of Toronto's Performing Arts Leader. Since its inception, the theatre's unique mix of young professionals, alumni, and students has garnered the theatre a reputation as a cultural destination for not only the community of U of T but also the city of Toronto.
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416.978.8381

andrea.wasserman@utoronto.ca
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