THE TEAM
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Creative
Mark Ravenhill - Playwright Emma Welham - Director/Producer Alexandra Chubaty-Boychuk - Producer Devon Helm - Stage Manager |
Cast
Miranda Baran Kris Cahatol Alexandra Chubaty-Boychuk Laurel Fife Artie Lorraine Devin Lowry |
THE STORY
A famous artist invites her old friends out to her luxurious home and new swimming pool. For one night only, the group is back together, pretending to be bohemian and carefree. But a horrific accident puts an end to the nostalgia, and puts their host into a coma. None of them is sure who was first to take out a camera, but before too long her suffering is being claimed, exploited, and delighted in, because it makes wonderful art. A visceral and shocking play about the fragility of friendship and the jealousy and resentment inspired by success.
PHOTOS
PRESS REVIEW
4 STARS - Winnipeg Free Press
"This production is impressive...The direction by Emma Welham is forthright and bold." - Winnipeg Free Press
"Pool (No Water) is a punch in the gut throughout its tense 65 minutes." - Winnipeg Free Press
"The ensemble cast are universally strong, and the direction moves swiftly and surely to the conclusion. With a minimum of props (six chairs and an inflatable pool) they create a multitude of settings seamlessly." - UMFM
"Pool (No Water) was an absolute highlight in what has been a very good Fringe" - UMFM
"This production is impressive...The direction by Emma Welham is forthright and bold." - Winnipeg Free Press
"Pool (No Water) is a punch in the gut throughout its tense 65 minutes." - Winnipeg Free Press
"The ensemble cast are universally strong, and the direction moves swiftly and surely to the conclusion. With a minimum of props (six chairs and an inflatable pool) they create a multitude of settings seamlessly." - UMFM
"Pool (No Water) was an absolute highlight in what has been a very good Fringe" - UMFM
PATRON REVIEWS
""High level" - Kelly Thornton; Artistic Director Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
"Pool (No Water) is excellent. How powerful to be in an audience completely transported by story and theatre. So deliciously funny and unsettling." - Thomas Morgan Jones; Executive and Artistic Director of the English Section of NTS
"Very solid and thoughtful...highly recommend." - Rodrigo Beilfuss; Artistic Director Shakespeare in the Ruins
“It will leave you in awe. Emma is an incredibly talented director and the cast will give you chills.”
“Gripping, really dynamic piece”
“A taut, disturbing play that is tightly paced and very creatively done!!!”
“Engaging throughout, conveyed with talent. A great show!”
“The timing and choreography is spot on and the pace of the play keeps you enthralled and gets you thinking.”
“An unconventional and thought-provoking exploration of the darker side of our humanity. The story was absorbing and well-paced, the performers were polished and engaging. Pool (No Water) is a Fringe gem!”
“Pool (No Water) was breathtaking: the superbly engaging actors, the amazing direction, the beautifully artful choreography, the clever and exceptionally delivered script, all combined to make this a fabulous work of fluid Fringe theatre. I am so glad I saw this play yesterday. Still thinking about it today as it made quite a stunning impression. Wow!”
“An exciting and dynamic show that leaves you on the edge of your seat. A very strong cast that were incredibly expressive and in sync. Don’t miss this one!”
“Beautiful staged”
“Very strong ensemble”
“One word: beautiful. Come see this show, they deserve sold out shows and more! 5/5”
“An amazing cast (and great direction) compliments this tale of envy and greed very well”
"Dive in, the water is fine!A well directed and performed full play that goes deep.A look at some shallow aspects of art and human nature."
"Pool (No Water) is excellent. How powerful to be in an audience completely transported by story and theatre. So deliciously funny and unsettling." - Thomas Morgan Jones; Executive and Artistic Director of the English Section of NTS
"Very solid and thoughtful...highly recommend." - Rodrigo Beilfuss; Artistic Director Shakespeare in the Ruins
“It will leave you in awe. Emma is an incredibly talented director and the cast will give you chills.”
“Gripping, really dynamic piece”
“A taut, disturbing play that is tightly paced and very creatively done!!!”
“Engaging throughout, conveyed with talent. A great show!”
“The timing and choreography is spot on and the pace of the play keeps you enthralled and gets you thinking.”
“An unconventional and thought-provoking exploration of the darker side of our humanity. The story was absorbing and well-paced, the performers were polished and engaging. Pool (No Water) is a Fringe gem!”
“Pool (No Water) was breathtaking: the superbly engaging actors, the amazing direction, the beautifully artful choreography, the clever and exceptionally delivered script, all combined to make this a fabulous work of fluid Fringe theatre. I am so glad I saw this play yesterday. Still thinking about it today as it made quite a stunning impression. Wow!”
“An exciting and dynamic show that leaves you on the edge of your seat. A very strong cast that were incredibly expressive and in sync. Don’t miss this one!”
“Beautiful staged”
“Very strong ensemble”
“One word: beautiful. Come see this show, they deserve sold out shows and more! 5/5”
“An amazing cast (and great direction) compliments this tale of envy and greed very well”
"Dive in, the water is fine!A well directed and performed full play that goes deep.A look at some shallow aspects of art and human nature."
