Cock-a-doodle Dandy
George Brown Theatre School
April 10 - 22, 2009
In among the man's world of a Catholic-run Irish small town, Mauthraun, the bog-owner, fears his prodigal and allegedly wanton daughter, Loreleen, has become possessed by a "demon bird". Indeed his entire household seems to be infected with the creature's presence, from his new wife Lorna to Marion the sassy servant. Saints preserve us, even the whiskey falls under a spell! Regarded by O'Casey as his best play, this comedy about Irish rural life at mid-century symbolizes the struggle between repression and liberty. A mixture of short-sightedness and puritanical zeal (initially the play was regarded as anti-Catholic) prevented this 1949 work from being performed in O'Casey's native Ireland until as recently as 1975. A highly amusing play!
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Written By: Sean O'Casey
Directed By: Todd Hammond
Set Design By: Jackie Chau
Costume Design By: Patrick Du Wors
Lighting Design By: Steve Lucas
Stage Managed By: Ashley Ireland
Cast: Jennifer Balen,
Katherine Barrell,
Jonathan Brass,
Nathan Carroll,
Alex Dault,
Fraser Elsdon
Justin Goodhand,
Tal Gottfried,
Leah Holder,
Katie Leckie,
Carys Lewis,
Alexandra Manea,
Rebecca Perry,
James Pettitt,
Andy Trithardt,
Ewa Wolniczek
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About George Brown Theatre School
The George Brown Theatre School offers concentrated, career-oriented training in the fundamental skills and professionalism needed to work as professional actors in theatre, television and film. Taught by notable theatre artists, students in the three-year diploma program explore a wide range of acting styles ranging from classical and Elizabethan to absurdism and clowning.
