9th HOUR THEATRE COMPANY



*The Stories* Each season will consist of a diverse selection of theatrical works performed in a variety of venues in the national capital region, eastern Ontario, and beyond. Each work will reflect our vision and purpose, and will include, but are not limited to, fictional, historical, biographical, classical, or contemporary stories, whether by children’s theatre, plays, dance theatre, musicals, oratorios, operas, operettas, collectives, or a combination. We will be showcasing original works created by members of our company as well as producing or hosting works from other artists and companies.
*The Gifts of the Magi* A musical based on the short stories by O. Henry Book by Mark St. Germain, music by Randy Courts, Lyrics by Mark St. Germain & Randy Courts (Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc.) November 19, 2011 *at The Gathering House, Chesterville* *November 24 at Pine Grove Bible Church, Gloucester* *November 25 at Dominion-Chalmers, Ottawa* *November 26 at Southgate Community Church, Kemptville* *November 27 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Nepean* It is Christmas in New York, but for two young lovers, Jim and Della, the prospects are bleak as both are out of work and penniless. Their dilemma is solved when both part with their most precious possessions in order to buy presents for each other, thereby creating, at least for a magical moment, an aura of warmth and giving in the cold, impersonal winter city. In addition to their story, the play captures the hilarious plight of a cheerful vagrant names Soapy, who wants only to get arrested so he can spend the night in a cozy cell, all gracefully enhances by tuneful songs and neatly tied together narrations from other city folk. ENSEMBLE CAST GEORGE DUTCH \| Soapy JONATHAN HARRIS \| Director, City Him ANDREW MCDOUGALL \| Jim MEGAN PIERCEY MONAFU \| Della ARIANE ROY \| Assistant Director, City Her		PRODUCTION TEAM BRENDA BLANDFORD \| Seamstress DALE COBURN \| Assistant Stage Manager KATE GOVER \| Front of House Co-Manager CLAUDE HACHÉ \| Photography EVELYN JOST \| Hospitality Coordinator PETER LEYENAAR \| Assistant Producer BONNIE MACDIARMID \| Pianist SUSAN MARRINER \| Graphic Design DAVE SMITH \| Front of House Co-Manager AMANDA SCOTT \| Make-up Artist MISHELLE STOTT \| Choreography MARK TURCOTTE \| Marketing CARLO VERDICCHIO \| Sound Design ED, DANIEL, KYRA, JULIA VOPNI \| Set PATTI VOPNI \| Production Design RACHEL-DAWN WALLACE \| Stage Manager
*Children’s Letters to God* A musical based on the book by Stuart Hample and Eric Marshall with music by David Evans and lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen (Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.) September 10, 2011 at The Gathering House September 22-25, 2011 at Centrepointe Theatres Inspired by actual letters from kids writing to God, the story follows the lives of five young friends as they voice beliefs, desires, questions and doubts common to all people but most disarmingly expressed by children. Tuneful songs and assorted scenes explore timeless issues such as sibling rivalry, divorce, holidays, loss of a beloved pet, the trials of being unathletic and first love. This entertaining show carries a universal message which crosses the boundaries of age, geography, and religion.	ENSEMBLE CAST ALEXANDRE DIAB CARISSA DONALDSON CHARLES WICKHAM DARREN EMERY EMMA BORNHEIMER GRACE GOEDHARD JORDAN SCRIBNOCK KELI JAY LIAM JOHN MATHIEU CORRIGAN MPHILO MAUNCHO REBECCA DOCKSTEADER SARAH STAPLETON VICTORIA ROBINSON	ARTISTIC TEAM LAURA BARKLEY \| Director MEGAN PIERCEY MONAFU \| Assistant Director SKYE MACDIARMID \| Musical Director HÉLÉNE-MARIE HALLORAN \| Choreographer MISHELLE STOTT \| Assistant Choreographer ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS SKYE MACDIARMID \| Conductor ERIC KAVCIC \| Orchestrations, Flute BONNIE MACDIARMID \| Keyboard MELISSA JEROME \| Saxophone, Percussion
PRODUCTION TEAM RUTH ANDERSON \| Scenic Artist JF CHURCH \| Sound Design DALE COBURN \| Stage Crew, Assistant Set Builder KATE GOVER \| Front of House Co-Manager CLAUDE HACHÉ \| Photography JONATHAN HARRIS \| Producer, Set Design CHERYL JARVIS-WOODS \| Audition Pianist EVELYN JOST \| Hospitality Coordinator PETER LEYENAAR \| Principal Set Builder BONNIE MACDIARMID \| Rehearsal Pianist SUSAN MARRINER \| Graphic Design LOGAN MILLER \| Properties Design KEITH MORSE \| Set Builder NADYA POHRAN \| Stage Crew, Hair & Make-up ROB PUCHYR \| Lighting Design DAVE SMITH \| Front of House Co-Manager MISHELLE STOTT \| Stage Crew, Hair & Make-up MARK TURCOTTE \| Second Assistant Stage Manager PATTI VOPNI \| Assistant Stage Manager RACHEL-DAWN WALLACE \| Production Stage Manager ANDRÉE-ANNE WILLIAMS \| Costume Design	A special benefit performance of Children’s Letters to God raised funds for Ottawa Innercity Ministries ‘Passion 4 Youth’ program, which provides opportunities for street engaged youth to develop their creative gifts and express themselves through art.
*Eyes Upon The Cross* A cycle of plays by Don A. Mueller (Produced by special arrangement with Baker's Plays) April 16, 2011 at The Gathering House April 19-24, 2011 at Shenkman Arts Centre A fresh and powerful portrayal of the crucifixion story exploring the raw emotions and conflicting perspectives of those who experienced the life and death of Christ. Presented in a contemporary setting, Eyes Upon the Cross is told through the eyes of close to 30 different characters, whether friends or opponents, believers or critics, those who were there, or who might have been there. Characters range from a temple servant, to a freed criminal; from the outcasts and those who followed Him, to the one who betrayed Him; from the man who tried Him, the one who gave the order, to the woman who gave Him wine.
	ENSEMBLE CAST DARYL BANKS DALE COBURN JOHN COOK GEORGE DUTCH JONATHAN HARRIS MARY HILL EVELYN JOST MARY LONG LUCAS MARTIN ANDREW MCDOUGALL ARIANE ROY BRIANNA SCHLARB ANDREA VERMEER ANDRÉE-ANNE WILLIAMS	PRODUCTION TEAM EMILY ASMAR \| Wardrobe Manager JOANI BARNETT \| Scenic Artist BRENDA BLANDFORD \| Front of House Manager JF CHURCH \| Sound & Lighting Design CLAUDE HACHÉ \| Photography JONATHAN HARRIS \| Director, Producer SUSAN MARRINER \| Graphic Design ARIANE ROY \| Assistant Director CARA SAIBEL \| Costume & Set Design AMANDA SCOTT \| Hair & Make-up Design MISHELLE STOTT \| Make-up Artist DANIEL VOPNI \| ED VOPNI \| Set Builders PATTI VOPNI \| Co-Stage Manager, Properties RACHEL-DAWN WALLACE \| Co-Stage Manager

Telling the Story A musical collective by 9th Hour Theatre Company June 18, 2010 at the Metropolitan Bible Church The premiere production was a fantastic start to the vision of 9th Hour Theatre Company. The show was a collective piece showcasing almost 40 distinct musical numbers and dramatic scenes from various artistic sources, woven together to uniquely tell the overarching story of God and humanity from creation to the reconciliation of man to God. Overall, there were close to 60 performers featured in the show from all across the national capital region, varying with talents of dance, music, singing, acting, or a combination. There were also many other volunteers who contributed their time and skills in helping behind the scenes in areas such as technical support, lighting, sound, music, photography, choreography, publicity, and marketing.
PRODUCTION TEAM ALAN BORSCHEWSKI \| Sound CLAUDE HACHÉ \| Photography DON MOBERG \| Lighting DANIEL ALLARD \| SHAYNE ILES \| Technical Assistance PETER LEYENAAR \| Front of House Manager ANDREW MCDOUGALL \| KATE GOVER \| DAVE SMITH TRUUSJE BERKELAAR \| SANDRA MORSE \| JAMIE ILES \| Front of House \| ARTISTIC TEAM JONATHAN HARRIS \| Artistic Director EVELYN JOST \| Scene Director MARGARET SMITH \| Musical Director, Rehearsal Pianist CORIE LANCTIN-ILES \| Assistant Musical Director, Rehearsal Pianist JESSICA BEAUCHAMPS \| JONATHAN HARRIS ARIANE ROY \|CARE STEVENS \| CAROLE WONG \| Choreography \|	ACTORS Dale Coburn, Trevor Crowe George Dutch, Jonathan Harris Jen Harwood, Justin Hills Héléne-Marie Holloran, Evelyn Jost Michael Kavcic, Sonja Milsom Bruce Narbaitz, Tammy Scrivener Peter Smith, Ken Tucker Peter Williams ENSEMBLE Emily Asmar, Dale Coburn Monique Cyr-Haché, Emily Duffin Lindsey Erling, Jonathan Harris Justin Hills, Michael Kavcic Corie Lanctin-Iles, Skye MacDiarmid Rebekah Shirey, Reba Sigler Care Stevens, Ken Tucker Mary-Ellen Vice	MUSICIANS DAVE BEDLEY \| Bass EIDI JOST \| Flute JARED JOST \| Percussion CHERYL MOLLOY \| Piano MARGARET SMITH \| Synthesizer DANCERS Rachel Cowal, Amy Good Héléne-Marie Halloran, Myriam Iles Ana Machado, Hanneri Stassen Care Stevens, Mishelle Stott CHORUS Daphne Dykhuizen, Thony Jean-Baptiste Alice Kelly, Sandra Loewen Scott McClare, Kim Milam Sonja Milsom, Pam Moberg Trish Murray, Stuart Murray Andrew Nicholson, Donna Nicholson Ruth Ann Panainte, Jinsuk Solomon Eunice Stephens, Noel Tse
betrayal INTRIGUE	Sorrow LIFE	*Love* BEAUTY
MYSTERY	PAIN	*JOY*
Tragedy	HOPE	*Forgiven*
Redemption	*Spirit*	*Expression*