Upcoming Show
The Lobby
By Don Creedon October 16 - November 1, 2025 To get more details when announced, ⬇️ sign up to the TIP newsletter ⬇️
The Lobby
Set in the lobby of a New York City apartment building, this is an Irish immigrant story, a modern American comedy, and an old-school farce all wrapped up in one, hilarious new play.
Don Creedon’s The Lobby brings together a cross-section of Irish immigrants and American locals whose paths collide in unexpected ways. Through sharp dialogue and a mix of humor and poignancy, the play explores themes of loneliness, community, displacement, and the search for connection in a city that can feel both full and isolating.
As strangers strike up conversations and personal histories unfold, the lobby becomes more than a waiting space—it turns into a crossroads of hope, memory, and the human need for belonging.
Don Creedon
Playwright
Dublin native Don Creedon is a New York-based actor, director, and playwright. His plays include Celtic Tiger Me Arse, Guy Walks into a Bar (Audience Award for Best Play, Origin Theatre's 1st Irish 2010 Theatre Festival; Festival Fringe Award and Best Actor Award for Michael Mellamphy, 2018 1st Irish Festival), Blind Date (finalist, Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play festival), Ladies’ Night (finalist, American Globe Theater 15-Minute Play Festival), Shackled, Divine Intervention, The Ledge, The Lobby, and Dry Rot. His newest play is Collared.
Creedon is a Fellow of the Blue Mountain Center and MacDowell Colony, and a member of the Dramatist Guild of America, the Dramatist Guild Playwrights' Group, and Origin Theatre/Irish Arts Center's Scéal Nua playwrights' group.
Ken Byrne
Director
Ken joined Toronto Irish Players for our production of The Hostage earlier this year, where he played Mr. Mulleady. This will be the first time in a decade he will have directed a play. Ken has been seen in productions in his native Kildare. Some of his favourite roles were The Covey in "Plough and the Stars", Charlie in "Da" and Blades in "Buridans Ass". Ken is really excited to be apart of TIP’s 50th year celebrations.
CAST
Karl Malone
Role: Jimmy Burgesss
Karl has a Masters Degree in Tv & Radio Broadcast Production from The National Film School, in The Institute of Art, Design & Technology (IADT), Dun Laoghaire. He also has 11 years of experience as a freelance photographer and videographer, and years of martial arts experience, having competed around Ireland at an amateur level. In Canada, he has worked as a grip on the set of Star Trek, in Pinewood Studios. He has gratefully been given the role of Jimmy for what will be his first acting performance. He is very excited to bring Jimmy to life on the stage this October.
James Cooney
Role: Miles O'Riordan
This is James's second performance with TIP. Having played Frank Hayes/Trench and a rogue gallery of other characters in the TIP's production of Dublin by Lamplight in 2024, he is delighted to be back on stage again. Hailing from the Theatrical stronghold of Wexford Town he treaded boards in productions of Treasure Island, The Wedding Singer and Fiddler on the Roof. During his time with UCD dramatic he was involved in productions of Allo Allo', Frankenstein, An Tain, Father Ted, and Othello. He would like to thank the cast, crew and committee for all their hard work.
Eric Cinnsealach
Role: Andrew Johnson
Eric makes his Toronto Irish Players debut as Andrew. An alumnus of Humber College’s theatre performance program, he brings six years of Gaulier-style clown training to the role, having performed both solo and ensemble work at Theatre Passe Muraille, Sweet Action Theatre, and Alumnae Theatre. Beyond acting, he improvises with woodwinds and electronics in experimental ensembles. Grateful to the creative team for their shared focus.
Andrea Healy
Role: Olivia Territt
Andrea Healy has been a member of the Toronto Irish Players since 2024 and this will be her second production. Acting has been something she has loved yet didn’t have the courage to persue and has loved the opportunity to lean into this creative art form more and more with the players. Andrea is a trained clown, intimacy coordinator, stage manager and all round arts admin expert. She hails from Galway and has been in Toronto almost 10 years!! She is excited to be apart of The Lobby and loves the community the players has developed.
Cailin Travers
Role: Una Murphy
Cailin moved to Toronto in 2018 from the hills of Donegal. This will be her debut performance on a Canadian stage. Her love of film, theatre and performance brought her to the Toronto Irish Players.
Liam Doherty
Role: Tomas O'Callaghan (Tock)
Liam has been part of the theatre scene for several years. He studied with Second City Toronto, and is an accomplished Stand-Up Comic and MC. You may recognize him as Martyn in “Dublin by Lamplight” (2024), or as Reverend Berkeley in “The Veil” (2017). He has also performed with other companies throughout the GTA. Enjoy the show.
Tom Macdonald
Role: Barney Reid
Maureen Dorey-Lukie
Role: Mrs. O'Riordan
Maureen Lukie directed 2024's production of Dublin by Lamplight and now appears at Mrs. O'Riordan in The Lobby. Celebrating her 30th year with TIP, she has also been seen in Hen Night Epiphany, The Mai and The Veil. Past directing adventures include The Veil, An Ideal Husband, Moonshine, Same Old Moon and James Joyce's The Dead, the musical. Branching out, she has directed Educating Rita and Halfway There for Scarborough Players, Marjorie Prime for The Bloor West Village Players and she will direct an adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma for Scarborough Theatre in Spring 2026.
CREW
Geraldine Browne
Co-Producer
Geraldine is delighted to be producing this show in TIP’s 50th anniversary year. She would like to thank all the behind the scenes crew for all their hard work in getting this show on the stage. Cheers to 50 more years.
Niamh McAuley
Co-Producer & Assistant Stage Manager
Niamh is from Dublin and has been a member of the Toronto Irish Players since 2023. Currently acting as Treasurer, she can usually be found lending a hand at the box office, behind the bar, or even making the occasional bagpipe for productions. She is excited to be involved with The Lobby as part of TIP's milestone 50th anniversary celebrations.
Katie Di Tosto
Stage Manager
Katie is thrilled to be returning to the Toronto Irish Players. This production marks her first time stepping into the role of stage manager and she’s excited to take on this new challenge behind the scenes. She previously appeared as Miss Gilchrist in Toronto Irish Player’s recent production of The Hostage. She holds a diploma in Theatre Arts from Canadore College. Katie is grateful to be part of this talented cast and crew and hopes you enjoy the show as much as they’ve enjoyed creating it.
Sue Murphy
Assistant Stage Manager
Sue hails from Drogheda, Co. Louth and is currently the Secretary of the TIP Committee for 2025-2026. This is her fourth production with TIP as ASM and she is delighted to help bring The Lobby to life from behind the curtains for the 50th anniversary year!
Kristen Douglas
Stage Designer
Kristen Douglas creates environments and artworks for performance, dance, music, and nature connection. She has also been an architect, writer, editor, and teacher. Kirsten lives in Toronto with her family and animals. This is her second production with the Toronto Irish Players.
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