MICHAEL WEST
Michael West' has written many plays in collaboration with Annie Ryan and The Corn Exchange, including Dublin By Lamplight; The Seagull; the world premiere adaptation of James Joyce’s Dubliners; Man of Valour; and Freefall. Other work for The Corn Exchange includes Everyday; Foley; and an adaptation of Lolita (in a co-production with the Abbey).
He has translated or adapted many texts, among them The Marriage of Figaro for the Abbey; a version of Death and the Ploughman by the Bohemian 14th century writer Johannes Von Saaz for Christian Schiaretti of the TNP in Lyon and produced by SITI company and directed by Anne Bogart in the USA; and work by Molière, Marivaux and Calderón. His latest translation, Forever Yours, Mary-Lou by Michel Tremblay premiered at the Theatre Royal in Bath in March 2016.
In 2014 the Abbey Theatre presented a world premiere of Conservatory. His latest play, The Chinese Room, premiered at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in the USA in 2016, directed by James Macdonald.
In 2017 he was dramaturg on Webster’s The White Devil at the Globe, and Dead Centre’s Hamnet, which played at the Schaubühne, Berlin and the Abbey in Dublin. He has written plays for children, for radio and adapted an Oscar Wilde story for the English National Ballet. He is published by Methuen.
Dublin by Lamplight
Amidst the filth and fury of Dublin 1904, the theatrical event of the century is about to explode! Fading stars, rebels, whores and romantics irreverently expose the strange and lurid world of Dublin by Lamplight in this hilarious and witty production.
An instant hit when it first opened in 2004, this hugely entertaining and anarchic production is a night to change a nation’s destiny! Unless it all goes horribly wrong….
Produced under the special arrangement with John C. Goodwin and Associates.
Maureen Lukie
Having joined TIP in 1995 as Agnes in Dancing at Lughnasa, Maureen is thrilled to be part of the 50th Anniversary Season. Over the years with TIP, Maureen has acted in Juno and the Paycock, The Mai, Bookworms, Elvis’s Toenail and The Veil, which she also directed. As a director, her contributions include Same Old Moon, An Ideal Husband, Midden, and James Joyce’s The Dead. No theatre company survives without management and Maureen has also sat on the Executive Committee many times over the last 30 years, in every position. She thanks TIP for letting her be part of it all!
Aisling Carty
Role:Maggie
After moving to Toronto two years ago, Aisling is thrilled to be making her acting debut with the Toronto Irish Players. Having last played Nellie in a school production of John B. Keane’s ‘The Man from Clare’, Aisling is delighted to be back on stage as part of such an incredible cast and to have the opportunity to bring this amazing story to life. When not at rehearsals, Aisling leads new product growth at a US tech start-up and loves running, baking and travelling.
James Cooney
Roles:Frank Hayes/Trench
This is James' inaugural show with the TIP. Having previous acting credits as Roderigo in Othello, Father Jack in Father Ted: The Staged Play, Lutienent Gruber in Allo' Allo', The Creature in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Cuthbert in Once a Catholic. A big thank you to everyone in PJ O'Brien's and everyone coming to see the show!
Rebecca De La Cour
Role:Eva St. John
Hailing from Newfoundland, Rebecca is a Toronto based Actor who has appeared in many shows spanning many years. Past credits with Toronto Irish Players include; The Night Joe Dolan's Car Broke Down (Mary), The Veil (Clare), Dancing at Lughnasa (Maggie), and Little Gem (Lorraine) which earned her the Theatre Ontario Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Liam Doherty
Role: Martyn Wallace
Liam is happy to be back on stage with TIP in this amazing production! You may recognize him as Reverend Berkeley in “The Veil”(2017). When not commanding the stage, Liam can be found at the bar. Helping out selling drinks and snacks. Cheers!
Paul Farrelly
Role:Doherty the Box
Paul trod the boards with TIP last century in Big Maggie (Maurice), Philadelphia Here I Come (Private Gar), Translations (Owen), The Whiteheaded Boy (Director), The Plough and the Stars (Young Covey). He is delighted to don the greasepaint for the 50th season and dedicates it to every Player dead and alive who have performed hundreds of characters in the canon of Irish drama and hugely enriched our cultural life in TO.
Mary Jane Handy
Role: Maloney/Sgt. Kearns
Mary Jane Handy is new to the Toronto Irish Players. Returning to the stage after a 30-year hiatus, MJ is delighted to be included in the cast for "Dublin by Lamplight". Previous acting experience includes Tara Players (Ottawa), Shakespeare outdoors and in (London, ON), children's theatre, summer theatre in Bruce County, and Sears Festival finalist plays.
Andrea Healy
Role: Clown/Whore
This is her theatre debut with the Toronto Irish Players. Born in Dublin, Grew up in Galway and a lover of the arts. She has worked in the arts for Druid Theatre, Galway International Arts Festival, Mirvish, Canadian Stage bringing the shows to audiences and is now acting in one for the first time in Toronto. Andrea has trained in clown, dance, film and intimacy coordination.
Andie Kovats
Role:Tin Whistle Player/Angry Young Mother
A film extra for over 30 years, some of Andie's highlights include the X-Files, Handmaid's Tale, and being Cate Blanchett's typing/ hand double in Mrs. America. She is an accomplished flautist who has toured for 20 years with the Songs of Nick Drake concerts. She is thrilled to be returning to the stage with TIP.
Enda Reilly
Role:Willy Hayes
Enda has performed in over 30 theatrical productions across 6 different countries. He received a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 2020 Thea Awards for his portrayal of Bartley in "The Cripple of Inishmaan" with the Scarborough Theatre Guild. This is Enda's fourth show with the Toronto Irish Players.
Danny Sullivan
Role:Jimmy/Boylan
Celeste Hebdon-Thomas
Stage Manager
Celeste Hebdon-Thomas is extremely excited to start her stage managerial career with the Toronto Irish Players through the play Dublin by Lamplight. She is the stage manager at her school, and was selected for The Musical Stage Company’s One Song Glory stage management apprenticeship.
Geraldine Browne
Producer
Geraldine is delighted to be co-producing this great play which is completely different to anything TIP has done in the past. This is the 8th play she has produced for TIP. She has been involved with the group since 1995 and is looking forward to celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2025. Thanks to a great cast and crew for all your time and hard work. Thanks to you the audience for supporting community theatre.
Jackie Coleman
Producer
Jackie has been involved with the Toronto Irish Players as ASM on various productions since 2017, and more recently as a Producer on The Unmanageable Sisters. She has been a Member and Secretary of the Executive Committee over the years. It is great being back for a new season with a great Cast and Crew. Thank you for your continued support.
Geraldine Browne & Maureen Lukie
Set Designers
Livia Pravato
Costume Designer
This is Livia’s 3rd Costume Design with TIP, but has been around the block a few times designing for other theatre companies as well, since 1996. She also performed in Brownbread (2023) as one of the Hawkers and is currently playing the part of Officer Pudney in Rumors with the Village Players.
Harris Bailey
Lighting Designer
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Rick Sutton
Sound Designer
Actor, sound/light operator, sound designer, videographer, projectionist, photographer, stage manager and director. I feel very lucky over the past several years to feed my passion for theatre at ACT II Studio, Alumnae, Village Players, NAGs, Haven and now Toronto Irish Players. "Go raibh maith agat" TIP.
Sue Murphy
Assistant Stage Manager
Sue hails from Drogheda, Co. Louth, where she gained experience working backstage with theatre groups. This is Sue's second production with TIP as assistant stage manager - the first being Brownbread in 2023. It is always so rewarding to work alongside such a wonderful and creative bunch of people, and I am delighted to help bring this show to life from behind the curtains!
Poppy Maher
Make-up Design
Poppy is ecstatic to get her first position as a makeup designer/artist. She was the stage manager, production manager, and Drama Club president at her high school. She’s been involved in her school Drama club for two years. She’s very excited to work directly with actors and take a more creative role. Very honoured to be working with this cast and crew.
J Courtland Elliott ll
Aggressive Intimacy Coordinator
Kat Letwin
Physical Acting Consultant
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