Freedom 85

February 18 - March 7, 2010

World Premiere Comedy

Written By Debra Hale
Directed by Kathryn Mackay

Meet Sybil, an extremely feisty 85 year-old English immigrant. Meet Kate, a wayward young woman who is trying to make a fresh start after a long struggle with personal demons. Together they plot the ultimate nursing home escape! This two woman multi-character, energetic "tour de force" is a touching comedy that will introduce audiences to the magic of euchre, memories of wartime Britain, romance and .... love.

2 actors - 14 characters!

Starring
Debra Hale
Andrea Risk

Creative Team
Set & Lighting Design - Steve Lucas
Costume Design - Robin Fisher
Assistant Director - Ramon Gilmour-Darling
Sound Designer Stephen Nixot
Stage Manager - Kate Brown
Assistant Stage Manager - Paula Stewart

Production Team
Technical Director - Beckie Morris
Properties - Vandy Simpson
Scenic Painter - Candice Jeromkin
Carpenter - Paula Stewart

Theatre Orangeville proudly presents the World Premiere of the 2 act version of Freedom 85!

Freedom 85 was originally developed and workshopped by the Thousand Islands Playhouse and Theatre Orangeville. It was also supported by the Ontario Arts Council. The One Act Version was first produced at the Toronto Fringe Festival in July 2008 and was Winner of the "Audience Choice Award" at the Frigid New York Festival in February 2009.