Amicus Productions is Closing

This is to inform everyone that Amicus Productions will be closing effective immediately and will not be finishing the year. Unfortunately, it would take too much effort to raise the funds necessary to continue in such a short amount of time as well as the fact that there is not enough support in terms of human resources to run the business of the company. We are happy to announce though that there is enough money to reimburse our subscribers and we will be getting in touch with them shortly to arrange payment.

We thank everyone who has been involved with Amicus over the many years and wish you the greatest success in your endeavours.

Thanks for your attention and consideration in this matter.

Chris Coculuzzi

President

Amicus Productions

Get the Chalk! Get the Chalk!

We would like to thank everyone who came out to see Glengarry Glen Ross. It was a tremendous success that broke attendance and revenue records! We look forward to entertaining you next season!

2017/18 Season!

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Glengarry Glen Ross Coming Soon!

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Amicus Productions closes out its 2016/17 season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet at The Papermill Theatre, at the Todmorden Mills historical site (67 Pottery Rd, Toronto).  Glengarry Glen Ross runs April 27th – 29th and May 4th – 6th 8pm and April 30th and May 6th at 2pm. Tickets are $25 regular, $20 seniors, and $15 students (at the door). Regular and Senior tickets may be purchased online or by phone at 416-860-6176.

In Mamet’s scalding drama, small-time, cutthroat real estate salesmen grind out a living by pushing iffy plots of land onto reluctant buyers in a never-ending scramble for their share of the American dream.  Here is Mamet at his best, writing with brutal power about the tough life of tough characters who wheedle, wheel and deal for a piece of the action – where closing a sale can mean winning a new Cadillac but losing one can mean you’re fired.

Directed by Harvey Levkoe, Glengarry Glen Ross is produced by Susan McQueen with Set Design by Wayne Cardinalli, Lighting Design by Mary Jane Boon, Costume Design by Bernie Hunt, and Sound Design by John McQueen.  Stage Managed by Karen Farnocchi, this production features the talents of Daryn DeWalt as Levene, Chris Coculuzzi as Williamson, Neil Hicks as Moss, Jerrold Karch as Aaronow, Derek Perks as Roma, Abbas Husain as Lingk, and Frank De Francesco as Baylen.

For Media Information:
Janice Peters Gibson
Tel:  416-568-2466
janice@amicusproductions.ca

Saturday Feb 11th Tickets Available!

Please note that because we have two performances today (2pm and 8pm) we’ve had to reclaim any outstanding online tickets so we can have them at the theatre. So tickets are available at the theatre and the Box Office opens at 1pm and 7pm respectively.

Friday Feb 10th Performance is ON!

Please note that tonight’s performance (Friday, February 10th) of Sense and Sensibility is ON. However, if you feel you can’t make it because of the weather we have two performances tomorrow (Saturday, February 11th) at 2pm and 8pm and we will exchange your tickets for you.

Sense and Sensibility on Sale!

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death!

Amicus Productions presents Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility adapted by Jessica Swale at The Papermill Theatre, at the Todmorden Mills historical site (67 Pottery Rd, Toronto).  Sense and Sensibility runs February 2nd -4th and 9th-11th at 8pm and February 5th and 11that 2pm. Tickets are $25 regular, $20 seniors, and $15 students. Tickets may be purchased online at www.amicustickets.ca  or by phone at 416-860-6176.

As Classicism and Romanticism meet head-on at the turn of the eighteenth century we enjoy an intimate look at the triumphs and tribulations of two seemingly lovelorn sisters: one duty-bound, the other longing to live a full life. Yet for both the reality is dependency: protecting their well-being by submitting to the wishes of their future benefactors. Despite the entreaties of men who may or may not be honourable, these women move forward and fate eventually smiles on them. In other words, this is every bit a Jane Austen romance.
 
Sense and Sensibility is produced by Chris Coculuzzi and Kathy Plamondon and directed by founding Amicus member, Maureen Lukie with set design by Arash Eshghpour, lighting design by Karlos Griffith, costumes by Lindsay Forde, and sound design by David Fitzpatrick.  Stage Managed by Cherie Oldenburg, this production features the talents of Tamara Freeman as Elinor, Jackie Mahoney as Marianne, Conor Ling as Edward, Rouvan Silogix as Willoughby, Matthew Payne as Colonel Brandon, Peta Mary Bailey as Mrs. Dashwood, Sara Douglas as Margaret, Mandi Sunshine as Fanny Dashwood, Andrew Horbatuik as John Dashwood, Lindsay Bryan as Mrs. Palmer, Rob Candy as Sir John, Jenn Keay as Mrs. Jennings, and Riley Anne Nelson as Lucy.

For Media Information:
Janice Peters Gibson

Tel: 416-568-2466

janice@amicusproductions.ca

2016-17 Acting Company and Creative

Thanks to everyone who came out to our General Auditions and Call-backs. The response was overwhelming and so was the talent. We are pleased to announce our acting company and creative teams for 2016/17. Please note that names with an asterisk (*) denote first time performing with Amicus.

Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Merteuil: Renée Cullen
Valmont: Chris Coculuzzi
Tourvel: Melanie Leon*
Danceny: Conor Ling*
Volanges: Kerrie Lamb*
Azolan: Andrew Batten*
Cecile: Christina Leonard*
Rosemonde: Jenn Keay*
Emilie: Lindsay Forde*
Major Domo: Jeff Burke
Producer: Maureen Lukie
Director: Victoria Shepherd
Stage Manager: Liz Currie
Assistant Director: Julie Bergevin
Fight Director: Ryan Armstrong
Musical Composition/Sound Design: John Stuart Campbell
Set Design: Alexis Chubb
Lighting Design: Jamie Sample
Costume Coordinator: Lindsay Forde
Master Carpenter: Brent Shepherd
ASM: Keeghan White
ASM: Jessica McQueen

Sense and Sensibility
Elinor: Tamara Freeman*
Marianne: Jackie Mahoney
Edward: Conor Ling*
Willoughby: Rouvan Silogix*
Colonel Brandon: Matthew Payne
Mrs. Dashwood: Peta Mary Bailey
Margaret: Sara Douglas*
Fanny Dashwood: Mandi Sunshine
John Dashwood: Andrew Horbatuik
Mrs. Palmer: Lindsay Bryan*
Mr. Palmer: Liam Doherty
Sir John: Rob Candy*
Mrs. Jennings: Jenn Keay*
Lucy: Riley Anne NelsonProducers: Chris Coculuzzi & Kathy Plamondon
Director: Maureen Lukie
Stage Manager: Cherie Oldenburg
Assistant Director: Ted Powers
Costume Design: Lindsay Forde
Set Design: Arash Eshghpour
Lighting Design: Karlos Griffith
ASM/Ensemble: Jessica McQueen
ASM/Ensemble: Alida Minchella

Glengarry Glen Ross
Levene: Daryn DeWalt
Williamson: Chris Coculuzzi
Moss: Neil Hicks*
Aaronow: Jerrold Karch*
Roma: Derek Perks
Lingk: Abbas Hussain*
Baylen: Frank De Francesco*

Producer: Susan McQueen
Director: Harvey Levkoe
Stage Manager: Karen Farnocchi
Costume Design: Alex Amini
Set Design: Wayne Cardinalli
Lighting Design: Mary Jane Boon
Sound Designer: John McQueen

2016 ACT-CO Gala

The ACT-CO Gala was held last night and between our first two productions of the season, Robin Hood and Villette, we received 5 nominations and 1 win. Congratulations to all who were involved in these productions!

Nominations included:

Best Supporting Male Actor – Drama: Chris Coculuzzi (Villette)

Best Supporting Male Actor – Comedy: Paul Micucci (Robin Hood)

Best Supporting Female Actor – Drama: Renee Cullen (Villette)
Special Adjudicator’s Award – Ensemble Acting: Cast of Robin Hood

And our Thea went to:
Special Adjudicator’s Award for Cohesive and Comprehensive Realization of the Director’s Vision: The Company of Villette

Special mentions also go out to some of the wonderful team working on our upcoming production of Shakespeare In Hollywood who were honoured with nominations and wins last night for their work on Wonder of the World with East Side Players:

Karen Farnocchi – Best Stage Manager – WIN

Daryn DeWalt – Special Adjudicator’s Award – WIN

Harvey Levkoe – Best Director – NOM

John McQueen – Best Sound Design – NOM

Susan McQueen – Best Production – NOM

Mary Jane Boon – Best Lighting Design – NOM (and a WIN with Curtain Club)

as well as current cast member Simon Bennett for a co-WIN on Best Ensemble with Scarborough Players

2016-17 Season Announcement!

Amicus Productions is pleased to announce our 2016-17 Season!

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