Sockdolager is a lightning-paced dark comedy set
in the late 1920’s. As a site-specific production held in the historic Campbell House, the show immerses its audience in this exciting
era of Toronto’s history. With a ferociously talented cast of nine, this
stylized and engrossing tale explores the profoundly dark and the
profoundly silly.
Sockdolager
(sock.dol.a.ger)
By: Gwynne Phillips & Briana Templeton
Campbell
House Museum (160 Queen St. W., at Osgoode Subway Station)
June 14th: Preview at 9 PM
June 15th: 7 PM & 9 PM
June 16th: 7 PM only
June 17th: 7 PM & 9 PM
June 19th – 20th: 7 PM
& 9 PM
June 22nd – 24th: 7 PM
& 9 PM
June 26th – 29th: 7 PM
& 9 PM
$17
in advance | $20 at the door*
For tickets please contact
Campbell House Museum at: 416.597.0227 ext. 2
*Please
note that each ticket is redeemable for an additional complimentary performance
(as space allows; tickets are nontransferable)
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Miguel Rivas, Briana Templeton, Roger Bainbridge
and Gwynne Phillips in Sockdolager (Photo credit: Cat Buhoci). |
THE CAST & CREW
Directed by: Jess Beaulieu & Jess Grant
Stage Management by: Rose Hendrie
Roger
Bainbridge as Felix Sweetman
Shanda
Bezic as Adeline Sweetman
Kevin
Dowse as Cecil Struthers
Ely
Henry as Sylvester, the Musician
Kat
Letwin as the Cook, Mrs. Griggs
Gwynne
Phillips as Edith Sweetman
Miguel
Rivas as Roland, the Valet
Briana
Templeton as Maud Silverthorne (a.k.a. The Bombyx Mori)
Robin
Toller as Percival Feathers
SYNOPSIS
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Gwynne Phillips as Edith Sweetman
(Photo credit: Cat Buhoci). |
S
heltered debutante Adeline Sweetman is throwing a dinner party at her Toronto abode in 1928. Her guests include her faux bohemian brother; her nose-bleed-prone sister-in-law; a cruel businessman; an idealistic film producer; and an oversexed trapeze artist dubbed The Bombyx Mori (Latin for “silkworm”, naturally). Also present: a shifty-eyed valet, an overworked cook and an awkward ukulele musician. Intrigue ensues as each guest witnesses a “sockdolager”- the decisive blow that changes everything.
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Miguel Rivas as Roland, The Valet
(Photo credit: Cat Buhoci). |
In this immersive theatrical production, the audience will follow the cast through Campbell House as they weave a hilarious tale about death, jealousy and the pursuit of glamour in Toronto the Good. Sockdolager features elements of commedia dell'arte and interpretive dance, executed by up-and-coming Canadian actors with proven comedic chops. The production makes use of improvisation and audience interaction, ensuring each patron will participate in a completely unique theatre experience. All tickets are redeemable for nontransferable admission to a later performance in the show's run (space permitting) - allowing audience members to explore the show once again from a different angle.
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Roger Bainbridge as Felix Sweetman
(Photo credit: Cat Buhoci).
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THE SITE
Campbell House Museum celebrates contemporary responses to its unique heritage setting through a program of cultural activities focusing on food, wine, art, theatre, music, history, and community. Built in 1822, Campbell House is the oldest remaining building from the original town of York. It is a classical example of Georgian architecture, a rare find in Toronto – and a perfect setting for theatre, as audiences are discovering! As a landmark steeped in history, the museum will function as an additional character in the performance of Sockdolager.
Disclaimer: Please note that the show contains some mature subject matter and is suited for patrons aged 12 and older. Parental guidance is advised.
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Briana Templeton as "The Bombyx Mori"
(Photo credit: Cat Buhoci).
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