February 10, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dear friend of amltc, I hope this letter finds you well.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind you about our upcoming production of Billy Bishop Goes To War, February 25th - March 8th. This show is being presented in the beautifully intimate McManus Studio Theatreat The Grand.
We have some Exciting Casting NEWS.!! Stratford & Shaw Festivals Kyle Blair* is featured as Billy Bishop (as well as 17 other characters)! AND, Londoner, Dean Harrison joins us as The Piano Player.
“This truly Canadian play is about Canada's greatest flying ace and introduces audiences to the life of this lively and inspiring Canadian hero. Part musical, part comedy and part drama. The actor playing WWI fighter pilot, William Avery Bishop also introduces us to 17 other characters. From humble beginnings in Owen Sound to the fame and glory of being this country’s “top-scoring pilot” of the First World War, this show is not to be missed!” It is important to note that this production is of particular importance as 2014 marks the 100thAnniversary of the beginning of WWI.
We’ve assembled and exceptional creative team. The show is stage managed by Leanne Rich, setting by Eric Bunnell, costumes by Julie McGill, lighting by Anthony Gentile, props by Bernadette Sperandeo-Gall, projections by Jenelle Carter and directed by Rick Kish*.
Tickets are available by contacting the Grand Theatre’s box-office at 519-672-8800 or www.grandtheatre.com - $20.00 - $30.00. Our Opening Night Celebration will take place on Friday, Feb 28th. There will be representatives from The Canadian Air Forces, a piper and a reception immediately following the show. All our specific performance dates and times are on the next page.
MEDIA CALL (Photos and Interviews) is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb 25th at 1:00p.m.at the McManus Studio Theatre. Please RSVP your attendance.
Interviews can be arranged in advance by contacting Rick directly to make arrangements.
Special Note: At the Annual Brickenden Awards on January 27th, amltc’s VIGIL took home two awards, Outstanding Comedy and Carol Robinson-Todd received the Outstanding Actress award.
We sincerely hope you'll join us for this exciting Canadian Classic produced by London’s newest professionally engaging theatre company!
Regards,
Rick Kish
Artistic Director
a missing link theatre company
519-GET-LINK (ed)
519-438-5465
*appearing courtesy of Canadian Actors Equity Association under the terms of The Artist Collective Agreement
$20.00 Preview Performances Feb 25 – 27 / $30.00 Regular Performances Feb 28 - March 8
8:00p.m. Evening Performances February 25 - 28 & March 1, March 4 – 8
11:00a.m. Matinee Performances February 27 & March 6
2:00p.m. Matinee Performances February 26, & March 1, 5 & 8
Kyle Blair - Billy Bishop
Photo Credit: Dana Nosella Photography