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PROGRAMME Presented by Hilarious World Premiere by Norm Foster Directed by Rick Kish * 519-GET-LINK(ed) 519-438-5465 amissinglinktheatre.ca H Great Kooshog Lake Hollis McCauley FISHING DERBY April 23rd – May 4th, 2013 This is a Canadian Actors’ Equity Associate production under the Artists’ Collective Policy.

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PROGRAMME

Presented by

Hilarious World Premiere by Norm Foster

Directed by Rick Kish*

519-GET-LINK(ed) 519-438-5465

amissinglinktheatre.ca

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Great Kooshog LakeHollis McCauley

FISHING DERBY

April 23rd – May 4th, 2013

This is a Canadian Actors’ Equity Associate production under the Artists’ Collective Policy.

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World Premiere By Norm Foster • Directed by Rick Kish*

8 pm performances 2 pm performances

Apr. 23, 24, 25(opening night), 26, 27, 30, May 1, 2, 3 Apr. 24, 27, May 1, 2, 4

Thurs. April 25, 11 a.m. perforamanceFri. April 26 Special CAMP WENDAKE BENEFIT ticket purchase option.

Fri. May 3 Special ANAGO BENEFIT ticket purchase option. www.anago.on.ca

THE GREAT KOOSHOG LAKE HOLLIS MCCAULEY FISHING DERBY is staged by arrangement

with Pam Winter, Gary Goddard Agency, www.garygoddardagency.com.

The CAST in order of appearance

Others making an appearance behind the scenes...

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FISHING DERBY

“When Investment Banker James Bell's car breaks down near the sleepy town of KooshogLake, he finds himself in the thick of one of the most competitive fishing derbys known toman. People come from miles around to catch one fish, a fish that has eluded capture forover twenty years. The Great Kooshog Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby is the story oflove, laughter and history in a small forgotten town. You will be hooked.”

Presented at the London Convention Centre Theatre

Julia Webb Sienna GrayDwayne Adams* James BellMartha Zimmerman* Rhonda BorkowskiJohn Turner* Kirk DouglasRachel Jones* Melanie Morningside

Lani Martel* Stage ManagerEric Bunnell Set DesignerDariusz Korbiel Costume DesignerLiz Roelands Assistant Costume DesignerKaren Crichton Lighting DesignerRandy Rektor & Alex Baerg Sound DesignersSherri Plewes CarpenterPeter & Graham Mennie TechniciansCassandra Griffin Front of House Volunteer ManagerLinda Hill-D'Ascanio Front of House Volunteer Manager

THE COMPANY

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Dwayne Adams* (James Bell)Dwayne is delighted to be back with AMLTC and thrilled to be playing James inthis Norm Foster World Premiere. You may remember Dwayne as the radioDJ “Little Big Man”, and the “Comics” from AMLTC’s first show A Closer WalkWith Patsy Cline. All Dwayne ever wanted to do was make people smile andhe’s been lucky enough to carve out a career doing just that. He pops up insmall cameos from time to time on “The Ron James show”, originated the roleof lovable C.C. Copycat in the series Skinnamarink T.V. and had the fortune toplay the legendary Mickey Rooney in the award winning miniseries Life WithJudy Garland: Me And My Shadows. Aside from those highlights Dwayne has

performed Shakespeare, stand up, voiceovers, music theatre, children’s theatre, commercials, comediesand dramatic roles. Enjoy this World Premiere! And thanks for having me back Rick-A-Lish!

Julia Webb (Sienna Gray)Julia has performed in numerous venues in the London area for years and yearsand she's been granted a couple of Brickendens and a Dish award. Most recently,she played Agnes in Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance at the Procunier Hall,and for passionfool theatre, Julia appeared in Attempts on Her Life, Les BellesSoeurs, and played Prospero in The Tempest. Some may remember Julia fromseveral plays in Port Stanley, including Norm Foster's Wrong for Each Otherand Opening Night, and in All Grown Up and Personals, directed by, the lovely,Rick Kish. Other roles in musicals include Vera in Pal Joey, Nikki in Sweet Charity and Joanne in Company. Julia also studies dance, and performs withher beloved, Jake Levesque, in the musical duo, jj fiasco.

John Turner* (Kirk Douglas)John is excited to be working with AMLTC and is thrilled being part of a worldPremiere by Mr. Foster. Everyone associated with this show is a wonderful professional and a beautiful person. It all adds up to a great time for us and, wehope, for the audience. He started his career many decades ago (he's older thandirt) as an apprentice at The Stratford Festival and then became a full memberof the company for the following couple of years.

Selected credits: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, The Changeling, A Man for All Seasons, Marat Sade, Twelfth Night, Troilus and Cressida, and A Mid-

summer Night's Dream. For The Grand Theatre: Annie. For PSFT: Opening Night, The Motor Trade,You'll Get Used To It! The War Show and Having Hope at Home. Upcoming: Summer 2013, DrinkingAlone (PSFT), King Lear (Passionfool). He’s done a few independent movies, TV shows and a few TVcommercials. John hopes you enjoy this show as much as he enjoys doing it for you. Have a splendid summer!

*This is a Canadian Actors’ Equity Associate production under the Artists’ Collective Policy.

Martha Zimmerman* (Rhonda Borkowski)This is Martha’s first appearance with A Missing Link Theatre and she is thrilledto be working with such a wonderful company on such a fun show – and aworld premiere! Martha’s recent theatre credits include, Having Hope AtHome, 7-10 Split, Knickers, A Brief Comedy, Love Shack, and Looking (Port Stanley Festival Theatre); Jenny’s House of Joy (Theatre Soup); Pride and Prejudice (Grand Theatre); Doubt; A Parable and The Monument (Dariusz Entertainment). Other favourites include Venus of Dublin (Newer World Theatre), The Soldier Dreams (Column 13) and Fire of the Mind: The Life of

Louis Wain (Rubberfunk). Earlier this year Martha was honoured to receive both a Brickenden anda Dish award for her work as Frances in Jenny’s House of Joy. This marked her third Brick, havingpreviously won for Doubt and Wrong for Each Other. Martha would like to thank her family for theirlove and support – and for not forcing her to eat fish. Enjoy the show!

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BIOS Rachel Jones* (Melonie Morningside)Rachel is thrilled to make her debut with AMLTC! Selected theatre credits include Mary, Mary (Classic Theatre Festival, Perth); The 39 Steps (Theatre NewBrunswick); six seasons of the PlayWrights’ Cabaret, The Paper Bag Princessand Other Stories, A Streetcar Named Desire (The Grand Theatre); Dating Bythe Book, Wrong For Each Other, The Love List, (Port Stanley Festival Theatre);The Boneyard Man (London). Upcoming productions include The Boneyard ManSeason Finale (May 19, 8 pm, London Music Club), The Odd Couple (VictoriaPlayhouse Petrolia) and The Marriage Go-Round (CTF). Rachel would like to

thank Rick for his vision in creating AMLTC, the wonderful cast and crew, and Aidan, who is everything.

Rick Kish* (Producer, Director)A World Premiere, very exciting.!! In London, ON, even more exciting.!!!

Rick served as Artistic Director at The Port Stanley Festival Theatre (PSFT),1999 – 2001 and Bluewater Summer Playhouse (BSP) in Kincardine, ON, 2001-2006. Selected directing credits include: A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline(AMLTC, BSP), Hedwig & The Angry Inch (2012 London Fringe), Wang DangDoodle (Grand Theatre), Steel Magnolias (SODA, U of Windsor), Sweeney Todd(UWO), Mary’s Wedding, The Wild Guys, Suds: The Rocking ‘60’s Musical SoapOpera, Forever Plaid & the World Premiere Production of Norm Foster's StormWarning (BSP), Maggie's Getting Married, Pith, You'll Get Used To It! The War

Show & Bordertown Cafe (PSFT). Rick says a big “THANK YOU” to everybody who has believed inand supported AMLTC thus far! There's more to come!

* This is a Canadian Actors’ Equity Associate production under the Artists’ Collective Policy.

Lani Martel* (Stage Manager)Recent stage management credits include seven seasons at The Grand Theatre;La Boheme, Lucia di Lammermoor (Opera Lyra); Hedwig and the Angry Inch(Rick Kish); Hometown, Rope's End (Blyth Festival); Having Hope at Home,Mending Fences (Port Stanley Festival Theatre); Altar Boyz, Sexy Laundry (Victoria Playhouse Petrolia); and various productions for The National Balletof Canada, Dasein Dance Theatre, CanAsian Int'l Dance Festival, Kaeja d'Dance,CCDT and TILT sound+motion.

Eric Bunnell (Set Designer)Eric Bunnell is always delighted to work with Rick Kish, this time to design setfor the premiere production of Norm Foster's new comedy, The Great KooshogLake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby. Eric and Rick have collaborated at theGrand Theatre, Port Stanley Festival Theatre and Bluewater Summer Playhouse,Kincardine. Eric designed set for Missing Link's debut production, A CloserWalk with Patsy Cline. This summer, he will debut at Blyth Festival, designingfor the premiere of Prairie Nurse. He also is designing at Port Stanley FestivalTheatre and Lighthouse Festival Theatre, Port Dover. Eric's credits also includeVictoria Playhouse Petrolia, Drayton Entertainment and UWOpera, Western

University. He is a St. Thomas resident.

Dariusz Korbiel (Costume Designer) www.vauxpunk.comDariusz is the recipient of numerous theatre awards for his direction, pro-ductions and designs and is Artistic Director of Vauxpunk Opera and formallyof Dariusz Entertainment. Select credits include: Boy George’s Taboo (BrixtonClub House, London, UK), Double Falsehood (Charring Cross Theatre, London,UK), Nine, Doubt, My Name Is Rachel Corrie, The Monument, The Rocky Horror Show, Tick, Tick…Boom!, Six seasons with the Port Stanley Festival Theatre, including: Wrong for Each Other, Bedtime Stories, Having Hope atHome, Hello, Dolly!, The Spitfire Grill (Grand Theatre), Bye Bye Birdie (HuronCountry Playhouse). Upcoming: Director/Designer for Rent.

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BIOS Elizabeth Roelands (Assistant Costume Designer)A Missing Link Credits: Debut. Other Theatre Credits: 2 seasons with UW-Opera’s costume designer, 6 season as Wardrobe Mistress and 1 season as WigStylist/ builder with Drayton Entertainment, Head of Wardrobe for The Nut-cracker 2009 Tour with Ballet Jorgen, 2010/2011 Wardrobe Apprentice at TheGrand Theatre London. Liz attended Ryerson University, where she received aBFA in Theatre Production with a specialty in Wardrobe and Stage Management.She thanks her family for their on going love and support, with special thanksto her best friend and husband Dave. This one’s for you Dad, Love Always!!

Karen Crichton (Lighting Designer)Ms. Crichton has designed lights for over 25 years and has been a Technical Director, Stage Manager, set designer and adjudicator. She has designed lightsat Port Stanley Festival Theatre for the last several summers. Ms. Crichton wasAssistant Lighting Designer at the Stratford Festival for three seasons and priorto that she was the resident set and lighting designer for Showboat FestivalTheatre in Port Colborne for three summers. Recent credits include; Seussical (MTP) and To Kill a Mockingbird (LCP). Next month she will light Red (Fountainhead).

Peter & Graham Mennie (Technicians)You'll find either Peter or Graham, depending on which day or night you are at the theatre, wanderingaround in the darkness of the theatre somewhere. "We do what we can do for friends. That's it". So,stop by the booth and talk to them after the show if you're interested in knowing more and sayinghello.

Randy Rektor & Alex Baerg (Sound Designers)Studio B Music Services, located in London ON is owned and operated by AlexBaerg and Randy Rektor, both graduates of London's OIART. Alex and Randyspecialize in songwriting, mobile recording, and working with singer/songwritersto produce albums. Since opening in 2011, Studio B has been involved in theLondon community with a variety of artists ranging from rock bands to classicalrecordings. Alex and Randy are very excited to be operating a studio in Londonwith such an incredible arts community."

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