Director
Thousand Islands Playhouse
April 2016
Today is Violet’s big day. In front of a crowd of reporters, she’s about to become the world’s youngest pilot. But just when she’s ready to make history, disaster strikes. And his name is Bud. Surprising a crowd of reporters, he’s about to become the world’s youngest protestor. Technology versus the environment. Ambition versus responsibility. Violet versus Bud. Who will win? Only the pack of reporters – our audience – can decide what tomorrow’s headline will say.
Directing this piece was once again a part of my role as Associate Artistic Director at the Thousand Islands Playhouse in Gananoque, Ontario. I really loved working with the 2016 Young Company (recent grads and current students in post-secondary institutions), as it involved not only direction, but also team-building, education, training, and facilitation. Plus, this is another phenomenal new children’s script by Canadian Jason Hall, following his success with last year’s Rose’s Clothes.
Photos by Tim Fort
Directed by Rob Kempson
Set Design by Anna Treusch
Costume Design by Jayne Christopher
Stage Management by Wallis Caldoza
Starring Megan Carty, Jacob MacLeod, and Sarah Reny