Director ……………………………………………… Robin BennettProducers ……………………………… Robin Bennett & Liz DennisStage Manager ………………………………………… Susan MooreAssitant Stage Manager/ Script Assistant……………… Kiara JulienSet Design …………………………………………… Robin Bennett Set Construction ……………………………………… … Jim HoareSet Painting……………………………………………… Barb BryceLighting Designer……………………………….. …… D.J. ThomsonLighting Operators ……. ………Kathy Bilodeau & Shelley TimoffeeProperties……………………….…….…….………… Robin JacksonCostumes ………Pamela Niesiobedzki-Curtis & Sharon VandenbergMake-up …………………………………….…….……Connie ShawHair ………….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…Carli VickerySound Design…………………………………………Robin BennettSound Operator ………………………………….…………Rob FreeFront of House………………………………………….…Liz DennisPhotography………………….…………………………Dean PalmerPoster, Program Designs…….….….….….……… Roxanne Thornton

A Special Thank you!To Georgetown Little Theatre, Retired Teachers of Ontario(ushers) and all the wonderful members of Guelph Little Theatre .

OUR PRODUCTION STAFF

An Inspector Calls by J.B. PriestleyProduced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc.

Director’s Message

‘An Inspector Calls’, written by JB Priestley, has been hailed as a damning social critique of capitalism and middle-class hypocrisy. It has also been interpreted variously as a quasi-Christian vision of hell and judgement, and as a Socialist party manifesto. ‘An Inspector Calls’ has had a resurgence in popularity, reinvigorating the play for a new generation of theatregoers, and making the play involving and politically relevant for a modern audience. As we move steadily into springtime, with the promise of renewed life and growth, ‘An Inspector Calls’ reminds us all of our humanity and our duty to community. We at Guelph Little Theatre sincerely hope you enjoy the show! Robin Bennett, President and Director

Setting

All three acts, which are continuous, take place in the dining room of the Birling’s house in the industrial city of Brumley, England.

It is an evening in spring, 1912.

PLEASE NOTE: there will be two intervals of 15 minutes.

Cast (in order of appearance) Arthur Birling – Brian Otto Gerald Croft – Justin Mullen Sheila Birling - Zoë Barrett‐Wood Sybil Birling - Susan St. John Edna – Andrea Shimens, Teresa Viscomi Eric Birling – Tim Campbell Inspector Goole - Gary Seibert

Any theatre production could not progress without the talent and hard work of the people listed on this page. It takes as much skill and commitment to

design and construct a set, adjust the many sound and lighting effects and organize all the props and costumes as it does to be on stage. We salute the people who have worked so hard backstage on this produc-tion. Thank you for your endless hours!

BiographiesDirector: ROBIN BENNETT

Producer: LIZ DENNIS

Stage Manager: SUSAN MOORE

Assistant Stage Manager: KIARA JULIEN

Arthur Birling: BRIAN OTTO

As an actor, Robin recently appeared as the Duke of Cornwall in King Lear, Doctor Watson in Sherlock Holmes, and Howie in Rabbit Hole. Directing credits include, Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun by Norm Foster, The Affections of May, Salt Water Moon, and Queen Milli of Galt. Robin studied theatre with the British American Drama Acad-emy and the Juilliard School.

Liz has been a part of the GLT community for over 10 years acting, stage managing and helping out back-stage. Her most recent onstage work was a one-woman show, Perception Play, for Flush Ink Productions.

Susan is thrilled to be back at Guelph Little Theatre for An Inspector Calls. Her last time here was a couple of years ago with Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun. She would like to congratulate Robin, the Cast and Crew for a great show.

Kiara is a grade 12 student who has been involved in theatre since the beginning of her high school career, whether it be acting or helping behind the scenes. This is the third production that she has worked on with GLT as an assistant stage manager.

Brian is really pleased to be doing his third consecutive show with GLT following Skin Flick and The Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon. Other recent credits include the award-winning Elmira production of Shorthanded; Into the Woods with KWMP; and 12 Angry Men and Ragtime with The Community Players (New Hamburg).

Edna: TERESA VISCOMI

Edna: ANDREA SHIMENS

Eric Birling: TIM CAMPBELL

Costumes: Sharon Vandenberg

Costumes: Pamela Niesiobedzki-Curtis

Gerald Croft: JUSTIN MULLEN

Sheila Birling: ZOË BARRETT-WOOD

Sybil Birling: SUSAN ST.JOHN

Inspector Goole: GARY SEIBERT

Justin is honoured to be making his Guelph Little Theatre debut as Gerald Croft. Justin has been studying and pur-suing acting since high school and spent this past school year in the Theatre Studies program at the University of Guelph. He is now pursuing more practical and intensive acting programs.

Zoë is delighted to be performing in her first GLT produc tion. Zoë first wowed theatre goers with her poignant portrayal of Linus in Grade 4. Since then she has studied acting sporadically, and acted in plays, short films, and a yoga class. You can catch Zoë performing improv, doing stand-up, and clapping spatulas together at the Making Box Comedy Theatre. Zoë thanks loved ones, cast, crew, Robin, and all her house plants.

Susan is thrilled to be performing once again with GLT and has enjoyed working with this wonderful cast and crew. Susan has also appeared in GLT’s Rabbit Hole, Alicia in Wonderland, and Once Upon a Witch. Thanks to Robin for his insight and gentle guidance in bringing this work to life. Susan is, as always, deeply grateful to her family, Pat, Carson, Devon and Aaron for their encouragement and support.

Gary is pleased to be back on stage at GLT after an ab-sence of several years. He was last seen here as Hanni bal in A Curious Savage. In the interim he has appeared in productions at several area venues, including as Samu el in The Second Time Around, Robert in Proof and Doc-tor Soper in The Heiress. Thanks to Robin for giving him a role this juicy and to the collection of theatrical dreamers, cast and crew,

Pamela has been active in community theatres for over forty years, both on stage and behind the scenes. A woman of many talents, she directs, produces, choreo- graphs, designs sets/costumes. She has really enjoyed working with everyone on this show.

Sharon has been designing costumes for community theatre since 2012, and this is her second production with Guelph Little Theatre. It has been a pleasure to have been involved in this project with such a talented cast and crew.

Tim is thrilled to be back on stage acting after directing Once Upon A Witch this winter. Love always to Patrick and Judy for their support, and Robin for his coaching. Oth-er GLT credits include. The Mouse House, Snow White All Wrong and Jack and the Beanstalk.

Andrea is new to the theatre and is very excited to make her acting debut. Andrea has worked in health care and lived in Guelph for over 20 years. She is thrilled to be involved in this production and has thoroughly enjoyed being part of such an amazing cast and crew.

Teresa has been hooked on theatre ever since a very intuitive babysitter sang “Castle on a Cloud” as a lullaby. Teresa has lent her creative talents backstage for many productions, mainly assisting with costuming. An In- spector Calls marks her first non-musical performance, and she is incredibly excited to continue sharing her love for the stage in as many ways as she can.