Cast of 'Assassins'. Photo by Bruce Monk
Assassins

"What a thrill to return to find Adam Brazier's superb production not only remounted, but reinvigorated...”

-The Globe and Mail

"Where else can you go see a musical where you can laugh, cry and recoil in horror — all at once? Don’t miss it."

-The Toronto Star

"... an important musical in such an intelligent and compelling production."

-Stage Door Reviews

Assassins

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Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by John Weidman

Co-Produced with BirdLand Theatre

WINNER 2010 DORA AWARD
Best Production of a Musical

VOTED TOP 10 BEST SHOWS OF THE DECADE
(Now Magazine)

First shown off-Broadway in 1990, Assassins is a revue-style musical about the various people who have tried, successfully or not, to assassinate a president of the United States.

This BirdLand Theatre and Talk is Free Theatre collaboration played 2 sell-out and extended runs at Toronto's Theatre Centre, before touring to Winnipeg's Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre as part of their 2013 SondheimFest.

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CAST

GRAHAM ABBEY Samuel Byck
SHANE CARTY John Wilkes Booth (2013)
JAY DAVIS
Giuseppe Zangara (2010)
KEVIN DENNIS
Giuseppe Zangara (2011, 2013)
ALEX FIDDES
Leon Czolgosz (2011, 2013)
KATE HEWLETT
Emma Goldman (2010)
LISA HORNER
Sara Jane Moore (2011)
MELODY A. JOHNSON Sara Jane Moore (2013)
MARTIN JULIEN
Proprietor (2010, 2011)
TRISH LINDSTRÖM
Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme (2010)
JOE MATHESON
Proprietor (2013)
PAUL McQUILLAN
John Wilkes Booth (2010, 2011)
JANET PORTER
Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme (2011, 2013)
MIKE ROSS
Leon Czolgosz (2010)
STEVE ROSS
Charles Guiteau
WHITNEY ROSS-BARRIS
Emma Goldman (2011, 2013)
ELIZA-JANE SCOTT Sara Jane Moore (2010)
CHRISTOPHER STANTON
John Hinckley
JONATHAN TAN
Ensemble
ALICIA TONER
Ensemble
GEOFFREY TYLER
Balladeer, Lee Harvey Oswald
KIERAN McNALLY-KENNEDY
Boy

Band (2010-2011)

JAMIE DRAKE Percussion
TAMMI HENSCH Bass
JAMES SMITH Second Keyboard

CREATIVES

ADAM BRAZIER Director
REZA JACOBS
Music Director
LINDA GARNEAU Choreographer and Assistant Director
BETH KATES Set and Prop Designer
ERIKA CONNOR
Costume Designer
GARETH CREW
Lighting Designer
KEVIN McGARRY
Apprentice Director (2010)
STEFAN DZEPAROSKI
Production Dramaturge
JAMES SMITH
Associate Music Director (2013)
MARISA VEST Stage Manager (2010)
CAROLYN MYKYTYSHYN
Stage Manager (2011, 2013)
MATTHEW BYRNE
Production Manager (2011)

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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
January 17-February 2, 2013

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Theatre Centre
January 6-23, 2011
Extended until February 27, 2011

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Theatre Centre
February 4-20, 2010

Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Mady Centre
January 10-25, 2010

Cast of 'Assassins'. Photo by Bruce Monk
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Cast of 'Assassins'. Photo by Bruce Monk

Assassins

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by John Weidman

Co-Produced with BirdLand Theatre

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WINNER 2010 DORA AWARD
Best Production of a Musical

VOTED TOP 10 BEST SHOWS OF THE DECADE
(Now Magazine)

First shown off-Broadway in 1990, Assassins is a revue-style musical about the various people who have tried, successfully or not, to assassinate a president of the United States.

This BirdLand Theatre and Talk is Free Theatre collaboration played 2 sell-out and extended runs at Toronto's Theatre Centre, before touring to Winnipeg's Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre as part of their 2013 SondheimFest.

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The Province of Ontario requires proof of vaccination to attend all indoor theatre events. Please note that we will require:

-Proof of Vaccination & Valid ID upon entry.
-Patrons complete a Covid-19 Self-Assessment for contact tracing purposes.
-Patrons wear their mask at all times when in the building (except when actively eating or drinking)

Only book tickets if you have received your second vaccination at least 14 days prior to the performance. If you do not have proof of vaccination and proof of identity, unfortunately, you will not be allowed access to the building.

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In the event a patron fails to cancel or make alternate changes and does not attend the performance, a $25.00 charge will be applied per ticket to the patron’s credit card. This charge will be used as a donation to the theatre and a tax receipt will be issued.

UPDATED COVID-19 POLICY: Due to the nature of our programming, in addition to the Ontario government's ongoing mask mandate, Talk Is Free Theatre WILL CONTINUE to require proof of vaccination after February 28, 2022 and reserves the right to implement other safety measures as necessary. We will do our best to keep you informed, as safety measures can change at any time.
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CAST

GRAHAM ABBEY Samuel Byck
SHANE CARTY John Wilkes Booth (2013)
JAY DAVIS
Giuseppe Zangara (2010)
KEVIN DENNIS
Giuseppe Zangara (2011, 2013)
ALEX FIDDES
Leon Czolgosz (2011, 2013)
KATE HEWLETT
Emma Goldman (2010)
LISA HORNER
Sara Jane Moore (2011)
MELODY A. JOHNSON Sara Jane Moore (2013)
MARTIN JULIEN
Proprietor (2010, 2011)
TRISH LINDSTRÖM
Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme (2010)
JOE MATHESON
Proprietor (2013)
PAUL McQUILLAN
John Wilkes Booth (2010, 2011)
JANET PORTER
Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme (2011, 2013)
MIKE ROSS
Leon Czolgosz (2010)
STEVE ROSS
Charles Guiteau
WHITNEY ROSS-BARRIS
Emma Goldman (2011, 2013)
ELIZA-JANE SCOTT Sara Jane Moore (2010)
CHRISTOPHER STANTON
John Hinckley
JONATHAN TAN
Ensemble
ALICIA TONER
Ensemble
GEOFFREY TYLER
Balladeer, Lee Harvey Oswald
KIERAN McNALLY-KENNEDY
Boy

Band (2010-2011)

JAMIE DRAKE Percussion
TAMMI HENSCH Bass
JAMES SMITH Second Keyboard

CREATIVES

ADAM BRAZIER Director
REZA JACOBS
Music Director
LINDA GARNEAU Choreographer and Assistant Director
BETH KATES Set and Prop Designer
ERIKA CONNOR
Costume Designer
GARETH CREW
Lighting Designer
KEVIN McGARRY
Apprentice Director (2010)
STEFAN DZEPAROSKI
Production Dramaturge
JAMES SMITH
Associate Music Director (2013)
MARISA VEST Stage Manager (2010)
CAROLYN MYKYTYSHYN
Stage Manager (2011, 2013)
MATTHEW BYRNE
Production Manager (2011)