By Leonard Gershe
Directed by Therese Parent
May 3, 2023 - May 13, 2023
Butterflies Are Free by Leonard Gershe is a full-length comedy about a young man leaving his over-protective mother to live in Greenwich Village. When he starts to fall for his off-the-wall neighbour, his mother’s controlling instincts go into overdrive with hilariously touching results. A funny, touching and thought-provoking play that takes the audience on an emotional ride while confronting fears of self confidence, personal responsibility and the risks that go along with loving someone.
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
| Don Baker | Devon Wheelhouse |
| Jill Tanner | Annick Smith |
| Mrs. Baker | Sharon Pratico |
| Ralph Austin | Paul Zuurbier / Paul Lawson (Mainstage) |
| Publicity and Marketing | Emily MacArthur |
| Front of House Manager | Cathie Stewart |
| Preview | Val Heuman |
| Foyer | Maureen Ruscheinsky and Jean Given |
| Final Night | Pip Jordan |
| Photography | Amy Bell |
| Poster Design | Wayside |
| Program | Sarah McLean |
| Stage Manager | Darcy Frost |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Lesley McCoy |
| Set Construction | Chris Bayne (Head) |
| Crew | Bob Rinaldi, Lorne Tregaskis, Max Hoedeman |
| Props | Morgan Hillis |
| Set Décor | Sarah McLean, Shannon Marsh and Emily Fraser |
| Light and Sound Operator | Kim Blakely |
| Costume sewer | Carlayne Baxter |
| Hair | The Cast |
| Makeup | Linda Stilkowski |
| Vocal Coach | Betty Anne Northup |
Butterflies are Free was entered in the Okanagan Zone festival May 24 -27th and was placed as the runner up.
| Best Set Design | Chris Bayne |
| Best Actor | Devon Wheelhouse |
| Best Sound | Jackson Mace |
| Best Set Décor | Sarah McLean |
| Best Props | Morgan Hillis |
| An honourable mention for Costume Design | Leigh Van Dyke |
| Ensemble Work | Powerhouse Theatrical Society |

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