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We would like to acknowledge the history of the traditional territory in which the Grand Theatre operates. We would also like to respect the longstanding relationships of the three local First Nations groups of this land and place in Southwestern Ontario. The three First Nations communities closest in proximity to the Grand are the Chippewa of the Thames First Nation (part of the Anishinaabe), the Oneida Nation of the Thames (part of the Haudenosaunee) and the Munsee-Delaware Nation (part of the Leni-Lunaape).

Chariots of Fire is one of the world’s most respected films. Imagine my delight when I heard it had been transformed into a play. How would they ever put all that run-ning onstage, I wondered? Five years ago I saw the premiere production in London, England’s West End. It was such a thrill — I was transported back to the 1924 Olympics and I felt like I was there inside the excitement of the day. I am pleased that we are producing the North American premiere of this play after many years of negotiations. It is the perfect finale production for my first season here at the Grand — a play that celebrates passion, dedication, and going for the gold.

Mike Bartlett, a highly respected playwright, has taken the movie and transformed it for the stage. What excites me most is how Bartlett has taken the physical energy of the story — in partic-ular, the running races — and found theatrical ways of making them come to life.

This project has been a creation of epic proportions for us here at the Grand Theatre, causing us to invent new ways to use our theatre. In order to tell this story properly, we have transformed

our auditorium and created a running track, invited audience members onstage, and redefined our beloved theatre in order to transport us to England, to Scotland, and finally to the to the 1924 Olympics in France. It has been a thrilling ride for all of us.

Welcome to Chariots of Fire. I hope that it inspires you to follow your passions with full force and dare to dream whatever you wish.

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was born on December 15th 1899 in Bedford, England. His father Isaac was a banker

who had emigrated from Poland; his mother Esther hailed from Wales. His two brothers were Sir Sidney Abrahams, an Olympic long jumper, and Sir Adolphe Abrahams, a doctor and pioneer of sports medicine.

During the First World War, Abrahams served as a lieutenant in the British Army. When the war ended, he headed to Cambridge and, in addition to his aca-demic work, Abrahams competed in running while at university. He competed in two Olympic Games: in 1920 in Antwerp, and in 1924 in Paris, where he won the gold medal in the 100m, and a silver medal as part of the 4x100m relay team.

In 1925, Abrahams broke his leg, and had to retire from athletic competition. He went on to become a successful sports journalist, commentating for bbc Radio, and serving as chairman for the Amateur Athletics Association.

H A ROL D A BR A H A M S , 1921.

Behind the WinWhile many know about Harold Abraham’s triumphant run to win the gold medal in the 100m at the 1924 Olympics, his path to Olympic glory wasn’t easy. During the semi-final heat, Abrahams saw one of his fellow runners move before the starting gun was fired. However, the false start Abrahams expected was never called, and he found himself watching as the race began without him. In a feat of immense athleticism, Abrahams crossed the distance in a world record time of 10.4 seconds; however, his time was recorded at 10.6 seconds, due to his late start. It was enough to get him into the 100m final, where, as Abrahams put it, “I won’t be left a second time.”

THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE: 1924 Harold Abrahams

Greater than GoldLiddell’s achievements at the Olympics were not limited to winning races — he also won the everlasting respect of his peers. One of his fellow runners, Sir Arthur Marshall, makes this admiration evident in his comments on Liddell’s performance at the Olympics: “the 400 metres in some way provided the greatest thrill of the meeting with the world record being broken by Eric Liddell three times in two days. It was thought that Liddell had some chance of winning, but nobody thought Liddell capable of the amazing performance he achieved in the final...finishing in what at the time was described as ‘a most lion-hearted manner’...This was probably the greatest achievement of the VIIIth Olympiad.” In his time as an athlete, as well as in his missionary work, Liddell sought out greatness and strove always to be better.

was born on January 16th 1902 in Tianjin, China. His parents were Scottish missionaries. He attended

boarding school in London, and then enrolled at the University of Edinburgh. In 1923, he set a new British record for the 100m sprint, marking him as a favourite for the gold medal at the 1924 Olympics. As Chariots of Fire depicts, Liddell chose to withdraw from the 100m sprint races, instead competing in the 400m to win a gold medal, and in the 200m, where he won a bronze.

After the Olympics, Liddell returned to China to serve as a missionary. In 1941, the Japanese army advanced into the region, and Liddell and his family were forced to flee to a rural mission station, where Eric provided assistance to anyone in need of med-ical help or food. In 1943, the Japanese had reached that rural mission, and Liddell was interned by the army. He passed tragically in 1945 as the result of a brain tumour and ill health.

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Michael Ayres Ensemblefor the grand theatre: Debut. theatre credits (selected): LULU v. 5 (Buddies in Bad Times); Far Away (Toronto Fringe); We Are Proud to Present... (The Theatre Centre). film and tv credits (selected): Star Trek: Discovery (cbs); Taken (nbc); Dark Matter (SyFy/Bell); Shoot the Messenger (cbc/Usa).

Wade Bogert-O’Brien Eric Liddellfor the grand theatre: Debut. theatre credits (selected): King Charles III (Studio 180/Mirvish); Saint Joan, Dracula, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, A Woman of No Importance, The Divine, Pygmalion, The Sea, When We Are Married, Major Barbara, When the Rain Stops Falling, Candida, The Doctor’s Dilemma, An Ideal Husband, Ways of the Heart, Brief Encounters (Shaw Festival); The Prince of Homburg (Talk is Free Theatre); A Christmas Carol, Pride and Prejudice (Citadel Theatre); Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol (Chemainus Theatre Festival). film and tv credits: Reign (CW); Frontier (Netflix/Discovery Canada).

Al Braatz Ensemble for the grand theatre: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. theatre credits (selected): Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Globe Theatre); Kings and Queens of Country, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Drayton); Robin Hood: A Merry Magical Pantomime  (Torrent Productions); Drinking Habits, Legends of Rock and Roll  (Stage West); Treasure Island (Diversified Theatre); Evil Dead: The Musical (Starvox Entertainment); Aladdin and the Twankeys; The Guinea Pig Club (York Theatre Royal); Company (Edinburgh Fringe). film and tv credits (selected): Web of Lies, Born to Run. other: An alumnus of Sheridan College and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Erin Breen Jennie Liddellfor the grand theatre: Debut. theatre credits (selected): Seussical (atp); A Christmas Carol (Theatre Calgary); Nine (Confi- dential Musical Theatre Project); City of Angels (Theatre By The Bay); Enron (Theatre Calgary); British Invasion, Move over Mrs.Markham (Stage West); [title of show] (Forte); Seussical (Young People’s Theatre). film and tv credits: Crawford (cbc), Macmusical (bbc Scotland). other: Trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

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al braatz

erin breen

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Josh Buchwald Colinfor the grand theatre: A Christmas Story. theatre credits (selected): Tommy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Stratford Festival); A Christmas Carol, Lost in Yonkers (Simcoe Little Theatre); Pumpernickel Junction (Old Town Hall Waterford); The Music Man, Singin’ in the Rain (Waterford District High School).

Kevin Bundy Mr. Liddell / Birkenheadfor the grand theatre: Democracy. theatre credits (selected): Unholy (Nightwood Theatre); Confederation Part I & II (VideoCabaret); Sequence (Tarragon); A Christmas Carol, 12 Angry Men, Jitters, Incident at Vichy, Parfumerie (Soulpepper); 5 seasons at Stratford and 7 at Shaw; The Constant Wife, August: Osage County (Citadel); All My Sons, Holiday (Theatre Calgary). film and tv credits (selected): Kim’s Convenience (cbc); Saving Hope (Entertainment One); Incorporated (cbs); The Colossal Failure of the Modern Relationship (Platinum Image Film); Suits (Usa); Blood Harvest (Toronto Independent Film Festival.

Ben Cookson Ensemble for the grand theatre: High School Projects My Fair Lady and Footloose. theatre credits: Grand Hotel, Rumspringa Break (Workshop), Shrek The Musical, Footloose, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Theatre Sheridan); What a Wonderful World, Scotland Sings (Victoria Playhouse Petrolia); Mozart’s Magic Flute (Pacific Opera Victoria). film and tv credits: Marine Disasters (Discovery I.D.). other: Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelor of Musical Theatre Performance Program.

Brett Dahl Ensemble / Running Captain for the grand theatre: Debut. theatre credits: King Lear, Twelfth Night (CanStage); The Circle (Alberta Theatre Projects); All’s Well That Ends Well, Twelfth Night (Shakespeare Company); A Worthy Opponent (Lunchbox); What The Thunder Said (One Yellow Rabbit); A Thought in Three Parts (Theatre Outré); The Soul Collector (Catalyst); pool (no water), Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, The Missionary Position (Studio Theatre). other: bfa Acting, University of Alberta; Theatre Calgary’s Stephen Hair Emerging Actor Award 2015.

Ellen Denny Florence for the grand theatre: High School Project West Side Story. theatre credits (selected): Life After (Musical Stage / CanStage); My Fair Lady (Capitol Theatre); The Audience (Mirvish); Brighton Beach Memoirs (Drayton); Anne & Gilbert (nac, The Guild Charlottetown); Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Manitoba Theatre / Mirvish); A Christmas Carol (Theatre New Brunswick); The Penelopiad (Citadel); Beauty and the Beast, Great Expectations, Sweeney Todd (Neptune). other: Dalhousie University (ba Music & Theatre).

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Fraser Elsdon Sandyfor the grand theatre: Debut. theatre credits (selected): An Inspector Calls, Candida (Classic Theatre Festival); Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash (Globe); Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Theatre North West); Mary’s Wedding (Public Utility Company); Romeo and Juliet (Theatre by the Bay); Desperately Seeking Something (Toronto Fringe); Hero & Leander (Common Descent / SummerWorks). film and tv credits (selected): Reign, Murdoch Mysteries, Tuesday 10:08am, Chateau Laurier. other: Work produced at Alumnae Theatre (Vacant, Triangle Pi Productions) developed by Storefront Theatre (Superheroes); George Brown Theatre School and Windsor Centre for Creative Arts.

Alex Furber Aubrey Montaguefor the grand theatre: Debut. theatre credits (selected): A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mary’s Wedding (Festival Players of Prince Edward County); My Night With Reg (Studio 180 / Mirvish); Marathon of Hope, Brighton Beach Memoirs (Drayton); Jitters (Soulpepper); Anne & Gilbert (nac); Red (Sudbury Theatre Centre); Cabaret (rmtc); Warhorse (Mirvish). film and tv credits: Reign, Mayday, Murdoch Mysteries, Flashpoint. other: The National Theatre School.

Kyle Gatehouse Andyfor the grand theatre: Debut. theatre credits (selected): Breath in Between (Crow’s Theatre); Stones in his Pockets (Centaur Theatre); Haunted Hillbilly (Segal Theatre); Whiteman’s Whiskey (SideMart Theatrical); Trying for the Kingdom (Summerworks). film credits (selected): White House Down, Source Code, I’m Not There, Trotteur, Seances, On the Road, The Wild Hunt. tv credits: The Expanse, Reign, Anne of Green Gables, 19-2, Being Human, The Plateaus.

Leah Gliddon Young Girl for the grand theatre: A Christmas Carol. theatre credits (selected): Fun Home (Calithumpian Theatre); Peter Pan, Anne of Green Gables, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Drayton Entertainment); Defying Gravity (Musical Theatre Productions). film and tv credits (selected): The Delivery (acp). other: Student at Lester B Pearson School for the Arts. Upcoming: The Little Mermaid (Drayton).

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kyle gatehoUse

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Harry Judge Harold Abrahams for the grand theatre: Debut. theatre credits (selected): Henry V (Chicago Shakespeare); The Game of Love and Chance  (Canadian Stage / Centaur); The Railway Children (Mirvish / Marquis); Peter Pan (Globe); Shakespeare’s Dog (Manitoba Theatre Centre / nac); Macbeth, Diary of Anne Frank (Theatre Calgary); 3 Seasons at Shaw. film and tv credits (selected): Star Trek: Discovery (cbs); Suits (Usa); Murdoch Mysteries (cbc); Flint (Sony / Lifetime); Saving Hope (ctv); Lost Girl (Showcase) Reign (cw). other: Assistant Directed at Centaur and Theatre Calgary; taught / directed at University of Alberta, bfa in Acting.

Thom Marriott Master of Trinity for the grand theatre: Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, A Streetcar Named Desire, Miracle on 34th Street, Black Bonspiel of Wullie McCrimmon; Assistant Director, Annie. theatre credits (selected): Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Born Yesterday, Misalliance (Shaw); Philadelphia Story (Theatre Calgary); A Christmas Carol (Citadel); Twelfth Night, Mea- sure for Measure, Pericles, Henry IV, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Stratford Festival). film and tv credits (selected): Suits (Usa); Murdoch Mysteries, Republic of Doyle (cbc); Nikita (cw); Salvation (cbs); Bitten (space). Upcoming: The Rainmaker (Drayton).

Liam McKeiver Young Boyfor the grand theatre: Debut. other: Piano and Vocal, London Academy of Music; John Dearness Public School, Grade 8.

David Michael Moote Ensemble for the grand theatre: A Christmas Carol, The Wind in The Willows, High School Projects Fiddler On The Roof, Oliver!, The Music Man. theatre credits (selected): Urinetown (Stephenville Theatre Festival); Oh Canada What A Feeling! (Princess of Wales); Next To Normal (The LOT). film and tv credits (selected): The Strain (fx); Dead Rush (People’s Choice Award Canadian Film Festival); Lariat (Winner Toronto 48hr Film Festival). other: BMus Voice Performance Program, McGill University; lead singer of Operus. Upcoming: Jukebox Hero (Northern/Southern Alberta Jubilee / Mirvish).

Anwyn Musico Sybil Evers for the grand theatre: Elf, Anne of Green Gables; High School Project Fiddler on the Roof. theatre credits (selected):  The Light in the Piazza (Theatre Calgary, Critter Nomination); Thoroughly Modern Millie, Les Misérables, Anne of Green Gables (Drayton); West Side Story (Neptune); The Sound of Music (Andrew Lloyd Webber / Mirvish). film and tv credits (selected): Triple Sensation, season 1 second place top female (cbc).  other: Soloist for the Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marvin Hamlisch; Graduate of St. Lawrence College.

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Connor Overton Alastairfor the grand theatre: High School Projects Evita, Les Misérables: School Edition. theatre credits (selected): A Midsummer Night’s Dream, And Then There Were None (London Central Secondary School). other: London Central Secondary School, Grade 11.

Joe Perry Ensemble for the grand theatre: Debut. theatre credits (selected): Gordon (Theatre Network); This Is War (Punctuate Theatre); A Christmas Carol (Theatre Calgary); The Circle (atp); As You Like It, Othello (The Shakespeare Company); Threepenny Opera, Blavatsky’s Tower (Studio Theatre); Air, Destroy (mmm Theatre Collective); SIA (Downstage Theatre). film credits: O, Brazen Age, The Valley Below (North Country Cinema); Everfall, A Miracle On Christmas Lake (Night Pond Productions). other: bfa Acting Program, University of Alberta; Theatre Performance Program, Mount Royal University. 

Anand Rajaram Sam Mussabini for the grand theatre: Debut. theatre credits (selected): Invisible Hand, Comedy of Errors (Theatre Aquarius); Mustard (Tarragon, Dora Award); The 39 Steps, Noises Off (Soulpepper); 3 seasons with Stratford, Toronto Second City, Corpus Dance Theatre; 5 seasons with VideoCabaret. film and tv credits (selected): Look Again, cbc’s Because News, Men With Brooms, Odd Squad, Majority Rules, Working the Engels, Dating Guy, Miss Sloane, Suits, God & Country, Beeba Boys. other: 5 Dora nominations, Artistic Director of @N@f@N@ and Dishoom! (South Asian performance festival), puppeteer, teaches shadow puppetry.

Edmund Stapleton Ensemble for the grand theatre: Debut. theatre credits (selected): The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (Citadel / rmtc); Dedication (rca); Arms and the Man, The Charity That Began at Home (Shaw); Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare by the Bow); Henry IV Part 1, The Merchant of Venice (Perchance Theatre). film and tv credits (selected): Reign (cw), Acres (short). other: bfa Acting, University of Alberta; ba English / Philosophy, Memorial University.

Charlie Tomlinson Master of Caius for the grand theatre: The Secret Garden, former Artistic Associate, directed Ned Durango Comes to Big Oak. theatre credits (selected): The Colony of Unrequited Dreams (Artistic Fraud); Directed Dedication (rca Theatre). film and tv credits (selected): Frontier (Discovery, Netfix); Little Dog (cbc).

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anand rajaram

edmUnd stapleton

charlie tomlinson

joe perry

THE STORIES THAT SHAPE US THE ZELINKA FAMILYWhen Marianne and Richard Zelinka heard the North American Premiere of Chariots of Fire was to close the 2017/18 Season at the Grand, as proud Londoners and people who appreciate good theatre, they knew they wanted to do “something” to support this project.

Marianne and Richard are the parents of Andrea, Deanna, and Jessica who are high-perfor-mance track and field athletes. It was this natural alignment with the story and its themes of being true to yourself, overcoming the struggles and challenges of striving to be the best you can be, as well as the iconic theme music that inspired them to give.

The Zelinka daughters got their start in London, at Banting S.S., London-Western Track Club, and Western University, then competed in many provincial, national, and international cham-

pionships. During this time, “It became a family tradition on every competition day; I would wake my daughters up by playing the Chariots of Fire theme music full blast,” recalls Richard. “You could say that the Chariots of Fire theme is a centrepiece of the playlist of our lives.”

Youngest daughter, Jessica, inspired by her older sisters, went on to win many national titles, representing Canada (and London) in two Olympic Games (Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012) with 5th and 7th place finishes respectively in the Heptathlon and 7th in the 100m Hurdles; in three Commonwealth Games (two silver medals); in the 2007 Pan Am Games in Rio (gold medal); and at three iaaf World Championships.

The Zelinka Family speaks highly of the expertise and training provided in London that gave them a solid base and translated into national and international successes. Not unlike the experiences of families with children who are passionate about the pursuit of theatre, the Zelinkas made sacrifices. But as Richard and Marianne explain, “our rewards are memories, fellowship, and shared experiences from around the world which we would not have had were it not for athletics and our daughters’ pursuit of excellence.”

To honour her successes, Jessica was part of the Grand’s recent panel on the Pursuit of Excellence at which she talked about what it takes to be the best — how pursuing excellence shapes a person — and where to go when you reach the top.

A generous gift from the Zelinka Family has been directed to the construction of the specially designed track that will run through the theatre seats. We thank them for their support.

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Tim Welham Ensemble for the grand theatre: Debut. theatre credits (selected): A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shakespeare in the Ruff); Comedy of Errors (Shakespeare bash’d); This Is Where We Live (SummerWorks); Life is a Dream (Canadian Stage); When the Rain Stops Falling (Timms Centre); Crookback (Etcetera Theatre, Uk); Twelfth Night (Rose Theatre, Uk); The Bowl (Young Vic Theatre, Uk); Around the World in 80 Days (Vienna’s English Theatre, aUt). other: ma Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (London, Uk); bfa Ryerson University. Writing supported by the Grand, Theatre Aquarius and the Ontario Arts Council.

Dennis Garnhum Director for the grand theatre: Beethoven Lives Upstairs, A Christmas Carol. theatre credits (selected): World premiere of musical The Little Prince (Theatre Calgary); Barber of Seville (Florida Grand Opera / Opera Lyra / Vancouver Opera); Timothy Findley’s The Wars (Theatre Calgary / Vancouver Playhouse); Director / Adapter Lost: A Memoir (Theatre Calgary / Prairie Theatre Exchange / Neptune); Director / Adapter King Lear (Theatre Calgary / Bard on the Beach); Carmen, La Traviata (Pacific Opera); West Side Story (Bangkok University); Rat in the Skull  (Berkshire Theatre Festival); Stratford (4 seasons); Shaw (6 seasons). other: Artistic Director of the Grand Theatre since 2016. Artistic Director of Theatre Calgary, 2005-16.

Andrew Tribe Assistant Director for the grand theatre: Elf; High School Projects The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!. theatre credits (selected): Director – Big Fish, Sunday in the Park with George, Chicago, Seussical, School of Rock, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Spring Awakening (Original Kids Theatre Company). Upcoming: Rent (oktc Alumni), The Awesome 80s Prom (London Fringe Festival). other: Artistic Director of London’s Original Kids Theatre Company; Graduate of H.B. Beal Secondary School, University of Toronto, Sheridan College, Western University, and currently a Masters in Theatre Education candidate at University of Northern Colorado.

Bretta Gerecke Set & Costume Designer for the grand theatre: Debut. theatre credits: Set, lighting, and costume designer for theatre, circus, and opera. Resident designer at Catalyst Theatre, creates and tours new musicals across Canada, US, UK, and Australia. Also designs for companies such as Cirque du Soleil, The rsc, Stratford, Calgary Opera, Vancouver Opera, and nac. other: Recipient of over 25 awards; Lucille Lortel Awards nomination (Best Costume Design, Off Broadway); Siminovitch Prize short-list. Represented Canada in Prague at 2017 Scenography Quadrennial; costume designs exhibited in Moscow, Beijing, and Taipei.

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Gerald King Lighting Designer for the grand theatre: Picasso at The Lapin Agile, She Stoops to Conquer. theatre credits (selected): Carried Away on The Crest of a Wave (nac); Beauty and The Beast (Arts Club); Crazy For You (Citadel); Liberation Days, Da Kink In My Hair (Theatre Calgary); Much Ado About Nothing, The Winter’s Tale (Bard on The Beach); The Book of Love (Kokoro Dance); Fairie Queen (Royal Winnipeg Ballet); Dead Man Walking, Otello (Vancouver Opera), Empire of The Son (Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre).

Dave Pierce Composer for the grand theatre: Debut. theatre credits (selected): Anne of Green Gables (Theatre Calgary); Orchestrator – Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Tony Awards, American Music Awards, Twyla Tharp/Frank Sinatra: Come Fly Away (nyc), Dance With Me (Las Vegas & Nat’l Tour); Jesus Christ Superstar Gospel, Chicago, Dr. Dolittle, Crazy For You, Movin’ Out. Composer – 2010 Olympic Winter Games, 2011 Arab Olympic Games, Queen’s Royal Visit 2005, Calgary Stampede Evening Show (20 years). Arranger – Michael Bublé, Robbie Williams, Sarah McLachlan, Nelly Furtado, Bryan Adams, Carrie Underwood, Carly Rae Jepson, Rod Stewart, Jann Arden, Paul Brandt, Alanis Morissette. other: Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Music Direction, 2010 Olympic Winter Games; Global Music Award winner for Composer, 2011 Arab Olympic Games.

Jim Neil Sound Designer for the grand theatre: Mr. Neil is thrilled to be back at the Grand this season after a 34 year career as the Grand’s Head of Sound, involved in over 200 productions. theatre credits (selected): Sound designer in many of our country’s regional theatres including The Stratford Festival, The National Arts Centre, The Ed Mirvish Theatre, Canadian Stage, and The Manitoba Theatre Centre. Mr. Neil would also like to thank Local 105 of iatse for 35 years of support.

Vickie Croley Running Coach Twenty-four years as head coach of the Track and Field team at Western University. Previously a National Team Coach at Common- wealth Games (2014), the North American Central American Caribbean Combined Events Championships (2009), World Student Games (2005, 1991), and others. Inductee to the McMaster Sports Hall of Fame and the Western University Sports Hall of Fame. Recognized as a YMCA Women of Excellence in Western Ontario, 2017. Lead coach of Olympic Bronze medalist Damian Warner at the 2016 Olympics.

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Stephanie Graham Choreographer for the grand theatre: Debut. theatre credits (selected): Director / Choreographer — All Shook Up, The Little Mermaid (Globe); Johnny Belinda (Smile Theatre); Choreographer — Fun Home, Grey Gardens, The Wild Party (Musical Stage Company); Kiss Me Kate, Dogfight, Godspell, Colours in the Storm (Theatre Sheridan); Crazy For You (Capitol Theatre); The Winter’s Tale (Groundling); It’s A Wonderful Life (Theatre Aquarius); Spamalot (Stephenville Theatre Festival); The Addams Family (Neptune); Mary Poppins, The Drowsy Chaperone (Globe); Next to Normal (rmtc). Upcoming: Director / Choreographer — Shrek The Musical, Mamma Mia, Beauty and the Beast (Globe Theatre). other: Graduate Sheridan College, Music Theatre Performance.

Mark Payne Music & Vocal Director for the grand theatre: Beethoven Lives Upstairs. theatre credits (selected): Godspell, The Fantasticks, Starbright Christmas (Victoria Playhouse Petrolia). other: Musical Director, Victoria Playhouse Petrolia (2012-present); M.Music (piano performance) University of Toronto; Co-Conductor, “Primus” Amabile Mens’ Choir; Musical Director, Church of the Ascension, London.

Jane Gooderham Voice & Dialect Coach for the grand theatre: A Christmas Carol. theatre credits (selected): Voice, text, and dialects for Stratford (15 seasons), Shaw, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime (National Theatre / Toronto); Matilda (Royal Shakespeare Company); Arcadia (Shaw / Mirvish); London Road, The Syringa Tree, Rock ‘n Roll (Canadian Stage); War Horse (National Theatre / Mirvish); Cloud Nine, The Lord of the Rings, The Producers (Mirvish). film and tv credits: Republic of Doyle. other: Head of Voice, National Theatre School of Canada (2009-16); Birmingham Conservatory, Soulpepper Academy, Centre for Indigenous Theatre. ma Voice, Central School, Acting, Guildhall School, London, England.

Kelly Luft Stage Manager for the grand theatre: A Christmas Carol, Art, The Wizard of Oz (2016, 2009, 2002), hsp Les Misérables: School Edition, plus many others. theatre credits (selected):  The Komagata Maru Incident (Stratford); The Sound of Music, Hairspray (Drayton); Le Bal (Theatre Plus); Not Wanted on the Voyage (Canadian Stage); 2 years at London England’s West End. opera credits (selected): 12 seasons with  Opera Lyra Ottawa, 10 seasons with Hawaii Opera Theatre, 6 seasons with Orchestra London / Opera Pacific Victoria, 16 seasons with Opera Ontario, Wagner’s Ring Cycle — Götterdämmerung (coc); Idomeneo (Opera Atelier). Upcoming: Prom Queen, A Christmas Carol (Grand Theatre); Le Nozze di Figaro (Hawaii Opera); Countess Maritza (Pacific Opera Victoria).

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General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada is proud to be a contributing sponsor of the Grand Theatre. The City of London has been our home for over forty years, so the links to our community are deep and strong.

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Whether it’s through our participation in United Way activities, lending a helping hand with Habitat for Humanity or our donations to Parkwood Hospital, we are committed to showing leadership within our community to better the lives of those around us.

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada is a global defence industry market leader that manufactures Canadian designed and developed light armoured vehicles. Our London operation is the 2nd largest manufacturer in the region and drives ap-proximately 10% of the London economy. Of the 500 suppliers we have nation-wide, over 240 of them are right here in the Lon-don area. Dedicated to protecting soldiers our 650 engineers are relentlessly focused on innovation.

The 2,000 people who work at our London operation have a profound connection to the soldiers who use our product. Many of our employees have either served in the military or are currently serving in a reserve capacity so we know exactly who we work for - the men and women of our Armed Forces and those of our allies.During this 100th anniversary of the key battles that led to end of World War I, we salute the brave women and men who have served and sacrificed, and those who continue to serve our country.

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Melissa Cameron Assistant Stage Manager for the grand theatre: Once, To Master the Art, The Hobbit, Shirley Valentine; High School Projects Shakespeare: The Mixtape, Much Ado About Nothing, Anything Goes. theatre credits (selected): The Prince of Homburg, I Claudia, The Last of Romeo and Juliet, Offline (Talk is Free); Cracked: a new light on dementia (Possible Art); The Last 5 Years, She Loves Me, A Christmas Carol, Cabaret, The 39 Steps (Rose Theatre);  Pieces (Cue6 Productions);Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Lion in Winter, Romeo and Juliet, An Ideal Husband, Blithe Spirit, The Glass Menagerie (Watermark).

Jordan Guetter Assistant Stage Manager for the grand theatre: A Christmas Carol. theatre credits (selected): Passing Strange (Musical Stage Company / Obsidian);  Oksana G (Tapestry Opera); Hosanna, The Odd Couple, The Testament of Mary (Soulpepper); One Slight Hitch, Halfway There (Upper Canada Playhouse); Dimensions: A Cirque Experience, Toxicity, Kinet-X (Haut- Vol / Canada’s Wonderland); The Penelopiad, A Flea In Her Ear (George Brown). Upcoming: Stage Fright (Lighthouse Festival Theatre); A Christmas Carol (Grand Theatre).

Fran Barker Apprentice Stage Manager for the grand theatre: Once. theatre credits (selected): Production Assistant (Stratford); Cinderella: The Panto, All Shook Up (Drayton); Canada 300 (Watermark Theatre); Opera Luminata. other: Graduate of University of Waterloo.

Mike Bartlett Stage AdaptationMike Bartlett is a multi-award winning playwright and screenwriter. Series two of Doctor Foster aired on bbc in 2017 as did his adaptation of his stage play King Charles III. He was Associate Playwright at Paines Plough, Writer-In-Residence at the National Theatre, and Pearson Playwright in Residence at The Royal Court Theatre. King Charles III won the Critic’s Circle Award for Best New Play, Olivier Award for Best New Play, and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best New Play. Love Love Love won Best New Play in the 2011 Theatre Awards Uk, Cock won an Olivier Award in 2010 for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre, he won the Writer’s Guild Tinniswood and Imison prizes for Not Talking, and the Old Vic New Voices Award for Artefacts. His television series The Town was nomi-nated for a bafta for Breakthrough Talent. Doctor Foster also earned bafta nominations (Radio Times Audience Award, Best Mini Series, Best Leading Actress — Suranne Jones (win). Bartlett won Outstanding Newcomer for British Television Writing at the British Screenwriters’ Awards 2016 for Doctor Foster.

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RACING ON THE SPRIET STAGEChariots of Fire presents a unique challenge for performers. There is no pretending: the actors actually race for the finish line. But how do performers prepare to become real runners onstage? We asked their running coach, Vickie Croley (Head Track & Field Coach at Western University). Here’s what Vickie had to say about training, taking care of yourself, and working with the Chariots of Fire cast:

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When working with the actors to prepare them for the rehearsals and performances, I felt that the most important considerations were teaching them basic sprint technique, empha-sizing the need to wear proper footwear, the importance of a proper warm-up and recovery, as well as how to sequence workouts. We first met in early February for a three hour teaching session to go over all of these things. I was quite impressed by how well the actors picked up the sprint drills and how they took feedback and made corrections. They told me they are used to taking direction — I wished some of my ath-letes were as good at this skill! I then provided them with 2-3 workouts to do each week leading up to the start of rehearsals on March 26th. This would give them time to practice the cues provided and to ensure that they stay healthy. Once they arrived in London we met a couple times each week to have some supervised ses-sions where I could provide some feedback and an opportunity for them to ask questions. I was also thrilled to work with the staff at the Grand regarding footwear, stage construction, and providing feedback to make the running scenes as realistic as possible.

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Short Speed Workout: This involves three sets of 3 x 40m all out runs, 1 minute rest between reps, and 6-8 minutes between sets. During these workouts, there is an emphasis on the techni-cal components of the sprint. These runs can also be from starting blocks to work on technique. The first 20-30m of the run is the acceleration phase, progressing from low running to tall running.

Speed Endurance Workout: Three x 150m at 90-95% with a 12-15 minute rest in between. If an athlete is training for just the 100m, these runs wouldn’t exceed 150m, while if the runner is training for 200m, they run a distance of up to 300m.

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Our company values the harmonized and stimulating relationship between the arts and the sciences as we recognize the intrinsic artistic potential required to drive scientific innovation.

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At 3M Canada, we see the potential that stems from minds touched by both art and sci-ence. Imagination is the starting block of innovation, and it is with a great deal of pride that 3M Canada celebrates the 10th anniversary of our partnership with the Grand Theatre. We look forward to this year’s production, Chariots of Fire, and many more years of creative collaboration.

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It is difficult to measure the impact of 3M Canada’s support over the course of 25-plus years. We are so fortunate to have had this corporate partner in our Grand family as the Title Sponsor of many of our closing season productions. Not only is 3M a generous financial supporter, but the company is a champion of the arts in London.

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The Grand Theatre and 3M Canada have a long history of community partnership in London, dating back as far as 1991. The long-standing relationship has seen the run of many season and artistic successes in our community. The Grand’s distinguished presence in the London’s artistic scene, paired with 3M Canada’s support for equal opportunity in the arts, has driven the success of our partnership for over 25 years. This year, 3M Canada is proud to sponsor the Grand’s ambitious and innovative production of Chariots of Fire.

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Beth & Peter WhatmoreJudy & Gerry WheatonMargaret & Mark WhitleySandy & Chris WhittallLucy WilliamsFaye & Rod WillisMike WojtakPhilip WongSharon Wright-EvansLaurie & Paul YoungBetty Anne YounkerAnn & Orlando ZamprognaLynne ZarbatanyColleen Zettel19 anonymous

FOUnDATIONSThe Paul Butler & Chris Black FoundationGift Funds CanadaGood Foundation Inc.The Jack & Barbara Hay FoundationJ.P. Bickell Foundation Sifton Family FoundationThe United Church of Canada Foundation — Mary & Norman Warner FundWestminster College Foundation

ENDOWMENTS & GIFTS THROUGH the LONDON COMMUNITY FOUnDATIONThe Barbara & John Cronyn Fund The McNee Family FundThe Megan Holliday Memorial Fund The Richard & Beryl Ivey Fund The William & Katharine Kostuk Family FundThe Wilson & Judith Rodger Fund

in MemoriamThank you to those who gave in memory of Wes DeShane. Wes was a dear friend of the theatre and will be missed.Thank you to those who gave in memory of John Keith McMartin.We remember Mary Eleanor Miller and thank her and her family for their generous gift to the theatre.

PROSCENIUM SOCIETY We are deeply grateful to the compassionate individuals who have made the important and thoughtful decision to make a planned gift to the Grand Theatre. We honour them through their membership in the Proscenium Society.

Barbara BelbeckLynn DavisCathy & James DunlopDr. Nicole Le Riche & Dr. John HowardMary & Roger Lillyman

Susan NickleDiane & Gary Alan PriceGlenda Robinson E.J. SmallJudy WhiteMichael Wojtak

Membership to the Proscenium Society is available to those who have chosen to make a planned gift in one or more of the following ways:

• Bequests (donations through your will)• Listed Securites• Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation • Charitable Remainder Trust and gifts of Residual Interest• Charitable Gift Annuities• Life Insurance Policies, RRSP, RRIF

To learn more, please contact Suzanne Lanthier, Director of Development at 519.672.9030 x 251 or slanthier@grandtheatre.com

We remember the following members of the Grand Theatre family who have made a bequest to the theatre. Their legacy will help ensure that the Grand continues to flourish.

Hazel E. BellMarista Ateena Brooks (Mikolaski)Robert Crawford BuckA. M. Cuddy

Theresa Cutler Helen Ann Day Walter R. (Wally) DuffieldInnis HammondBarbara Horne

Beryl IveyElizabeth Ann Jones Myrtle McCallum J. Douglas McCulloughMary Eleanor Miller

Joseph Samuels Donald SmithDoris Spence Elizabeth Stratton

The Grand Theatre would like to acknowledge rTraction and thank all donors who made a gift in support of the 2018 High School Project, Prom Queen: The Musical. Special thanks to Lerners llp, Tourism London, and Michael Rubinoff.

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