The Exonerated
Written by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen
Nov. 16th - 25th, 2018
Fred Thury Studio Theatre, 258 Vanier College
Relaxed & Closed Captioned Performance is Sunday, Nov. 18th
Culled from interviews, letters, transcripts, case files and the public record, The Exonerated tells the true stories of six wrongfully convicted survivors of death row in their own words. Moving between first-person monologues and scenes set in courtrooms and prisons, the six interwoven stories paint a picture of an American criminal justice system gone horribly wrong – and of six brave souls who persevered to survive it. Winner of 2003 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, declared "the #1 play of the year" by the NY Times.
"The Exonerated is a compelling piece about the true experiences of 6 innocent people who were sentenced to Death Row. The play is based on a collection of interviews that took place after their release. They faced Institutionalized racism, a flawed justice system and bigoted law enforcers. Some of them went decades with out being heard or believed. After overcoming the unimaginable, they shared their stories of loss, struggle, survival and hope. It is with honour we give voice to their stories so we can now share them with you."
- Jane Spence, Director
Nov. 16th - 25th, 2018
Fred Thury Studio Theatre, 258 Vanier College
Relaxed & Closed Captioned Performance is Sunday, Nov. 18th
Culled from interviews, letters, transcripts, case files and the public record, The Exonerated tells the true stories of six wrongfully convicted survivors of death row in their own words. Moving between first-person monologues and scenes set in courtrooms and prisons, the six interwoven stories paint a picture of an American criminal justice system gone horribly wrong – and of six brave souls who persevered to survive it. Winner of 2003 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, declared "the #1 play of the year" by the NY Times.
"The Exonerated is a compelling piece about the true experiences of 6 innocent people who were sentenced to Death Row. The play is based on a collection of interviews that took place after their release. They faced Institutionalized racism, a flawed justice system and bigoted law enforcers. Some of them went decades with out being heard or believed. After overcoming the unimaginable, they shared their stories of loss, struggle, survival and hope. It is with honour we give voice to their stories so we can now share them with you."
- Jane Spence, Director
Directed by Jane Spence
Stage Managed by Quanah Lawrence
Assistant Stage Managed by Doris Zhang
Set/Lighting Designed by Ethan Mofford
Sound Designed by Vicky Tan
Costume Designed by Sanne Van Mastbergen
Props Designed by Doris Zhang
Board Operated by Rachel Roberts
Photography/Videography by Marissa Wheler
Poster/Programme Designed by Natalia Morales Caceres
FOH Staff:
Araceli Ferrara, Elaine Slonim, Lauren Westbury, Kayla Ado, and Taryn Waldorf
Crew:
Althea Reyes, Araceli Ferrara, Beth McInnes, David Eldridge, Emma Jones, Samantha Levy, and Yaffa Segal
Cast:
Andrew Carson Bond as Carey
David Eldridge as Gary
Davis Okey-Azzunah as David
Élodie Dorsel as Sunny
Gregory Lavelle as Ensemble #1
Jadon-John Barton-Williams as Robert
Jordan Longley as Delbert
Kaitlyn Stollery as Sandra/Sue
Nathanael "Nate" Iwanochko as Ensemble #2
Rochelle Smith as Georgia
Stage Managed by Quanah Lawrence
Assistant Stage Managed by Doris Zhang
Set/Lighting Designed by Ethan Mofford
Sound Designed by Vicky Tan
Costume Designed by Sanne Van Mastbergen
Props Designed by Doris Zhang
Board Operated by Rachel Roberts
Photography/Videography by Marissa Wheler
Poster/Programme Designed by Natalia Morales Caceres
FOH Staff:
Araceli Ferrara, Elaine Slonim, Lauren Westbury, Kayla Ado, and Taryn Waldorf
Crew:
Althea Reyes, Araceli Ferrara, Beth McInnes, David Eldridge, Emma Jones, Samantha Levy, and Yaffa Segal
Cast:
Andrew Carson Bond as Carey
David Eldridge as Gary
Davis Okey-Azzunah as David
Élodie Dorsel as Sunny
Gregory Lavelle as Ensemble #1
Jadon-John Barton-Williams as Robert
Jordan Longley as Delbert
Kaitlyn Stollery as Sandra/Sue
Nathanael "Nate" Iwanochko as Ensemble #2
Rochelle Smith as Georgia
