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Tobin Stokes and Michael Shamata, the forces behind last season’s Joni Mitchell event, are creating another musical concert focusing on the music of another Canadian icon— the late great Gordon Lightfoot. He was a national hero. He was a homegrown star. And now, Lightfoot’s words and music—which have caressed our ears and haunted our souls—will fill our beautiful theatre in a performance orchestrated especially for you.
Why I Chose This Musical Experience
Creating a musical event around the songs of this prolific and beloved Canadian hero is something that Tobin and I have been longing to do for some time. As with our investigation of the words and music of Joni Mitchell—the Lightfoot songbook provides an irresistible invitation to explore his lyrics and revel in his melodies. He was an international star—but he speaks most eloquently to us. – Michael Shamata
“More than any other singer-songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot personified Canada.”
“Every time I hear a song of his, it’s like I wish it would last forever.”
Audiences experience our work on many levels – some people like to prepare in advance and others prefer to be surprised when they see the show. We’ve created a host of live and digital experiences to help you gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of our plays.
Our live talk show, hosted by CBC Radio’s Gregor Craigie, returns for its 12th season! Attend in-person, watch it live on Facebook, or catch it later on Vimeo or YouTube. B4Play features artists from the upcoming show, along with experts from the community, who illuminate themes in the play.
Following the third Thursday performance of each show, actors return to the stage to answer your questions and provide insight into the play you have just experienced. These Q & A sessions last approximately 20 minutes.
For patrons with low or no vision, we offer one VocalEye performance during most Mainstage productions. Trained Audio Describers provide descriptions of the visual elements of the show, allowing people with low vision to enjoy the theatrical experience without missing any of the details.
Michael Shamata and Tobin Stokes
Creators
Michael Shamata
Director
Tobin Stokes
Musical Director
Carole Klemm
Set Design
Emily Friesen
Costume Design
Kevin Fraser
Lighting Design
Paul Tedeschini
Sound Designer
Caryn Fehr
Stage Manager
Kelsey Cain
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