THE WAKOWSKI BROTHERS

SUMMARY

Back by popular demand: Don't miss the return of Cape Breton's favourite Vaudeville team  The Wakowski Brothers! Join Jimmy and Conrad Wakowski as they recount their journey from busking on Charlotte St to North American stardom. One last time!
 

TRAILER

Playwright/Director’s Notes:

When I began writing The Wakowski Bros. in 2010, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I was about to turn twenty, coming off of some minor successes, and looking to start another project. I had always been fascinated by Vaudeville, and particularly the oft unsung Vaudeville scene that was once vibrant in Cape Breton. It was the demolition of the Vogue Theatre that brought my interest to the surface. There seemed to me a strong parallel to be made, a universality that might transcend the specifics of Vaudeville and theatre to perhaps offer some small insight about relationships and how we shepherd the things we care about. It was also an excuse to write some really great puns. In the six years since, this play has evolved in more ways than I could have ever imagined, winning contests and awards and most importantly, making people smile across the country. Every production has been an experience and a learning opportunity, however I am perhaps the most proud of this version which nineteen months ago opened as the premiere production of the new Highland Arts Theatre. The rest is history. I will always remember one matinee we did at the very beginning which we performed for two audience members. Since then, the theatre has grown in more ways than I could have possibly imagined and I am so grateful to Cape Breton for that support. The Wakowski Team has been involved in many of our core shows, we’ve toured to Halifax, and we even have our very own CD (available in the lobby for only $10!), yet it is still so humbling and such a privilege to share with you one final time the show that started it all. Remember: Family is all we have, so we must have family.

Thank you for being our family. Wesley J. Colford

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY Wesley J. Colford

JIM WAKOWSKI George MacKenzie

CONRAD WAKOWSKI Ron Newcombe

CAITLYN ROSE McLEAN Lisa Penny

THE “WAKOWSKI” BAND:

PIANO Breagh MacKinnon

BASS “Red” Mike MacDonald

DRUMS Ronnie Leadbeater

WOODWINDS Ian Aker

STAGE MANAGER Mary-Jean Doyle

ASSISTANT SM/CREW Jill Taylor

MUSIC DIRECTION Suzanne Doane

CHOREOGRAPHY Cynthia Vokey

SET DESIGN Joe Pagnan

LIGHTING DESIGN Ken Heaton

COSTUME DESIGN Hilary Scott

MAKE UP/HAIR Taylor Penny

SOUND TECHNICIAN Rob Stone

LIGHTING OPERATOR Mary-Jean Doyle

PROMOTION DESIGN Hilary Scott

PRODUCER Wesley J. Colford

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Kevin Colford