You Are Here

Photo by: Alex Williams

You Are Here (2004)
by Daniel MacIvor
directed by Mindy Parfitt

Cast:
Alison – Colleen Wheeler
Richard – Noah Drew
Ted Steeves – Martin Sims
Connie Hoy / First AD – Manami Hara
Jerry – Alex Williams
Diane Drake – Alexa Dubreuil (Devine)
Thomas Roman – Sean Devine
Paul/Justin – Marco Soriano

Set/Costumes/Props – Sydney Cavanagh
Sound – Joel Etkin
Lighting Larry Lynn
Stage Management – Robin Richardson

Meet Alison: a once-idealistic writer turned celebrity journalist, trying to figure out how she ended up middle-aged, in the film business, in front of an audience and not at all sure why. Has she died? Is this heaven? In this remarkable play by the same author as In On It, Monster, and Cul-de-Sac, Alison’s life spirals into chaos and tragedy. Left alone to re-experience the choices that framed her life, Alison rediscovers love that fades, hopes that die, and enduring friendship that offers the promise of redemption.

“This show is one of the best things you’ll ever see.” – Colin Thomas, The Georgia Straight

“A new production so hot that those who see Vancouver’s theatre scene as too staid are urged to see this show.” – Peter Birnie, Vancouver Sun

“[Director] Mindy Parfitt does a superb job of honoring MacIvor’s complex and invigorating script.” – Peter Birnie, Vancouver Sun

“Colleen Wheeler delivers the performance of the year…Absolutely mesmerizing.” – Jerry Wasserman,vancouverplays.com, CBC Radio

“Possibly the most acclaimed Vancouver stage drama of 2004” – Westender Online


Awards & Nominations:

Jessie Richardson Theatre Award Nomination 2004-2005
Outstanding Production: You Are Here

Jessie Richardson Theatre Award Winner 2004-2005
Outstanding Performance Lead Actress: Colleen Wheeler, You Are Here

Jessie Richardson Theatre Award Winner 2004-2005
Outstanding Performance Supporting Actress: Alexa Dubreuil, You Are Here

Full reviews:

The Georgia Straight
The Vancouver Courier
Vancouver Plays

You Are Here – remount (2005)
by Daniel MacIvor
directed by Mindy Parfitt
Set/Costumes/Props – Sydney Cavanagh
Sound – Joel Etkin
Lighting Larry Lynn
Stage Management – Robin Richardson

Cast:
Alison – Colleen Wheeler
Richard – Noah Drew
Ted Steeves – Robin Richardson
Connie Hoy / First AD– Laara Ong
Jerry – Alex Williams
Diane Drake – Alexa Dubreuil (Devine)
Thomas Roman – Sean Devine
Paul/Justin – Courtney Stevens