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Noir
A FROG IN HAND PRODUCTION
A timeless classic moving through time and space.
Noir puts a supernatural spin on a timeless classic, bringing film noir to life. The 2023 premiere was held at Stonehooker Brewing Company, immersing audiences in the ambiance of the genre, the atmosphere of the brew hall, and the linearity of the vintage diner booth. Bringing Frog in Hand’s dystopic production character, Noir explores the seduction of binary thinking in an examination of right vs wrong; where judgement wavers depending on the teller of the tale. Noir also considers memory and narrative in response to trauma – a conversation important to our time in light of the multiple ‘truths’ associated with climate crisis and issues of social justice.
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As production designer, it was a joy to work in the brewery – finding new perspectives and possibilities for performance, and new ways to use existing props, and set materials. As with other Frog in Hand collaborations, sets were immersive, props and costumes were of found material or recycled clothing. All were repurposed post-production.
CREATIVE TEAM
Artistic Director, Choreographer, Sound Designer: Colleen Snell
Director of Operations: Jessica Cen
Production Design: Noelle Hamlyn
Rehearsal Director: Alice Cavanagh
Dramaturge: Andrew Gaboury
Lighting Designer: Nick Blais (assisted by Bharat Vyas)
Assistant Costume Designers: Daniella Browne, Aibrean Glaister
Assistant Stage Managers: Aiyana Ruel, Sophia Hassenstein
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Music by Colleen Snell, Ellis Freedman, Callahan Connor + others
Sound Consultant: Bill Soper
Logistics: Heather Snell, Jill Hollingsworth
Set Supervision: Ken Snell
PR Representative: Isidora Kecman
With thanks to Adam + the team at Stonehooker.
CAST
Ryan Lee
Evan Webb
Clarke Blair
Kelly Shaw
Abby Silvera
Sully Malaeb Proulx
Jeffrey Lapira
Danielle Davis
Clara Isgro
Frédèrique Perron
Kai Fitzpatrick
Jaimee Leggett
Amelia Brown
Kt Ayer
Jianna Neufeld
Camille Scully
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