Welcome back, our dear patrons! The anticipation has been building, and the curtains are about to rise once more. The troupe is anxious, exuberant, and thrilled to be back on stage to bring you this somewhat farcical mystery with numerous intriguing twists and turns. Also, it is with great excitement that we introduce an addition to Park Players: Peggy Lawrence, the director of tonight’s show. She brings with her a passion for the stage and a flair for creativity.
We like to thank Louise Jalbert, Marie-France Rouleau and Sylvain Joly and the City of Longueuil for their assistance. And of course, we must thank our contributing individuals, and especially you our loyal patrons.
Please enjoy the show.
We thank you.
Michael F. Finch - President
ABOUT THE PLAY
Edward Baxter was a successful psychiatrist, beloved by his many patients—until he was framed for murder. Now on the run with an assumed identity and a suspicious new wife, his luck is running out. Edward seeks help from Dr. Roberta Smith, a fellow psychiatrist.
When Edward’s meeting with Dr. Smith goes wildly awry and leaves Edward clinging precariously to his last shred of sanity, Dr. Smith’s patient Lydia arrives for her appointment to find Edward in big trouble.
Despite the chaos created by unexpected visitors, Lydia does her best to gain Edward’s trust and help him muddle through.
DIRECTED BY Peggy Lawrence
After acting in minor parts for plays and singing solos in choirs during my youth, I left all forms of the arts far behind for decades. A rekindled interest inspired by the Centaur Theatre led me to ask a good friend whether I could join her group, the Park Players, a year into my early retirement last Spring (2023).
When several plays I had suggested for review were found to be of interest for the Park Players then, this one was chosen for production in the Fall of 2023. I accepted the offer to co-direct the play in order to ‘realize my vision’ for Psych. Thanks to tonight’s talented actors for their dedication and to my savvy co-director and to others in the theatre troupe for their guidance throughout the entire development process.
I am very proud to be a part of this collaborative production of Psych.
CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE
Will Robert need a shrink after Psych? Let’s find out together. Enjoy the show!
The Park Players were born in 1961 and so was Ian.
Coincidence or fate?
CREW
Director
Peggy Lawrence
Stage Manager
George Kaplan
Lighting / Sound
Benjamin Van Woerkom
Small Props
Joanne Finch
Production Stage Crew
Brian Stuart
Maya Cantin-Wilson
Producer
Chris Brookes
Prompter
Loretta Julien
Front of House
Sarah Di Milo
Mike Kalinowski
Karen Delage
Bianca Desanti
Hair and Makeup
Nikki Di Milo
Set Design, Construction & Set Strike
Thank you to all members, friends, and family of Park Players GPK for all their help during set construction/strike
Promotional Videos
Chris Malazdrewicz
Cindy Pownall
Bob Bastien
Benjamin Van Woerkom
Poster, Program & Publicity Design
Mike Kalinowski
Sarah Di Milo
Concessions
Sarah DiMilo
Mike Kalinowski
Dolly Shinhat
Our Harbour Volunteers
Ticket Manager
Loretta Julien
CONCESSIONS
Concessions for our production have been graciously provided by volunteers from Our Harbour.
Information about the organization can be found across the hall during a 15 minute intermission, where you can sample the goodies they’ve provided and offer donations. All proceeds from concession donations received will go towards the organization, to help in their work of providing supported housing for people with mental illness.
Since 1961, Park Players has entertained the residents of Greenfield Park and surrounding areas. Founded by a small group of enthusiastic Greenfield Park residents in 1960, but adopting our official name in 1961, Park Players not only stages productions in the spring and fall of each year but are involved in the community year-round.
Over our time as an organization, our members have been involved in many local projects. These include lunch hour workshops for elementary school children, one act plays and activities for the “Golden Leaves”, a social centre for the elderly, and children’s plays for church potluck dinners. We are also proud to have aided in raising over $8 000 for our community organizations thanks to our concession sales over the years.
Join us!
Do you live in the Montreal/South Shore area? Ever been curious about the theatre and what it takes to put on a production? Maybe you have some time on your hands that you’ve been wanting to spend more productively? Well, look no further! Consider joining Park Players of Greenfield Park. We are always welcoming new members to our group.
Going up on stage in front of an audience not your cup of tea? No problem! It takes more than just actors to put on a show. There are producers, directors, stage designers, stage construction crews, prompters, backstage crews, seamstresses, etc. Without the help of all these people, a show cannot go on!
If any of this intrigues you, visit www.parkplayersgpk.com/join.htmlSo, don’t just go to see a play, find out how exciting it can be to actually be part of presenting one. Come join Park Players today!