Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight

By Lauren Gunderson

The Flare Productions
The Assembly Theatre
Toronto, ON (2023)

Movement Director: Anikka Hanson
Stage Manager: Theodore McClennan
Assistant Stage Manager: Desiree Brathwaite

Cast:
Aurora McClennan as Emilie
Carling Tedesco as Emilie Alternate
Mason Sheaves as Voltaire
Marissa Rasmussen as Soubrette
Tanner Homonko as Gentleman
Desiree Brathwaite as Madam

"Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight"
"Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight"
Rehearsal - "Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight"
"Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight"
"Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight"

  • "The Toronto production is directed by emerging director, Gabrielle Bauman, who, along with the show's movement director Anikka Hanson, create a metaphysical world of astronomy, lust and Baroque era court life. The play weaves internal fears and struggles with jealousy, ego and sprinklings of humour."

    - Broadwayworld.com

  • Nominated for Best Play (Professional) & Best Direction of a Play (Professional)

    Broadwayworld, Toronto Regional Awards, 2023

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