Stage Door News
Stage Door News
Toronto, May 30, 2012 - Scrim For Rent Productions is pleased to present Morris Panych's darkest and funniest comedy's, Lawrence & Holloman starring Jerry Schaefer and Trent McMullen. Morris Panych is one Canada's best known and most frequently produced playwrights and his plays have been produced the world over. Trent McMullen, best known for his film and television work, will be making his professional stage debut. The Winchester Kitchen and Bar, known for its great food but also live performances like stand-up comedy and music, is rolling out the red carpet to bring this unique live theater event to its space. It's constructing a stage that will put the action right in the audience!! Their intention is to host more live theatre in the future.
Lawrence & Holloman opens June 11 for a limited Ten Night only engagement and must close June 21, 2012 at The Winchester Kitchen and Bar. Tickets are $20 (inclusive of HST) and are available at the door or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/252450. For more information contact either Andy Scrimshaw, ascrimshaw@rogers.com or call 416-5763960, or D Hennigar, deidre_hennigar@msn.com or call 905-925-7084
Jerry Schaefer is one of Canada's most respected comedy writers, improv teacher and performer. He has worked with the Kids in the Hall and was a regular on The Red Green Show. For over 20 years Jerry was an improvisational acting instructor for the Second City. He was also the head writer for the CBC Radio shows The Muckraker and What a Week!, which he also produced. He has written for Colin Mocherie, Joe Flaherty, George Stromboulopoulos and Andrea Martin. He can be seen on stage weekly at the Comedy Bar in The Improv Show.
Trent McMullen, making his professional stage debut, came to our attention in Don McKellar's award-winning Last Night, opposite Sarah Polley. He has since carved out a career in independent film, appearing in films such as, Dog Pound, Small Town Murder Song and It All Happens Incredibly Fast to name a few. Trent portrayed Orrie Cather on the hit A&E series Nero Wolfe and has guest starred in nearly 20 other television movies and shows.
The much loved and respected Jane Ford is best known for her work in television as a executive producer/creator/writer. Some of her notable credits include: Material World, Radio Free Roscoe, and The Broad Side. She directed The Broad Side for the Tarragon Theatre and the CBC. Jane is also an exceptionally talented singer/songwriter and improviser.
Morris Panych is one of Canada's most acclaimed theatre writers and director. He is a two-time winner of the Governor General's Award for Drama.
LAWRENCE & HOLLOMAN finds Holloman (Jerry Schaefer), a down and out and potentially suicidal schmuck befriended by Lawrence (Trent McMullen), a suit salesman who is enjoying a hot streak. But Lawrence's hot streak comes to and end and maybe, just maybe Holloman is hell bent on taking Lawrence down with him. An off-beat buddy comedy only Morris Panych could craft!
Illustration: Cover of Talonbooks edition, 2010.
2012-05-30
Toronto: Scrim For Rent presents “Lawrence and Holloman” June 11-21