Willow Quartet
Playwright: Joan Burrows
Director: Suzanne Hermary
Synopsis:
Much to the chagrin of her mother and her estranged husband, Kim has invited Jim, a visiting classical musician, to stay in a spare room in her family's old farmhouse. This is so out of character – she knows almost nothing about Jim, or classical music, for that matter. But, in the aftermath of a family tragedy, Kim has sought solace at the farm, a quiet place away from the city, and Jim offers her the chance to love, feel joy, and laugh again. It’s not long before Kim is infatuated with Jim’s sophistication and charm in this story of connection, healing
and forgiveness.
Genre:
Romance
Show Dates: Jan 17th – Feb 1st, 2020
Suzanne Hermary
Director
Suzanne has been on stage since childhood and studied theatre at RDC before attending Sheridan College’s Musical Theatre Performance program in Ontario, graduating from the new bachelor’s degree program in 2018. After living in Toronto and Paris, Suzanne returned to Red Deer, and she directed Air Raids & Siren Songs for Red Deer Players Society in 2017. Suzanne is Coordinator for the Red Deer Arts Council, an independent travel agent, and she runs a monthly Broadway Open Mic event in town with Evening Star Entertainment.
ARLENE CLARK
Marjorie Shields
Arlene started with CAT back in the mid-80’s. Since retiring, she has moved back to Red Deer and is glad to be involved once again. She extends a huge thank you to all the people that make this show possible!
HEATHER LAWRENCE
Kim Shields-Walters
Heather is excited to be part of “Willow Quartet”, her second dinner theatre with CAT. Heather has had previous roles as the Actress/Lizzie in “Blood Relations”, Estelle Hopper in the dinner theatre “Real Estate” and was also part of the Sherlock Holmes series. Off stage Heather is a pediatric Physiotherapist and an avid road cyclist. Enjoy the show!
David Heikkinen
Jim Fleming
David Heikkinen is a musician, actor, and engineer. He has a diploma in music with a major in vocals from Red Deer College, and a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Calgary. The performing arts have become his focus in recent years, and David has started acting in shows and film around Red Deer and Calgary. He is also currently taking his pilot’s license at Skywings Aviation in Red Deer. Other interests also include inventing, writing, and martial arts (Krav Maga).
MARC LAMBERT
Ben Walters
This is Marc’s first foray in the performing arts since high school. Marc finds that he relates to the character of Ben on several levels and also with the relationship Ben has with Marjorie (his tenacious mother-in-law). Marc has really enjoyed his time working with the CAT organization and the cast and crew of the Willow Quartet.