The Amaryllis

A World Premiere

Written by Michele Riml

A co-production with The Firehall Arts Centre, The Amaryllis was produced in November 2020. It was closed mid-run due to heightened restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“a reminder of the power of theatre to transport us into other worlds—happier or not”

—ALYSSA HIROSE, VANCOUVER MAGAZINE

Photo by Emily Cooper

In this premiere production, the audience is transported into the fascinating, quirky world of Lucy (Amy Rutherford) and Jeremy Keener (Shawn Macdonald). Lucy is a terrifically talented voice-over artist and Jeremy is her troubled agent, who would sooner jump off a cliff before ever following a dream of his own. Sister and brother for better or for worse, these two are inextricably bound. The amaryllis plant – a mysterious gift from a mysterious giver – takes on a strange power over their lives. The Amaryllis is a mystery about what it really takes to grow and a comedy about what it really takes to change.

“Riml is a very funny writer, with a gift for pop-culture detail, whether it’s Kraft Dinner, salt-and-vinegar chips, old Barbara Stanwyck movies, or Yoda.”

— JANET SMITH, STIR

Photo by Emily Cooper

“The Amaryllis offers psychological motivation galore and a lengthy array of metaphors to go with it.”

— JERRY WASSERMAN, VANCOUVER SUN

Video by Ryan Parfitt and Cameron Anderson

Cast: Amy Rutherford and Shawn Macdonald

Director: Mindy Parfitt

Set Design: Ana Cappelluto

Assistant Set Design: Bruno-Pierre Houle

Costume Design: Jessica Oostergo

Lighting Design: Itai Erdal

Sound Design: Ruby Singh

Props Design: Heidi Wilkinson

Assistant Props Design: Carol Macdonald

Stage Managers: Rebecca Mulvihill and Jillian Perry

Apprentice Stage Manager: Tatty Mitchell

Set Builder: Jeremy Vreeken

Scenic Painter: Tegan Klancnik

Publicist: Teresa Travato

Photo by Emily Cooper

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