John
2017
About the Production
The Canadian premiere of Annie Baker's John. The production opened to immense critical acclaim, receiving top marks from the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, NOW Magazine and various other publications. A young couple arrives at a bed and breakfast in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In the home of an eccentric older woman, they are forced to confront the cracks in their relationship and the unsettling presence that seems to permeate the room.
Reviews
"John shows the extraordinary beneath the ordinary"
— Glenn Sumi, NOW Magazine
"Company Theatre's John a fine introduction to Annie Baker's work"
— Carly Maga, Toronto Star
"An evening very well spent"
— Rebecca Felgate, Toronto Guardian
"Annie Baker's John is a religious experience"
— The Globe & Mail
"The Company Theatre's production of three-hour play set in a quaint B&B will have you riveted to your seat"
— Glenn Sumi, NOW Magazine
Awards & Recognition
- ★2017 Dora Mavor Moore Award - Outstanding Performance (Female) - Nora McLellan (Won)
- ★2017 Dora Mavor Moore Award - Outstanding Performance (Female) - Nancy Beatty (Nominated)
- ★2017 Dora Mavor Moore Award - Outstanding Performance (Male) - Philip Riccio (Nominated)
- ★2017 Dora Mavor Moore Award - Outstanding Scenic Design - Shannon Lea Doyle (Won)
- ★2017 Toronto Theatre Critics Award - Best Supporting Actress - Nora McLellan (Won)
- ★2017 Toronto Theatre Critics Award - Best International Play (Won)
- ★2017 Toronto Theatre Critics Award - Best Production (Won)
Production Details
Dates
2017
Venue
Berkeley Street Upstairs Theatre, Toronto
Cast & Creatives
Nancy Beatty
Nora McLellan
Philip Riccio
