This week, I experienced my official Stratford Festival debut as Charles in Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by
@crowstheatread for the Festival Theatre stage, in front of the largest audience of my career.
I am proud and humbled to be part of this production with this group of artists, which encompasses such a wealth of talent, knowledge, and experience. To perform Shakespeare on a stage that was purpose built for his plays, with such history behind it, is a thrill.
Milestones have a way of making one reflective. I am full of gratitude and love for all of the teachers, mentors, friends, and colleagues I have had the pleasure of working with over my career thus far. I never have to look far for inspiration or support, and that is a rare privilege that I do not take for granted. I hope I can offer even a fraction of that inspiration and support back to the community that has been so generous to me.
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Director: Chris Abraham
@crowstheatread
Set and Costume Designer: Julie Fox
@juliefoxto
Lighting Designer: Imogen Wilson
@imowils
Composer, Sound Designer: Thomas Ryder Payne
Composer: Ron Sexsmith
@ronsexsmithmusic
Fight and Intimacy Director: Anita Nittoly
Choreographer: Adrienne Gould
📸David Hou
@david_hou_photography
@stratfest
#sfasyoulikeit