David studied theatre at the Universities of Waterloo and Victoria. This is his first time adapting work from archival materials, but he hopes, not his last. David has been the festival director at the Edmonton Fringe for a few years, and also taken shows to Fringe festivals across Canada, and in Washington and Adelaide. He’s also been Executive Director of the Film and Video Arts Society, Co-Producer of the Comedy Arts Festival, and General Manager of Theatre Network. Right now, he also produces the Edmonton International Literary Festival.

Karen Simonson (Dramaturge)

Karen is thrilled to be collaborating with her husband David for this project, her first foray into the world of theatre. Born and raised in Edmonton, Karen graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in History, and received her Masters of Arts in archival studies from the University of Manitoba. She has worked in a number of archives across Canada and is the reference archivist at the Provincial Archives of Alberta.

Heather D. Swain (Performer)

Heather D. Swain is an actor, writer and street performer who splits her time between Edmonton and London (yes, England). She has worked with Azimuth Theatre, Theatre Network, Fringe Theatre Adventures, Company of Sirens, and extensively in film and television. She is currently writing a series of illustrated medium-short stories entitled Bedtime Stories of Adults.

Paul Bezaire (Lighting and Sound Designer)

Paul has worked for over fifteen years as a designer and technician. He has no real schooling, but has managed to figure it out through plagiarism, trial and error. Most recently, Paul designed A Watched Pot Never Boyles> at Nextfest, and will next be appearing in the role of Technical Director for Theatre Network.

Geri Dittrich (Costume Designer)

Geri has been so busy doing costumes and props for stage, individual performers, schools, corporations and special events in and around Edmonton that she is too busy to write a decent bio.