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SARAH BABB
As a small child growing up in rural Newfoundland, Sarah was happiest
when putting on a concert for family and friends. This happened "a
lot" and no visitor to the Babb household could leave without attending
a performance. Always anxious to pursue her passions, Sarah enrolled
in singing, dance and drama lessons. Choirs and plays became a reason
to attend school. Sarah has played such roles as Sarah Brown in GUYS
AND DOLLS, Nicola in THREE BIRDS ALIGHTING ON A FIELD, Princess in
THE PAPERBAG PRINCESS, Masha in THE THREE SISTERS, Cecily in THE
IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST and was seen last summer in the play
THE YOUNG VISITERS at the Toronto Fringe Festival.
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 LARA
BERRY
Since she was young, Lara has been involved in many aspects of the performing
arts around Toronto, her native home. She has worked in various theatre
companies around the city and has entered the film and television world
on several occasions. In her years at George Brown she has played such
roles as Candida from CANDIDA, the Nurse from ROMEO AND JULIET, Jayne
from ADULT ENTERTAINMENT, Tamora from TITUS ANDRONICUS, Gwendolen from
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, and most recently, Marianne from THREE
BIRDS ALIGHTING ON A FIELD, directed by Leah Cherniak. Lara looks forward
to the upcoming season at George Brown and can't wait to be a part of
Canada's growing theatre scene.
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 GORDON
BOLAN
While working on an English degree at Wilfrid Laurier University, Gord
stumbled into an acting class and discovered two things: first, that he
wanted to be an actor and second, that he had a great deal to learn. While
at Laurier, he took part in as many productions as he could. Two of his
favourites were SALT WATER MOON and a workshop performance of a new play
PISCES IN A WATER SIGN. Upon his graduation from WLU with a degree in Theatre
and Film Studies, he was accepted into the Acting Program at George Brown.
Some of his favourite roles have been 'Man' in INCIDENT AT STANDISH ARMS,
Macbeth, Treplev in THE SEAGULL, Det. Donny Deveraux in THE END OF CIVILIZATION,
and Stephen Ryle in THREE BIRDS ALIGHTING ON A FIELD. Gord is thrilled
to have had the chance to work with and learn from the staff and students
here, and looks forward to new roles and challenges in the future. |
 BRETT
CHRISTOPHER
Brett is George Brown's resident restauranteur-cum-actor. Showing up late
for the first day of his "Fruit Pastries of the World" course, he didn't
realize he was in the wrong class until six months later when he decided
he might as well stick with this "acting thing". His favourite roles at
school have included: York in HENRY II, Pt.2; Astrov in UNCLE VANYA; Henry
in THE END OF CIVILIZATION. He has also been seen as Prince Ronald in THE
PAPERBAG PRINCESS, Yoyo in THREE BIRDS ALIGHTING ON A FIELD and will be
performing the role of Lysander in the upcoming Equity Showcase/GB co-production
of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. An ardent feminist and actor, Brett believes
that women should definitely have the opportunity to be the bread winner
of the family, especially his. |
 LISA
DI LIBERTO
Before committing herself to George Brown, Lisa toured China performing
a Friendship show, played cello in Carnegie Hall, and appeared on stage
at Hamilton Place, Theatre Aquarius and The Oakville Centre for Performing
Arts. During her time at George Brown, Lisa enjoyed playing the innocent
Emily in OUR TOWN, the passionate Irina in THE THREE SISTERS, the silent
but sly Mlle. Y in THE STRONGER and the outrageous Mere Ubu in UBU ROI.
Last year, Lisa had the opportunity to remount Nijinsky's RITE OF SPRING
and perform it with the women in her class at George Brown. Lisa is anxious
to explode into the world of theatre upon graduation.
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LAUREN EVANS 
Lauren was almost born in Zimbabwe and then nearly came to be in South
Africa, but her parents immigrated to Canada before her arrival. Lauren
is inspired upon graduating from George Brown to assimilate herself with
Toronto's professional theatre and dance communities - both of which she
claims are the only reason she stays in this mountainless and oceanless
city. Her favourite roles while at George Brown were Saint Joan, Mary Rutherford
from RUTHERFORD AND SON, Denise from PROBLEM CHILD and Saint Frances from
SAINT FRANCES OF HOLLYWOOD. She is excited to begin filling her resume
with credits that are not all from George Brown Theatre School which will
also enable her to stop using an embarrassingly enlarged font. She'd like
to thank Big G, her family, best friends and Rob for their love and supreme
patience throughout the past three vibrant years. So now.... BRING ON THE
FUNK! |
 JENNIFER
FINESTONE
Raised in Ottawa, Jennifer returned to her birthplace of Montreal to attend
McGill University. She enjoyed playing the title roles in JENNIE'S STORY
and THE TRAIL OF JUDITH K. and Shelia in A CHORUS LINE. In her spare time,
she studied singing and earned a degree in Psychology. Her favourite roles
at George Brown have been Diana in DIANA OF DOBSON'S, Helen in THE END
OF CIVILIZATION and Fiona in THREE BIRDS ALIGHTING ON A FIELD. She is thrilled
to be playing Hermia in the upcoming production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S
DREAM at Equity Showcase.
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 DANA
FRADKIN
Dana grew up in Ottawa where she graduated from Canterbury Highschool
for the Performing Arts. Recently at George Brown she played Mrs. Boreman
and Katerina in THREE BIRDS ALIGHTING ON A FIELD. George Brown highlights
include Denise in PROBLEM CHILD, Nina in THE SEAGULL and Juliet in ROMEO
AND JULIET. Other memorable roles include Arlecchino in INNACURRATE MISCONCEPTIONS
and Hot Box Dancer and choreographer of GUYS AND DOLLS. She co-wrote,
produced and acted in WONDER OF SCIENCE, a children's play at the Museum
of Science and Technology. Dana has had extensive training in jazz, tap
and ballroom and studies voice with David Dunbar. And now has come the
time for Dana to take her first step out into the real world. Baby steps!
This one's for you, Dad.
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 JANET
GREEN
Janet was raised in smalltown Port Perry where she was first introduced
to the theatre. She recently played Biddy in THREE BIRDS ALIGHTING ON
A FIELD. Other roles she has enjoyed at George Brown are Vivie in MRS.
WARREN'S PROFESSION, Lily in THE END OF CIVILIZATION and Helena in A
MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. Before entering the realms of school she played
such roles as Mary in SALT WATER MOON, Ross in MACBETH and Anne in ANNE
OF GREEN GABLES. She has her grade eight Royal Conservatory piano, and
vocal training. Janet wants to thank those she loves (you know who you
are) for your every growing support.
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 MELISSA
KRAMER
Born in Delhi, Ontario, Melissa trained and performed with the Young
Theatre Players of Simcoe for nine years. Roles performed there include
Julie in CAROUSEL, Marty in IN THE MIDDLE OF GRAND CENTRAL STATION, and
Sarah in J.B.. For the latter two roles, she was nominated for W.O.D.L.'s
Best Amateur Female Performer. Most recently at George Brown she played
Julie in THREE BIRDS ALIGHTING ON A FIELD. Other roles at George Brown
have included Wendla in SPRING AWAKENING, Varya in THE CHERRY ORCHARD,
and Loretta in FEATURING LORETTA. In addition to acting, Melissa is trained
in karate, bullwhip and has many talents in a tobacco field.
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AMBER LEWIS 
Born and raised in Barbados, and educated in a convent, Amber began her
acting career quite by surprise. Moving to Kitchener in 1993, Amber took
an active part in highschool and community theatre. Favourite roles include:
Mephistophilis in DOCTOR FAUSTUS; Dorine in TARTUFFE; Gwendolen in THE
IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. In last summer's Toronto Fringe, Amber originated
the role of Ethel Monticue in a collaborative adaptation of the novella
THE YOUNG VISITERS. At George Brown, Amber was most recently seen as Lady
Lelouche in THREE BIRDS ALIGHTING ON A FIELD. Other highlights from GB
include Lady Macbeth, Paula Tanqueray in THE SECOND MRS. TANQUERAY, Norah
in THE LAND OF PROMISE, Sandy in THE END OF CIVILIZATION and Olga in THE
THREE SISTERS. Next up is Helena in the Equity Showcase/GB production of
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. Amber thanks her mother for continued support,
unconditional love and inspiration. |
 NEAL
MILLER
Neal hails from the Nickle City, Sudbury, Ontario. Credits for The Sudbury
Theatre Centre include A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE SNOW QUEEN and FOREVER FARMDALE.
For Theatre Cambrian, he appeared in CABARET and MACBETH. Neal went to
the Sudbury Secondary School for the Performing Arts where he was proud
to hit the deck in BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, THE KING AND I and DEATH OF
A SALESMAN. Favourite roles at George Brown include the Gentleman Caller
in THE GLASS MENAGERIE, Faulkner in THE LIARS, Phillie in PROBLEM CHILD
and CRIMINAL GENIUS and most recently as Jeremy in THREE BIRDS ALIGHTING
ON A FIELD. Much thanks and love to his fellow colleagues, friends and
family. |
 ADAM
MOYER
Adam was born in North Pelham, Ontario where he began his acting career
in such roles as Vladimir in WAITING FOR GODOT, Hackman in THE ART OF WAR
and John Proctor in THE CRUCIBLE. He was involved in writing and acting
in two original productions THE ROOSTER and LOON LAKE in consecutive years
at the Sear's Drama Festival. While at George Brown he has had the opportunity
to play such roles as Ivanov in IVANOV, Angelo in MEASURE FOR MEASURE,
Marchebanks in CANDIDA, Henry in THE END OF CIVILIZATION as well as David,
Mr. Bouman and the Priest in THREE BIRDS ALIGHTING ON A FIELD. When not
acting, Adam enjoys martial arts and getting back to nature with camping
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 REBECCA
PURVIS
Born in Toronto and raised in Oak Ridges, a sleepy little hamlet just north
of the city, Rebecca is a graduate of the Arts York Programme at Unionville
Highschool where she played such roles as Varya and the Stranger in THE
CHERRY ORCHARD, Rosalind in AS YOU LIKE IT and Marianne in THIS IS FOR
YOU, ANNA. Rebecca has enjoyed playing a variety of roles at George Brown
including Beatrice in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, the title role in MRS. WARREN'S
PROFESSION, Mrs. X in THE STRONGER and Shirl the Pearl in a workshop production
of George F. Walker's SUBURBAN MOTEL series. When she's not at school,
Rebecca is busy developing her own work.
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JULIE TEPPERMAN
Julie is proud to be part of the George Brown 2001 graduating class. Over
the years Julie has had the good fortune of working in a number of strong
ensembles, first and foremost the Unionville Arts York Drama Program. Projects
included playing Dorothy in THE WIZARD OF OZ, acting as assistant director
for OEDIPUS and directing Diane Flacks' BY A THREAD in a full scale production
in Toronto. Having outgrown her Arts York ensemble, Julie welcomed George
Brown with open arms! Favourite roles include: Florie in WAITING FOR LEFTY;
Cressida in TROILUS AND CRESSIDA; Sonya in UNCLE VANYA; the Dragon in THE
PAPERBAG PRINCESS; Roxanna in CYRANO DE BERGERAC, Hesione in HEARTBREAK
HOUSE. In the summer Julie founded Nude Hand Puppets Theatre Co. where
she both adapted and acted in the Fringe Festival 2000 hit THE YOUNG VISITERS.
Watch for Julie in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM where she will be playing
the role of Puck.
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AARON WILLIS
Originally from Edmonton, Aaron graduated with a BA Honours in Drama from
the University of Alberta. Before coming to Toronto, he was seen performing
in a variety of Edmonton locales; the U. of A., NextFest, the Edmonton
Fringe Festival and various parks. At George Brown he enjoyed such roles
as King Richard in RICHARD III, Lopakhin in THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Morell
in CANDIDA and Cyrano in CYRANO DE BERGERAC. Aaron was last seen as Constantine
in George Brown's production of THREE BIRDS ALIGHTING ON A FIELD, and is
looking forward to playing Bottom in the GBC/Equity Showcase production
of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
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George Brown College Performing Arts Department
P.O. Box 1015, Station B, Toronto, Canada M5T 2T9
Tel: 416-415-5000, ext. 2167 Fax: 416-415-2537
E-mail: llaforet@gbc.gbrownc.on.ca
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