What kind of relationship do you have with your siblings? Do they drive you insane? Do you think of them as your best friend—the person in this world that knows you best? Or is your relationship with your sibling best characterized as somewhere in between—a middle ground of madness.
FemFest production Launched by emerging female playwright, Tyler White, will take you inside the volatility, anger and love that is the sibling relationship. More specifically it explores siblings who have not really launched from their mother’s nest despite being in their forties. Today, we are excited to announce the cast of Launched who will be responsible for adding a little salt and pepper (literally) to the drama that demonstrates it’s never too late to start again. Read on to learn more about the cast of this humour-filled FemFest production that will have its audience members running home and hugging their families!
Featuring Taesia Scratch as Cathy
Bio:
Taesia arrived in Friendly Winnipeg two years ago from Ottawa with her husband and four children. Originally from Vancouver, she completed studies with William Davis studying all aspects of acting. Having completed school she went on to Canadian television, film and theatre festivals. She is happiest when she is doing any kind of training, and is very thankful to be part of this project.
Fun Facts:
1. If you weren’t working in theatre, what would you love to do? Theatre only. Film too, but theatre. I have four children, I love parks with them.
2. What is the last book that you read? Currently, Gulp, by Mary Roach, others, just plays.
3. What superhero would you be if you could? Or what superpower do you wish you could have? Excellent question. Hulk smash.
Featuring Cheryl Gensiorek as Julia
Bio:
Cheryl is thrilled to be a part of FemFest and to be cast in Launched. Cheryl enjoys both film and theatre and is always seeking that next challenge and opportunity to grow as an actor. Her experiences with Sarasvàti have been as a performer in the staged reading of Empty, part of a winning team of So You Think You Can Act, a performer for Cabaret of Monologues and part of the shorts for last year’s FemFest. Cheryl has appeared in the Fringe (Run Ragged Company) and The Sondheim Festival (Resonator Theatrical).
Fun Facts:
1. If you weren’t working in theatre, what would you love to do? Tough question, once you find something that you are passionate about, nothing compares.
2. What is the last book that you read? Jodi Picoult, My Sister’s Keeper
3. What superhero would you be if you could? Or what superpower do you wish you had? I wish I could go back in time and relive some of it, knowing what I know now.
Featuring Lyle Morris as Bobby
Bio:
Lyle is excited to be a part of FemFest for the first time in Launched by Tyler White! As of this writing he is in Union Station Theatre’s Shadow Spaces (Venue 11!) in the Winnipeg Fringe Festival. Between the Fringe and FemFest Lyle is fortunate enough to join the amazing cast for the film Intersection written by Allan Turner. Busy summer! Most of Lyle’s experience is in the indie film genre but he is enjoying being back on stage and looking forward to participating in FemFest this year.
Fun Facts:
1. If you weren’t working in theatre, what would you love to do? Work in film. Easy answer.
2. What is the last book that you read? A Complicated Kindness.
3. What superhero would you be if you could? Or what superpower do you wish you had? Apparently Spiderman is cooler – but I’ve always wanted to be Superman. The strength thing… If I couldn’t do that – I think I’d love to be invisible.
4. Anything else you’d like to add: I’m pumped to be a part of Launched. Can’t wait!
You don’t want to miss out on the world premiere of Launched, so get your tickets now! And if you have some unique salt and pepper shakers that you would love to see on stage contact us at info@sarasvati.ca .
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