Crossing By C.E. Gatchalian Directed by Seán Cummings World Premiere June 16-26, 2004 at the PTC Studio Theatre, Vancouver, BC
Playwright C.E. Gatchalian started writing Crossing while at UBC. Many years later it finally hit the stage with full force. Known for his plays Clare and Motifs and Repititions, Gatchalian shows why he is a Lambda nominee. He strips his characters down to the bone and isn't timid when it comes to taking on sexuality, violence and familial relationships.
The "Meta-Making project", Crossing marked the first time Meta founders Seán Cummings, Amanda Lockitch and Mélissa Powell worked together.
The play, written by C.E. Gatchalian, tells the story of Lucy and her son Keiran. As Keiran's birthday approaches, Lucy must help her son deal with a tragic past and build hope for the future.
Featuring Ryan Beil and Amanda Lockitch Stage Manager: Mélissa C. Powell, Lighting Designer: Erin Harris, Set & Costume Design: Marcus Wu Production: Jennifer Smith, Seán Cummings and Amanda Lockitch Produced in association with Random Productions and Esdecy Arts
Crossing, 2004, Playwright's Theatre Centre "...actors Ryan Beil and Amanda Lockitch find a way through a maze of madness, managing to create seemingly real characters locked in a nightmare ... Seán Cummings directs with discipline, exploiting Beil's gift for articulation and Lockitch's strong sense of raw sexuality." - Peter Birnie, The Vancouver Sun " Ryan Beil is fantastic ... Lockitch finds a new meaning, a surprising nuance...a kind of acting miracle ... director Seán Cummings and his cast do a remarkable job ... Even when the emotional going gets heavier, Cummings and his actors flavour the exchanges with irony." - Colin Thomas, The Georgia Straight