Doctor Dapertutto

(1989)

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Doctor Dapertutto

Written by Martha Ross

  • Performer Mark Christmann
  • Performer Leah Cherniak
  • Performer Oliver Dennis
  • Performer Maggie Huculak
  • Performer Diego Matamoros
  • Performer Kelly Nadal
  • Performer Martha Ross
  • Performer Michael Simpson
  • Director Leah Cherniak

  • ComposerJohn Millard
  • Set & Lighting DesignerGlenn Davidson
  • Costume DesignerCarole Griffin
  • ComposerJohn Millard
  • ChoreographerSusan Mckenzie

Dr. Dapertutto, a.k.a the Devil, played by Mark Christmann,has randomly invited guests to his New Mexico villa for a New Year’s Eve bash. The evil doctor, unbeknownst to his visitors, has timed the festivities to take place in the shadow of an atomic bomb test nearby.

3 Men stand wearing boxing gloves. The man on the right punches a bag, while the man in the middle holds the bag and the man on the left looks on.
Two men at a table look conspiratoral. One is wearing a fez, an looking out of a window, the other seated at a table just outside the window wearing a white suit
3 men and 3 women pose in front of a building. The women are positioned between 3 arches and each of the men are gesturing at each of the women

Awards and Reviews

1990 Dora Awards – Small Theatre Division

  • Nomination Outstanding Direction: Leah Cherniak

  • Nomination Outstanding New Play: Martha Ross

  • Nomination Outstanding Production: Theatre Columbus

Floyd S. Chalmers Canadian Play Award – Nominated

“… a dazzling production that is smartly staged and superbly acted”

– Vit Wagner, The Toronto Star