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