Acting Students Debut Lynchian Stage Production of ‘Twin Freaks’ at Papermill Theatre
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Toronto Film School acting students will delve into the surrealist mind of award-winning filmmaker David Lynch this month when their production of Twin Freaks comes to the stage at Papermill Theatre.
Created and directed by Jonathan Higgins, the 75-minute play takes its inspiration from the unique cinematic aesthetic Lynch – an auteur, innovator and cinematic stylist so unique, his work has spawned its own term, Lynchian – applies to all of his work.
“The theme of ‘duality’ is always present in David Lynch’s films; films which unfold not in linear narrative, but more often in dreamlike vignettes of vivid, moody imagery – some alluring, some frightening, but also strangely humorous,” Higgins explained.
“In our show, Twin Freaks, we’ve taken on this Lynchian world through the fabulous talents of these 19 TFS actors. I have loved every minute of creating this piece with such a committed, lively and talented ensemble.”
Twin Freaks, which is stage managed by Kaya Pienkowska, will take to the stage at the Papermill Theatre for a three-performance run on Dec. 20, 21 and 23 as follows:
- Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 21 at 9 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 23 at 1 p.m.
The Papermill Theatre is located at Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd. Tickets are free and available at the door.
The Creative Team Behind Twin Freaks:
Jonathan Higgins – Director
Kaya Pienkowska – Stage Manager
Jayden Alivia
Benjamin Bertolo Raby
Sarah Brown
Collins Chukwu
Jake Debruin
Erik Delaire
Massimo DiGiovanni
Alex Dilling
Anthony Héroux
Trisha Kanu
Alexia Marian
Krystal Nickolau
Madeline Paulic
Kyle Petruk
Leon Qi
Nikarthika Theventhirarajah
Carim Wallas
Natsomi Webba
Meiling Zheng
