The Written In Blood Trilogy
A Site-Specific Immersive Theatre Experience
Created by Michael Torontow and Griffin Hewitt
October 20-30, 2022
show ProgramShow ProgramThe Written In Blood Trilogy begins with "The Guest" at Town and Country Steakhouse, 76 Dunlop Street West, Barrie.
Audiences are then guided to experience "The Others" outdoors in Heritage Park,
and then finish with "The Host" at Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop Street West.
Do the age-old centuries dispatch powers that mere modernity cannot kill?
Adapting one of literature’s great horror novels, Written in Blood takes audiences on a journey through the horror stories of the past as they arrive suddenly on the shores of our present; confounding what is real, who to trust, and how to survive in a new world of old horrors.
Part I: "The Guest"
Join us for a themed set dinner and spirited storytelling by a seasoned Raconteur who will share a thrilling lost chapter from a very famous novel.
Part II: "The Others"
An enigmatic, curious character searches for a loved one she lost during a frightening, preternatural storm. Will the bizarre and chilling local folklore help you or halt you from aiding her in her quest to find her beloved Lily?
Part III: "The Host"
Be our guest at an exclusive art exhibition, generously sponsored by Volos International. Take in vibrant visual and performance art exploring frightful stories from varied and interesting perspectives.
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The Written In Blood Trilogy begins with "The Guest" at Town and Country Steakhouse, 76 Dunlop Street West, Barrie.
Audiences are then guided to experience "The Others" outdoors in Heritage Park,
and then finish with "The Host" at Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop Street West.
October 20--6:00 p.m.
October 21--6:00 p.m.
October 22--6:00 p.m.
October 23--1:00 p.m.
October 27--6:00 p.m.
October 28--6:00 p.m.
October 29--6:00 p.m.
October 30--1:00 p.m.
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CAST
Maja Ardal Old Woman
Aidan deSalaiz Drake Boyar
Courtenay Stevens Raconteur
Kathleen Black Vagrant
Jeff Braunstein Old Salt
Sydney Cochrane Emma
Nick Dolan Lucas
Taylor Garwood Vagrant
Linda Laforge Artist
Chris Mejaki Jake
Justan Myers Zookeeper/Bartender
Danielle Page Vagrant
Clea McCaffrey Sam
Aaron Ryder Fisherman
CREATIVES
Griffin Hewitt Co-Director/Co-Writer
Michael Torontow Co-Director/Co-Writer
David Ball Choreographer
Kathleen Black Set/Costume Design
Christopher Dean Lighting Design
Matt Dawson Sound Design
Robin Clipsham Stage Manager
Terri Elvald Props
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The Written In Blood Trilogy
A Site-Specific Immersive Theatre Experience
Created by Michael Torontow and Griffin Hewitt
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Do the age-old centuries dispatch powers that mere modernity cannot kill?
Adapting one of literature’s great horror novels, Written in Blood takes audiences on a journey through the horror stories of the past as they arrive suddenly on the shores of our present; confounding what is real, who to trust, and how to survive in a new world of old horrors.
Part I: "The Guest"
Join us for a themed set dinner and spirited storytelling by a seasoned Raconteur who will share a thrilling lost chapter from a very famous novel.
Part II: "The Others"
An enigmatic, curious character searches for a loved one she lost during a frightening, preternatural storm. Will the bizarre and chilling local folklore help you or halt you from aiding her in her quest to find her beloved Lily?
Part III: "The Host"
Be our guest at an exclusive art exhibition, generously sponsored by Volos International. Take in vibrant visual and performance art exploring frightful stories from varied and interesting perspectives.
DATES
October 20-30, 2022
venue
The Written In Blood Trilogy begins with "The Guest" at Town and Country Steakhouse, 76 Dunlop Street West, Barrie.
Audiences are then guided to experience "The Others" outdoors in Heritage Park,
and then finish with "The Host" at Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop Street West.
Duration
"The Guest"--90 minutes
"The Others"--60 minutes
"The Host"--90 minutes
ADVISORY
Written In Blood is geared toward an adult audience and may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Each part of the trilogy is presented in sequence at three different locations in Downtown Barrie over the course of the evening/afternoon. Guests will be guided on foot between locations. Those with accessibility needs will be accommodated.
"The Others" is presented entirely outdoors. Please dress accordingly.
Audience members will at times be in close proximity with the performers. Those who prefer to wear masks are encouraged to do so.
Strobe lighting and haze may be used.
CONTENT advisory
This production contains content some may find age-inappropriate, offensive, or triggering. If you would like to know more, please click below.
Spoiler-Free General Advisory
Frightening moments, gory scenes, and coarse language.
(May Include Spoilers)
Realistic depictions of human blood, vampirism, death; several uses of the word "fuck" and "shit" among other coarse language. Audience will at times be in confined spaces with actors.
schedule
October 20--6:00 p.m.
October 21--6:00 p.m.
October 22--6:00 p.m.
October 23--1:00 p.m.
October 27--6:00 p.m.
October 28--6:00 p.m.
October 29--6:00 p.m.
October 30--1:00 p.m.
waiting list
If you would like to be added to our waiting list for Cock, please call 705-792-1949 or email admin@tift.ca with your name, phone number, preferred date and number of tickets.
tickets
$79 +HST. Includes dinner (plus a glass of wine and/or non-alcoholic beverages) and all performances.
show program
show program
The Province of Ontario requires proof of vaccination to attend all indoor theatre events. Please note that we will require:
-Proof of Vaccination & Valid ID upon entry.
-Patrons complete a Covid-19 Self-Assessment for contact tracing purposes.
-Patrons wear their mask at all times when in the building (except when actively eating or drinking)
Only book tickets if you have received your second vaccination at least 14 days prior to the performance. If you do not have proof of vaccination and proof of identity, unfortunately, you will not be allowed access to the building.
Free Admission Policy
A security charge of $0.01 CAD is required to validate booking. Patrons can cancel or reschedule up to 48 hours before the performance without charge. Please email admin@tift.ca to make any changes.
In the event a patron fails to cancel or make alternate changes and does not attend the performance, a $25.00 charge will be applied per ticket to the patron’s credit card. This charge will be used as a donation to the theatre and a tax receipt will be issued.
UPDATED COVID-19 POLICY: Due to the nature of our programming, in addition to the Ontario government's ongoing mask mandate, Talk Is Free Theatre WILL CONTINUE to require proof of vaccination after February 28, 2022 and reserves the right to implement other safety measures as necessary. We will do our best to keep you informed, as safety measures can change at any time.
CAST
Maja Ardal
Aidan deSalaiz
Courtenay Stevens
Kathleen Black
Jeff Braunstein
Sydney Cochrane
Nick Dolan
Taylor Garwood
Linda Laforge
Chris Mejaki
Justan Myers
Danielle Page
Clea McCaffrey
Aaron Ryder
CREATIVES and production team
Griffin Hewitt
Co-Writer/Director
Michael Torontow
Co-Writer/Director
David Ball
Choreographer
Kathleen Black (She/Her)
Costume Designer
Christopher Dean
Lighting Designer
Matt Dawson
Sound Designer
Robin Clipsham
Stage Manager
Terri Elvald
Properties Designer
Maja Ardal Old Woman
Aidan deSalaiz Drake Boyar
Courtenay Stevens Raconteur
Kathleen Black Vagrant
Jeff Braunstein Old Salt
Sydney Cochrane Emma
Nick Dolan Lucas
Taylor Garwood Vagrant
Linda Laforge Artist
Chris Mejaki Jake
Justan Myers Zookeeper/Bartender
Danielle Page Vagrant
Clea McCaffrey Sam
Aaron Ryder Fisherman
Griffin Hewitt Co-Director/Co-Writer
Michael Torontow Co-Director/Co-Writer
David Ball Choreographer
Kathleen Black Set/Costume Design
Christopher Dean Lighting Design
Matt Dawson Sound Design
Robin Clipsham Stage Manager
Terri Elvald Props
A Site-Specific Immersive Theatre Experience
Created by Michael Torontow and Griffin Hewitt
Do the age-old centuries dispatch powers that mere modernity cannot kill?
Adapting one of literature’s great horror novels, Written in Blood takes audiences on a journey through the horror stories of the past as they arrive suddenly on the shores of our present; confounding what is real, who to trust, and how to survive in a new world of old horrors.
Part I: "The Guest"
Join us for a themed set dinner and spirited storytelling by a seasoned Raconteur who will share a thrilling lost chapter from a very famous novel.
Part II: "The Others"
An enigmatic, curious character searches for a loved one she lost during a frightening, preternatural storm. Will the bizarre and chilling local folklore help you or halt you from aiding her in her quest to find her beloved Lily?
Part III: "The Host"
Be our guest at an exclusive art exhibition, generously sponsored by Volos International. Take in vibrant visual and performance art exploring frightful stories from varied and interesting perspectives.
Hosted by
Maja Ardal
Aidan deSalaiz
Courtenay Stevens
Kathleen Black
Jeff Braunstein
Sydney Cochrane
Nick Dolan
Taylor Garwood
Linda Laforge
Chris Mejaki
Justan Myers
Danielle Page
Clea McCaffrey
Aaron Ryder
dates
October 20-30, 2022
Extended Through October 24, 2024
venue
The Written In Blood Trilogy begins with "The Guest" at Town and Country Steakhouse, 76 Dunlop Street West, Barrie.
Audiences are then guided to experience "The Others" outdoors in Heritage Park,
and then finish with "The Host" at Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop Street West.
duration
"The Guest"--90 minutes
"The Others"--60 minutes
"The Host"--90 minutes
advisory
Written In Blood is geared toward an adult audience and may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Each part of the trilogy is presented in sequence at three different locations in Downtown Barrie over the course of the evening/afternoon. Guests will be guided on foot between locations. Those with accessibility needs will be accommodated.
"The Others" is presented entirely outdoors. Please dress accordingly.
Audience members will at times be in close proximity with the performers. Those who prefer to wear masks are encouraged to do so.
Strobe lighting and haze may be used.
SHUTTLE BUS
Coming from Toronto and in need of transportation? We have a shuttle bus available which leaves at various times from The Sheraton Hotel, 123 Queen Street West, across from City Hall. Click Here for departure times and to purchase tickets.
schedule
October 20--6:00 p.m.
October 21--6:00 p.m.
October 22--6:00 p.m.
October 23--1:00 p.m.
October 27--6:00 p.m.
October 28--6:00 p.m.
October 29--6:00 p.m.
October 30--1:00 p.m.
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