PERFORMANCE DATES (*=Relaxed Performance):

• Wednesday, August 9th at 7:00PM

• Thursday, August 10th at 7:00PM

• Friday, August 11th at 7:00PM

• Saturday, August 12th at 2:30PM*

• Saturday, August 12th at 7:00PM

• Sunday, August 13th at 2:30PM

Thank you to everyone that came out to the limited run of ‘Suddenly Last Summer’ by Tennessee Williams presented at Sorry Studios and helped us sell out 5 out of 6 performances! Named one of Williams’ most poetic plays, ‘Suddenly Last Summer’ is a strange and unnerving Southern Gothic play that explores mental health, repressed desires, and the lengths a dysfunctional family will go to keep dark secrets hidden. Williams’ play uncovers the frightening and disturbing realities that can hide behind what is seemingly beautiful.

Under the direction of Kathleen Welch, Suddenly Last Summer featured an incredible ensemble cast featuring Lindsey Middleton, Elaine Lindo, Ryan Iwanicki, Carling Tedesco, Brendan Kinnon, Jobina Sitoh, and Shadan Rahbari.

For Opening Night “Carnivorous Garden Party” we sold bouquets and floral arrangements by  independent floral designer Audrey Clairman, drinks from local breweries, and visual art from local artisans like Ellyn O’Keefe, Claire Browne, and Cat Stambolic. 

Our visual artist market was presented throughout the entire run and we were so happy to create space for our community to grab a drink and check out the displays!

Click here to view the show’s digital programme!

Sorry Studios is accessible for patrons that use a mobility device. It is located on the first floor of the building and has a small ramp up to the front door. There is not an accessible washroom, however it is large enough for most accessible devices. If you require assistance or if you use a mobility device, please email us in advance as we will organize the seating arrangement to accommodate your device.

We hosted a Relaxed Performance of the production on August 12th at 2:30PM. At this performance, we had limited tech - lowered volume on sound cues and no flashing/bright lights. We also slowed down fight choreography and allowed the audience to leave and re-enter the space as needed.

Warnings: This show deals with themes of mental health, sexual abuse, violence, and racism. We recommend the show to audience members 16+.

Kathleen Welch - Director

Kathleen is a director, performer, and writer based here in Toronto. She is thrilled to be working with such an incredible team to bring this strange and beautiful play to life. Recently, Kathleen has been working on SAMCA, a play which she co-wrote, composed the music for, and acts in. This project is ongoing and she is looking forward to bringing it to Toronto audiences soon. Kathleen's favourite past directing credits include The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine and 12 Angry Jurors. She is also currently writing a new play, Bluebeard's Wives. In her limited spare time, Kathleen enjoys watching crime procedurals, drinking wine, and playing piano.

elaine lindo

violet venable

Elaine has been active in the Toronto theatre scene for over 20 years. Some of her favourite characters were Tennessee Williams creations in “Orpheus Descending” and “Summer and Smoke”. Other favourite roles are Elizabeth “The Queens” by Normand Chaurette, and Marilla Cuthburt in “Anne” (the musical) by Paul Ledoux. She is ever so happy to be back in the land of TW playing another of his famously delusional southern ladies.

Lindsey middleton

catharine holly

Lindsey Middleton is a Canadian Screen Award nominee. Lindsey is best known for playing Vanessa and co-producing the internationally award-winning web series, Out With Dad, where she won two Indie Series Awards for Best Supporting Actress, and an IAWTV Award for Best Female Performance in a Drama. Lindsey has toured theatre across Canada and Europe and performed in over 50 productions.

Lindsey also worked as the Marketing Assistant for this production.

ryan iwanicki

dr. cukrowicz

Ryan Iwanicki is a Toronto-based actor whose curiosity lies at the intersection of storytelling and mental health. He has a long-standing fascination with life stories: the process of fashioning the past, present and imagined future into a narrative of the self. Of particular interest to Ryan are how self-stories are used to make meaning, what they reveal about well-being, and whether the processes of devising and sharing them have an impact on health. Ryan is a graduate of the University of Windsor and a foreign trainee of the Conservatoire national supérieur d’art dramatique.

carling tedesco

mrs. holly

Carling is delighted to be joining the Riot King community. Recent credits include B-Max and the Re-Revolution (Toronto Fringe), Emilie: La Marquise du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight (The Flare), and Romeo and Juliet (Sunbeam Theatre Company). She has also performed with Village Players, EMP and Scarborough Theatre Guild. As director: Little Women, Marat/Sade, The Russian Play. She is a graduate of Randolph College and McGill University.

shadan rahbari

miss foxhill

Shadan Rahbari is Persian-Canadian actor, hailing from Toronto. She graduated from Marlon Brando’s alma mater, the prolific Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City, as part of their Professional Conservatory. She is also a certified yoga and meditation instructor, and a wilderness explorer- having hiked 5000+ kilometres of American backcountry. In her spare time she loves crooning old folk songs alongside her banjo and guitar, and pouring over the collected works of Tennessee Williams. Recent theatre credits include Carrot Cake Cafe (Village Playhouse), creating Devised Theatre as part of Mississaugas only theatre company (Crane Creations Theatre Company), and Lobby Hero (Stella Adler Studio).

cat stambolic

Caterina Stambolic is an Award-winning mixed media artist based in Toronto, Canada. Her work has been featured twice at the Ontario Place Winter Light Exhibition, at the Toronto Outdoor Art fair, and in more than 40 shows.  

Finding Forests draws inspiration from contemplative walks in the late winter and early spring, and strives to uncover the beauty of nature inherent in every moment.  It is all too easy to lose sight of the joy and wonder surrounding us, forgetting the potential for change and opportunity that awaits at every turn.