Alumni
Photo Credits: Headshot of Jessalyn Gilsig and Linda Cho with permission of artists. Photo of Rick Miller from www.rickmiller.org and Diana Donnelly from the Shaw Magazine/2005
What’s in a name?
Many celebrated artists are Repercussion Theatre alumni. Then and now…Jessalyn Gilsig
Alumni: 1992, Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s DreamRecent credits: Nip/Tuck, Boston Public and Heroes
“When I was there (Repercussion Theatre) all the actors were assigned a department...I was in lighting. I still know how to run cables and hang a par can.”
Rick Miller
Alumni: 1994 and 1995, Orlando in As You Like ItRecent credits: MacHomer, Bigger Than Jesus and Lipsynch by Robert Lepage
“Without a doubt, Repercussion Theatre helped launch my career, and I am eternally grateful... the company has proven to be a vital training ground, as well as a constant source of creative energy.”
Linda Cho – Designer
Alumni: 1993 and 1994, costume designer for Macbeth and Twelfth NightRecent credits: Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts, New York Public Theater, and The Royal Shakespeare Company in London
“Repercussion was where I first learned about the unique bond between theatre folk and rewards of the work itself, it lit a spark that has continued to glow through the years...”
Diana Donnelly
Alumni: 1996 and 1997, Juliet in Romeo and JulietRecent credits: Various leading roles at Shaw Festival and Soulpepper
“The best thing about playing park Shakespeare is speaking of the stars or moon and there they are!”
