Brontë: The World Without
by Jordi Mand
Directed by Helen Juvonen
Preview: July 16
Opening Night: July 17
Brontë: The World Without offers a glimpse into the lives of the three famous sisters, presenting an intimate look at their relationships, their artistic struggles, the pressure of family responsibilities, and the sisterhood that helped them achieve greatness. The play illuminates how their experiences echo those of the heroines who live on in their beloved and unforgettable novels such as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.
A must-see for Brontë fans, Brontë: The World Without is an unflinching portrayal of family, artistry, and what it means to strive for success in a world that often denies women the right to dream.
Cast
Laura Del Papa as Charlotte Brontë
Hilary Scott as Emily Brontë
Lara Lucia as Anne Brontë
Creative
Directed by Helen Juvonen
Costume Design by Alex Amini
Production Design by Elisia Evans
Stage Manager Sabrina Weinstein
Laura Del Papa - Charlotte Brontë
Hailing from Montreal, Laura loves travelling for theatre. Her work in mask theatre (Faustwork Mask Theatre) and theatre for young audiences has taken her across Ontario, all the way to France and back again. Recent credits include Dromio of Ephesus in The Comedy of Errors (a Company of Fools, Ottawa), Bella in Gaslight, and DeeDee/Mia in Liars at a Funeral (Magnus Theatre, Thunder Bay). Laura is thrilled to be spending the summer working in such a beautiful venue and close to family in Scarborough. Endless love and gratitude to mum for her unwavering support.
Hilary Scott - Emily Brontë
Originally from Oakville, Hilary is a graduate of George Brown’s Theatre Conservatory Program, and a Certificate Holder in Art & Design Skills from OCAD U. As co-founder of the Highland Arts Theatre, where she served as Assistant Artistic Director from 2014-2017, she has worked in nearly every capacity of theatre operations, from programming to patron services; community outreach to 4am set painting; directing and performing, to the occasional emergency lighting or plumbing gig, mid-show. Currently she works remotely as the HAT's lead graphic artist, and her own practice can be found across most platforms under HilHob.
Lara Lucia - Anne Brontë
Lara is so thrilled to be making her Guild Festival debut with this beautiful show! She is an Indian-Colombian-Canadian actor, singer, dancer, musician, and graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts. Select credits include: Kitty in The Drowsy Chaperone (Shifting Ground Collective), Zoe in From Stardust (Theatre Of The Beat), Ensemble/Musician/Music Captain in Killy Willy (Second City/First Born Theatre), and Joey in I Was Unbecoming Then (Next Stage Festival).