February 7 & 8, the Drama Department of the University of Waterloo staged Dennis Foon's play, Liars. Liars dean with the issues of alcohol abuse in the home. The show is recommended for students in grades 6 to 11.
Lenny and Jace are a pair of teenagers who in spite of certain differences are attached to each other. But things grow complicated when its is revealed that both have parents who are alcoholics. With considerable craft - for instance, the skillful use of life-sized dummies - the author has given us a play of not only harrowing intensity, but of compassion.
Winter 1994 Production
By Dennis Foon
Directed by: Mark McGrinder
Performances: February 7 & 8, 1994
Venue: Hagey Hall 180, Humanities Building
Cast
Dad/Father - Jim Di Dioia
Lenny - Christa Metcalf
Jace - Justin Minns
Mother/ Teacher - Mary Moore
Production Team
Director - Mark McGrinder
Stage Manager/ Public Relations - Les Coughlan Storm
Light Design/Electrician – Terry Tremeer
Assistant Stage Managers – Alanna McLeon, Mercy Valamparampil
Head Carpenter – Geoffrey Kolomayz
Sound Operator – Susan Hurst
LX Operator – Paul Fromme
Props - Shannon Peters
Props Assistant – Shari Demude
Wardrobe – Patricia Johnson
Set Painter – Tammy Grant