It is with a heavy heart that Pacific Theatre has elected to cancel the remaining performances of Best of Enemies as a COVID-19 precaution. Read our full statement here.
Civil rights activist Ann Atwater is fighting a pitched battle for her daughters’ education. C.P. Ellis is the Exalted Cyclops of the local KKK chapter. When a Washington mediator arrives in Durham to institute nationally-mandated desegregation Ann and C.P. are forced into an uneasy truce as they wrestle for control of the future.
How can we best build the future?
Artistic Team
CAST
Celia Aloma, Rebecca deBoer, Robert Salvador and Anthony Santiago.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Ian Farthing Director John Webber Lighting Design Sandy Margaret Set Design Rick Colhoun Sound Design Julie White Costume Design Ariel Slack Props Design Samantha Hatch Stage Manager Linnea Perry Dramaturg
Showtimes
February 28 – March 21, 2019
Wednesday – Saturday 8pm
Saturday matinees 2pm
Special Performances
Pay-what-you-can Preview: Thursday February 27th
Post-Show Talkback: Friday March 6th
Meet the actors and ask them all those burning questions you have about the show you’ve just seen!
Theatre Club Panel Discussion – Saturday March 7th immediately following the 2pm matinee
Panel Speakers:
Michelle Casavant
For the past 10 years she has had a diverse practice in litigation, advising, and dispute resolution in the areas of wills and estate planning, Aboriginal rights and title, treaties and governance, consultation and accommodation, civil litigation, and residential school hearings. Michelle is a member of the Aboriginal Lawyers Forum, an appointed board member of Continuing Legal Education BC and Promise Vancouver.
Adrian Greer
Adrian carries on a general litigation practice involving complex files in diverse subject areas, including commercial disputes, administrative proceedings, and constitutional law. Adrian has worked on several trials, appeals, and commercial arbitrations, and he has zealously advocated for clients before the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
After completing his articles at a national firm, Adrian joined Gudmundseth Mickelson as an associate. As part of the team, Adrian assists businesses, individuals, and public institutions to resolve important legal disputes. Adrian holds a J.D. from the University of British Columbia. During his studies, Adrian participated in the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program where he worked with individuals who could not afford traditional legal services.
Laura Track, Director of Education & Lawyer, Human Rights Clinic
Laura is a human rights lawyer and the Director of Education in CLAS’s Human Rights Clinic. She advocates on behalf of people who have experienced discrimination and assists complainants to navigate BC’s human rights process. Laura also has a strong interest in making legal knowledge accessible. She delivers workshops and presentations to a wide variety of audiences to help people understand their human rights and comply with their legal obligations. Laura earned her law degree from UBC in 2006, and holds a Masters in International Human Rights Law from Oxford University.
UPDATE: 03/11/20 – It is with a heavy heart that Pacific Theatre has elected to cancel the remaining performances of Best of Enemies as a COVID-19 precaution. Read our full statement here.
Civil rights activist Ann Atwater is fighting a pitched battle for her daughters’ education. C.P. Ellis is the Exalted Cyclops of the local KKK chapter. When a Washington mediator arrives in Durham to institute nationally-mandated desegregation Ann and C.P. are forced into an uneasy truce as they wrestle for control of the future. Based on true events.
How can we best build the future?
“Complex and richly layered. St. Germain knows how to get people talking to each other.” – The Orlando Sentinel
Directed by Ian Farthing.
Featuring Celia Aloma, Robert Salvador, Anthony Santiago, and Rebecca deBoer.
ADVISORY INFORMATION: This show contains extremely strong language throughout – including racial slurs, implied self-harm, and onstage firearms. tickets@pacifictheatre.org.
This was one of the best ever plays I've seen in a long time - brought me to tears - fabulous acting, nostalgic set, terrific writing....all making the true story very real - thank you Pacific Theatre
Heather
This was one of the best ever plays I've seen in a long time - brought me to tears - fabulous acting, nostalgic set, terrific writing....all making the true story very real - thank you Pacific Theatre
Paul Nicholas Thiessen
Absolutely outstanding, with superb acting, music and staging!