Alison Chisholm | Director
After growing up in Hamilton, Ontario and studying theatre and business at Concordia University in Montreal, Alison is thrilled to call Vancouver her home. She is Pacific Theatre’s full-time administrator, and is thrilled to be working with Christopher Cook again on the upcoming production of Compassion For Killers. Alison wrote and performed Whirlwind’s debut production, Drinks With Friends, which was directed by Christopher Cook in 2009. She has also performed in a number of Stones Throw Productions at Pacific Theatre, including the most recent production of The Verona Project. Alison is also a regular improviser at Second Storey Theatre in Port Coquitlam, and performs in the VOC Sweet Soul Gospel Choir. She wants to thank all of her friends and family for the ongoing support and encouragement of her work!
Christopher Cook | Playwright and Performer
Christopher received his theatre training from Concordia University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Recent acting credits include The Verona Project (Stones Throw Productions), King Arthur’s Kitchen (Green Thumb Theatre), Much Ado About Nothing (Repercussion Theatre), and Robin Hood (Itsazoo Productions). As a writer, his solo piece Gerty – Live! In Concert! was included in the 2010 BC Buds Festival, and his first full-length play, The Better Parts of Mourning, will be part of Screaming Weenie’s 2011 Clean Sheets Festival in August.
Phil Miguel | Lighting
It would be inadequate to describe Phil as a designer as he wears any hat that theatre happens to hand him. Aside from design, the TWU grad also acts (The Verona Project, As You Like It, The Good Woman of Setzuan), production manages (New Generations), builds props (Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train, Rosmersholm), and recently made his first foray into directing with The Casino for which he also designed lights and sound.
