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G.D. Productions ... is a company within Fantasy Theatre for Children, which aims to produce material of substantial quality for general & mature audiences.
 

G.D. Productions features performers from Fantasy Theatre for Children's mainstage, The Theatre School's adult classes, and the greater Winnipeg performing arts community. The company is committed to giving FTC's actors and students alike the opportunity to participate in productions mounted on the adult stage.

(Please note that with its primary focus on "adult" theatre, G.D.'s productions are usually not geared specifically toward children, and may not always be suitable for young audiences.)

A Brief G.D. History

Although the name G.D. (or 'Great Drama') Productions is seldom heard in the Winnipeg theatre scene, the company has existed for well over a decade. Over the years, it has been afforded to a variety of directors by FTC Artistic Director Tony Frost.

Kicking off the ‘90s with its 1992 Winnipeg Fringe Festival hit "Love, Sex, and Innuendo at Noon", some major productions in the last decade include William Shakespeare’s "Much Ado About Nothing" (1996) and Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein" (1997).

A scene from Anastasia (G.D. Productions 2002)Cast of The Bishop's Candlesticks (G.D. Productions 2002)

Coming back to life in 2001 with the one-act comedy "Over the Teacups", G.D. Productions continued into 2002 on a more serious note, with well-received productions of "Anastasia" and "The Bishop's Candlesticks".

G.D. Productions

Since its 2001 revival, G.D. Productions has maintained a more active role within Fantasy Theatre for Children.

In February of 2003, the company staged an "Abbott & Costello Dinner Theatre for the Arts". Playing to a sold-out house, an evening of dinner, drinks, and sketch comedy was presented in the old burlesque style: featuring many of FTC's foremost talents and hosted by Winnipeg's own "Bud Abbott and Lou Costello"!

"Abbott and Costello" hosting for G.D. Productions (2003)

Since then, FTC's adult cast has remained strong in their repertoire of sketch comedy material. In 2004/05, several cabaret shows were presented at downtown Winnipeg's Club 60, as well as a special performance in Brandon, Manitoba.

"Superman" preparing for his dinner theatre appearance (G.D. Productions 2003) Adult performers of The Theatre School (FTC 2004)

Watch this space for more information about any adult theatre productions or events in the coming year!

 
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