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“Be kind - and let that kindness begin - with our animal friends” (Laura - Beautiful Joe)

“Be kind - and let that kindness begin - with our animal friends” (Laura - Beautiful Joe). Beautiful Joe. Workshop and Staged Reading by professionals and community members Presented by The Grey-Bruce Arts Collective as part of The 100 Mile Playwright Festival

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“Be kind - and let that kindness begin - with our animal friends” (Laura - Beautiful Joe)

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  1. “Be kind - and let that kindness begin - with our animal friends” (Laura - Beautiful Joe)

  2. Beautiful Joe Workshop and Staged Reading by professionals and community members Presented by The Grey-Bruce Arts Collective as part of The 100 Mile Playwright Festival September 2009, Meaford, Ontario

  3. Jenkins, (Ron Kennell) the cruel master

  4. From L to R: Laura (Mackenzie Muldoon), Henry (Gareth Potter) and Mary Bryant, community actor

  5. As I watched and listened tothiscleveradaptation ofthe novel Beautiful Joe, I was transported to a world seen throughthe eyes of Joe... The reading bythese very gifted actorsseemed to take on more than the essence of thecharacters in the novel,but also captured a fragmentof life in the 1800's.All-consuming and absorbing to experience. Well done! Vivian Baker, Board Member, Beautiful Joe Heritage Society From L to R: Jenkins (Ron Kennell), Joe (Dan Roberts) and Tina Syjak, community actor

  6. The Beautiful Joe Heritage Society and Mayor Francis Richardson present Michael O’Brien playwright with an honorary plaque in Beautiful Joe Park, Meaford.

  7. Beautiful Joe Professional Production with Students Presented by The Grey-Bruce Arts Collective as part of SpringWorks Festival of Indie Arts May 2012, Stratford, Ontario Photography by Ann Baggley

  8. “Beautiful Joe is a lovely retelling of a story I fondly remembered from childhood. The company succeeds at the great challenge of combining human and animal characters in a way that makes both believable and relatable to adult and young audiences. The kids and grownups at the performance I saw were spellbound.” Shira Ginsler, Education and Editorial Coordinator Stratford Festival Laura (Mackenzie Muldoon) comforts Joe (Ryan Boyko)

  9. Laura (Mackenzie Muldoon) with Billy the puppy (Loretta Bailey) and Malta the cat (Vicki Laufer, student)

  10. Jenkins, (Eli Ham) rages against Jess, Joe’s Mother (Loretta Bailey)

  11. Jess, Joe’s Mother (Loretta Bailey)

  12. Bella the Parrot (Jannica Meyers, student), Billy the puppy (Loretta Bailey). In the background, Courtney Meloche, Composer. My five grandchildren and I (ages 2-15 years) were mesmerized as the little dog [Joe] and his human friend survive against all odds and are saved in the end by kindness and compassion. Beautful Joe is a thought-provoking story that cries out to be told to people of all ages. Marlene Miles, patron

  13. Beautiful Joe (Ryan Boyko)

  14. Beautiful JoeA Classic Canadian tale adapted by Michael O’Brien for the stage.Presented by The Grey-BruceArts CollectiveMeaford HallMay 2014

  15. Thank You.From The Grey-Bruce Arts Collective and The Beautiful Joe Heritage Society

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