Written by local playwright Trudee Romanek, Bobbie follows the story of Fanny “Bobbie” Rosenfeld, a true Canadian sports icon. The play follows her family’s journey as they fled from the violence and turmoil of Russia to the safety of Barrie, where she developed the passion for sport. She would then go on to become an Olympic Champion, representing Canada at the Olympic Games in 1928.
This historical family drama premiered in September 2023 at the Five Points Theatre with the following cast & creative team.
Olivia Daniels
Fanny “Bobbie” Rosenfeld
Ori Black
Maurice Rosenfeld/Teddy Stewart
Nadine Djoury
Sarah Rosenfeld/Evelyn Stewart
Matthew Gorman
Max Rosenfeld/Mr. Stewart
Trudee Romanek
Playwright
Lynn Weintraub
Director
Amanda Caliolo
Stage Manager
Santana Hamilton
Production Manager
Alondra Vega-Zaldivar
Composer
Mathew Magneson
Sound Designer
Logan Raju Cracknell
Set Designer
Selina Jia
Costume Designer
Tim Rodrigues
Lighting Designer
Khaleel Gandhi
Projections Designer
Lesley Coo
Props Master
Daniel Austin-Boyd
Assistant Stage Manager
Leah Holder
Dramaturg
Rosalind Naccarato
Set Painter