There Are Enemies
By Michael Whyte
June 9, 2026 – June 13, 2026
The dynamite factory in Nobel, and the vital-to-the war-effort east-west train route towering above downtown Parry Sound, were considered prime targets for sabotage by foreign spies. It’s 1940 and the first anniversary Canada’s entry into World War II. A brash Edna Watts is determined to become the president of the Citizens Defense Committee for Parry Sound/Nobel district. A civilian organization that encourages citizens to spy on their neighbours and root out enemy spies. To earn the respect she feels she deserves, Edna hatches a comical and misguided cat and mouse game to catch the spies and prove she’s worthy of the job. In less than 24 hours she learns a lot about herself and what is truly important. The story was inspired by an actual rumour that there were enemy spies in Parry Sound during WW II.
Performances
- June 9, 2026 – June 13, 2026 16:00
Venue
Five Points Theatre1 Dunlop Street West, Barrie
Ontario L4N 1A1
Production Team
Artists
Nayab is a Canadian-Pakistani actress with over a decade of experience in film and
television. She’s drawn to characters with heart, depth, and a little bit of fire, the kind of roles
that let her explore both strength and softness. Her work has earned her multiple Best Actress
awards, but what she loves most is telling stories that feel honest and human. Nayab is
excited to step into the world of live theatre and bring Edna Watts to life in this production.
Megan Adam is a playwright-performer from Barrie Ontario. For Theatre by the Bay: Canoe Lake (actor, playwright), The Cowgirl of Suburbia (playwright). Onscreen: Locked (People's Choice Award, Barrie Film Festival). Megan lives in Toronto where she creates new work. Her next project is in development with support from Necessary Angel Theatre Company and the Ontario Arts Council. Follow along @bymeganadam.
Rob has been performing in community and professional theatre productions since high school. Recent credits include Doricourt in 'The Belle's Stratagem' (Stage Center Productions), Tony Kirby in 'You Can't Take it With You (Scarborough Players) and Clifford Anderson in 'Deathtrap' (Huronia Players). He thanks his wife Jaclyn & entire family for always supporting his creative endeavors!
Jayden (he/him) is thrilled to be a part of the Barrie Theatre Festival again. He started his theatre journey with KCP back in 2015 and could not be happier. This show is incredible and Jayden is ecstatic to have worked with the cast and crew.
David has enjoyed a long and varied career in the arts as a pianist, musical director and orchestrator; an award winning writer and essayist, and the creator of numerous stage roles. David is thrilled to be a part of the “Enemies” cast and would like to thank his family for their never ending support.
Sumer is excited to be making his debut at the Barrie Theatre Festival this year. Recent credits include The Mayor in Rock of Ages (BOTG) and Jamie McLean in Filthy Rich (Village Players). For Sumer, it's been a real pleasure working with Micheal and this cast. He would like to thank his friends and family for their continued support and hopes you will enjoy this zany original comedy!
Samuel, is originally from Vancouver Island, and later lived in England before moving to Canada. He has been involved in several productions with Kempenfelt Players. Samuel is very excited to be involved with the production & performance of THERE ARE ENEMIES. He eagerly anticipates the many future productions that await him. “Remember: there are no small parts, only small actors.” –Constantin Stanislavski
Trudee is the current facilitator of Theatre by the Bay’s program the Anna Small Theatre Lab. She has been involved in TBTB’s summer festival since it began, as a playwright and actor. She’s thrilled to lend her voice to this production written by friend and fellow “labbie” Mike Whyte.
James Tuckett entered the world of voice artistry after a lifetime in the world of radio and television news broadcasting. Voice narration and acting follows up on earlier childhood practicing. A Detroit Tiger baseball fan, he loved listing to the great Ernie Harwell do the play by play and would call the pickup softball games after school and at recess.
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