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THOM ALLISON
Character’s name? Darren Lemming.
Position? Centre field.
Why were you right for this role? Had the ass and thighs to fill out the costume.
Favourite character quote? Actually one of David Storch’s lines: “I don’t know about God, yet I like to believe that something about being human is good.”
Any nudity? Oh yes.
Comfort level with that? If you see something you haven’t seen before, you have my permission to shoot it.
Pre-production exercise regime? Workouts with a personal trainer. And In The Zone delivery has been my salvation.
Post-production exercise regime? Two weeks on a sofa covered in BBQ sauce and whipped cream. Then back to the gym – it’s grown on me.
Your idea of a home run? A dinner party involving new and old friends, great wine, great food and big laughs.
MIKE SHARA
Character’s name? Shane Mungitt.
Position? Closer (as in closing pitcher).
Why were you right for this role? I shudder to think.
Favourite character quote? “… Uhhhh….”
(He says that a lot.)
Any nudity? Yep.
Comfort level with that? Increasing.
Pre-production exercise regime? Fritos and a coke.
Post-production exercise regime? A beer at the Jersey Giant.
Your idea of a home run? Going home on my day off to be with my wife.
JOVANNI SY
Character’s name? Takeshi Kawabata.
Position? Starting pitcher.
Why were you right for this role? I was the highest bidder. Now Morris and Ken (Panych and MacDonald, director and designer) can renovate their kitchen.
Favourite character quote? It’s a funny, unexpected line, so I don’t want to give it away.
Any nudity? Yes.
Comfort level with that? I’m actually more nervous about speaking Japanese.
Pre-production exercise regime? Basically forgoing all my favourite foods.
Post-production exercise regime? Making up for lost time.
Your idea of a home run? Feeling that each moment onstage is truthful.
MATTHEW MacFADZEAN
Character’s name? Kipper Sunderstrom.
Position? Shortstop.
Why were you right for this role? Because I like everything.
Favourite character quote? “I just like everything too much.”
Any nudity? Like the day I was born.
Comfort level with that? Very little – considering I came out of a relatively small hole.
Pre-production exercise regime? Burger, fries, Diet Coke.
Post-production exercise regime? Burger, fries, Coke.
Your idea of a home run? A beach, a board and my baby.
DAVID STORCH
Character’s name? Mason Marzac.
Position? Darren Lemming’s business manager.
Why were you right for this role? General non-athleticism. Near-total ignorance of sports.
Favourite character quote? “Democracy is lovely, but baseball is more mature.”
Any nudity? Not at the theatre.
Comfort level with that? Same old, same old.
Pre-production exercise regime? Reading in the bathtub.
Post-production exercise regime? Drinking in the bathtub.
Your idea of a home run? Perfectly timing a complicated meal.
RANDY HUGHSON
Character’s name? Skipper.
Position? Coach.
Why were you right for this role? I’m old, and my gym workouts have dwindled to twice a week. Coaches carry big tires around with them.
Favourite character quote? “Were my son your age and gay – an option, being gay, that is, that he knows is open to him – he could do no better than find a man like you for his lover.”
Comfort level with that? I’m old, and my gym workouts have dwindled to twice a week.
Comfortable being old? No. Working out twice a week? Yes.
Pre-production exercise regime? Frantically racing to the subway.
Frantically racing to the theatre.
Frantically realizing I’m late, again.
Post-production exercise regime? Victory Café on Markham, anyone?
Your idea of a home run? Making it to the theatre on time.
