Moments with You
(Reading Series)
Moments with You is a modern Psalm; a dialogue offered in two voices chronicling the death of love, the ensuing struggle for understanding, and the peace found in grace and redemption. A poetic journey across the landscape of the heart written and performed by Roy Lewis with cellist Ben Bolt-Martin.
July 10th - August 1st
Cast and Creative
Written & Performed by: Roy Lewis*
Cellist: Ben Bolt-Martin
*“The participation of these Artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance Opera Theatre Policy (DOT).”
Roy Lewis has enjoyed over thirty years on the stage. Raised in Birmingham England and Klienburg Ontario, his professional career in film, radio and television began in Thunder Bay Ontario. He has had a long association with Stratford Festival where he has played Bookseller, Cairon (The Neverending Story), Judge Hathorne (The Crucible), Reverend Sykes (To Kill a Mockingbird), Lepidus (Julius Caesar), Morocco (The Merchant of Venice), Capulet (Romeo and Juliet), Cyclops (The Odyssey). In other theatres he’s played the Stage Manager (Our Town), Abel Magwitch (Great Expectations) (Neptune); Mr. Potter (It’s a Wonderful Life) (Theatre NorthWest, B.C.); Charley (Death of a Salesman) (Drayton); Camillo (The Winter’s Tale) (Groundling). Roy has directed 10 plays, is a founding member of the Obsidian Theatre Company, Shakespeare in the Rough and is a published poet. Last year, he created and performed I See The Crimson Wave for the Here For Now 2020 Open-Air Festival.
Ben Bolt-Martin has performed in 19 seasons with the Stratford Festival, performing live and recording music for dramatic productions. In addition, he is a founding member of INNERchamber, an inventive and intimate chamber music series in Stratford. Ben has also been featured as a soloist and guest musician with ensembles throughout Ontario and across Canada including the Grand Philharmonic Choir, Vancouver Peace Choir, Georgian Bay Symphony, and Arcady with a special interest in new music that reflects humanity's search for spiritual and emotional meaning.