Anthony will appear in "The Magicians" in the upcoming 4th Season. You may not recognize him, but you'll see him in a few fun scenes.
He also appears in the web series "Narcoleap". It's a cool show and here's what it's about: Kelsey has never been very remarkable. Things don’t get any easier when her persistent teenage lethargy escalates into full blown narcolepsy. Her dreams are always different but have a recurring theme; being trapped in someone else’s body. You can watch it by clicking here.
Anthony also spent time on the stage this year at Pacific Theatre playing Charles Williams in the Premier produciton of Ron Reed's play, "Tolkien".
Once that was all taken care of, he took a trip to Japan and watched some truly inspiring theatre and fell deeply in love with Japan. He's planning to go back as soon as he can. But right now, he's recovering from surgery on his neck. Nothing to worry about. He had a bone spur pinching on a nerve that was giving him constant pain. He'll soon be back playing hockey and goofing around.
"The Whipping Man" - which Anthony directed for Pacific Theatre - has received 8 Jessie Richardson Nominations! And, Anthony was honoured to be nominated for Outstanding Direction. Set, Lighting, Sound, Costume, Production and two Acting nominations - what more can you ask for? You can attend the award ceremony on Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Commadore Ballroom.
For more information, go here: The Jessies
Also: Anthony has been cast in Steven Spielberg's "The BFG" - adapted from the book by Rauld Dahl. He'll be going before the cameras soon.
Here's what reviewers have said about his work in the show:
'Anthony F. Ingram plays two characters and brings dynamic vitality to both of them.' - David C. Jones, VancouverPresents.com
'Anthony F. Ingram hits the perfect note of prissy eccentricity as Marriott.' - Colin Thomas, Straight.com
You can watch a promo video here.
Anthony is very proud of this show; not only of the actors and set/light design, but also the technical elements that went into it. A leg gets cut off on stage! And there are other surprises in store.
What are folks saying about the show? Here are a few quotes:
"Director Anthony F. Ingram has brought passion and depth to this powerful drama that has us laughing at a quip one moment, sighing sadly the next and then plunging us shockingly into a devastating revelation." - David C. Jones, Out-TV
"With the help of Drew Facey’s elegantly destroyed set and Lauchlin Johnston’s evocative lighting, Anthony F. Ingram’s production conjures a startling period." - Colin Thomas, the Straight
Anthony is busy directing Tom Pickett, Carl Kennedy and Giovanni Mocibob, and doing the occasional promotion interview.
Here's the first one published published by Keri Langley in Light Magazine.
"On the surface, it is the tale of two brothers and three friends
gathered over the holidays for a friendly game of poker. At its depths,
it is a brilliant exploration of the human condition and family
dynamics within the context of an underemployed blue-collar family in a
poor fishing village in Ireland." | Gregg Baker, The MB Herald
"Director Anthony F. Ingram’s creative and spiritual energy is evident in the staging of this story of redemption and in the nuanced acting performances and fully developed themes from Conor McPherson’s script. The actors’ movements on and offstage draw the audience into occupying time and space with the characters. ... It
makes an impact when one sits in the tension of messy broken lives at
their turning point, integrating the truth-telling in this hard-hitting
work of art at a personal level, and sharing the experience of the
journey with those aboard." | Deanna Pfortmueller, The MB Herald
"The actors dealt with the material in spectacular fashion, driving you from laughter to disgust to despair from moment to moment.
... Regarding the set decoration, a replica of an aging, bachelor's
Irish cottage, I have to say they nailed it. Peeling paint, Gaelic
Athletic Association Poster, and Sacred Heart of Jesus on the wall.
Perfect. Man slumped in a heap on the floor. Takes me back. Before I sat down, I had already been transported." | Helena, The South Granville Inhabiter
"The Seafarer shines a light on the downtrodden aspects of Irish
society. Bad luck, alcoholism, and poverty marks the derelict company,
punctuated by copious amounts of swearing. You can practically smell the
stench off Ron Reed’s turn as querulous, recently-blinded Richard. But
it’s his brother, Sharky, who is at the heart of this moral tale, and
John Emmet Tracy shows off his turn of portraying a despicable character
while garnering our sympathies at the same time. ... The script gives each character ample time to shine, and the way they played off of each other was a joy to watch." | Cecilia Lu, VancityBuzz
"The actors are powerful, some of the best in the city. John
Emmet Tracey carries the weight of Sharkey’s failure and shame so deeply
that when he tells one story about getting into a bar fight his sense
of humiliation is profoundly effective without being showy. Ron Reed is
tragic as the happy blind drinker and he makes you laugh as you pity
him. He is dirty, disgusting and mean-spirited but so happy it’s a
delightful performance of a profoundly tragic man. Andrew McNee as
usual charms and he is the very best at saying the line text while
chuckling. Tim Dixon is also very effective as the bumbling Ivan... I have never felt so much joy during a show.
As the drama gets to its end the sense of conclusive happiness made for
a very powerful end to the theatre evening." | David C. Jones, The Charlesbois Post
"This intense story by Irish playwright Conor McPherson and directed
by Anthony F. Ingram is sure to become one of this year’s favorite
productions." | Ariane Colenbrander, Vancouverscape
"Saw this show on Saturday and it was simply outstanding. 5
extraordinarily gifted and experienced actors at the utter top of their
respective games, and a script that fairly crackled with equal measures
of humour, pathos and tension. We felt almost voyeuristic, peering
through the windows and watching men attempt to relate to each other
with the burden of their intertwined past lives burbling just beneath
the surface. Ron Reed, as Richard, gave an utterly brilliant
performance in a very challenging role, but the entire cast were
excellent. One of the strongest plays we've attended in years. And yes,
the language is strong, but entirely authentic and contextual, and no
worse than what would be heard on the B-Line after 8 PM. See this show."
| Ivan Van Spronsen, Audience Response (Facebook)
"There’s wit and vivacity in McPherson’s writing, and his
delivery of the vernacular of Dublin’s underclass is delicious. The
roles he’s written must be like blue cheese to actors: extreme, kind of disgusting, and irresistible. Under Anthony F. Ingram’s direction, this cast of five dives in with gusto—and considerable skill." | Colin Thomas, The Georgia Straight
"There is still some fine acting going on in this production. As the
blind brother Richard, Ron Reed is almost unrecognizable as he fully
embraces the confusion of the newly blinded man as much as he embraces
his first sip of booze in the morning. Tim Dixon is delightfully
buffoonish as Ivan and Andrew McNee brings the necessary aloofness to
Nicky. It is in the pairing of John Emmet Tracy as Sharky and John Innes
as Mr Lockhart though that director Anthony F Ingram gets his biggest
bang. As Mr Lockhart’s identity is revealed late in the first act, the dynamic between them is at times mesmerizing." | Mark Robins, Vancouver Presents
FROM THE TWITTER FEED:
@scottygbutton: "@PacificTheatre's #ptSeafarer is incredible - enviable writing and a masterclass in acting. A perfect play for dark, wet weather. Go."
@cwilhelmson: "Seeing #ptSeafarer last night made me very proud to be a @PacificTheatre donor. Simple story slowly reveals so many rich layers. #vantheatre"
@LJFaaace: "#Theseafarer at @PacificTheatre is beautifully acted and gorgeously specific from all corners. Closes March 29th."
@mackgord: "If you're into tight, well-acted, cinematic, enthralling plays go see The Seafarer at Pacific Theatre. My favourite play so far in 2014."
@localdramaqueen: "@PacificTheatre #ptseafarer Congratulations to the entire Seafarer cast for a flawless performance. A round of Jessies coming right up!"
@airambc77: "#ptSeafarer @PacificTheatre incredible acting! So interesting to watch these characters struggle through their story. Beautiful "dirty" set!"
The show features a stellar cast including two of last year's Jessie Award Winners: John Emmet Tracy and Andrew McNee, along with John Innes, Tim Dixon and Pacific Theatre's Artistic Director Rod Reed.
The Seafarer opens Friday March 7 and runs until the 29th - a great way to celebrate all that's Irish around St Patrick's Day!
Tickets are available through Pacific Theatre's website: click here
“The Seafarer breaks through our secular smugness and manages to
make the small gestures of connection, charity and change feel like true
resurrection.”
- John Lahr, The New Yorker
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“Anthony F. Ingram's Faustus is the quintessential irreverent, anti-establishment university professor. The character could easily come off cold and manipulative, but Ingram brings great warmth and charisma to the part.” ~ LauraMurray PR