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Honoring Walter
In a year of celebration, it seemed fitting to seize this opportunity to pay tribute to Walter Borden during his triumphant return to Neptune Theatre.
In recognition of Walter’s invaluable contribution to Canadian theatre, and his legacy of mentorship, activism and creativity throughout his prolific career, we are happy to announce that we are designating our greenroom, The Walter Borden Greenroom.
In selecting the space to name after such a luminary, I came to the realization that Walter has likely spent many a day, week, month in our greenroom; the space where actors gather to prepare for their performances, where they live during a showcall and where they talk, share and live large portions of their lives. I imagine all the time that Walter has spent in Neptune’s greenroom.
Walter’s words, stories, his very breath is embedded in the foundation of Neptune.
Walter Borden joined the Neptune Theatre company in 1972. Over the last 50 years he has performed in Djanet Sears’ Harlem Duet; Michel Tremblay’s Hosanna, Angel’s in America, Driving Miss Daisy, Whale Riding Weather, and Tartuffe, among many others. The Last Epistle of Tightrope Time is a play that Walter has been creating and living for forty years. As this iteration of the play premieres at Neptune Theatre, we are looking back at his impact on our company. The Walter Borden Greenroom will be renovated with a new colour scheme, an inspiration board where folks can share thoughts and messages, updated furniture, lighting and artwork. Actors will make Neptune their home away from home for years to come in our reimagined greenroom space.
We are all so very grateful for Walter Borden’s work, his creativity, his guidance and his mentorship. In our 60th season I am reminded how important it is to recognize and honour those who have led the way. It is their passion, heart and pure grit that will propel us forward for the next sixty years.
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