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MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS The cast and crew of Orlando, on the official first day of production during a meet and greet where everyone gathers together to introduce themselves. Usually it takes place in the rehearsal studio, but because of the pandemic the theatre was opened up and options for virtual attendees were provided. On the screen in the background are views of the rehearsal studio (upper left) the theatre (upper right), Jamie Dunsdon, gender council (lower left), and Marie-Josée Chartier, choreographer. A behind-the-scene look at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Company's production of Orlando a play by Virginia Woolf and adapted by Sarah Ruhl, which is running from November 25 - December 18. See Alan Small story 211025 - Monday, October 25, 2021.