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An actor swirls the robe of a costume, while a man in casual clothes looks on.
Skylight Theatre's artistic director Lewis Baumander, left, prepares for Tuesday's opening of The Count of Monte Cristo with its star, David Calderisi
An actor swirls the robe of a costume, while a man in casual clothes looks on.

Skylight Theatre's artistic director Lewis Baumander, left, prepares for Tuesday's opening of The Count of Monte Cristo with its star, David Calderisi

Date6/26/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Up for the count: Skylight Theatre's artistic director Lewis Baumander, left, prepares for Tuesday's opening of The Count of Monte Cristo with its star, David Calderisi. The outdoor play will be performed in Earl Bales Park in North York.
Subject
    GeographyBuilding Monument ParkEarl Bales Park (Toronto, Ontario)
    Skylight Theatre (Toronto, Ontario)
    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodArmour Heights
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
    Medium
    Black-and-white photographs
    Language
      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0031273F
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