Of Mice and Men (opera) opera. The opera was included for performance in the 2011 Opera Australia season and was directed by Australian film director Bruce Beresford.Sarasota Opera presented it in 2013. The Manitoba Opera and The Austin Opera performed it in 2016. SCENE ONE. "Of Mice and Men" is the tragic story of two migrant ranch workers' pursuit of a simple dream: to own a small house and farm of their own. George and his slow-witted traveling companion, Lennie, who has the physique and strength of a giant and a child's mind, are in constant trouble with their employers and the law because of
Oryssia Lennie in WD Headquarters in Edmonton. Lennie is currently on the board of directors of the Canada West Foundation, which explores public policy issues of interest to western Canadians. In December 2016, Lennie was named a Member of the Order of Canada. Oryssia Lennie Oryssia J. Lennie , is a Canadian civil servant and former deputy minister of Western Economic Diversification Canada. She is also the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta's 2002 Award for Excellence in Public Administration. Lennie was appointed Deputy Minister for Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) on November 1, 1997. The department promotes the development and