2007 - 2008 Season
Play One
You are Here
by Daniel MacIvor
Directed by Sarah Van Tassel
RUN DATES: October 17-27, 2007
Enter the mind of Allison, a woman tracing her life from once-dealistic journalist to meaningless disappointment in the film business. With a taste of wicked wit, Allison revists the many crossroads that defined her tragic journey.
A bold worl by an award-winning Canadian playwright that explores the deepest twists and turns that map a life's journey.
Play Two
Sinbad the Sailor
by Paul Reakes
Directed by Randy Brososky
RUN DATES: December 5 - 15, 2007
AUDITIONS: September 9 & 10, 2007
A mystical journey to the Far East, where sultans, flying carpets, music and adventure await! The classic pantomine in the true tradition blends familiar music and adventure with slap-stick comedy and deeds of derring-do! Take a magic carpet ride to Constantinople where our hapless duo must rescue the pilfered princess from the vile villain in an unforgettable romantic adventure for the entire family.
Play Three
Crimes of the Heart
by Beth Henley
Directed by Kristen M. Finlay
RUN DATES: February 6 - 16, 2008
AUDITIONS: October 21 & 22, 2008
Travel to Mississippi as the three Magrath sisters take turns serving tears, torment and chocolate cake. This heartbreakingly humourous tale takes a compassionate look into the lives of good people in the middle of bad choices. An award-winning play about all the flavours of sisterhood.
Play Four
The Lion in Winter
by James Goldman
Directed by Alex Hawkins
RUN DATES: April 9 - 19, 2008
AUDITIONS: December 9 & 10, 2007
Meet the Plantagenets. A family always watching each other's back - for an opportunity to stick a dagger in it. Having yet to declare an heri, Henry Plantagenet plays Eleanore of Aquitane in a cunning game of chess using their three sons as poisonous pawns. A dark and devilish account of a fictional family gathering among very real historical characters.
Play Five
Trading Stages
Three New One Act Plays by Local Playwrights
RUN DATES: June 18 - 28, 2008
AUDITIONS: February 10 & 11, 2008
A collaboration of beginners and masters. Four directors and two writers, under the guidance of established local professionals, hone their crafts presenting a series of one-acts. A new masterpiece and an established piece from a master will run each night. Four short plays presented on alternating nights.
The plays for Trading Stages are:
Up S*%! Creek by Taylor Chadwick mentored by David Belke
Performances: June 18, 20, 22, 25, 27
Cellar Doors, Secret Gardens by Nathan Coppens mentored by Trevor Schmidt
Performances: June 19, 21, 24, 26, 28
Bless You Billy Wilder by David Belke
Performances: June 18, 20, 22, 25, 27
Mockingbird Close by Trevor Schmidt
Performances: June 19, 21, 24, 26, 28
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