Announcing our 2007-08 Season
How do you like your Comedy?
Canadian:
Storm Warning
by Norm Foster
Directed by Bonnie Hartley
October 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20
Set in 1953, this is the story of a damaged World War II veteran and the free-spirited woman who attempts to change his outlook on life. Jack and Emma are thrown together by fate one weekend and their lives will never be the same. Some language may offend.
Classic:
Harvey
by Mary Chase
Directed by Donald Hastie
Nov 29, 30, Dec 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8
When Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary friend, Harvey, a six foot rabbit to guests at a society party, his sister decides to have him committed to save the family further embarrassment. This Pulitzer Prize winning play has become a lasting favourite.
Contemporary:
'Art'
by Yasmina Reza
Translated by Christopher Hampton
Directed by Jennifer Paquette
Feb 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16
When Serge buys what is in essence a pure white painting for a horse-choking sum, his best friend Marc, goes ballistic. Yvan, a third friend, gets squeezed in the middle. "...wildly funny..." - NY Post. Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play and the 1996 Olivier Award for Best Comedy. Some language may offend.
It's opening night every night with Art!
Begin your evening at 7:30 (1:30 on Sunday) with an art exhibit and sale in the lounge. Complimentary cheese and crackers and the bar will be open. The performance, a 90 minute one act, will follow.
Campy:
The Perfect Manhattan
by Dianne Lococo
Directed by Susan Miller Veaudry
April 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19
Neighbours from hell disrupt the lives of a posh couple and her imaginary lover. "...equal parts romantic comedy, mafia thriller, bedroom farce, supernatural fairy tale and slapstick gag-a-thon... intoxicatingly off-kilter script" - The KW Record.
Also, from CAST's Senior Company...
Beauty and the Beast
Directed by Joanna Sweete
Musical Direction
by Chuck Baxter
Choreography
by Juliana Sherk
May (22 preview), 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2008 at 8 pm and May 25, 2008 at 2 pm
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic as Belle tames the unfortunate Beast and he transforms into a handsome prince. Based on the Academy Award winning animated feature, this Disney favourite includes all of the wonderful songs from the film!
