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Our 2005 / 2006 Season Dogbarked By James O'Shea
Begins September 28, 2005
Along the Yellowhead Highway, two very smart, very wacky brothers run what's gotta be Canada's lowest volume gas station. Roland and Baxter decide that what's needed is one of those attention getting roadside attractions. How about the world's biggest dog! That big puppy's gonna put their little village of Dogbarked on the map bigtime! Then a top TV producer and his attractive assistant get stranded along the Yellowhead. When Roland and Baxter start to outfox "Mr. TV" the surprises just keep coming.
"It's charming, eccentric and very funny."
- Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
Portia White: First You Dream By Lance Woolaver
Begins November 16, 2005
Christmas is such a wonderful time for Portia's mother to have company. Now she can share with others how, from this little house one holiday season, Portia's enormous dream began to come true. With the secret love of a remarkable man, her loving family and her own special gifts, Portia was destined to become one of Canada's most acclaimed talents. First You Dream brings to life the almost forgotten story of the great Portia White.
"Breathtaking!"
- The Halifax Herald
The Invisibility of Eileen By Kit Brennan
Begins February 1, 2006
Eileen's very predictable life consists of her busy job and her nice new home. Then one morning Eileen discovers a mysterious woman fast asleep in her flower garden. Day by day the eccentric stranger changes both their lives. But an avalanche of surprises follow when Eileen's long departed husband and adult son return, both with new families in the offing. They are astonished - and suddenly eager to reclaim their old wife and mom from her wise but discombobulated new friend.
"Funny, but also magical and tender."
- Ottawa Citizen
"...go to the theatre and feel happy"
- CBC Radio Ottawa Morning
Lost In Yonkers By Neil Simon
Begins April 5, 2006
How much would you have enjoyed visiting your grandma if she was the most cantankerous person since Ebenezer Scrooge? For the two young teenagers Jay and Arty, a one-day visit is agony, but when this turns into a nine month stay, they go through adventures that make them deserving of the Victoria Cross. And to make the stay all the more hilarious and poignant, there is the parade of other relatives to grandma's as colourful as any family you've ever met.
"Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play"
"The best play Simon ever wrote"
- N.Y. Post
