{"title":"New Plays June 2026","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-ghost-of-violet-shaw-by-katerina-bakolias","title":"The Ghost of Violet Shaw by Katerina Bakolias","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ghost of Violet Shaw\u003c\/em\u003e is a farce set in the 1890s, revolving around the curse. Delilah Bennett, a former actress, is convinced that the ghost of her haunting her home. Her daughter, Rose, a pragmatic medical student doesn’t believe in the supernatural and implores her mother to move on and focus on life rather than death. Rose’s sweetheart, Vic, is eager to meet Delilah and profess their love for Rose but Rose is reluctant to expose Vic to her family’s eccentricities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen her cousin Edward shows up unexpectedly with a string of gambling debts and murderous criminal, Baxter, on his tail the strange happenings in the house increase. In hopes that he may obtain Rose’s hand in marriage (and the fortune she will inherit) Edward takes advantage of Delilah’s grief and decides to hire a medium to ‘cure’ Delilah of her delusions and gain favour with Rose. He hires Vic (not knowing about Vic’s relationship with Rose) to pose as a medium and Vic gladly plays the part to both to break the curse and get to know Delilah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat no one anticipates is that the ghost of Violet Shaw is in fact haunting the old house and as the story unfolds, secrets are revealed, relationships are tested, and the characters find themselves in increasingly absurd situations. The play explores themes of love, loss, family dynamics, and the supernatural, all wrapped up in a comedic and whimsical narrative. Ultimately, the Bennett family must confront their past, face their fears, and find a way to put Violet Shaw's ghost to rest to break the family curse once and for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eKeywords: Farce, LGBTQI2S, Grief, Ghost, Victorian, Historical, Seance, Occult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW247568126 BCX5\" data-ccp-props='{\"335559685\":1440}'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eFirst Produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e at Neptune Theatre, co-produced with Eastern Front Theatre, May 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW247568126 BCX5\" data-ccp-props='{\"335559685\":1440}'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eGenre: Comedy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW247568126 BCX5\" data-ccp-props='{\"335559685\":1440}'\u003e \u003cbr\u003eActs: 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eRun Time: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e110 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eSuitable for students 16+\u003cbr\u003eContent notes: Contains references to grief, death, and murder, and depictions of violence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eCast size: 5 actors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW247568126 BCX5\" data-ccp-props='{\"335559685\":1440}'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eMale roles: 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eFemale roles - 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW247568126 BCX5\" data-ccp-props='{\"335559685\":1440}'\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eTrans\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eNon-Binary\/Gender Non-Conforming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e roles: 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eCasting breakdown:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eROSE BENNETT: (she\/her) Rose is a smart and independent young woman in her early \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003etwenties who is studying to become a doctor. She is strong-willed and determined, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003edeep passion for medicine and helping others. Rose is skeptical of spiritualism but wants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eto support her mother in her time of need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eDELILAH BENNETT: (she\/her) Delilah is a theatrical and eccentric middle-aged woman who\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eis passionate about spiritualism and the arts. She is glamorous and loud, with a flair for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003ethe dramatic. Delilah is a former \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eactress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e who is consumed by her grief and focused on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003econtacting the spirit of her lost love, Violet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eEDWARD SHAW: (he\/him) Edward is a charming and ambitious young man in his late \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003etwenties. He is confident and a little \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003emaniacal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e, with a desire to marry into the family for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003epersonal gain. Edward is manipulative and calculating, always looking to take advantage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eof a situation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eVIC: (they\/them) Vic is a non-binary and enigmatic individual who is an actor and poses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eas a medium named \"Magnificent Morrigan.\" They are quick-witted, able to adapt to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003edifferent roles and situations with ease, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eand so\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e in love with Rose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eBAXTER: (he\/him) Baxter is a gruff man involved in criminal activities and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003edoesn’t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e take \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003ekindly to Edward blowing him off. He is secretive and ruthless. Baxter is wanted for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003equestioning in a murder investigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003eNOTE: The actor playing Baxter will also play the Mailman and Violet when - in a crazy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003emishap - Baxter gets \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003epossessed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247568126 BCX5\"\u003e by her ghost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW247568126 BCX5\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW247568126 BCX5\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\"a deliciously over-the-top melodramatic romp that blends Victorian Gothic with French Farce.\"\u003cbr\u003e-- Ronfoley Macdonald, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ourtheatrevoice.com\/wonderful-histrionics-with-a-sentimental-underbelly\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOur Theatre Voice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW247568126 BCX5\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Ghost of Violet Shaw\u003c\/em\u003e is two great theatrical tastes that taste great together\"\u003cbr\u003e-- Morgan Mullin, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/arts\/ghost-of-violet-shaw-neptune-katerina-bakolias-9.7186878\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCBC Arts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW247568126 BCX5\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\"The Ghost of Violet Shaw is a bit like a cross between \u003cem\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePractical Magic\u003c\/em\u003e (1998) as directed by Tim Burton. If that doesn’t sell you on the play, I don’t know what will.\"\u003cbr\u003e-- Amanda Campbell, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twisitheatreblog.com\/?p=6442\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTwisi Theatre Blog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PGC","offers":[{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":46001190994093,"sku":"978-1-77405-355-3","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2362\/0235\/files\/1_3476d77f-211b-43f2-b743-76e6778cb146.png?v=1780938979"},{"product_id":"seriously-coffee-by-ward-norcutt","title":"Seriously? Coffee by Ward Norcutt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA series of scenes in a coffee shop. Each actor plays a variety of characters. The scenes hop from scene to scene, table to table, to counter. An announcement of the next ready order will happen between some scenes. Actors will switch characters and places to portray that next scene. Some scenes are one-offs; others re-establish and continue. \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAll props are mimed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeywords: one-act, comedy, simple set, flexible casting, community, Canadian, small cast, ensemble\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Comedy\u003cbr\u003eActs: 1\u003cbr\u003eRun time: 65 minutes\u003cbr\u003eNot suitable for students\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCast size: 6-30+ actors\u003cbr\u003eFemale roles: 3-20+\u003cbr\u003eMale roles: 3-20+\u003cbr\u003eTrans\/Non-binary\/Gender Non-conforming roles: 0-5+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCasting notes: The play is meant to be performed with actors playing multiple roles, or it can be staged with a large ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PGC","offers":[{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":46028836470957,"sku":"SRS-WN-SC","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2362\/0235\/files\/WN.png?v=1779973520"},{"product_id":"spirited-by-lois-gordon","title":"Spirited by Lois Gordon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnce a year, a group of women get together to celebrate their long-standing friendship and bring themselves up-to-date on what’s been happening in each other’s lives. They’ve been doing this for 35 years, since they all met at Family camp as young marrieds with children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere’s Anne, chief organizer and bossy pants. And there’s warm-hearted, sensible Marie. Carol is a devoted housewife, a.k.a. Mrs. Bill; Ellen is sweet but not too bright; outgoing Yolanda marries often to keep things interesting; Patty is the heavy-drinking party girl; Irene can’t bring herself to tell her father she’s a lesbian; and Kathy refuses to acknowledge her age. Then there’s Jane, who cannot let herself find happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinally, unbeknownst to most of the women, there’s Pierre, the kindly spirit who’s been inhabiting the cottage for 43 years. We also briefly meet Frieda, the owner of the 10-bedroom cottage, and Travis, the helpful next-door neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn Act One, we learn about each character and see how the women relate to each other. As can happen with a large group, while there’s much laughter and friendly teasing on the surface, there are undercurrents of emotion that reveal some unhappy truths about their relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe frivolity comes to a sudden end when Jane has a minor melt-down. The banter among these quirky characters riles her until she finally erupts. Confessing to Marie that she is deeply depressed, she escapes to her room so the others can carry on with the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLed by Marie, the women examine their relationships, and ask the question: If we weren’t keeping up this annual tradition, would we still be friends now? 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Jane realizes that Marie has also taken Pierre’s advice to heart, and she prepares to take control of her own life with a new, positive mindset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnd never mind that Pierre insists that he’s a ghost – Jane believes he’s an angel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeywords: ghost, life lessons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Theatre Ancaster's \"Classics Company\", Ancaster ON, March 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Comedic Drama\u003cbr\u003eActs: 2\u003cbr\u003eRun time: 100 minutes\u003cbr\u003eContent notes: Contains sexual innuendo and discussion; ghosts, angels and the spirit world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCast size: 12 actors\u003cbr\u003eMale roles: 2\u003cbr\u003eFemale roles: 10\u003cbr\u003eCasting notes: The character of the ghost is 65-85 years of age. The women are all of similar age, over 55, and the character of Travis is 50-65. 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