Four women, Nina, Grace, Arty, and Daphne, embark on annual wilderness canoe trips that span three decades of their lives. From their twenties through their forties, the play follows their evolving friendships, personal transformations, and deepening connection to nature. Each trip strips away modern distractions and comforts, revealing raw truths, hilarious tensions, and poignant moments of growth. Each in their own way find their authentic selves.
With the wilderness as both backdrop and metaphor, Gorgeous Gallivanting Goddesses is a heartfelt and humorous celebration of resilience, womanhood, and the enduring power of friendship.
Gorgeous Gallivanting Goddesses premiered on June 15, 2023, at the Roxy Theatre in Owen Sound, Ontario, as part of a community production by the Owen Sound Little Theatre (OSLT). The production brought Sheilah Spurr’s vibrant and heartfelt story to life, thanks to the dedication and talent of the OSLT team.
Special thanks to the OSLT for championing this work and celebrating the spirit of the Goddesses on stage.
Keywords: Friendship, empowerment, personal transformation, life transitions, sisterhood, coming of age
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Acts: 3
Run time: 110 minutes
Content notes: Contains Potentially triggering themes and references, including to grief and loss, mental health and emotional distress, sexual references and humor, body image and augmentation, some substance use (alcohol, caffeine), physical comedy (mock fighting)
The play is written in three acts but may be performed in two. Directors are welcome to adapt the structure to suit their production needs, provided the integrity of the narrative and character arcs is maintained.
Cast size: 5 actors
Male roles: 1
Female roles: 4
Casting notes: The playwright encourages inclusive casting that reflects community diversity, supporting equity across race, gender, ability, and experience.
"Throughout GGG, we witness the characters’ growth as they face milestones and challenges both on-stage and off...Ultimately, this play is about hope, relationships, honouring oneself, and – above all – the power of nature."
-- Sarah Goldman, Rrampt