2012 Playbill

This is a new Canadian comedy by an Oshawa based playwright. Picture a struggling, unpublished playwright who actively works out his plots, much to the dismay of his household including his wife, his gay sarcastic chef, and his live-in housekeeper Mildred, while not being able to write one coherent line. Is it Mildred to the rescue? See the show and find out “what Mildred did." It will be a real fun night at the theatre.

This well-known play needs no introduction. It is a classic. It contains one of the most famous lines from literature – “I have always depended upon the kindness of strangers.” Blanche Dubois’ slow descent into self-delusion is drawn out onstage when she visits her sister in New Orleans and is intensified by the earthy and “normal” brother-in-law. It is a tragic and effective drama, which ranks as one of the greatest in theatre.

By America’s premier comic playwright, Rose’s Dilemma concerns the celebrated writer Rose Stern, who hasn’t written anything in years and money is running out. She is offered help from beyond the grave by a literary giant – her former lover. This is an opportunity to regain her celebrity and gross millions. How easy is it to work with a real “ghost” writer who was a former lover? It is a comedic masterpiece by one of the best.

Who is the woman in black? The mere mention of the woman terrifies the locals, for she is the spectre who haunts the neighbourhood. Anyone who sees her dies. This thriller has all the right elements to keep your attention; thick fog, an isolated old house that can be cut off from the mainland when the water rises, ghostly echoes of an old horse and cart that are not present - into this situation, to stay for a few days, comes the executor to settle the estate. Can he survive? Can you?

Come and meet the charming and innocent ladies who populate their cellar with the remains of “socially and religiously acceptable roomers” compliments of elderberry wine. Stay and meet the rest of the family; including the brother who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt and the other brother who looks like Boris Karloff. Enjoy the fun evening; just don’t accept any elderberry wine.

Performances for the 2012 season are at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. at the Domino Theatre, 52 Church St. Admission is $18.00. Senior citizens, students and members can buy discount tickets at the door for $14.00 on Thursday evenings only. For tickets, contact the Grand Theatre Box Office, 613-530-2050.