by Brad Curtin

Water is inspired by the contaminated water tragedy that plagued the community of Walkerton, Ontario. The play examines the direct impact on the community, the response, and the healing process in the aftermath. Playwright Brad Curtin is a resident of the Walkerton area and his firsthand knowledge of the tragedy informs the historical reality of the play and adds to its emotional authenticity. In lieu of performance rights, the playwright has asked that a donation be made to a water charity such as Ryan’s Well Foundation.

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by The Company

OYPTS Showbiz Class present: The Kiss — An original musical about a small-town Saskatchewan girl who dreams of Hollywood stardom - and gets more than she bargained for when she’s swept away by the stars of Tinseltown’s Golden Age. Featuring 8 original musical numbers.

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by Sophie Tilgner

When gods, monsters, and supernatural beings play games, what chance does a lowly mortal have of survival? Sometimes all you can do is cut a deal with the Powers That Be… and then use all of your wits to get out of it. Three short plays retelling old tales with a wry twist ― Who holds all the cards, after all?

by David Ives

Winners of 2007 Ottawa Fringe Best Comedy for Three One-Acts by David Lindsay-Abaire, Vision Theatre returns with One-Acts by another David…David Ives!
Sure Thing: finding a way through a conversational minefield.
English Made Simple: A romantic attraction is translated into comically unromantic grammar lessons.
Speed-The-Play: AMERICAN BUFFALO, OLEANNA, SPEED-THE-PLOW, and SEXUAL PERVERSITY…, all rewritten and “boiled down with the gist extracted.” A must for Mamet fans.

www.visiontheatre.ca

by Barry Smith

Critic’s Choice - Vancouver Fringe ’07.

Barry Smith (JESUS IN MONTANA) recounts his journey from American suburbanite to filthy squatter in late-1980s London, with stop offs at punk, a clean-freak father and a community college ceramics course. “What sets this production apart is not only Smith’s sharp wit, but his ability to channel laughter’s deeper cathartic powers.” - Montreal Hour

www.barrysmith.com

PLEASE NOTE: The Sunday June 22nd 11:00pm performance has been cancelled due to travel conflicts.

by Rachelle Elie

2008 AWARD WINNER - OUTSTANDING COMEDY

“… the most fun you’ll have in a theatre all year.” Eye, Toronto “A delightful absurdist comedy…” Uptown, Winnipeg “…the loveliest celebrations of the human condition seen in some time.” SEE, Edmonton “…a classic character, one who’s as funny and memorable as the best SCTV or Saturday Night Live creations.” Times Columnist, Victoria.

www.crowningmonkey.com

by The Asinthe Collective

Paris. 1888.  Five o’clock.  Rotten day.  Lousy weather.  Ugly people.  Waiter!  An absinthe!  Day improving.  Clouds interesting.  Girls prettier.  Waiter, another!  Day not bad.  Clouds miraculous.  Girls, so pretty.  Waiter, a third!  Beautiful girls.  I love them all.  Why won’t they come here?  I will write a poem–a poem so perfect, it will save mankind.  But first, another absinthe!

by Marie Robertson

In the middle of the Burning Times in 1495 France, a young man and woman forge a close friendship in prison while awaiting their trial on the charges of witchcraft. The trials and tortures are led by a zealous priest, but what are his true reasons for leading the witch hunts? Presented by award-winning company Troupe de la Lune.

http://www.jersvision.org

by Gemma Wilcox

Shadows shudder and surface, plus 20 exciting new characters from the creator of The Honeymoon Period is Officially Over:

Best-Solo-Performance –Ottawa Fringe 2007

Best-of-Fest –Winnipeg Fringe 2007

“It’s sexy, It’s polished, it’s precise…a delight to watch.” -Alvina Ruprecht, CBC Ottawa

“[She] shows you what theater can be.” -Orlando Sentinel “A remarkable display of both writing and performance” –Denver Post

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