Screwball Comedy

ABOUT THE SHOW
Hilarious Hollywood stereotypes, sizzling, super-fast dialogue plus a rather suspect murder mystery colour this affectionate and brilliantly realised spoof, written by one of Canada’s own most successful and popular playwrights, Norm Foster.     

It’s 1938 and Jeff Kincaid, star reporter, is falling down on the job of writing for a major newspaper.  Plucky young Mary arrives in the editor’s office to apply for a job.  Bosco, the crusty editor, sends her and Jeff out together to report on the upcoming weddings of a society mother and her rather strange son. If Jeff writes the better story, he gets to keep his job. If Mary wins, she will replace the ace newshound. But all is not as it seems, and Jeff and Mary find themselves constantly at odds as they try to solve the mystery, all while dealing with a succession of highly eccentric characters.  

Starring:  Michael Charrois, Ian Harmon, Toni Reimer & Ivy Padmos.
The participation of these Artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance•Opera•Theatre Policy.

Directed and designed by Ellie King*
Costumes by Kerri Norris
Lighting Design by Nigel Brooke   
Sound Design by Geoff King   
Stage Manager by Stephanie Bruce

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