A nun, an actress and a recluse walk into a room.
It’s not a joke, though it should elicit some laughs when it happens on stage as part of Gaslight Community Theatre’s presentation of Marion Bridge, a play by Daniel MacIvor.
This dramatic play – with comedic tendencies – is the first full-length play presented by Gaslight, and marks an expansion in the annual programming by the volunteer-run organization. Typically, Gaslight Theatre hosts a sold-out Gaslight Tour in downtown Collingwood in the summer to fall season (this year it’s Nov. 1-4).
“Marion Bridge … was selected as the first of hopefully many full-length productions due to its charm, relatability and the desire to support, produce and perform contemporary Canadian theatre,” said Anne Raciunas, a volunteer with Gaslight.
Marion Bridge is about three sisters – a nun, an actress and a recluse – who return to their family home in Nova Scotia to take care of their dying mother. Reflection ensues and the sisters face themselves and each other as they recall what brought them to that moment. The play aims to show the impact of family on your life, past, present and future.
The play will be presented at the Simcoe Street Theatre (65 Simcoe Street) on March 1-4. Tickets for opening night are $38, which includes admittance to the after party. Tickets for March 2-4 are $28. The proceeds from the show will be donated to Hospice Georgian Triangle.
Tickets are available through the Theatre Collingwood Box Office online or by calling 705-445-2200.
