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Uncle Vanya (Part 2) Jan 17, 2024

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After Sonya reveals her love for Astrov, Yelena volunteers to determine if the doctor shares her feelings for him. When Yelena gets him alone, he surprises her with a frightening secret. Reeling from his confession, Yelena convinces her husband, Alexandre, to leave the estate immediately, throwing Vanya and Sonya’s future into question. Upon hearing the news of the couple’s impending exit, an enraged Vanya unleashes his fury on the professor, throwing the household into chaos. Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov, Adapted by Liisa Repo-Martell.

Uncle Vanya (Part 1) Jan 10, 2024

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A dazzling adaptation of the masterpiece. In the twilight of Czarist Russia, Vanya and his niece, Sonya, work tirelessly to manage the rural estate. Their quiet routine is shattered when Sonya's father, Alexandre, a renowned professor, arrives with his glamorous young wife, Yelena. The household succumbs to waves of fury, jealousy, and intoxicated yearning with the presence of the new guests. Amidst the turmoil, the country doctor Astrov arrives to attend to the ailing professor. Sonya confides in Yelena about her profound feelings for the enigmatic doctor. Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov, Adapted by Liisa Repo-Martell.

We're Back! Introducing Latest Season of PlayME Jan 08, 2024

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Your free ticket to dozens of shows by talented writers from across Canada returns on Jan 10, 2024! Join hosts Laura Mullin and Chris Tolley for the latest season of PlayME featuring five contemporary plays: Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekov (adapted by Liisa Repo-Martell), Da Kink In My Hair by Trey Anthony, First Metis Man of Odesa by Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova, PRODIGAL by Paolo Santalucia, and Guilt: A Love Story by Diane Flacks.

Serving Elizabeth (Interview with Marcia Jonhson) Jun 14, 2023

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Chris talks with Marcia, who shares how she was inspired to write her hit play “Serving Elizabeth” after binging the Netflix series “The Crown.” She was livid when she noticed how only white characters were featured while others, the Black voices, were left out of the narrative. She confides how she was obsessed with princesses and queens as a little girl, but her feelings changed as she grew up and became aware of colonialization and the harm caused by the British Monarchy. Serving Elizabeth by Marcia Johnson

Serving Elizabeth (Part 1) Jun 07, 2023

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A drama that explores issues of colonialism and who gets to have a voice. It’s 1952, and Mercy and her daughter Faith run a well-regarded restaurant in Kenya that prepares excellent local dishes like maharagwe and matoke but is struggling due to a family health crisis draining their finances. When a white tourist arrives at the establishment and offers them a lucrative opportunity to cook for secret VIPs, Faith is eager to take the job, but Mercy is suspicious. Serving Elizabeth by Marcia Johnson

Serving Elizabeth (Part 2) Jun 07, 2023

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A drama that explores issues of colonialism and who gets to have a voice. When Mercy discovers she will cook for the young Princess Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Phillip, she refuses the job due to her anger at King George and his interference with Kenyan politics. But her daughter isn’t about to pass up an opportunity that could change her life. Seventy years later, Tia, a young Kenyan-Canadian screenwriter, works as an intern production team in London, UK, preparing an episode for a TV series based on Princess Elizabeth’s historic 1952 visit to Kenya. Serving Elizabeth by Marcia Johnson

Serving Elizabeth (Part 3) Jun 07, 2023

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A drama that explores issues of colonialism and who gets to have a voice. Mercy finds herself with an unexpected opportunity to be alone with Princess Elizabeth but finds herself in an awkward situation with the young royal. And Tia has a face-to-face with the creator of the British TV series and gets a chance to challenge him about the treatment of the characters in his script. Serving Elizabeth by Marcia Johnson

Where the Blood Mixes (Interview with Kevin Loring) May 10, 2023

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Chris talks to writer Kevin Loring about his play that explores the intergenerational effects of the residential school system set in his hometown of Lytton, BC. He shares how one of the actors during a workshop reading of his play challenged him to dig deeper into his character’s alcoholism and why it ultimately shaped the development of his award-winning show. He also describes the emotional moment when his play was first performed in front of his community and his thoughts on the meaning of the word “survivor.” Where The Blood Mixes by Kevin Loring

Where the Blood Mixes (Part 1) May 03, 2023

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A funny and honest play about loss and redemption Floyd and Mooch are best buds. They like to hang together at George’s bar in the village of Lytton, BC, where Mooch can usually be found “mooching” drinks from his friend Floyd. Mooch is unemployed, troubled and usually steals his girlfriend June’s money to buy beer. She’s saving the money either to buy groceries or pay bills. When a letter arrives for Floyd from his long-lost family member, he grows anxious about the reunion and the circumstances that separated them all these years ago. Where the Blood Mixes by Kevin Loring

Where the Blood Mixes (Part 2) May 03, 2023

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A funny and honest play about loss and redemption Floyd and Mooch are haunted by their residential school experience. Mooch wants to talk about it but Floyd would prefer to leave the past in the shadows. When someone from Floyd’s old life arrives at the bar to reconnect with him, he isn’t ready to confront what has been left behind. Where the Blood Mixes by Kevin Loring

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