WODL Festival 2016
ENTRIES IN THE 2016 WODL FESTIVAL
Monday, March 14
Suburban Standoff
Written and Directed by Michael Grant
Presented with permission of the Playwrights Guild of Canada
1 intermission
Ty, down on his luck and in need of some quick cash, attempts his first Home Invasion with the help of his girlfriend. However, he may have picked the wrong house as the home owners seem to be more knowledgeable in the art of guns and violence. Who is really in control of this crazy comedy? Join us once again for another world premiere from Elmira's very own award winning playwright.
Tueday, March 15
All the King's Women by Luigi Jannuzzi
Directed by Sue Perkins
Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc
1 intermission
London Community Players presents the story of “The King of Rock and Roll” as told through the eyes of 18 women. Some enthralled. Some appalled. All obsessed! All the King's Women, a fast paced series of plays and monologues based on the life of Elvis Presley.
Wednesday, March 16
The Drawer Boy by Michael Healey
Directed by Julie Wheeler Bryant
Presented with permission of Playwrights Guild of Canada
1 intermission
A touching uplifting comedy about true friendship and whole lot more! This Canadian play has been a multi-award winner since its premiere in 1999 in Toronto. It tells the story of two farmers who let the city boy into their farm home to learn about farming and write a play about it. As the plot unfolds, it brings surprises for everyone, some hilarious and some heart wrenching. The Farm Show created and first performed in the 70s was the inspiration for playwright and Blyth actor Michael Healey to later write The Drawer Boy. The play has been described as ‘a triumph of the human spirit and the healing power of art, friendship and loyalty’.
Note: Gary Bryant “appearing with permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association”.
Thursday, March 17
Whole Lotto Love by Kevin Arthur Land
Directed by Matthew Wilson
Presented with permission of the Playwrights Guild of Canada
1 intermission
This “romantic-dramedy” features an apartment superintendent Dwight whose ex-wife suddenly shows up after having left him ten months before. Dwight sees this as reconciliation, but ex-wife Lenore has really returned because the lottery numbers they played a year ago is a winner. Lenore only wants the ticket and is gone: but Dwight has a total different agenda. Enjoy the shenanigans as one tries to outdo the other.
Friday, March 18
33 Variations by Moises Kaufman
Directed by Henri Canino
Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
1 intermission
33 Variations is a play inspired by Ludwig van Beethoven's work. In parallel tales of obsession, a musicologist attempts to uncover the motivation behind Beethoven's Diabelli Variations, a series of 33 variations on an ordinary waltz by a composer he felt was beneath him. 33 Variations debuted on Broadway in 2009, starring Jane Fonda. The Broadway production was nominated for 5 Tony Awards, including Best Play. "Passionate and illuminating!"
