Duets (2013)

Saint Maggie Productions


CREATIVE TEAM

Written by: Peter Quilter
Directed by: Maria Colonescu
Cast: Justin Deveau, Nicole Grainger (Deveau), Liz Grierson, Ian Horobin
Sound Design: Darrell Portz
Stage Manager: Anita Bourgeois


ABOUT THE SHOW

Four one-act plays that explore the spectrum of human relationships.

Jonathan and Wendy are on a blind date and hoping to get it right this time even though they’ve never got it right before;
Barrie is not really interested in women but Janet sees that as no reason to stop trying;
Shelley and Bobby have decided to holiday in Spain to finalize their divorce whilst drowning in cocktails;
Angela is marrying for the third time to the dismay of her brother Toby and amidst a barrage of bad omens and a dress resembling a parachute.

Things can get very complicated sometimes.


REVIEWS

Roger Levesque, Edmonton Journal (4/5 stars)

“If there’s any common thread that ties together all four duets, it might be that companionship is the most important ingredient in true love. Either way, Edmonton’s Saint Maggie Productions (Maria Colonescu directing) offers a fine way to examine the question.”

Justin Bell, Edmonton Sun

“Each one-act combines sight gags, acerbic wit and just the right amount of “aww” moments to bring these characters to light. The final scene between brother and sister Angela and Toby is the show-stopper as the two prepare for Angela’s third wedding.”

“Duets (the name comes from the rotating cast of two characters per one-act) does an admirable job of bringing the life cycle of love to life on the stage.”


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