Spotlight On Alumni*

October 11 – 20, 2012
With Sign Language Interpretation: October 20 @ 2pm

Produced by Peter N’ Chris
Written and Performed by
Chris Wilson (BFA ‘08) and
Peter Carlone (BFA ‘08)

Based on whodunit detective stories like The Hardy Boys and horror movies like The Shining, this hysterical spoof places our hilarious heroes in the thick of a series of murders at a seedy roadside motel. But who could the murderer be?  Okay, the answer is the motel manager – but that’s not the real mystery. Maybe the mystery is why their mattresses are so dirty? Or what this dynamic duo might learn about themselves when they check in? If they ever check out!

This physical comedy team of alumni from 2008 returns to the Phoenix following a trail of awards and acclaim from performances at Second City, and SketchFests and Fringe festivals across the country. This summer, they were nominated for the Comedy Network's Canadian Comedy Award for Best Sketch Troupe. Their harebrained sense of humour – which pays homage to pop culture while pushing everyday life into complete absurdity – has earned them a cult following in the festival world. Welcome back guys!

* The Spotlight on Alumni program invites our graduates to present their current work at the Phoenix Theatre.

Dates & Events

Public Previews @ 8pm: ($7 tickets after 5pm) : October 9 & 10
Evenings @ 8pm: October 11 (Opening), 12 (Preshow Lecture), 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Matinee @ 2pm: Saturday, October 20 (With Sign Language Interpretation

Pre-Show Lecture: Friday October 12 @ 7pm
"The Making of an Actor – The Making of a Comedian?" with Professor Linda Hardy
An engaging talk about the process of acting and the art of comedy. Please note that this lecture was recorded and the audio file posted here for your listening pleasure.

• Listen to the pre-show lecture

Sign Language Interpretation: Saturday October 20 @ 2pm
Join Denise Read for a special matinee performance of this play with sign language interpretation. Denise is a drama teacher, actress, author and director who also writes songs in the Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) and American Sign Language (ASL). First known as an author, composer and performer of rhythmic songs in sign language, she is now recognized as a multi-talented artist. She has written, produced and performed in shows where hands poetry, mime and drama are put together to create an original and singular mode of expression. She brings her unique theatre and interpretation skills to illuminate this play for our Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

• Click here to order tickets for this special Sign Language presentation (PDF)

Seating Plan: Roger Bishop Theatre

Box office: Opens October 2, 2012

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