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directed by John Peñate
featuring: Nick Nocivelli & Parysa Pourmoneshi
introducing: Gabrielle Chiararo & Al Mariotti
set by Lesley Weldon
costumes by Nicola Ferlei-Brown
assistant production by Barbara Hall
assistant direction & lights by Jessica Hanley
produced by Gaby Ford
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a period of ten years the Melville brothers, Lee and Owen,
return to their uncle’s lakeside cabin to get away and
fish. Their weekend plans for relaxation and reflection are
spoiled by the unexpected arrival of two neighbors and sisters
Mary and Loretta.The sisters become the catalyst for a tenderly
funny and unsentimental look at four lives in transition.
As a result, it turns out to be an unforgettable weekend and
all four learn much about themselves. The situation of the
Melville brothers is both humane yet humorous resounding the
upbeat, down trodden and mind boggling aspects of love. |
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“If laughter is God’s medicine then Norm Foster is one
of God’s most successful dispensing pharmacists.” -
Vintage Foster by Walter Learning
Past
Reviews of The Melville Boys:
“The Melville Boys effortlessly weaves the comic and tragic.”
- Variety
"A beautifully written contemporary comedy.” - Harrisburg
Patriot News
"A truly excellent play. Don't miss it.” - Montreal
Gazette
"A satisfying comedy about real people.” - Ottawa
Citizen
"A story with forthright honesty, simplicity, humor, drama,
warmth
and a little tragedy.” - Los Angeles Drama
“A memorable theatre experience” - Saint
John Telegraph Journal
“The Melville Boys suceeds as a play, as a statement and most
assuredly,
as entertainment” - Frederiction Daily Gleaner
"Engrossing and entertaining. ...a play you're bound to enjoy.”
- New York Post
"If you miss it, it will be your great loss” - Ottawa
Citizen
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