STONES IN HIS POCKETS
By Marie Jones
Directed by Geoffrey Whynot
March 14 - March 31, 2007
IPSCO Main Stage

When Hollywood overruns a rural Irish village, the culture clash between the arrogant cast and crew, and underemployed Irish locals is inevitable, and inevitably hilarious.

In this tongue-in-cheek comedy two actors portray over 13 characters amidst a film production of “The Quiet Valley”. While using the townsfolk as extras, the bigwig studio attempts to exploit the authenticity of the local people and landscape. All the while missing out on the unheard, real life stories behind the small timers with big dreams. When tragedy intervenes, the community begins to reassess the shallow nature of film and Hollywood style fantasies.

Witty, funny, but sparked with surprising touches of real poignancy, the award-winning Stones In His Pockets is terrific contemporary Irish theatre.

MOMS THE WORD
Created by the
Mom's The Word Collective
Directed by Ruth Smillie
April 18 - May 5, 2007
IPSCO Main Stage

Brassy,sassy and honest, five women share the highs, lows, and everything in between of the planet’s oldest (and sometimes most thankless) career – being a mom.

Packed with well-written humour and candid insights, Mom’s the Word is a funny and thoughtful presentation of the different experiences each woman brings to the job. The multiple vignettes that form this play cover everything from leaky boobs and dirty diapers to car seats and playground falls.

Sincere, personal, and full of the truths of parenthood, Mom’s the Word is guaranteed to delight anyone who currently has, once had, or plans to ever have their own bundle of joy.