PART OF OUR 45th SEASON
BOARDERLANDS: ENCOUNTERS ON OUTSKIRTS
DEAD LETTER
by Conni Massing
May 15th – June 2nd, 2024
ALL PERFORMANCES BETWEEN MAY 29 AND JUNE 2 OF DEAD LETTER HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
The season closes with the World Premiere of DEAD LETTER, where we meet Amy, who has noticed some disturbing occurrences in her apartment complex.
Socks are missing from the dryer. Tupperware lids have disappeared. A dead letter, years old, arrives in the mail. Despite the protestations of those around her, Amy obsessively investigates the incidents, sure there’s a cosmic connection between them. Turns out she may be right – these mundane mysteries are indeed much more than happenstance. This charmingly mischievous play offers the possibility that hidden meaning is everywhere.
DEAD LETTER features an ensemble of award-winning artists directed by Heather Inglis and featuring Lora Brovold, Collin Doyle, and Maralyn Ryan. Brian Bast’s set and costume designs will be accompanied with lights by Ami Farrow, multi-media design by Matt Schuurman, and sound design by Rebecca Merkley.
Why Heather chose DEAD LETTER
‘Part romantic comedy and part mystery, DEAD LETTER is a who-done-it that is as surprising as it is delightful. Massing’s characters struggle with the sorts of mundane problems we all do, but as in any mystery, the revelations of the story guide their way. Conni’s voice is unique in Canadian theatre, her well-crafted works serve us characters that are entirely recognizable - who live in our world, breathe our air, and struggle with our problems.’
Dead Letter
by Conni Massing
Featuring: Lora Brovold, Collin Doyle, Maralyn Ryan
Directed by Heather Inglis
Set and Costume Design by Brain Bast
Projection Design by Matt Schuurman
Lighting Design by Ami Farrow
Sound Design by Rebecca Merkley
Stage Managed by Nyssa Beairsto
Photo & Poster Design: DB Photography
Show Times:
May 15: 7:00pm PREVIEW (Pay What You Will at the door)
May 16: 7:30pm PREVIEW (Pay What You Will at the door)
May 17: 7:30pm (SOLD OUT)
May 18 - June 2: 7:30pm shows Wednesday* – Saturday, with 1:30pm matinees on Sundays
Tickets are available in 3 tiered rates online (Lost Sock - $30, Missing Keys - $40, Misplaced Phone - $50), or a flat fee of $33 at the door.
Every ticket tier is the same experience, we are just committed to making theatre accessible. The names of the tiers are themed specifically for Dead Letter.
*Wednesday night performances are $15 online or Pay-What-You-Will at the door
what people are saying
"One of Massing’s best."
-Liz Nicholls
12thNight.ca
“Brovold is a presence, displaying remarkable timing and touch.”
-Liane Faulder
Edmonton Journal
Lora Brovold in Dead Letter by Conni Massing
Costume: Brian Bast
Photo: Marc J Chalifoux Photography