Once again Walterdale Theatre takes two young playwrights under their wing in Cradle to Stage running May 15 to 20.
It's the first major viewing of the novice playwrights' works. Tessa Stamp presents the comedy Portrait of a Family while John Richardson introduces his more dramatic Guenevere.
Directed by Laura Ly, the plot of Portrait of a Family launches into a surrealistic format when Chris brings home her lesbian girlfriend to meet the parents.
What starts off as an awkward chore becomes even more shocking when a younger couple, Dorian and his wife Cybil, two neighbours, act as if they own the home.
Dorian, a childish, self-serving scientist has been conducting odd experiments over the years. His and Cybil's relationship to Chris and her parents comes as a disturbing bolt from the blue.
St. Albert's Julian Stamer tackles Dorian and says, "At the core of the play is the realization that children eventually see their parents through an adult lens. It's about seeing them for who they really are."
Instead Guenevere, written in the more formal language of Greek tragedy, introduces Camelot as seen through the eyes of Queen Guenevere, a woman pulled in many directions as the king's consort, wife and lover.
Tickets are $18 to $20 at 780-420-1757 or at tixonthesquare.ca
The Edmonton Metropolitan Chorus wants to take moms on a trip to the movies on Sunday, May 14 with Sing Justice: The Message of the Movies.
Conductor David Garber has selected an afternoon of light, stirring cinematic themes. The choral selections range from The Mission, Schindler's List and Empire of the Sun to Henry V and Excalibur.
Accompanying the large chorus are two grand pianos, four percussionists, organ and oboe.
The concert takes place at First Presbyterian Church, 10025 – 105 St. Tickets are available at 780-420-1757 or at tixonthesquare.ca.
