An Evening of One Acts 2016
About the Plays
The Laughing Stock rings in spring with a showcase of four very funny short one act plays in our popular Dinner Theatre arena. In choosing our line up we looked to the ‘laugh out loud’ style of British and American comedies written by some very clever playwrights.
The Accident
by Herb Hasler
Directed by Carlo Sia
A small theatre company is preparing for opening night of their friend’s original play when an accident prevents the truck carrying costumes and props from arriving. Determined to salvage the production, the actors stage the play using other actors and their stagehands as scenery.
The Accident is presented by special arrangement with Lazy Bee Scripts, Southampton.
Pillow Talk
by Peter Tolan
Directed by Walter Hunt
In PILLOW TALK, two heterosexual men, Aaron and Doug, are forced to share a bedroom and a bed in the mobile home of Aaron’s dotty old grandmother. Hampered by Doug’s phobic fear of physical intimacy, the characters are forced to examine their feelings about friendship and each other. As the battle lines are drawn, they get little sleep and a night full of surprises.
Pillow Talk is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
The Rental
by Mark Harvey Levine
Directed by Lorraine Korobanik
Sonya receives an extraordinary birthday present — a rented boyfriend. He’s the perfect man for her — but he’s only there for a day.
The Rental is presented by special arrangement with Mark Harvey Levine.
Changing Rooms
by Jackie Carreira
Directed by Vance Schneider
Bride-to-be Sophia and her prospective mother-in-law Rosa are having difficulty choosing a mutually acceptable wedding gown. Meanwhile, Jo is trying to find a pair of Jeans to fit, Gemma is struggling with a top and her boyfriend Sam is wondering why he’s spending so long waiting outside the cubicles. Fortunately, there’s Maggie, the ever-smiling shop assistant, always on hand to offer some very pointed advice.
Changing Rooms is presented by special arrangement with Lazy Bee Scripts, Southampton.
| THE ACCIDENT by Herb Hasler | |
| Character | Played by |
| Dennis | Bruce Visser |
| Mark | Matthew Hardy |
| Aiden | Dexter Armstrong |
| Pam | Lorraine Korobanik |
| Julie | Jennelle Young |
| Brianne | Gina Franks |
| Tim | Adam Perison |
| The Director | Walter Hunt |
| PILLOW TALK by Peter Tolan | |
| Character | Played by |
| Aaron | Adam Perison |
| Doug | Matthew Hardy |
| THE RENTAL by Mark Harvey Levine | |
| Character | Played by |
| Sonya | Sarah Emery |
| Harold | Carlo Sia |
| CHANGING ROOMS by Jackie Carreira | |
| Character | Played by |
| Rosa | Fiona Fache |
| Sam | Dexter Armstrong |
| Maggie | Sarah Emery |
| Jo | Taylia Martin |
| Gemma | Lorraine Korobanik |
| Sophia | Jennelle Young |
| Producer | Vance Schneider |
| Director – The Accident | Carlo Sia |
| Director – Pillow Talk | Walter Hunt |
| Director – The Rental | Lorraine Korobanik |
| Director – Changing Rooms | Vance Schneider |
| Set, Lighting & Sound Designer | Vance Schneider |
| Head of Wardrobe | Denise Proznick |
| Dialect Coach | Ruth Roe |
| Head of Construction | Vance Schneider |
| Master Carpenters | John A. Neill, Vance Schneider |
| Stage Manager | Vance Schneider |
| Set Construction | John Neill, Vance Schneider, Walter Hunt |
| Set Painting | Vance Schneider, Jennelle Young |
| Properties | Vance Schneider |
| Lighting / Sound Operator | Vance Schneider |
| Publicity | Vance Schneider, Lorraine Korobanik |
| Poster and Graphics | Carlo Sia, Vance Schneider |
| Program | Vance Schneider |
| Photography/Videography | John A. Neill |
| Original Performance Dates | April 21-23, 2016 |
| Venue | Kamloops Conference Centre Theatre, Kamloops, BC |
| Production Length | 1 hour and 45 minutes |
| Production Style | Comedy |
| Our Sponsors | Kamloops Coast Hotel & Conference Centre, Uptown Chefs Catering and Events, Tranquille Farm Fresh |
| Special Thanks To | Kamloops Live Box Office, Shaw TV, CFJC Midday, John A Neill Photography |