WRITING
GIVE 'em hell (in development)Give ’em hell is a 90-minute comedic play for teenagers about the real-life 2012 closure of Peterborough high school, Peterborough Collegiate Vocational School, and the youth activism that arose as a result of it.
Workshops/Staged Readings/Productions 2022 Theatre Direct Workshop/Staged Reading (Director: Aaron Jan) 2021 Theatre Direct Workshop/Staged Reading (Director: Aaron Jan) Awards 2022 Interdisciplinary Residency Program – 4th Line Theatre 2020 OAC Recommender Grant for Theatre Creators – Blyth Festival 2020 OAC Recommender Grant for Theatre Creators – 4th Line Theatre 2019 OAC Theatre Projects Grant 2019 OAC Recommender Grant for Theatre Creators – Theatre Direct |
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MARGARET REID (in development)Two young women, one dead body over ten years from childhood to early adulthood - a dark comedy. Set in the world of elementary and high school public speaking, Margaret Reid explores how we learn to talk about ourselves, the stories we choose to tell, and those we don't. Expect cue cards, a trophy and about six Little Debbie cakes.
Workshops/Staged Readings/Productions 2021 Tarragon Theatre Staged Reading/Workshop (Director: Esther Jun) 2020 Hart House Theatre Workshop/Staged Reading (Director: Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster) Awards 2020 Ellen Ross Stuart “Opening Doors” Award |
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NEWS PLAY (2019)After botching a major publishing deal, two estranged children's book writers return to their hometown to revitalize the local newspaper and save their pyromaniac cousin.
Workshops/Staged Readings/Productions 2019 Toronto Fringe Festival (Director: Aaron Jan) Awards Outstanding Individual Performance - Madeleine Brown |
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BLUEBIRD ENCOUNTERS (2018/2022)In a moment of self-discovery, a writer on a research trip unlocks voices from the past through an incredible encounter with three birds. Bluebird Encounters is a ten-minute monologue, blending poetry and prose, adapted by Madeleine Brown from the writings of poet and biographer Molly Peacock and staged in installations by artist Michèle Karch-Ackerman.
Workshops/Staged Readings/Productions 2022 Ghost Seamstress Exhibition @ Peterborough Art Gallery (Director: Karthy Chin) 2018 Bluebird Dress Factory Exhibition @ Campbell House Museum (Director: Karthy Chin) |
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EVERYONE WANTS A T-SHIRT! (2018)When Beatrice sinks her potato-based start-up, she must ascend the ranks of an imposing feminist pyramid scheme in order to rebuild her career.
Workshops/Staged Readings/Productions 2018 Toronto Fringe Festival (Director: Aaron Jan) Awards Outstanding Ensemble - Madeleine Brown, Charlin McIsaac, Brittany Miranda and John Wamsley |
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MADELEINE SAYS SORRY (2017)Upon losing a role to a wiener dog, failed actor, Madeleine, is forced to attend an apology rehabilitation clinic and make a public apology.
Workshops/Staged Readings/Productions 2017 Toronto Fringe Festival (Director: Aaron Jan) |
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