ADFA Calgary Region One Act Play Festival

March 21, 2024

March 23, 2024

$18

The Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW, Calgary

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Events Description

 
One-Act Play Festival Heats Up March!

The Pumphouse Theatre and Alberta Drama Festival Association have returned for the 39th Annual Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival. We are thrilled to be presenting eight one-act plays from a diverse array of local artists. From drama to comedy, new work to classics, the One Act Play Festival offers something for everyone.

Come see some of Calgary’s most passionate up and coming theatre artists. Come take in a night of great entertainment while supporting local performing arts!

Who is it for?

Recommended for ages 13 years and and up

HOW MUCH

Tickets:

$18 General Admission

How to get tickets?
Buy Online

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time: March 21 to 23, 2024 | Showtimes: 7:30 pm each evening. Each performance is under 60 minutes in length

Thursday, March 21st

SHOW #1 I Am Batman by Marco Ramirez

presented by Lean Into Love Productions Present

SHOW DESCRIPTION: A street kid with a stomach full of grocery store brand macaroni and cheese fulfills the ultimate Batman fantasy. Comedy | 40 min | I Am Not Batman is produced with permission by Playscripts

SHOW #2 In Hot Water by Trish Clark

presented by Ma Teresa Productions

SHOW DESCRIPTION: A decades married couple travel to Macchu Picchu to enjoy a bucket list trip. But their plans are literally ‘rail roaded’ when the only train company goes on strike. With most of the inn keepers, cooks, and townspeople being part of the strike, their local guide Eduardo becomes their link to food, water, and getting out of TOWN.

Drama | Comedy | 30 min | In Hot Water is produced with permission by Playwright

Friday March 22nd
SHOW #1 A Forgotten Patriot by Alan Lebouef

presented by Confederation Theatre Society

SHOW DESCRIPTION: Smedley Butler was an American War hero decorated many times for bravery. After experiencing over 30 years of action and being wounded many times he began to realize the absurdity of war and published a short book titled “War is a Racket”. The play begins on the day of his funeral as his friends recount how Butler may have prevented a fascist takeover in the USA and how it might have impacted Canada. Sadly, this man is largely unknown to most Americans.

Drama | 50 min | A Forgotten Patriot is produced with permission by the playwright

 

SHOW #2 Trooper Brown by Susan Carpenter

presented by Brolly Shelf Productions

SHOW DESCRIPTION: The play follows Nellie’s struggle to reconcile her resurrected grief over her larger-than-life deceased husband as their granddaughter, Rose, and husband, Evan, pack up a lifetime of memories for her move into a nursing home. Nellie is haunted by her past in an Irish orphanage and dreads being warehoused again. She longs to live large and leave suddenly like husband Trooper Brown, idolized by Evan and Rose, rather than being forgotten. But will Nellie’s adventure be a heroic story or a tragedy?

Drama | 15 min | Trooper Brown l is produced with permission by the playwright

Saturday, March 23rd
SHOW #1 Teach Stede, Jamie by Greg Miller

presented by Grandora Players

SHOW DESCRIPTION: One dark night Jamie ends up somewhere a very long ways away. She meets Stede, who is suspicious about who Jamie is and how she got here. As they learn about each other one of the fiercest characters in history appears, Teach. All three have their own stories, hidden from each other and revealed in half-truths as it suits them, until all is finally clear. Or is it?

Drama | Comedy | 45 min | ADVISORY: Strong Language, gun shots, depiction of drinking |
Teach Stede, Jamie is produced with permission by the playwright

 

SHOW #2 Like and Subscribe by AJ Pearce

presented by Workshop Theatre Society

SHOW DESCRIPTION: The Olsen family have a very successful YouTube channel. Although, as they approach a new record for subscribers, their eldest daughter has decided she no longer wants to create content. This throws the family’s dynamic, and livelihood, into turmoil.

Drama | 30 min | Like and Subscribe is produced with permission by the playwright
Performances are all PG-13 or above, and are not recommended for young children.

 

Venue: Victor Mitchell Theatre

Pumphouse Theatre 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW Calgary AB T3C3P5

Free Parking, Street Parking
Parking only available in large lot south of the building. Accessible parking is also available
Public transport accessible

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