On a winter night in a drafty farmhouse a baby is about to arrive, but modern medicine meets midwifery head on in a torrent of family feuding. As tensions rise between three dysfunctional generations, so does laughter. It takes a baby to heal the rift in this funny, heartwarming story of forgiveness and hope.
Playwright David S. Craig shows us how the human heart sometimes takes the longest way home in this sometimes-side-splitting look at a family learning to love again.
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Reviews:
“Let’s cut right to the marrow. Having Hope at Home is a big-hearted comedy that will leave you in tears—tears of compassion and recognition as well as tears of laughter. ” —Waterloo Record
| Cast of Characters | |
| Carolyn (Caro) Bingham | The pregnant young mother – Played by Dana Hauser |
| Michael (Mish) Charbonneau | Carolyn’s life mate – a French Canadian man just trying to keep his pregnant darling relaxed and happy – Played by Gordon Huffman |
| Russell (Gramps) Bingham | Carolyn’s grandfather – a wisecracking old curmudgeon with whom both Carolyn and her husband live – Played by Lee Smith |
| Jane Bingham | Carolyn’s mother – a woman who is tired of trying to keep the peace – Played by Ellie Bloomfield |
| William (Bill) Bingham | Carolyn’s father – a somewhat controlling parent – Played by Dr Darrell Baker |
| Dawn Shaw | The midwife – a secret Carolyn has been keeping from her parents – Played by Hailey Gibb |
Having Hope at Home was commissioned by the Blyth Festival (Janet Amos, Artistic
Director) and subsequently developed by the Lighthouse Theatre, Port Dover (Robert More,
Artistic Director).
The play premiered August 7, 2003 at the Blyth Festival, Blyth, Ontario (Eric Coates, Artistic Director). Having Hope at Home is produced by permission of the Playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www.MQlit.ca
Show Dates:
The play will take place over 2 consecutive weekends: May 12, 13, 14 and May 19, 20, 21 and will be performed in Knox Presbyterian Church. We really appreciate the opportunity to perform in this beautiful space!
Special consideration:
Yes, Mother’s day is on the 14th and wouldn’t it be nice to take your mother out for breakfast and then treat her to a fun filled matinee?
AND
Yes May 19-21 is a long weekend but wouldn’t it be nice to take a break in the middle of spring cleaning and enjoy an excellent show in a beautiful venue?
Show times:
Friday evening shows: Doors open at 6:20, shows starts at 7:00
Saturday dinner theatre: Doors open at 5:20, dinner served at 6:00, show starts at 8:00. Beer and Wine will be available
Show Only Tickets are available on Saturday evenings (general admission applies)
Sunday matinees: Doors open at 1:20 shows start at 2:00
Seating:
Saturday evenings: Dinner seating is assigned on a first bought – first allocated basis. Dinner Theatre patrons will reserve their show seats in the sanctuary before dinner. Show only patrons may choose the non-reserved seats on a first come – first served basis.
All other shows: Seating will be on a first come – first seated basis. Patrons with special seating requirements should come early.
Ticket pricing:
We are sorry to say our ticket prices must rise due to the increased cost of, well, everything. The price of your ticket includes HST.
General admission……….$25 (Applies to all Saturday Show Only tickets)
Students and Seniors…..$22 (No discount on Saturdays)
Dinner Theatre…………….$72 (Dinners are catered by Debb’s Cuisine and are always fabulous)
Tickets available from Art Service – 152 Queen Street, Dunnville. Call 905-774-7695 to reserve.
Dinner Theatre tickets must be purchased at least 2 weeks in advance.
(We do recommend buying early as Dinner Theatres always sell out. )
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