Penny & Pound Theatre presents HEAD IN THE GAME
Schedule
Thu, 27 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm to Sun, 02 Mar, 2025 at 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre | Waterloo, ON
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Penny & Pound Theatre Productions presents HEAD IN THE GAME
By Piper J. Distel and Lori Robinson Distel
Brilliant but solitary, Dr. Silas Merryweather has never been great at making ‘friends.’ But when the famed writer is struck down with a Glioblastoma Brain Tumour in the prime of his life, his devoted assistant, Harriet Jennings, decides it’s high time he do some long-awaited soul-searching.
After signing the reclusive author up for ‘Homies for Hospice,’ Frankie-Jean Wallis reluctantly enters their world. At only twelve-and-a-half, Frankie is twice as cynical as Silas, and arrives with her own deep-seated baggage, as well as a frank outlook on life and death that intrigues the ailing man. An unlikely friendship blossoms, as the two pessimists navigate a life that is ending and one that is just beginning. Described as a ‘comedy about dying,’ and inspired by the unpublished memoir by Joseph R. Distel, Head in the Game is a witty and emotional tale about the beauty of companionship in times of trouble.
$5 from each ticket purchased will be donated to The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27th at 8:00 PM (PAY-WHAT-YOU-CHOOSE)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28th at 8:00 PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 1st at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd at 2:00 PM
KITCHENER-WATERLOO LITTLE THEATRE
(9 Princess St. East. Waterloo, ON.)
TICKETS
General Admission: $35.00
Student Admission (Under 25): $25.00
Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite.ca OR at the door prior to the performances. Cash, credit and E-Transfer are accepted.
IS HEAD IN THE GAME APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES?
Although there is no official rating system for theatre, HEAD IN THE GAME features coarse language and themes of sickness that may be upsetting to some. Viewer discretion is advised.
IS KW LITTLE THEATRE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Yes! If you require wheelchair-accessible seating, please email
[email protected]
WHAT IS THE RUNNING TIME OF HEAD IN THE GAME?
THE RETURN runs approximately 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission between ACT I and II.
IS KW LITTLE THEATRE LICENSED?
No. However, non-alcoholic beverages as well as snack items will be available for purchase in The Lobby prior to, during and after the performance.
IS SEATING GENERAL OR ASSIGNED?
Seating is general. Audience members will be admitted on a first come-first serve basis, with those who have pre-ordered tickets receiving priority.
CAN I BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR?
Yes! Tickets may be purchased at the door prior to the performances with cash or credit. E-Transfer is also accepted
WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?
Doors open a half-hour prior to the scheduled performance times (1:30 PM for a matinee performance, 7:30 PM for an evening performance.)
DOES PENNY & POUND OFFER REFUNDS?
Penny & Pound does not refund tickets, unless in the case of a cancelled performance. If you are unable to make the show, please email [email protected] to find out if you are eligible for company credit.
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MEET THE CREATIVES
DR. SILAS MERRYWEATHER | John Settle
FRANKIE-JEAN WALLIS | Emma Marchand
HARRIET | Lori Robinson Distel
SUSAN MERRYWEATHER | Kaitlyn Ruegg
SID | Peter Tudisco
ROSE WATERS | Stephanie Clark
SOCKS WATERS | Brad Skinner
BLOSSOM WATERS | Hayley Wills
LONNY | Duncan Graham
DR. O’CONNOR | Sherrie Miller
VIOLET | Natalia Rhodes
MILES | James Diamond
ROCKY | Joshua Lautsch-Rees
JACKIE SLACKS | Anna Carter
THE POTENTIAL BUYER(S)/THE UBER EATS GUY | Zachary Larsen
DIRECTED BY Piper J. Distel, Melissa Ruegg and Lori Robinson Distel
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Where is it happening?
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre, 9 Princess St. E.,Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
