Stage One - Friday June 6th Presentations

RBC Emerging Artist Program at the

2025 Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work

Please join us in the Vertigo Rehearsal Hall (our former venue) in the Tower Centre on Friday June 6 for two free readings of new Canadian plays. Each play will be followed by a talkback lead by our Artistic Director Bronwyn Steinberg.

One sign up will get you into both readings, come and go as you please.

These play readings are a non-ticketed events so there is no need to print a ticket. Patti Neice our Executive Director will be at the main doors 20 minutes before the readings begin to check you off on the RSVP list.

As these readings are non-ticketed. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the reading begins as the doors will close a minute before the reading is to begin. Apologies if you arrive late, but no one will be there to let you in.

Friday June 6th Lineup:

3pm Remember That Song?

by Grant Tilly

An older woman is packing up her apartment while reminiscing about key moments in her life, inspired by the items she's sorting through. As she packs she and her husband relive their romance. She faces a decision: whether to carry their memories with her or leave them behind.

Directed by Heather Pattengale

Cast: Duval Lang & Valerie Pearson

Musician: Dan Perrott

Stage Manager: Jennifer Yeung

4:30pm: Marv N Ev

By Jason Long

70 year old best friends and lifelong fishing pals wrestle with mortality, stubborn fish, and a mysterious norwegian sage who holds the key to unlocking their true desire/fear.

Directed by Jamie Konchak

Cast: Kira Bradley, Robert Klein & Ellis Lalonde

Stage Manager: Chandler Ontkean

Host or Publisher Lunchbox Theatre