"It's dangerous out there. There's a hell of a lot of ways a man can die." It's 1912. Northern Ontario. Hired to tend to the raucous lumberjacks in a remote logging camp,a young doctor and his wife find their lives changed forever. Set against the backdrop of the disappearing wilderness, surprising romantic entanglements, and the fiery women's protest movement, this new musical is filled with fun, drama, and danger. The original music is infectious, haunting and goose-bump beautiful.

The World Premiere of this Canadian Musical!

Yellow Point Drama Group "The Box" A woman has a mysterious box of items delivered to her by a lawyer as part of an estate. The contents trigger memories of a long-forgotten time in her life. Written and directed by Brian March.

Courtenay Little Theatre "This is a Play:". "This is a Play" is a funny, self-aware comedy, where three actors perform a play, while the audience also hears their private thoughts, insecurities and reactions, that grow increasingly absurd as the play unfolds. Written by Daniel MacIvor. Directed by Nicole Bergot.

NDSS. Inspired by Nellie Bly's 'Ten Days in a Madhouse' and Heather Marshall's 'Liberty Street', the original dance-theatre production explores resilience, injustice, and the power of finding one's voice. Using physical storytelling, performers enter the world of the Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell Island, revealing the lives of the women confined there and the tragedies that unfolded within its walls. Written and directed by Kelly Barnum and Sarah Kielly.

Courtenay Little Theatre "Water Music". In a New York health club, a weary (probably retired) schoolteacher and an idealistic lifeguard encounter an unexpected visitor: Ophelia, from Shakespeare's Hamlet, who rises from the hot tub and into the modern world. It is comic magic realism intertwined with very human longing, leaving us with questions about what it takes to truly recognize others who are different. It is a poignant, funny exploration of recognition, love, loss, and the desire to connect across seemingly impossible divides. Written by Tina Howe. Directed by Michael Bach.

ECHO Players "Rock On": A Chorus Line meets Geology 101 in this timeless tale that sees eons of bitter resentment and social division come to a head in a cataclysmic clash between two untamed spirits. Written and directed by Marian Buechert.

Rivercity Players' Shakespeare's Greatest Hits presents a collection of Shakespeare's famous speeches and characters that illustrate his depth of understanding of the human condition and experience. Whether he is describing a battle that was a turning point in history, a betrayal that impacts nations, or a simple love story, Shakespeare's language and characters set a standard that few writers since have been able to equal. Brian's presentation will also include background stories and explanations to help make Shakespeare and his works more approachable and enjoyable. Written and directed by Brian Down.

The Blue Taffeta Party Dress & Other Stories is a coming of age play written and performed by Dennis Hawkins-Bogle. Set in a small northern town in the 1970s, this is more than a coming out story. It is a raw, honest, and often wry journey through the psyche, the politics, and the pressures of a time that had little room for difference. As a gay kid growing up in an era of silence and shame, Dennis ' voice was misrepresented, undermined, even sensationalized by the dominant culture. Now, he's setting the story straight, through moments of resilience, humour, heart-break and hope. Written by Dennis Hawkins-Bogle. Directed by Heather Murphy.

Elegant angels grace the cathedral walls of Old Paris. Menacing gargoyles hunch hideously on its ledges. Both witnessing as Good Griselle by otherworldly forces is made on Christmas Eve and Griselle is presented with trials not even an angel would want to face.

In this adaptation of a modern fairy tale, adults and children alike will find themselves immersed in its telling through music, movement, and more. A Winter Wager will take you on a lively journey, perhaps even to the land of ...

Happily Ever After.

Carrie Watts, an elderly woman, longs to escape the cramped Houston apartment where she lives with her protective son, Ludie, and her authoritarian daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae. Carrie wants to return to her beloved hometown of Bountiful, Texas, one final time before she dies. She escapes to the bus station, but through events that follow she begins to understand that her beloved town and home are not as idyllic as she remembers them.

Little Shop of Horrors is a wildly entertaining musical. Set on Skid Row, it follows sweet, awkward Seymour, whose dull life in a struggling flower shop suddenly blooms when he discovers a mysterious plant named Audrey II. With its toe-tapping doo-wop-inspired score, and delightfully spooky twists, the show serves up big heart, and just a hint of danger. Its the kind of musical that will have you grinning, gasping, and humming the songs all the way home - just whatever you do...don't feed the plants!