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A Woman’s Love List

Finding the Man of Your Dreams Reviewed by Mary Alderson Norm Foster’s A Woman’s Love List is a departure from his usual “slice of life” comedies, where the play is funny because you recognize the people or see yourself in it. But Foster has moved into fantasy with this offering, now on stage at the Globus Theatre, just south of Bobcaygeon. In 2012, I saw The Love List, a story about two men in the same plot, also by Foster. Back then, I pointed out that he had written 45 comedies, certainly a record for a Canadian playwright. Well, Norm’s blown that record away; he has now written more than 90 plays. The men’s Love List and the women’s version are very similar in concept, but each play has its own clever dialogue and quick wit, with one laugh after another. Two women, Carly and Megan have become best friends. Carly is a sports writer and Megan is a hairdresser. Neither have a current boyfriend, and finding Carly a man becomes Megan’s vocation. Megan meets up with a shaman (or witch) matchmaker, and has a special piece of paper where Carly has to write down the top 10 things she wants in her perfect man. Much to their surprise that guy shows up, even before Megan has a chance to return the piece of paper to the shaman. Once Carly believes that this could be the perfect mate for her, Megan changes some of the 10 items so she can find her perfect man. But unfortunately, reworking the list changes some of Carly’s man’s attributes. For example, Carly likes to leave her current research material scattered about the living room, creating a very messy-looking place. But at the same time, she knows which magazine is where and can immediately put ...
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Looking Ahead to 2027 at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre

By Mary Alderson Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre has kicked off the launch of its 2027 season with great fanfare and fun!  If the shows they announced are even half as good as the performances promoting them, then we are in for a very good season. Rob Kempson, the Capitol Theatre’s Artistic Director is excited. I had the chance to chat with him recently about his plans for the 2027 season, and he lit up at the opportunity to talk about his vision. “It’s a celebration of identity,” he explains, “Ten of the 11 plays we will be doing are Canadian.” Kempson’s 5th season at the Capitol is about to wrap up with the Christmas panto. He sees this coming season as a look at “who we are”; in fact, that is the theme for 2027. It’s a chance for Canadians to look at themselves, with characters just like us right there on the stage.           Artistic Director Rob Kempson and Managing Director Erin Peirce. Photo by Sam Moffatt.   Four productions grace the Mainstage in 2027: Canadian classic Salt-Water Moon by David French: A 1926 love story, set in Newfoundland. This is a play I’ve heard much about, but I must confess, I’ve never seen it on stage, and I’m really looking forward to it. Kempson is directing this play and he’s excited to have a real-life couple starring in it. Aaron Macpherson (And No Birds Sang, Prairie Nurse) and Yunike Soedarmasto (Hansel & Gretel, A Year with Frog & Toad, Rapunzel, Prairie Nurse) first met onstage at the Capitol when they worked on Prairie Nurse. The couple sent a charming video which was shown on the big screen. They certainly seem pleased to be back at the Capitol in Salt-Water Moon. May 14 – 30. Modern ...
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