THE STORY: This comedy from local playwright Michael Edgren is adapted from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Viola has lead a life overshadowed by her irresponsible brother and business partner, Tony. Their most important client, rock and roll legend Duke Orsino, refuses to go on tour until the love of his life, Olivia, returns. Olivia hides out in a tiny resort town in Saskatchewan and Tony is nowhere to be found. It is up to Viola, masquerading as her brother masquerading as a fish and wildlife agent, to convince Olivia to return.
As Viola struggles to act like a man, Olivia searches her heart for what she really wants. As the plot unfolds, each will learn from the other what she needs to survive. Complementing the themes of love and gender confusion are two fishing guides, a lovesick realtor, and an enchanted jukebox with an incredible knack for playing just the right song at just the right time.
From Mike Barrett, Co-director:
"The Last Resort" is the second play we are presenting on our mainstage featuring local playwright Michael Edgren.
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I am extremely excited about this production. We did the play in our unfinished space a couple of years ago, and some lucky folks got to see it in its first draft. I really like the way Mike Edgren writes—it is even funnier now, more up to date, and has all the good things we like in plays; mistaken identities, love, laughs, fish, and explosions. Mike has added some stuff since we last did the play—I am so looking forward to it, and can't wait for you to see it! |
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Mike Barrett , Co-director |
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Gail Lundberg, Co-director |
