NEXTFEST PLAYWRIGHT’S WEEKEND
The Nextfest Art’s Company is delighted to present our second annual NEXTFEST PLAYWRIGHT’S WEEKEND featuring readings from seven new plays by Edmonton-based emerging playwrights!
January 31- February 2, 2025
Lorne Cardinal Theatre
The Roxy (10708 124 Street, Edmonton)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 at 7:00 pm
Dis-Connected by Amy Roy Gratton
Three generations of one family explore their feelings of loneliness as they navigate their lost identity caused by the on-set of dementia. This musical explores their lives, hopes, and relationship with one another as they try to make sense of their new reality. (Content warnings: Dementia, death of a baby is mentioned)
Lightweight by Erin Ochoa Whelan
In a run down privately owned gym that is definitely not a front for money laundering, a disparate group of employees try to figure out their lives.
(Content warnings: In a run down privately owned gym that is definitely not a front for money laundering, a disparate group of employees try to figure out their lives.)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 at 7:00 pm
Carmilla by Victoria deJong
When Laura’s cousin-in-law Carmilla comes to stay with her and her husband, Laura is relieved to have a friend. Carmilla’s presence becomes increasingly unsettling, but Laura can’t help but find something alluring about the intense, glamorous woman. This psychological drama is loosely based on the novella of the same name by Sheridan Le Fanu.
(Content warnings: adult themes, sexual content, violence, child death and discussion of sexual assault.)
Wild Roses by Isabella Murasko and Peyton Rockel
Set in 1981, two free spirited young women take a provincial politician on a trip.
(Content warnings: adult themes, drug use, conservative political views)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 at 2:00 pm
The Most Beautiful Man by Kate Courture
A part time Christmas Elf learns to deal with the everyday sexual harassment, while exploring her inner thoughts and daydreams. Don’t worry, it’s funny.
(Content warnings: sexual harassment, threats of sexual violence, mentions of rape, violence against women, adult language)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 at 6:00 pm
Frankenstein by Madison May
In the near future, conservative thought and ideals reign supreme. Vic Frankenstein, a homeschooled savant, becomes obsessed with the study of cells. The ability to create life is the foundation of family – and Vic is convinced that life is hidden away in a molecule that can be created. Desperate to change her world, Vic becomes obsessed with her research – and her potential creation.
(Content warnings: conservatism, homophobia)
Atomic Family Values by Jenna Greig
Your favourite 1950s sitcom family is back, coming to you live from the fallout shelter they’ve been stuck in for a few too many years. A dark comedy about television, family, a television family, and the nuclear age.
(Content warnings: kidnapping, parent trauma, adult themes, talk of nuclear war)
January 31 - February 2
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The Roxy Theatre:Lorne Cardinal Theatre
14+
Run Time 165 minutes