July 5-August 15, 2019
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ABOUT THE PLAY
Daughter Mary-Rose has moved away to Toronto. Mom doesn’t want to waste money on expensive long distance calls so she’s recording all the news on tape to send to her. Dad can’t keep up, zany Gramma, with her Gaelic outbursts, is dealing with the out of control cat and they can’t seem to avoid all the other colourful residents of their tiny Nova Scotian community. This sweet, funny and whimsical play - featuring live music! - by Atlantic Canadian favourite, Mary-Colin Chisholm, is a celebration of story, family ties and a longing for home.
REVIEWS
"Warm as a cuppa - funny as high water pants!" - The Coast
“Wow! Just saw He’d Be at Theatre Baddeck and it was so GD good! Just a delight! Please, please, get yourself to Cape Breton to see this show! I laughed the whole way through and then cried at the end. Still feeling giddy and moved. Thank you! Congratulations to the whole cast. Standing O!!!” - Sam H.
“Couldn't have had a more delightful time watching He'd Be. Fluid transitions, hilarious and touching story and wonderful acting. Good sightlines from everywhere and the room was well air-conditioned, perfect on a hot summer evening. Highly recommend!” - Melanie M.
"Wow! What a great show! My wife and I were blown away by He'd Be. Great cast! Well written and very funny! Loved it!" - Terry L.
"What an amazing show! The best 2 hours of entertainment I’ve had in a while. The acting was second to none. Comfortable air conditioning, good wine and great atmosphere!" - Denise M.
CAST
GRAMMA
Mauralea Austin*
DAD/VARIOUS
Lee J. Campbell*
MOM/VARIOUS
Christy MacRae-Ziss
VARIOUS
Ron Newcombe
VARIOUS
Logan Robins
CREATIVE TEAM
SET DESIGNER
Vickie Marston
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Kirsten Watt
STAGE MANAGER
Laurie Fleet
PRODUCTION TEAM
James Woodhouse - Technical Director
Tanner Welsh - Head Carpenter
Support for this production from:
*Appears courtesy of Canadian Actors Equity Association