Director & Dramaturg
Capitol Theatre Port Hope
August 2024
Kringle, Ontario is in a rut. When the well-meaning town reeve devises a tourism development plan to celebrate Christmas all year round, the town thinks it’s a great idea. But two weeks and a heat wave later, they’re having second thoughts. Nora, whose convenience store (and gas station) is the centre of cultural activity, is suddenly desperate for a much-needed vacation. Throw in an anxious restauranteur, a sassy teenager, and a wide-eyed new resident, and you’ve got a recipe for a veritable blizzard of hilarity! This world premiere Canadian comedy by celebrated writer Briana Brown chronicles the holiday magic of small-town living—all while sweating in Santa suits in August!
I am so proud of this work because it marked the first ever world premiere at the Capitol Theatre in the summer season. Briana Brown’s hilarious community-fueled comedy was a delight to figure out and I’m very proud of the work we did on this piece. To me, it proves that new plays do have a place in the canon and by promoting them, we can make change in our broader theatre community.
Featuring Christy Bruce, Alison Deon, Deborah Drakeford, Darrel Gamotin, Adrian Shepherd-Gawinski, and Mirabella Sundar Singh
Set and Costume Design by Anna Treusch
Lighting Design by Jareth Li
Sound Design by Jeff Newberry
Stage Management by Kat Chin
Assistant Stage Management by Jeff Soucy