commenting policy. Like all three actors, Hinton has a strong stage presence, reminding me of Jane Fonda at times. His writing makes characters seem real, with audiences unable to do much of anything, other than understand and build relationships with his creations. Agnes, a recovering alcoholic, returns to her Sydney, Nova Scotia home when she learns that her ailing mother, also an alcoholic, has been hospitalized. While Agnes is immersed in the bottle and Theresa committed to the Lord, Louise is almost entirely lost to daytime television. Contact us at Agnes returns to her hometown in Nova Scotia to reunite with her estranged sisters and care for her dying mother. Seeing a family picnicking on the beach, she waves. Each in their own way attempts to sort out the emptiness and loneliness that has come to rule her day-to-day life. Director Shari Hollett and stage manager Madeline Redican have done a great job of allowing the writing and acting to shine. Even though it seemed somewhat out of place while watching it, it is a standout scene in the play. Born in Sydney NS, Daniel MacIvor is one of Canada’s best known playwrights. And if you listen to her sister Theresa, Agnes really is drowning: she is an alcoholic. The play begins with Agnes onstage alone, recounting her recurring dream of drowning. There are many moments when it isn’t Hinton onstage at all: it is Agnes, a failed Toronto actress visiting her sick mother in the Maritimes. Cavendish, who apparently pitched the idea of the play to the Kay Meek a couple of years ago, finds her own perfect balance between her somewhat unlikable character and the heart that lies just below the surface. Against Theresa's better judgment, the sisters decide to bring their cantankerous mother, Rose, back to the house so that the collective three can take care of her in what looks to be her final days. Shows Wednesday to Saturday from February 4th to 19th. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Synopsis submission guide. Machinery, especially vehicles, is an undercurrent of Marion Bridge, which leads us to the third sister, Louise. The current concrete highway bridge was constructed in 1982 as a replacement for an older bridge, which collapsed after an accident involving a snowplow. Agnes, a recovering alcoholic, returns to her Sydney, Nova Scotia home when she learns that her ailing mother, also an alcoholic, has been hospitalized. The ideas of what they wanted to be and what their mother wanted them to be is all the more torturous as the daughters begin to finally understand what they are and why they are that way. Both her sisters - opinionated Theresa and Louise, who prefers nothing better than to watch television - now live in the home. Plot Keywords What I found exceptional about Marion Bridge is the writing and acting. Visit, "Hogan, Taylor, Cloutier & Husain dig deep & the resulting honesty is emotionally rewarding." info@mooneyontheatre.com. 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Both her sisters - opinionated Theresa and Louise, who prefers nothing better than to watch television - now live in the home. The current concrete highway bridge was constructed in 1982 as a replacement for an older bridge, which collapsed after an accident involving a snowplow. If you’re going to go out after a 42-year career on stage, Marion Bridge may not be the meatiest of female roles, but is still a great choice. Actors come and go from either side of the stage, taking full advantage of the cozy Unit 102 Theatre. She initially portrays the tomboy as a disinterested, lost soul, but slowly builds layer upon layer of foibles and complexities. Have you got your Marion Bridge tix yet? we'll deliver them right to your in box. Be the first to contribute! I did want to clarify however, for future reference that Director’s and Stage Manager’s have very different jobs. While in Sydney, Agnes also feels the need to connect with certain aspects of her past, one that includes a teenager named Joanie. | As they tend to their mother, family secrets emerge and disrupt the sisters' fragile dynamic. Have a press release to send us, or a story to pitch? Taglines All-in-all it was a satisfying evening of theatre. Photo of Kirstin Rae Hinton, Deanna Palazzo and Tanya Sand by Madison Redican. Three estranged sisters reunite to care for their dying mother and old conflicts and secrets return to the surface. Set in Nova Scotia, Marion Bridge is the life-affirming story of what happens when a woman returns home to be with her sisters while their mother is on her deathbed. Her mannerisms, tone and cadence all match MacIvor’s words. Vancouver Courier review. Sand delivers a compelling monologue about highway driving. Enter your email address, Virtual Shows and Concerts for the Week of April 20, 2020, Feature: The Corona Variations (Convergence), Preview: Angela and Vivian’s Double the Fun Double Bill (Angela Sun and Vivian Or), Virtual Shows and Concerts for the Week of April 13, 2020, Shows run Tuesday to Saturday at 8 pm, with an additional matinee on Sunday October 19th at 2 pm, Tickets are $15.50 + HST in advance or $18 at the door. We had done a fair amount of armchair travelling while researching the setting but pictures and stories can never replace actually experiencing a place. The play begins with Agnes onstage alone, recounting her recurring dream of drowning. Heading into our last week! Marion Bridge was made famous through a popular Canadian folk song, Song for the Mira, written by Allister MacGillivray, which contained the refrain: Can you imagine a piece of the universe, Don't miss another review. The stage is minimal, with a simple wooden table and three folding chairs placed in front of an artificial window. It looks like we don't have a Synopsis for this title yet. Then she drowns. The family history is tracked in terms of the response of three daughters to their dying mother, who has made a deliberate choice to die on her own terms, leaving her daughters to assess the terms on which they are currently living. I’ll trade you ten of your cities for Marion Bridge, None of the sisters seem particularly well-adjusted to their lives in Marion Bridge, much less Toronto, or anywhere for that matter. None of the sisters seem particularly well-adjusted to their lives in Marion Bridge, much less Toronto, or anywhere for that matter. In retrospect, I think the “simple” sister may have figured out life with her words.

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