The Homemaker (2014)
Produced by
Convection Productions and Peanut Butter People
Playwright: Laura Anne Harris
Director: Morgan Norwich
Presented as part of a double bill with Swell Broad
Venue
Run
April 8th, 2014 – April 13th, 2014
Synopsis
Based on folklore in Ms Harris’ family, The Homemaker follows Janette Pettitpas, a French-Canadian homemaker from Albertville, Saskatchewan who wants to share her life story as a show! The story of her marriage to her husband and to alcohol is told through cabaret ‘acts’ of poetry, dance, puppetry, song and intoxicated flashbacks all within her kitchen. Even though this play does not use the traditional red nose, “red nose clown” and bouffon directly influences the playful nature of the storytelling.
This play acts as a tribute to Ms. Harris’ relative and examines the struggles of being a 1960s homemaker, the justifications for some of Janette’s life decisions, the damaging affects of addiction and mental illness, as well as the limitations of an unbalanced marriage. (brownpapertickets.com)
Cast
| Laura Anne Harris | Performer |
Creative Team
| Laura Anne Harris | Playwright |
| Morgan Norwich | Director |
| Darcy Stoop | Assistant Director |
| Laura Anne Harris | Sound Designer |
| Alex Eddington | Sound Designer |
Music
| Chris Peterson | Guitar |
Production
| Julia Rocchi | Stage Manager |
| Amanda Heart | Set Construction Assistant |
| Neil Muscott | Photography |
