Congratulations to the winning Playwrights and a big thank-you to all who entered. the choices were not easy and as always good plays get left out as we simply cannot do them all! That said, here are the plays chosen for the 2024 Newmarket International Festival of One Act Plays #NIFOAP2024 in order of performances.

Opening Night – Thursday Sept. 5, 8 P.M. – Doors Open 6:45 P.M. – Includes Entry to Red Carpet Party – Live Entertainment, Charcuterie and Finger Foods by A Million Mouthfuls, Cash Bar

Phone Solicitor by Brad Dickson, Omaha Nebraska, U.S.A., Director Kay Valentine – Dramedy – John has lost his stock trader job and taken on a phone sales one because he desperately needs the income. Little did he know how life changing it would be. But for whom?

The Next Move by William Ivor Fowkes, New York, NewYork, U.S.A., Director –  Lee Clements – Drama –  Donald & Roberta are an older, loving couple expecting company over. There is some confusion about who may or may not be coming… and all may not be as it seems!

Killing Time by Len Cuthbert, Mount Brydges, Ontario, Canada – Director – Amanda Dempsey-Laughlin – Comedy – A customer is challenged on his lifestyle choices when he makes his regular lunch visit at a local restaurant.

Friday September 6, 8 P.M. – Doors Open 7:30 P.M.

The Third Rule, by Dan Aibel, Brooklyn New York, U.S.A., Director- Joan Burrows – Mystery – Matty is children’s entertainer while brother Blake is a cop. Will their brotherly interaction help solve a crime?

House of the Holy Moment by Cary Pepper, San Francisco, California U.S.A. – Drama / Social Satire, Director – Marlene Charney – Butch has opened a church in a town with many churches. Henrietta has been hired by the town to find out which ones are worthy. It may be up to Charlie, who is seeking the meaning of life, to decide!

Saturday September 7, 8 P.M. – Doors Open 7:30 P.M.

The Nature of Stars by Rosemary Parrillo, Marlton New Jersey, U.S.A., Drama, .- Director –  Gerri Sefi – Marcia is a poetry bookstore owner who is being forced to close after her landlord raised her rent beyond affordability. But before that happens, can poetry help her customers in their everyday lives? Can it save her?

Queen Mari’s Castle:Live! by Lisa Dellagiarino, Singapore, Director – Erika MacNeil – Dramedy – Lila, Kyle and Suzzane are actors in a travelling children’s theatre show, while Taylor is the stage manager.They all see their lives and predicaments through their own lenses with Lila, a Julliard trained actor, feeling her role as a dog in the show is beneath her pedigree. However, watch what you wish for!

Sunday September 8, 2 P.M. Young Company Matinee

Wheelchair and Aphasia Accessible!

Family Day! The V.U.T.C. Young Company presents Battle of the Plays, a musical – The White’s Family Funeral, a comedy – The Green Secrets, mystery. Young Company show wheelchair and aphasia friendly! features plays written, directed performed by the Young Company talent led by Kira Rosenbloom.

Introducing

Opening night includes pre-show Red Carpet Party with doors opening at 7 P.M. All other shows doors open 30 mins before  start time. Wheelchair accessible.

Tickets

Ticket Prices – $25 – $22.50 if purchased before Aug 25 – Seniors – $20 – $17.50 before Aug 25

Festival Passes for All Days (listed under subscriptions) ONLY $50! You get all 4 days/shows for this price. 

Bundle of 10 same show tickets – $150 (These Only available through box office). Tickets Box office is located at NewRoads Theatre , 505 Pickering Cres Newmarket Ontario now open Mon – Fri – noon -4pm, July and August – Tuesdays and Thursdays noon – 4pm –

Show nights tickets can purchase tickets at Old Town Hall 1 hr before each performance. 

Or Available through www.newtix.ca 

We are stoked about the festival this year and cannot wait to what the Directors and Performers do with these phenominal plays!

Tom Pearson, The V.U.T.C. President