The Writer | World Premiere
Join us for the world premiere of Norm Foster's 60th play, The Writer!

Show Dates
June 19 - July 5, 2019
Total Show Time: 2 hours
Theatre
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Cairns Hall
250 St. Paul St East, St. Catharines, ON
Guy Bannerman, Donald Wellner | Bio »
Creative
Patricia Vanstone, Director | Bio »
Peter Hartwell, Set & Costume Designer
Production Team
David Costello, Production Manager
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by Norm Foster - World Premiere!
The first of two world premieres in our 2019 season and Norm Foster's 60th play, The Writer tells the story of Donald Wellner a renowned playwright and his son Blake - a travel writer with commitment issues. Full of Foster's trademark Humour with Heart, The Writer explores this delightfully complex bond between Father and Son with touching clarity and a surprise ending that will leave you breathless!
Artist Talk Back Dates | Fore & Aft Lounge
Join us in our Fore & Aft Lounge and meet our artists! Pre-order Wine & Cheese Boards and relax in our lounge while participating in pre- and post-show talk backs with our actors.
2019 Talk Back Dates and Times
- Wednesday, June 19 » 2pm performance – Post-Show Talk Back
- Sunday, June 23 » 2pm performance – Pre-Show Talk Back (1:15-1:45pm)
- Thursday, June 27 » 2pm performance – Post-Show Talk Back
- Friday, June 28 » 8pm performance – Adult Drama Club, Post-Show
- Tuesday, July 2 » 2pm performance – Post-Show Talk Back
- Thursday, July 4 » 2pm performance – Post-Show Talk Back
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I'm excited about the two brand new plays I am working on for the new 2019 season. They are as different as night and day and yet I believe they will both still touch the funny bone and the heart of our audience.
THE WRITER PHOTO GALLERY
Watch the development of our World Premiere production of The Writer by Norm Foster, as we post photos of the creative team at work!
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