Little Theatre Will Produce Play from Local Playwright

Feb 01, 2023

After three years' delay courtesy of Covid 19, Ciara is finally on her way home! This time, to Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake, where North Frontenac Little Theatre recently announced that their Spring Production of "Ciara's Coming Home", written by Arden author and playwright, Glenys O'Connell will hit the stage in late April. 

Auditions for are being held at 6:30 p.m. in Oso Hall on Wednesday, February 15, and Thursday, February 16.  Actors needed as follows: 1 female in her 50s; one male in his 50s; 3 females 20 to 30, but high school age also eligible; 2 males  20 to 30, but high school students also suitable, and lastly 1 male age 9 to14. 

Actors need have no previous experience and behind the scenes personnel were needed as well, said O'Connell.

"We will offer guidance and training and we anticipate everyone will have a great time and make new friends during upcoming rehearsals which start on February 21."

"We're really delighted to present this play. It's a real gem. I read the script and I just loved it," said NFLT official, Pamela Giroux. 

The award winning one act play, codirected by Adrian O'Connell and Brian Robertson, is set on a  farm in rural Ireland where the O'Brien family is  thrown into chaos when New York based daughter, Ciara, suddenly announces she's returning to visit. Her imminent arrival  triggers hilarious uproar and awakens unsettling memories which shake up the whole household.