Making Spirits Bright ran from December 15th - December 23rd, 2021 This timeless Saskatchewan tale of family, love, and perseverance will remind us to never take connection for granted. Set in the 1940’s, a young boy has one Christmas wish – to talk to his father for the first time since he was sent off to war.

Mitchell, it continues the underlying message of the importance of family during the holiday season. This sweet, heartfelt, and comedic journey follows Coyote as he learns that finding peace and goodwill during the holiday season always begins with family and friends.Īs the reading transitions to A Voice for Christmas by beloved Canadian author, W.O. The show begins with a rendition of Thomas King’s popular story, A Coyote Solstice Tale. In the spirit of old-fashioned radio plays, we present the world premieres by this country’s beloved writers. Two short stories adapted for the stage in the tradition of live radio plays, Globe Theatre’s, Making Spirits Bright, will remind us all of the true meaning of Christmas. Butterfly' reflects on his role in the controversy over the hiring of Jonathan Pryce to appear in 'Miss Saigon' shares his thoughts on the failure of his farce 'Face Value' describes his work on the musicals 'Aida', 'Flower Drum Song' and 'Tarzan', and contemplates what he hopes to explore next on stage.A Coyote's Solstice Tale by Thomas King and A Voice For Christmas by W.O. Playwright David Henry Hwang talks about putting a version of himself - and his father - onstage in his new play 'Yellowface' and why he doesn't want to reveal what in the play is fact and what is fiction recalls his extraordinary leap from having his first play produced in his college dorm to having a series of plays done at The Public Theatre only a short time later explains the origins of his award-winning Broadway hit 'M.

This edition of Downstage Center was originally recorded in 2007. Currently in residence at the Signature Theatre, playwright (and Wing board member) David Henry Hwang is recent winner of the Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award.

Goodspeed opera house 2013 season