Hot off the success of the National Premiere of Deanna Jones’ new play A Brief History of Smoking Cigarettes at Calgary’s High Performance Rodeo, Suitcase in Point is thrilled to present a special HOMETOWN SHOW on Wednesday, April 15th at Helliwell Hall in downtown St. Catharines.
This ONE-NIGHT-ONLY rip is in celebration of Suitcase in Point’s 25th Anniversary, and all proceeds from the evening will go toward our fun(draising) campaign to raise 25K for 25 years!
We’re delighted to share this special hometown performance and fundraiser with our friends, family and early champions of the show.
A Brief History of Smoking Cigarettes follows Deanna’s personal history with cigarettes, and, quite impossibly, THE ENTIRE GLOBAL HISTORY of cigarettes, in a touching and hilarious one-woman show that uses puppets, live music, and video to convey how SPECTACULAR the play will be when it eventually gets funded by “Big Tobacco.” Sharing true stories, wide-reaching musings and playful audience interaction, this multi-dimensional show shines a light on how one of the biggest and ugliest industries changed the world and influenced Deanna’s life. Through the polarizing puff\pull of a cigarette, this play explores themes of colonization, capitalism, and the commodification of a sacred natural resource.
“It is so funny and moving. A rare combination of quite personal and universal. It’s also a brilliant exploration of this ‘wicked habit’ that has touched us all. Dee is such a compelling performer and we always feel like we are in great (and kind) hands. The clever combination of video, music and puppets puts this important show over the top.” -Bruce McCulloch
The Team:
Creator / Performer: Deanna Jones
Director: Karen Hines
Lighting Design: Andre du Toit
Stage Manager: Laura Maieron
Artistic Collaborators: Cole Lewis, Lisa Marie Diliberto, Dienye Waboso Amajor, Natasha Pedros, Charles Ketchabaw, Annie Wilson
Praise for the show:
“Inventive and entertaining.” — Audience Member
“Warm, funny, intimate, engaging, thoughtful, loving.” — Audience Member
“Riveting and unpredictable.” — Audience Member
Get your tickets to the Special Fundraiser Show at Helliwell Hall here!
Tickets:
$25 General
$20 Student / Arts Worker
$50 Super Supporter (includes reserved seating + charitable receipt for $25)
Venue Website: Helliwell Hall
Venue Address: 107 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M4
Parking: Garden Park City Lot, Market Square, Street Parking
