An award-winning Burnaby performer is onstage in Surrey Little Theatre’s next outing.
Sealed for Freshness runs April 18 to May 11 at Surrey Little Theatre, 7027 184th St.
The comedy, set in 1968, takes place at a Tupperware party that turns into a call for women’s freedom. It features the ladies of the neighbourhood – Bonnie, Jean, Tracy Ann, Sinclair and Diane – as they gather for the party, and the audience quickly discovers that all of the women have a larger story that will be revealed as the action continues.
Burnaby’s Tamara Prescott appears as Jean.
“This play represents 1960s suburban housewives in a way we’re not used to seeing them – funny, crass, emotional and genuine in every way,” said director Kayt Roth in a press release. “It provides heartbreaking dramatic moments along with rich comedy in an ensemble of five strong female characters, a rarity in the theatre world.”
Prescott is no stranger to the stage; she’s been involved in theatre for 25 years and has won two acting awards at Mainstage, B.C.’s provincial community theatre competition. She has also carried off four best actor awards for the North Shore zone and one best actor award for the Vancouver zone, plus winning awards from the Community Theatre Coalition.
Sealed for Freshness is Surrey Little Theatre’s entry into this year’s Fraser Valley zone community theatre festival, which will be held in May at Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam.
It’s onstage Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., with two Sunday matinees on April 28 and May 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $17, or $15 for seniors (65 and up). For reservations, see www.brownpapertickets.com, email [email protected] or call 604-576-8451.
See www.surreylittletheatre.com for all the details.
