Nowheresville, BC
by Chantal Gallant
Little Dipper Theatre Co.
Mia has returned home to her small Vancouver Island town, much to her chagrin. Awaiting her are Nowheresville’s quirky in habitants, the annual cornhole tournament, a dreaded position as her mother’s assistant—and her recently deceased brother’s ashes. Join Mia on a darkly hilarious journey through grief as she wrestles with questions about family, homecoming and also a few aggressive ducks. Will Mia find peace? Will she embrace her roots or find a new beginning elsewhere?
By Chantal Gallant; Direction by Nicola Shannon; Stage Management by Brittany Suderman; Assistant Direction by Cassie Unger; Lighting Design by Phil Schulze; Sound Design by Josh Osborne; Costume, Prop, Set Design by Uliana Akulenko; Dramaturgy by Ron Reed; Photos by Joelle Wyminga
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Some griefs are too big to process on our own. We need the help of friends, family, community, or a stranger’s listening ear. This is a story about two people who work together to give a friend in pain the strength she needs to remember, to grieve, to laugh, and to re-encounter her home. This is a story about play-acting as therapy, allowing Mia–through pretend–to touch on hurts that are too painful to address directly. You, the audience, are also a part of Mia’s journey as a compassionate listening ear. Thank you for coming and providing that essential final ingredient.