Written by
John Spurway
Synopsis
Martha (Marty) is an architect anxious to learn more about self-sufficient houses so she can write a magazine article about living 'off the grid'. Leonard is a loans officer who has reluctantly agreed to spend a week off the grid while Marty writes her article, and they celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary. This is despite the loss of creature comforts such as TV, the internet and a flush toilet. Marty gets some guidance from their retired next door neighbour, Lowell, who has been living out in the middle of nowhere for two years. Leonard is initially wary of this unusual recluse, but his opinion changes as the week progresses.
Language
English
Development History
Received dramaturgical support from PARC. No date.
Performance History
Premiered at Theatre Orangeville, April 2019.
Had its Atlantic Canadian premiere at the Victoria Playhouse in Victoria PEI in the summer of 2021.
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