The Maritime Way of Life

Written by
Charlie Rhindress
Genre(s)
Satire
Synopsis
Upon hearing that her father has had a lung removed Maggie returns home to the Maritimes. She finds her proud father still working in a mine that closed two years ago, her brother Donnie "working" at the video lotto and her wheelchair bound grandmother unable to speak anything but the "old language." This is the other side of Black Harbour and The Glace Bay Miners' Museum.
Language
English
Critical Response
Nominated for best new play at the 2000 Canadian Comedy Awards.
Performance History
The first version premiered at Live Bait Theatre, July 1997.
Live Bait Theatre & Mulgrave Road Theatre, March 1999.