Mesa

April 10 - April 27, 2008

Written by Doug Curtis
Directed by David Nairn

Paul, an out of work writer, agrees to drive his wife's grandfather, Bud, to his retirement trailer in Mesa, Arizona, thinking the adventure and inspiration of the road trip will lift him from the slump he has found himself in. The problem is 93 year old Bud is intent on arriving for his last year at the trailer the same way he always has; stopping at his favourite Denny's and Motel 6's along the way, and with no interest in indulging in Paul's romantic notions. Through their friction and while watching Bud and his friends in the twilight of life, Paul's own life is altered in this poignant comedy.

Starring
Thomas Hauff
Andy Pogson
Bruce Ley

Creative Team
Set/Lighting Designer - Steve Lucas
Costume Designer - Nancy Turner
Sound Designer - Stephen Nixon
Stage Manager - Jennifer Jansen
Assistant Stage Manager - Kate Deeks

Production Team
Technical Director - Sarah Scroggie & Beckie Morris
Assistant Technical Director - Stephen Nixon
Properties - Vandy Simpson
Production Assistant - Jason Bland
Apprentice Costumer - Joanie McBride

Mesa was first produced by Ghost River Theatre at the One Yellow Rabbit High Performance Rodeo in the Big Secret Theatre, Calgary, Alberta in January 2000