THE PORT PERRY SNAPSHOTS SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL

MAY 10TH & 11TH

THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

266 NORTH STREET, PORT PERRY, ON.

“This year it’s time for Food For Thought”

The Port Perry Snapshots Short Play Festival is an annual playwriting competition presented by Theatre on the Ridge to foster the development of local playwrights. The festival also aims to celebrate the moments that can define either a single life or a whole community in a small Ontario town. In 2024, as this year’s source of inspiration, we recognize and celebrate some of Scugog’s diverse dining establishments as we explore the theme of food under the theme of Food for Thought.

Playwrights from across Durham region and beyond have been inspired to create short plays inspired by our snapshot prompts featuring several local Port Perry restaurants. Meals and dining play vital roles in our lives. The preparation, consumption and enjoyment of a meal is part of our everyday routines, our significant moments and milestones. Our attitudes towards food help define and connect us. Stories are told, deals are made and lives can be changed over the dinner table or in a corner of a cafe. So many possible snapshots to share, so much Food For Thought…

Come see what’s on the menu this year from nine emerging playwrights and take part in a feast of new plays. Two performances only – Program A, Friday, May 10 at 7:30 pm and Program B, Saturday, May 11 at 2 pm.

FRIDAY MAY 10TH – PROGRAM A

Act One

A Taste of Port   by Uju Umenyi

The Catch Up   by Boyd Tattrie

Waiting For Magnus   by Mike Trites

Act Two

This One Is On Me   by Bill Baker

Fishing For It   by Nathan Simpson

SATURDAY MAY 11TH – PROGRAM B

Act One

A Taste of Port   by Uju Umenyi

Dear Angie   by Dorothea & Rich Helms

Butter Chicken   by Neil Marr

Act Two

Thai Green Curry   by David Simpson

Best Before   by Craig Martin

Single show tickets are $25 each. Save with a Snapshots Pass – only $40 for both performances.