The Little Years
English Theatre: All
November 8 - 25, 2006
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Kate, an aspiring math and science prodigy, is persuaded by her mother that her ambitions and perspectives are unrealistic for a young woman in 1950. Her brother William, however, is celebrated and nurtured for his genius. 20 years into the future, the consequences of Kate's suppressed ambition are carefully explored. She appears and acts very differently. Unacknowledged, she is disgruntled and unable to commit to anything or anyone. While unmarried and unable to hold a job for any extended period of time, she nonetheless maintains and documents her theoretical convictions involving space and time. Another 20 years into the future, William is an internationally celebrated, award-winning poet, while Kate has grown increasingly introspective and more unlike the girl she was once was. The Little Years is a poignant chronicle of a life unlived and unregarded.
"When I was a child, I believed that one day I would travel in time. But time escorted me, quickly and irreversibly, into a life I could scarcely have imagined. I had hoped I would grow up to be a great mathematician, or the author of a book better than this. But I have come to believe in my abilities rather late. We all have abilities that were neglected in the past and that we now are unlikely to develop. But we might still accomplish more as a society than all the towering geniuses of the past. For, if we were merely to educate our children, we would be the last generation whose promise was lost." John Mighton, The Myth of Ability
An innovative mathematician who spends much of his time on JUMP (Junior Undiscovered Math Prodigies), a program he developed that contends every child can master math, Mighton is unusual in combining his mathematics career with theatre. Also a celebrated playwright, he is a Governor General’s Award Winner and the recipient of the prestigious Siminovitch Prize for playwriting. From the author of Half Life, Possible Worlds and Body and Soul, our production of The Little Years marks the first mainstage revival of this beautiful play. Directed by one of Toronto’s most innovative directors and featuring an extraordinary cast of some the best actresses from across the country, this is a unique and important production.
"Art is made to disturb. Science reassures." Georges Braque
John Mighton, Playwright
Photo: Laird Mackintosh
Illustration: Lino
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By John Mighton (Toronto)
Directed by Leah Cherniak
Set Design by Nigel Scott
Lighting Design by Leigh Ann Vardy
Original Music and Sound Design by Marc Desormeaux
With
Mary-Colin Chisholm
Tanja Jacobs
Christian Murray
Krystin Pellerin
Julie Stewart
Generously supported by Fred and Elizabeth Fountain
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| House |
Theatre |
| Seating Plan |
Theatre  - 100k |
| Ticket Information |
Single tickets from $30 to $63 |
| On Sale Date |
Single Tickets on sale September 5th
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| Company |
An NAC English Theatre/Neptune Theatre (Halifax) coproduction |
| Group Information |
Groups of 10+ receive great discounts! For more information contact grp@nac-cna.ca.
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| Season |
2006-2007 |
Performance Schedule |
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Box Office Information
Box Office Hours
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 21:00
Sundays and Holidays:
When a performance is scheduled, the Box Office will open 2 hours prior to curtain until 15 minutes after the curtain time of the last performance.
No service charges. Debit card and major credit cards accepted.
