January 29, 2004 -

Ottawa -- The hugely successful National Arts Centre English Theatre Family Theatre Series 2003-2004 continues in February with the highly acclaimed Theatre Direct Canada production  I Met a Bully on the Hill.  This remarkable play by renowned playwrights Martha Brooks and Maureen Hunter will run in the NAC Studio February 14 at 13:00, 15:00 and 19:00 and on February 15 at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.  Limited tickets are available at the NAC Box Office and are $11 for adults and children.

I Met a Bully on the Hill, tells the story of 8-year old J.J. (Jonquil Josephine) who, along with her two closest friends, attempts to deal with 9-year old Raymond, the school bully, who extorts money from J.J. each time she uses “his hill,” her most direct route to school.  Finally, they decide to seek revenge.  However, they discover that if they respond to Raymond in this way, then they themselves become the bullies.  Inspired by J.J.’s compassion, the confrontation is resolved peacefully.  The three friends agree to stick together and to get help from adults to solve the problem of the “Bully on the Hill.”

This engaging and sensitive production is directed by Lynda Hill, with Set and Costume Design by Kelly Wolf, music and guitar by Justin Haynes.  The cast is James Duncan, Miranda Edwards, Jefferson Guzman and Nicky Phillips.  Annie McWhinnie is Stage Manager.

Limited tickets for this production are still available through Ticketmaster at (613) 755-1111 or in person at the NAC Box Office, 53 Elgin Street.

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For more information, please contact:
Laura Denker (613) 947-7000 ext. 389
ldenker@nac-cna.ca