Have you ever asked yourself, what are the top ten qualities in your perfect mate?
This universal question is at the heart of Norm Foster’s irresistible comedy The Love List, on stage at the St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre throughout the fall season.
The witty script promises to keep audiences laughing eight shows a week from Sept. 12 through Dec. 23.
Written in 2003 by Canada’s leading comic playwright, The Love List is a delightful tale of perfection and the pursuit of happiness.
Foster’s perceptive look at contemporary dating is also a testament to men who don’t get what they wish for – but get what they deserve.
“The Love List is one of Foster’s funniest comedies,” said Alex Mustakas, Artistic director of Drayton Entertainment.
As a gift for his best friend’s 50th birthday, Leon has decided to help Bill – a mild-mannered civil servant who has been divorced for seven years and dateless for almost as long – find his soul mate.
Together the two men enlist the help of a “dating service” and dream up a Top Ten list of must-have attributes of the ideal woman.
To their surprise, this fantasy woman arrives in the flesh when the luscious Justine appears, but they quickly learn their flawless list could stand a few revisions.
A top notch cast has been assembled for this comedy including Ian Deakin as Bill, the divorced and dateless statistician in search of excitement in his love life.
An outstanding comedic actor, Deakin has delivered highly memorable performances for Drayton Entertainment as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray and Rodger Hodge in the farce, Who’s Under Where?
Terry Barna delivers plenty of laughs as Leon, the long married best friend of Bill. Many are sure to remember Barna as the outrageous rock star, Tommy Quick in Bedtime Stories at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse earlier this summer.
Jayme Armstrong takes on the role of Justine, the most imperfect, perfect woman.
Armstrong has quickly become an audience favourite and this year she dazzled local theatregoers in such diverse performances as Maria in The Sound of Music and Judy Bernly in 9 To 5: The Musical.
The Love List is directed by Chris McHarge. A well-known figure in Canadian theatre, McHarge has directed over 100 productions including 11 world premieres of Norm Foster’s plays and musicals.
Joining McHarge on the creative team are set designer Stephen Degenstein, lighting designer Lyle Franklin and costume designer Jessica Bray.
Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 519-638-5555 or toll free at 1-855-372-9866. For information or to purchase tickets online visit draytonentertainment.com.
