Local stage production offers laughs, music, and ‘a timeless story’

The third and final production of the season from Prince Albert’s Spark Theatre is set to open tonight.

The first performance of the troupe’s production of Marg Szkaluba; Pissy’s Wife (written by Ron Chambers with original music by Paul Morgan Donald) will take place at 7 p.m. at the Mann Art Gallery. Director Ian Dickson said the play is the story of a young woman who found herself in an abusive relationship.

“It’s kind of a timeless story,” he said. “This woman just got herself into a bad situation from a young age, and she’s there telling the story of how she broke free.”

Although the cast only includes one actor – Karen Langlois in the title role – Dickson said the production is not just a one-woman show.

“She’s got a full band with her,” he said. “The music is fantastic.”

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The play is humourous and sad at the same time, Dickson said, but carries a happy message.

“It’s very uplifting,” Dickson said. “It’s very much a story of ‘if something’s going bad with you, you can get through it.’”

The production, which is staged in partnership with the Mann Art Gallery, is set to run until May 5.

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