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Suddenly 50 , a play reading & fundraiser to tour to Shuswap Theatre

Jun
07
When: Wednesday, Jun 7, 2023, 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Attendance: Offline/In-Person
Location: Nanaimo Campus
Building: 310
Room: Malaspina Theatre Lobby
Vancouver Island University
900 5th Street
Nanaio, V9R 5S5

Add to CalendarSuddenly 50 , a play reading & fundraiser to tour to Shuswap Theatre06/07/2023 07:30 PM06/07/2023 09:00 PMMM/DD/YYYYAmerica/VancouverJoin us for an intimate theatre evening in the lobby of VIU's Theatre Department to raise funds to cover travel, rehearsal & touring costs & accommodation to take this solo show to tour to the Shuswap Theatre in Salmon Arm BC. The evening will include be hosted by the amazing Joshua Holloway with a special opening song by Nanaimo's own, Melissa Kahan followed by a staged reading of Suddenly 50, a one woman play written & performed by Nicolle Nattrass. The staged reading will be 75 minutes in length. Suddenly 50 is a sneak peak into "Season 50", the ultimate marathon Netflix series, Expect a killer opening sequence, cliff-hanger episodes, flashbacks to the past and a whole lot of midlife you can’t predict, including an all inclusive vacation with your aging parents, gallbladder surgery and a lesson in what to do with the broken pieces. Warning: Strong language & Adult content. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE THIS EVENT & WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THE TOUR, donations can be accepted via SQUARE UP SHOP HERE - https://nicolle-nattrass-186697.square.site/ Here's what artists and audiences are saying about Suddenly 50- "Suddenly 50 resonated so profoundly that I was moved to tears and cheers. Nicolle Nattrass delivers a poignantly funny and insightful edification on what it means to find yourself at the middle of your life. It's a tour-de-force performance that's not to be missed by the young, old and everyone in between." Karen Jeffery , Artistic Director Sunset Theatre "Suddenly 50 takes its audience on a roller coaster ride of emotions, which is my favourite kind of theatre! It is a deeply personal yet universal story beautifully told by its immensely engaging and talented creator and performer, Nicolle Nattrass.” Julia Mackey, Actor/Playwright (Jake's Gift) “The words gotta dance and these do. You Go NATTRASS, double crank that truth, comedy, shotgun---and as the song says "hit me with your best shot... FIIIIRE AWAAAY” David Gow, Playwright/Actor/Director (Cherry Docs) “This is a gorgeous piece of storytelling – smart, poignant, hopeful and deeply affecting. Nicolle is a masterful writer and performer and Suddenly 50 is something very special.” Michaela Jeffery, Playwright WROL (Without Rule of Law) "Nicolle’s work in “Suddenly 50'' is grounded, compelling, and energized. Raw, funny, engaging storytelling with a deep depth of honesty. Highly recommend it. Great writing, excellent performance, superb show." Brendan Bailey, Actor/Playwright (Sawney's Legacy) Social Media Response from Sept. 15th/2022 Performance- ● It was a fun night that made my friends and I laughed, gasped, cried and reflected on for hours. Thank you for creating this for us to experience!! ● Thank you Nicolle! Thank you for putting your life and passion and humor out there for all of usto relate to. Happy tears and big hugs to you, BRAVA! ● Impressive show, great performance. Awesome !! The production was fantastic and Nicolle was amazing. ● It was a lot of fun. Such a fantastic show! Yes it was an amazing performance!!! So talented!Nicolle is a gift. I can hardly wait for Suddenly 60. ● It was incredibly funny, moving & relatable! My new favorite word is f&*%$ky- duddy! \n\n\nNanaimo Campus Building 310 Room Malaspina Theatre Lobby\nVancouver Island University\n900 5th Street\nNanaio V9R 5S5\n\nhttps://events.viu.ca/suddenly-50-play-reading-fundraiser-tour-shuswap-theatreNanaimo Campus Building 310 Room Malaspina Theatre LobbyfalseaYqCFcQpUzxLBYhTummH26494

Join us for an intimate theatre evening in the lobby of VIU's Theatre Department to raise funds to cover travel, rehearsal & touring costs & accommodation to take this solo show to tour to the Shuswap Theatre in Salmon Arm BC.

The evening will include be hosted by the amazing Joshua Holloway with a special opening song by Nanaimo's own, Melissa Kahan followed by a staged reading of Suddenly 50, a one woman play written & performed by Nicolle Nattrass.

The staged reading will be 75 minutes in length.

Suddenly 50 is a sneak peak into "Season 50", the ultimate marathon Netflix series, Expect a killer opening sequence, cliff-hanger episodes, flashbacks to the past and a whole lot of midlife you can’t predict, including an all inclusive vacation with your aging parents, gallbladder surgery and a lesson in what to do with the broken pieces.

Warning: Strong language & Adult content.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE THIS EVENT & WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THE TOUR, donations can be accepted via SQUARE UP SHOP HERE -

https://nicolle-nattrass-186697.square.site/

Here's what artists and audiences are saying about Suddenly 50-
"Suddenly 50 resonated so profoundly that I was moved to tears and cheers. Nicolle Nattrass delivers a poignantly funny and insightful edification on what it means to find yourself at the middle of your life. It's a tour-de-force performance that's not to be missed by the young, old and everyone in between." Karen Jeffery , Artistic Director Sunset Theatre

"Suddenly 50 takes its audience on a roller coaster ride of emotions, which is my favourite kind of theatre! It is a deeply personal yet universal story beautifully told by its immensely engaging and talented creator and performer, Nicolle Nattrass.” Julia Mackey, Actor/Playwright (Jake's Gift)

“The words gotta dance and these do. You Go NATTRASS, double crank that truth, comedy, shotgun---and as the song says "hit me with your best shot... FIIIIRE AWAAAY” David Gow, Playwright/Actor/Director (Cherry Docs)

“This is a gorgeous piece of storytelling – smart, poignant, hopeful and deeply affecting. Nicolle is a masterful writer and performer and Suddenly 50 is something very special.” Michaela Jeffery, Playwright WROL (Without Rule of Law)

"Nicolle’s work in “Suddenly 50'' is grounded, compelling, and energized. Raw, funny, engaging storytelling with a deep depth of honesty. Highly recommend it. Great writing, excellent performance, superb show." Brendan Bailey, Actor/Playwright (Sawney's Legacy)

Social Media Response from Sept. 15th/2022 Performance-
● It was a fun night that made my friends and I laughed, gasped, cried and reflected on for hours. Thank you for creating this for us to experience!!

● Thank you Nicolle! Thank you for putting your life and passion and humor out there for all of usto relate to. Happy tears and big hugs to you, BRAVA!

● Impressive show, great performance. Awesome !! The production was fantastic and Nicolle was amazing.

● It was a lot of fun. Such a fantastic show! Yes it was an amazing performance!!! So talented!Nicolle is a gift. I can hardly wait for Suddenly 60.

● It was incredibly funny, moving & relatable! My new favorite word is f&*%$ky- duddy!

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