HEAD IN THE GAME
A Dramedy About Dying
with Dignity
A World Premiere Production by
Piper J. Distel and Lori Robinson Distel
Inspired by the unpublished memoir of Joesph Distel
April 10-13, 2025 at
KW Little Theatre
Tickets available beginning
October 1, 2024
MIND OVER MATTER.
Brilliant and solitary, Dr. Silas Merryweather has never been great at making ‘friends.’ But when the famed writer is struck down with a Glioblastoma Brain Tumour in the prime of his life, his devoted assistant, Harriet Jennings, decides it’s high time he do some long-awaited soul-searching.
After signing the reclusive author up for ‘Homies for Hospice,’ Frankie-Jean Wallis reluctantly enters their world. At only twelve-and-a-half, Frankie is twice as cynical as Silas, and arrives with her own deep-seated baggage, as well as a frank outlook on life and death that intrigues the ailing man. An unlikely friendship blossoms, as the two pessimists navigate a life that is ending and one that is just beginning. Described as a ‘comedy about dying,’ Head in the Game is a witty and emotional tale about the beauty of companionship in times of trouble.
DIRECTED BY Piper J. Distel and Lori Robinson Distel
THE DATES
THURSDAY, APRIL 10th, 2025 at 8:00 PM**
FRIDAY, APRIL 11th, 2025 at 8:00 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 12th, 2025 at 2:00 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 12th, 2025 at 8:00 PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 13th, 2025 at 2:00 PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 13th, 2025 at 8:00 PM
**= PAY-WHAT-YOU-CHOOSE PERFORMANCE
THE LOCATION
KW LITTLE THEATRE
(9 Princess St. East. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada)
TICKETS
GENERAL ADMISSION: $40
- $5 of each ticket will be donated to the
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Tickets are available for purchase beginning
October 1st, 2024.
Tickets can also be purchased at the door prior to the scheduled performances. Cash, credit and
E-Transfer are accepted.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS HEAD IN THE GAME APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES?
Although there is no official rating system for theatre, HEAD IN THE GAME features themes of sickness that may be upsetting to some.
IS KW LITTLE THEATRE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Yes! If you require wheelchair-accessible seating, please email
pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com
WHAT IS THE RUNNING TIME OF HEAD IN THE GAME?
THE RETURN runs approximately 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission between ACT I and II.
IS KW LITTLE THEATRE LICENSED?
No. However, non-alcoholic beverages as well as snack items will be available for purchase in The Lobby prior to, during and after the performance.
IS SEATING GENERAL OR ASSIGNED?
Seating is general. Audience members will be admitted on a first come-first serve basis, with those who have pre-ordered tickets receiving priority.
CAN I BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR?
Yes! Tickets may be purchased at the door prior to the performances with cash or credit. E-Transfer is also accepted
WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?
Doors open a half-hour prior to the scheduled performance times (1:30 PM for a matinee performance, 7:30 PM for an evening performance.)
DOES PENNY & POUND OFFER REFUNDS?
Penny & Pound does not refund tickets, unless in the case of a cancelled performance. If you are unable to make the show, please email pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com to find out if you are eligible for company credit.
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