The Unplugging by Yvette Nolan
No phone. No grid. No internet.
Now who has power?
February 27 - March 8, 2025 - the Saskatchewan Premiere
VENUE CHANGE* - Now at La Troupe du Jour's Studio 914
*due to the ‘unplumbing’ at The Refinery from a water main break
When all the world’s technology ceases to function, it is time to find a new way of living—or an old way. Two women—exiled for being too old to bear children, trudge across the desolate winter prairie, clinging to traditional wisdom for survival. A charismatic stranger appears, seeking their aid, but will they share their knowledge of the past and provide hope for the future to the community that branded them “useless”?
February 27 - March 8, 2025
at La Troupe du Jour's Studio 914 (914 20th St W, Saskatoon)
Purchase tickets through On the Boards Box Office:
call 306-653-5191 or email BoxOffice@OntheBoards.ca
“…The Unplugging is so funny, smart, and nuanced…” –The Snipe, Vancouver
“…a gentle, emotional, immediate morality tale…timely, fascinating, and necessary.” –Toronto Star
Audience Advisory: Content not suitable for young children. Recommended ages 14+.
Cast & Creative Team
Lisa Bayliss** - Bern
Patsy Tuba*** - Elena
Liam Johnston - Seamus
Roxanne Dicke - Director
Tim Bratton** - Associate Director & Sound Designer
Yvette Nolan - Playwright & Production Consultant
Peace Akintade - Intimacy Director
Ed Mendez - Fight Director
Judith Schulz - Lighting & Projections Designer
Emma Gustafson - Costume Designer
Stephen Waldschmidt - Scenic Designer
Liam Scramstad - Stage Manager
Ian Kimpton - Assistant Lighting Designer
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**The participation of these Artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance Opera Theatre Policy (DOT).
***The participation of this ACTRA-member Artist is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance Opera Theatre Policy (DOT).
Special thanks to Shahin Khalaji for the poster photo!
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Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors
Season Sponsor: SK Arts
Production Sponsors: Canada Council for the Arts
Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation
Creative Saskatchewan
Riversdale Neighbours Church
Live Five Theatre
On the Boards Staging Company
La Troupe Du Jour
Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre
Stobbe Photo, Saskatoon
Globe Printers, Saskatoon
College Park Community Church
Since 2004, Live Five has been a platform for independent theatre productions and local professional artists in Saskatoon by combining multiple artistic visions from five local theatre companies into one compelling season. Run by an energetic volunteer board of directors, we invite artists to showcase their talent to our community while alleviating some of the stresses of producing so they can remain focused on creating powerful pieces of theatre.