Credits
Playwright: Caroline Russell-King
Synopsis
Palliser Suite is a trilogy of award-winning one-act plays set in Calgary’s famous Palliser Hotel and written in homage to Neil Simon. Playwright Caroline Russell-King received rave reviews and critical acclaim for her work.
In Mr. Fix It, Mel wakes up at the Palliser Hotel to find his ex-wife bearing the news that she wants to marry her boyfriend, but there’s a problem: her divorce from Mel never went through. Will Mel win her back?
In Funeral Fore! Two rival brothers prepare for their father’s wake and the spreading of his ashes on a golf course. Miscommunication, sibling rivalry, obsessive compulsive cleaning, laughter and tears ensue.
Run dates: Jan 21 – 24, 28 – 30, 2027
Characters
| Character | Comments |
|---|---|
| 1 male, 1 female (Mr. Fix It) | Mel - 50-70 Edna - 40-70 |
| 3 males, 2 females (Funeral Fore!) | Max, successful businessman - 50s Bella, his wife - 50s Ruby, Guest Care Specialist - 30s+ Michael, Max's younger brother, a doctor - 40s Alex, Michael's partner - 40s |
Dates - Times - Locations
Auditions
Friday, Sept 11 at 6:30
Saturday, Sept 12 at 5:00
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