We have partnered with Tarragon Theatre to give GCTC patrons access to Tarragon Acoustic, a series of audio versions of iconic Canadian plays, written, directed and performed by some of the best artists working in Canada today. Produced in association with PlayME Podcast's Laura Mullin and Chris Tolley
Helen’s Necklace
Written by: Carole Fréchette
Translated by: John Murrell
Directed by: Eda Holmes
April 25 - May 9, 2021 on Tarragon Acoustic
Helen wanders through a Middle Eastern city looking for a lost pearl necklace. In language as shimmering as the strand of pearls itself—its value isn’t what we initially think—Fréchette brings Helen into contact with a series of people, from a friendly taxi driver to a distraught mother and an angrily impassioned man. Helen’s world is irrevocably changed by her search for a trinket.
Carole Fréchette is the author of fifteen plays, which have been translated into twenty languages and staged all over the world. Fréchette was awarded the prestigious Siminovitch Prize in Theatre in 2002, and has received the Governor General’s Literary Award for French Language Drama twice.
Helen’s Necklace was first produced at Tarragon in October 2003 and was remounted in November 2004.
Tarragon est fier de présenter Le Collier d’Hélène, une pièce qui jette un regard incisif sur le contraste entre le confort que nous prenons pour acquis et le précaire de la vie de tous les jours au Moyen-Orient.
Quelque part dans une ville chaude et dévastée par les combats, une touriste nord-américaine s’aperçoit tout à coup qu’elle a perdu son petit collier de perles blanches. Dans un élan un peu fou, elle se lance à la recherche de cet objet sans valeur auquel elle tient tout à coup très fort. Accompagnée d’un chauffeur de taxi qui la guide dans un dédale de décombres, Hélène va découvrir les entrailles de cette ville meurtrie dont les habitants opposent leur propre souffrance à son malheur, apparemment dérisoire.
TICKET PRICES
Regular Price
$10 + taxes and fees
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$7 + taxes and fees
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RUNTIME
Helen’s Necklace is approx. 2 hours in length.
HOW IT WORKS
You'll get an email with a link and password to the Tarragon Acoustic portal, where you can listen to the audio play.
Simply click the link and enter the password provided. Remember to enjoy Helen’s Necklace before May 9, 2021 at 11:59pm, at which point it will no longer be available.
For more, see the FAQ below.
CREDITS
Written by: Carole Fréchette
Translated by: John Murrell
Directed by: Eda Holmes
Featuring:
Laurence Dauphinais as Helen
Antoine Yared as Nabil & Others
TARRAGON ACOUSTIC FAQ
Q: When are the performances?
A: Tarragon Acoustic's performances are pre-recorded, and you can access them at any time until the end of the show's run (noted above).
Q: Can I pause the show and return to it?
A: Yes! You can pause, leave and return at any time, but your place in the recording may not be saved. Just remember to finish watching before the end of the show's run.
Q: Why does it list June 30, 2021 when I select the ticket?
A: Our system is designed to sell you tickets to shows with specific times. That date is just a placeholder.
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