Matchstick Theatre presented John Mighton’s The Little Years at the Bus Stop Theatre from October 11-14th, 2018.

Kate possesses the makings of a gifted mathematician with an enthusiasm for exploring the mysteries of space and time. But this is the 1950s and women are routinely laughed out of scientific circles. Besides, every family has its star, and Kate’s brother already holds that distinction. Hindered by prejudices against women, Kate is confined to a life of unfulfilling jobs, leading her to become bitter and unhappy. The Little Years confronts the impact of chauvinism and explores the nature of fame, the value of art, and the passing of time.

Poster Design by Colleen Arcturus MacIsaac
Photography by Samm Fisher (Samm Fisher Photography)

Matchstick Theatre presented Don Hannah’s The Woodcutter at the Bus Stop Theatre from July 11th-15th, 2018.

A scruffy, exhausted man is lost in the woods at nightfall with only a few sentimental objects in his pockets. Alone in a clearing, he unloads his thoughts to the surrounding wilderness, ranting and raging, unraveling a story of a troubled past and of the family he adores, eventually coming to terms with the impossible truth of what he’s done.

Poster Design by Colleen Arcturus MacIsaac
Photography by Samm Fisher (Samm Fisher Photography)

Matchstick Theatre presented Jordan Tannahill’s Peter Fechter: 59 Minutes at the Bus Stop Theatre from March 1st-4th, 2018.

Half documentary, Peter Fechter tells the very real story of two boys who attempt to join the many who defected into West Berlin by crossing the Berlin Wall. The attempt, however, results in eighteen-year-old Peter getting shot in the lower pelvis. He lay between the border’s barricades for approximately an hour before dying from this injury.

Half conceptualization, Tannahill expertly navigates these fifty-nine minutes from gunshot to final breath, exploring what could possibly have motivated Peter to risk his life to cross the wall. What can matter to us so much that we risk everything for it?

Poster Design by Colleen Arcturus MacIsaac
Photography by Samm Fisher (Samm Fisher Photography)