With files provided by Theatre Aezir.
(Pictured: London author and playwright Paul Cavanagh.)
The Kept Brother is a theatrical play written by the London, Ontario-based author and playwright Paul Cavanagh. It was developed as part of the Cascade Playwrights’ Lab Showcase at the city’s Grand Theatre, where excerpts from the work were read on the Auburn Stage.
Theatre Aezir invites you to join the cast and playwright of The Kept Brother for its first full reading on Saturday, May 23, at First Baptist Church.
The Plot Thickens
Ever feel like your family is a little… intense? Come meet Deacon. He lives in his sister Carly’s basement, keeps to himself, and has one tiny, awkward quirk: he knows exactly when the people around him are going to kick the bucket.
Life in the suburbs is quiet until Great-Aunt Véronique drops by with some heavy baggage and a shared secret. When Deacon’s “sixth sense” starts ringing alarm bells for his sister Carly, the family hits a breaking point. Is Deacon gifted, or is he just losing it? It’s a story of sibling loyalty, hidden histories, and a final twist that might just change how you see “family intuition” forever.
The Cast:
Deacon – Jackson Balint (recently Richard Dreyfuss in The Shark Is Broken)
Carly – Jessica Perreira (The Phoenix Lottery, Marion Bridge)
Corbin – Ryan Memarzadeh (Dating Games)
Ever – Locksley Thorne (Debut with Theatre Aezir)
Veronique – Elizabeth Durand (Artistic Director)
911 Dispatcher – Don Millar (Member of the Board of Directors)
IF YOU GO:
What: First Full Reading of Paul Cavanagh’s The Kept Brother.
When: Saturday, May 23rd @ 2:30 PM
Where: First Baptist Church, 568 Richmond St., London, ON. Please use the Clarence Street entrance.
Cost: Absolutely Free
How to Snag a Spot: RSVP via email to: tickets@theatreaezir.com (Include your name and the number of seats you’d like to reserve.) Space is limited, so don’t leave your attendance to fate.
To learn more about Theatre Aezir, visit Theatre Aezir – London, Ontario Theatre Company
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