jack FLASH!
Forced Line Theatre
Digs Up The Past
The famed Forced Line Theatre, renown for its
scintillating portrayals of rural Ontario, has unearthed
some new bones while digging in the farmhouse flower
garden.
What seems to be some sort of shinbone - yet to be
carbon dated - has inspired the Artistic Director and
Wife to proclaim the Winsome Farm as the cradle
of civilization. "Clearly this is a sign of the
ascension of Homo sapiens during one of those periods
when the Neanderthals just couldn't compete ... right
here in Middlebrowbrook," he said.
Enticed with this theatrical potential, stakeholders
have agreed (in keeping with the regional historical
mandate) to mount a production next summer of Quest
for Fire - the Musical. Due to recent budgetary
restrictions the production will pare down on costumes
- mud and grass will do the trick - and will glean much
of the cast from local volunteers "have you seen
them? Their sloping foreheads are perfect!" said
a Forced Line Spokesperson. Though in an efforts to
maintain a modicum of professionalism, several Toronto
actors will be hired to play the best of what humanity
was to become.
"Since there will be no actual dialogue in the
script there will be no need for the actors to ever
speak, ever, this is great, a real breakthrough!"
said Director/Handler Kim Blackhole, thrilled
with the new approach. Veteran Forced Liner Phil
Oakley will star as Monkey Boy, and Emily Glasspool
as The Ape Who Could Pass.
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