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MIND OVER MATTER.
Brilliant but solitary, Dr. Silas Merryweather has never been great at making ‘friends.’ But when the accomplished professor is struck down with a Glioblastoma Brain Tumour in the prime of his life, his devoted assistant, Harriet Jennings, decides it’s high time he do some long-awaited soul-searching. After signing the reclusive author up for ‘Homies for Hospice,’ Frankie-Jean Wallis reluctantly enters their world. At only twelve-and-a-half, Frankie is twice as cynical as Silas, and arrives with her own deep-seated baggage, as well as a frank outlook on life and death that intrigues the ailing man. An unlikely friendship blossoms, as the two pessimists navigate a life that is ending and one that is just beginning. Described as a ‘comedy about dying,’ Head in the Game is a witty and emotional tale about the beauty of companionship in times of trouble.
DIRECTED BY Piper J. Distel and Melissa Ruegg
THE DATES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27th at 8:00 PM (PAY-WHAT-YOU-CHOOSE)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28th at 8:00 PM (WODL Adjudication Night)
SATURDAY, MARCH 1st at 2:00 PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 1st at 8:00 PM (Aftershow Talk-Back)
SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd at 2:00 PM
THE LOCATION
KITCHENER-WATERLOO LITTLE THEATRE
(9 Princess St. East. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada)
TICKETS
GENERAL ADMISSION: $35
STUDENT ADMISSION (Under 25): $25
- $5 of each ticket will be donated to the
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Tickets are now available for purchase online! (See Below)
Tickets can also be purchased at the door prior to the scheduled performances. Cash, credit and
E-Transfer are accepted.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS HEAD IN THE GAME APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES?
Although there is no official rating system for theatre, HEAD IN THE GAME features themes of sickness that may be upsetting to some.
IS KW LITTLE THEATRE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Yes! If you require wheelchair-accessible seating, please email
pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com
WHAT IS THE RUNNING TIME OF HEAD IN THE GAME?
THE RETURN runs approximately 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission between ACT I and II.
WILL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BE AVAILABLE?
No. However, non-alcoholic beverages as well as snack items will be available for purchase in The Lobby prior to, during and after the performance.
IS SEATING GENERAL OR ASSIGNED?
Seating is general. Audience members will be admitted on a first come-first serve basis, with those who have pre-ordered tickets receiving priority.
CAN I BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR?
Yes! Tickets may be purchased at the door prior to the performances with cash or credit. E-Transfer is also accepted
WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?
Doors open a half-hour prior to the scheduled performance times (1:30 PM for a matinee performance, 7:30 PM for an evening performance.)
DOES PENNY & POUND OFFER REFUNDS?
Penny & Pound does not refund tickets, unless in the case of a cancelled performance. If you are unable to make the show, please email pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com to find out if you are eligible for company credit.
THE BOX OFFICE
SPECIAL EVENTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27th at 8:00 PM
Pay-What-You-Choose Night
Our "Pay-What-You-Choose" (PWYC) performance allows audience members to decide how much they want—or can afford—to pay for their ticket. Instead of a fixed price, patrons can contribute any amount they feel is appropriate, with a suggested minimum of $10. This model makes theatre more accessible to a wider audience while still encouraging financial support for the production. PWYC tickets can be purchased in advanced via our online box office, or at the door prior to the performance. Cash, credit and E-Transfer are accepted.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28th at 8:00 PM
WODL ADJUDICATION
Penny & Pound Theatre is pleased that our production of ‘HEAD IN THE GAME’ will be featured in the 2025 Western Ontario Drama Festival’s Out-Of-Festival category. On Friday, February 28th, we are excited to welcome travelling adjudicator Trevor Smith Diggins, who will offer a brief public adjudication of the production following the curtain call, and a longer, in-depth private discussion with cast and crew.
All who are interested are encouraged to stay for Mr. Smith Diggins’s public adjudication.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1st at 8:00 PM
AFTERSHOW TALK-BACK
Join the cast, crew and playwrights behind ‘HEAD IN THE GAME’ for a special talkback following the 8:00 PM performance of ‘HEAD IN THE GAME.’ Questions and comments from the audience are widely encouraged! Find out about the ins-and-outs of creating a new work, for the stage, as well as a discussion about living with a loved one suffering from a Glioblastoma Brain Tumour.
ABOUT THE BRAIN TUMOUR FOUNDATION OF CANADA
The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is a national charitable organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by brain tumors, funding research, and raising awareness. Established in 1982, the foundation provides resources, support groups, and educational materials to patients and families while also advocating for better treatment options. Through fundraising initiatives and community events, such as the annual Brain Tumour Walk, the organization helps advance scientific research with the goal of improving outcomes and ultimately finding a cure.
Visit their website HERE
MEET THE CAST
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