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FAMILY IS EVERYTHING.
“Familia est omnia.” Family is everything. That’s the mantra carved above the grand fireplace at Eventide— the Louisiana plantation home of the old-money Calhoun family; a passel of siblings as perfect as they are mysterious.
As the patriarch lay dying, his children gather at the neglected ruins of their childhood home to discuss the cryptic and unusual will their father has left behind. All is well until estranged ‘cousin’ Pearl Kelly arrive, claiming to be a rightful heir to the Calhoun fortune. A freak hurricane forces the group to take cover, and tensions rise as the perfect facade the family has tried desperately to maintain is slowly peeled away. Southern hospitality is replaced by simmering animosity. Dark secrets are revealed and revelations are made that threaten the lives of all involved. It doesn’t help that Pearl feels as though they are being stalked by an otherworldly creature that has been haunting their charmed bloodline for generations. Inspired by classic Gothic ghost stories like ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ and ‘The Turn of the Screw,’
The Return is an eerie and witty look at race relations and family dynamics.
DIRECTED BY Piper J. Distel and Lori Robinson Distel
DRAMATURGY BY Duncan Graham
THE DATES
THURSDAY, APRIL 10th, 2025 at 8:00 PM **
FRIDAY, APRIL 11th, 2025 at 8:00 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 12th, 2025 at 2:00 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 12th, 2025 at 8:00 PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 13th, 2025 at 2:00 PM
**= PAY-WHAT-YOU-CHOOSE PERFORMANCE
THE LOCATION
KW LITTLE THEATRE
(9 Princess St. East. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada)
TICKETS
GENERAL ADMISSION: $35
STUDENT ADMISSION (Under 25): $25
Tickets are now available 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 THE RETURN APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES?
Although there is no official rating system for theatre, THE RETURN features themes and moments that may be upsetting to some. Fog and strobe effects will be used during the production.
IS KW LITTLE THEATRE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Yes! If you require wheelchair-accessible seating, please email
pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com
WHAT IS THE RUNNING TIME OF THE RETURN?
THE RETURN runs approximately 90 minutes without an intermission.
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, APRIL 10th 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.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12th at 8:00 PM
Halloween in April
Join us for a spooky springtime celebration with Halloween in April at Penny & Pound Theatre! Dust off your favourite costumes and embrace the spooky as we bring the Halloween spirit to the off-season. Audience members are encouraged to come dressed in their best, weirdest, or wackiest costumes for a night of theatrical thrills. After the show, the cast will vote on the best costume, with a special prize for the winner! Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a hauntingly fun evening—because who says Halloween only comes once a year?
MEET THE CAST
