A one-act play is a short play that takes place in one act consisting of one or more scenes. The "one-act" is often referred to as the "short story" of plays because the story is told in a concise and creatively efficient manner. One-act plays, as with full length plays, come in all genres: comedies, dramas and musicals. At Lunchbox Theatre we program mainly comedies and musicals as we provide a noon-time oasis for our busy audience members.

2011/2012 Season

PlayPasses and single tickets are now available!

Super 8: February 6 — 25, 2012

A mysterious traveller, a lonely woman who haunts the Super 8 lounge, the unveiling of a new Super 8 logo and the introduction of the $9 “Intimacy” kit ($7 with employee discount). A humourous look at love, loneliness, and life on the road.

Fascinating Ladies: March 5 — 24, 2012

When three cousins get together to sing at their grandmother’s 100th birthday party, some unexpected secrets get revealed as they travel down memory lane through her trunks and journals. As they explore their grandmother’s life through song, their own hopes, fears, and secrets are revealed as well. A delightful journey through a life and decades of music.

The Whimsy State or the Principality of Outer Baldonia: April 2 — 21, 2012

The year is 1948 and an eccentric Washington lawyer and two fishermen from Yarmouth declare a small island off the coast of Nova Scotia a sovereign nation, but the ruse is up when they declare war on the Soviet Union. Based on a true story.

Dad's Piano: April 30 — May 19, 2012

A man struggles through the death of his father and their turbulent relationship through his own and others’ eyes, and through the music that bound father and son as deeply as their blood. This poignant production features Christopher Hunt with Jeff Neufeld on piano.

Emerging Director Presentation: May 30 — June 2, 2012

After assistant directing during our regular season, the Emerging Director has a chance to direct a showcase production with professional actors and designers and full production value. A spotlight on the talent that will grace Calgary’s stages in future.

Suncor Energy Stage One Festival of New Work: June 4 — 23, 2012

A minimum of six playwrights have their new plays developed with professional directors, actors and dramaturges. Workshops culminate in a public reading where audiences give feedback. A great opportunity to get a sneak peek into future productions and play an important role in the development of new Canadian plays.