The Mid-Life Crisis of Dionysus

An Epic Musical Tragedy of Olympian Proportions. Book and lyrics by Jeremy Hechtman & Patrick Goddard Directed by Jeremy Hechtman. Music by Nick Carpenter Choreography by Amy Elizabeth Blackmore

Starring (in alphabetic order): George Bekiaris, Nichole Carlone, Vance De Waele, Patrick Goddard, Jade Hassouné, Molly McGivern, Ulka Mohanty, Gabrielle Néron, Joanne Sarazen, Jake Smith, Paul Van Dyck, Eleanor Young, and a special guest star!

A cast of 14 Montreal actors sing, dance, act, and play in MainLine's first original musical since 2006's Johnny Canuck and the Last Burlesque. Hechtman, Goddard and Carpenter reunite for a smorgasborgiastic extraspectaculaganza the likes of which have not been seen in over two thousand years.

Set in the Grotto! In the theatre of Dionysus, every night is a feast of wine, women, and song. But tonight, Dionysus will discover that eternal life doesn't mean eternal youth... How will Dionysus react to his impending middle age? Will he choose to accept his fate with grace and dignity? Or will he decide it is better to burn out then to fade away?

Jeremy Hechtman has been thinking for a long time about creating a show that would star Dionysus, the god of Theatre. Hechtman has always lived the Dionysian lifestyle -but in recent years has taken on the responsibilities of marriage, mortgage, and children. As Hechtman approached age 40, the inspiration of Dionysus turned into introspection. The show must go on, -but how long can the showman?... The Mid-Life Crisis of Dionysus February 17 – March 6, 2010.

MainLine Theatre 3997 St-Laurent Blvd. Tickets: $20 or $15 w/ Four Play card. Reservations: 514.849.3378 www.mainlinetheatre.ca