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The Bean

by Norm Foster

June 23 – June 26

The Marsh Street Centre

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Up Next: The Bean

World Premiere | June 23–26,
The Marsh Street Centre, Clarksburg

Every great connection starts somewhere — and this one starts with coffee. Dennis stops into The Bean each morning out of habit. Cheryl’s just started at the law firm across the street. They have almost nothing in common, yet Monday to Friday, there they are. As small talk gives way to real conversation, something unexpected begins to percolate.

Canada’s most produced playwright, Norm Foster, brings his signature wit and heart to this brand-new world premiere, with Derek Ritschel and Kirsten Alter stepping into the roles of Dennis and Cheryl, directed by the ever-versatile Jamie Williams. Set design by Beckie Morris, costumes by Alex Amini, and lighting by Alex Sykes.

Don’t miss the very first brew.

Meet the Creative Team

NORM FOSTER Playwright

KIRSTEN ALTER, Playing Cheryl Partridge

DEREK RITSCHEL playing Dennis Hill

JAMIE WILLIAMS Director

BECKIE MORRIS Set Designer

ALEX SYKES Lighting Designer

ALEX AMINI Costume Designer

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