Ottawa, ON, April 2, 2012 – In this riveting play from Daniel MacIvor, one of Canada’s most respected playwrights, three women are at a turning point - a mother, a daughter and a therapist - desperately search for meaning and connection.

Leda has a secret. When her psychotherapist does the unthinkable and offers concrete advice, Leda acts on it – before it’s too late. Three women reveal their hidden strengths in the surprisingly funny play about motherhood, love, God and the meaning of life.

Having enthralled audiences at the Neptune Theatre in Halifax, the NAC English Theatre is delighted to bring this first production by KAZAN Co-op to Ottawa. Communion also marks the first time the NAC English Theatre has presented a play by Siminovitch Prize-winner and Nova Scotia native Daniel MacIvor.

“Brilliant cast, great staging mark this exploration of relationships. Take in Communion while it lasts!” – Chronicle Herald

Starring Jenny Munday, Stephanie MacDonald, and Kathryn MacLellan.

The creative team includes:
Director Linda Moore; Composer Sandy Moore; Set Designer Victoria Marston; Costume Designer Janet MacLellan; Co-Lighting Designer Leigh Ann Vardy;
Stage Manager and Co-Lighting Designer Ingrid Risk.

Communion
Previews:    Tuesday, April 10 and Wednesday, April 11
Opening:     Thursday, April 12

Hinterview:
Saturday, April 14 at 1 p.m. in the NAC Salon.
NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Peter Hinton will be speaking with Communion Director Linda Moore. Free to the public.

Talkbacks:  
Wednesday, April 18 and Thursday, April 19.
Stay in your seats for a post-show question-and-answer session with artists from Communion.

Performance Schedule:  
Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m.
Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.
(no performances on Sundays or Mondays.)

Tickets range $21 from $39
Groups of 10 or more contact grp@nac-cna.ca or visit www.nac-cna.ca

Tickets are available for purchase:

• Online on the NAC’s website: www.nac-cna.ca
• In person at the NAC Box Office
• At all Ticketmaster outlets*
• By telephone 1-888-991-2787*
  *A service charge applies to all purchases made through Ticketmaster.

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This production is eligible for the Live Rush program.
Full-time students age 13-29 with a valid Live Rush membership may buy up to two tickets per performance at the discounted price of only $12 per ticket. Live Rush tickets are available from 10 a.m. on the day before the performance to 6 p.m. the day of the performance. This includes all available seats, including the best seats in the house.
Check out liverush.ca for information on the Live Rush program.

Embassy Hotel & Suites is proud to be the Official Hotel Partner for the National Arts Centre English Theatre.

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For information, please call:
Sean Fitzpatrick, Communications Officer, National Arts Centre English Theatre
613-947-7000 ext. 389; e-mail: sean.fitzpatrick@nac-cna.ca
or visit the NAC website at www.nac-cna.ca