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Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre St. Jacobs

Ken Ludwig's

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

A Love Story

October 2 to October 27, 2024

By Ken Ludwig

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Crackling with humour, emotion, and poignancy, Dear Jack, Dear Louise is an inspiring reminder of the best we can be, even in the worst of times. 

When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, a wartime romance begins to develop. U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday … if the war will allow. But as the conflict rages on, their relationship is threatened before it even starts.

Tony Award®-winning playwright Ken Ludwig (Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Lend Me a Tenor) tells the joyous, heartwarming story of his parents’ courtship – and the results are anything but expected. 

Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Show Calendar

Legend:

  • Discount Day
  • Opening
  • Student Show (Not Sold Online)

Wednesday

Oct 2

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Thursday

Oct 3

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Friday

Oct 4

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Saturday

Oct 5

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Sunday

Oct 6

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Wednesday

Oct 9

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Thursday

Oct 10

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Friday

Oct 11

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Saturday

Oct 12

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Sunday

Oct 13

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Wednesday

Oct 16

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Thursday

Oct 17

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Friday

Oct 18

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Saturday

Oct 19

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Sunday

Oct 20

Dear Jack, Dear Louise


Meet The Artists

David Eisner

David Eisner

Director

Brian Dudkiewicz

Brian Dudkiewicz

Set Designer

Alex Amini

Alex Amini

Costume Designer

Steve Lucas

Steve Lucas

Lighting Designer

Lyon Smith

Lyon Smith

Sound Designer


Henry and Grace Hildebrand superimposed in front of the Schoolhouse Theatre

November 23, 2023

Hildebrand Family Donates Major Gift

St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre will be renamed in honour of community philanthropists Henry and Grace Hildebrand.

Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre St. Jacobs 2024 Season

“Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com