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St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Doris and Ivy in the Home

An Ageless Comedy

June 19 to July 6, 2024

By Norm Foster

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Life – or at least a second chance at it – begins at age 70+, as Norm Foster tackles with his typical wit and wisdom in this comedy about love and friendship among those in their twilight years.  

Retired prison guard Doris Mooney has just moved in to Paradise Village, a retirement home in Canmore, Alberta. She quickly befriends Ivy Hoffbauer, a former champion skier who’s taken aback by Doris’ cheerful brashness. Rounding out the trio is dapper Arthur Beech, who has designs on Ivy.  What follows is a riotous tale that will shatter your preconceived notions of what “senior living” ought to be. 

A mirthful and thoughtful companion piece to the widely acclaimed Jonas and Barry in the Home, this refreshing comedy is a testament to living each day to the fullest – regardless of your age or stage in life.

Recommended for ages 13 and up.

Show Calendar

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Wednesday 19

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Doris and Ivy in the Home

2:00pm SOLD OUT
Thursday 20

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Doris and Ivy in the Home

2:00pm SOLD OUT
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Friday 21

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Doris and Ivy in the Home

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Saturday 22

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Doris and Ivy in the Home

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Sunday 23

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Doris and Ivy in the Home

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Wednesday 26

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Doris and Ivy in the Home

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Thursday 27

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Doris and Ivy in the Home

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Great Availability 7:30pm BUY TICKETS
Friday 28

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Doris and Ivy in the Home

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Saturday 29

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Doris and Ivy in the Home

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Sunday 30

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Doris and Ivy in the Home

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Meet The Artists

Headshot of Valerie Boyle

Valerie Boyle

Doris Mooney

Elva Mai Hoover Headshot

Elva Mai Hoover

Ivy Hoffbauer

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Headshot of Rob McClure

Rob McClure

Arthur Beech

David Nairn

David Nairn

Director

Beckie Morris

Beckie Morris

Set Designer

Joanna Lee

Joanna Lee

Costume Designer

Jeff JohnstonCollins

Jeff JohnstonCollins

Lighting Designer

Headshot of Paula Stewart

Paula Stewart

Stage Manager

Headshot of Arlen Otten

Arlen Otten

Apprentice Stage Manager


DORIS AND IVY IN THE HOME is staged by arrangement with Pam Winter, GGA, www.ggagency.ca.

DORIS AND IVY IN THE HOME was first produced by Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg, ON in June, 2022