Jake’s Gift returns to the Sunset Theatre stage this summer on Saturday, July 15th and Friday, September 8th. This multi-award winning play is written and performed by Julia Mackey and Directed by Dirk Van Stralen. It was one of three plays to come out of our inaugural Exploration Series in 2006.

Synopsis:

Jake’s Gift is a surprisingly funny drama about a Canadian WW2 veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy for the 60th Anniversary of D-Day.

While revisiting the shores of Juno beach, Jake encounters Isabelle, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village. Isabelle’s inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to confront some long-ignored ghosts – most notably the war-time death of his eldest brother, Chester, a once promising young musician.

At its heart, Jake’s Gift is about the legacy of remembrance and makes personal the story behind one soldier’s grave.

Written & Performed by Julia Mackey

Directed by Dirk Van Stralen

www.jakesgift.com

The show is 1 Act and runs 65 minutes with no intermission.

Tickets are $20 for Adults, $18 for Sunset Theatre Members and $10 for Teens and Kids. The play is recommended for Ages 10 +