Press Release

The Company of Lost Souls takes to the stage in March with a Canadian Premiere

Kingston – The Company of Lost Souls, a new collaboration of Kingston actors and directors, including alumni of many well-known local and national theatre groups, will present the Canadian Premiere of William Missouri Downs’ hilarious comedy Headset: A View from the Light Booth from March 24^th to April 3^rd, 2004 at the Princess Court Theatre.

"Headset is that rare sort of play that gives audiences a look at the chaos that often happens behind the scenes of theatrical production," says Kevin Fox, the company's founder. "And as anyone who has every been involved in theatre knows, that can be very, very funny." Downs’ play revolves around the strained relationship between a stressed-out technical director and his step-father. But there are also disasters galore to keep them busy – including rampant food poisoning among the cast, incompetent method actors, lazy Union stage hands, evil critics, greedy landlords, and one very confused police officer. And all of this goes on during an incredibly disastrous performance of Hamlet.

The Company of Lost Souls’ contributing talents include veterans of the Renaissance Stage Company, Fishbowl Theatre, numerous Fringe festivals, Domino Theatre, Kingston Meistersingers, Second City, the Main Attraction Theatre Company, and many others.

Associate Producer Chloë Whitehorn, artistic director of Fishbowl Theatre, says there was a strong common desire among the cast and crew to take on this project. "Everyone is incredibly excited about showing audiences a side of theatre that not many people ever get to see," Whitehorn says.

Headset: A View from the Light Booth runs Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30, with 2:00 matinees both Saturdays, from March 24^th to April 3^rd at the Princess Court Theatre, 394 Princess Street. Tickets are $12, $10 for students and seniors and are available at the door or in advance by calling (613)531-0331 to reserve.