Based on a True Story. Paul, an out of work writer, is asked to drive his wife's 93 year old Grandpa 'Bud' from Calgary to his retirement trailer in Mesa, Arizona. Paul dreams of a great adventure in the American desert. Bud wants Denny's and Motel 6. This is Bud's final year in Mesa, and Paul is his Chauffeur.

 

 

 

Written by: Doug Curtis
Featuring: Christopher Hunt and Doug Curtis
Directed by: Andy Curtis
Set Design: Terry Middleton
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Original Music and Sound Design by: Lester Quitzau, Andy Graffiti, Marshall Hopkins and Peter Moller

 

Praise for Mesa

“Mesa is a road trip worth taking. Check it out. Bring your grandparents.”

Martin Morrow, FFWD

“The best road trip adventure to hit the Calgary stage…As (Grandpa) Bud, Christopher Hunt’s performance is outstanding…embodying his 93 years right down to his rubber shoe covers. The show is complete with incredible road music, performed by the funny and talented Marshall Hopkins.”

Bob Clark, Calgary Herald

“Mesa reminds us that the world is not always a maze of freeways and McRestaurants. A play for the mind, heart, and soul.”

Louis B. Hobson, Calgary Sun

“Brilliantly written...Mesa is a warm, wonderful, and funny play.”

St. Thomas Times-Journal

“Heartfelt and funny.” Colin Mclean, Edmonton Sun

“A road map to the heart…nearly everything about Mesa is odd and surprising. It’s lack of sentimentality, its perspective on the exotic, its reaction to America, its sense of humour…a beautifully written play.”

Liz Nicholls, Edmonton Journal