The fictional Gagnon family farm and Beavertail Lake were split in half by the 1908 survey of the Quebec/Vermont border. More than a century later, first cousins Marie-Louise and Andy meet at their lakeside gazebo, divided by the border, to face a new threat: the possible construction of a wall and militarized border that will destroy their quiet, privacy, and plans for the next generations. The cousins must overcome their past conflict and work with other family members to build a future together.
The reading is followed by a conversation with the author, an opportunity to share feedback with an artist still in the creative process.
Natalie Hamel Roy directs the first public reading of this five-actor, timely dramedy by Montreal resident, Terry Allison.
Terry L. Allison is a retired American chancellor, professor, and arts dean, known for his leadership in education, LGBTQ advocacy, and creative writing. He now writes plays, stories, and memoirs in Montreal.