Cat on Hot Tin Roof
ACT is thrilled to present Tennessee Williams' iconic play, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof in Charlottetown in early 2025 - for tickets click here!
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Performance dates:
January 17 – 19, 2025
and January 23 – 25, 2025
Location:
The Guild, Charlottetown
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Final preparations are underway for ACT’s staging of Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, set to debut at The Guild in January. A Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, the play delves into themes of truth, family tensions, sexual identity and human frailty against the backdrop of the 1950s American South.
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Fittingly, this production is launching ACT’s milestone 30th anniversary season with the involvement of four of ACT’s Lifetime Members, whose contributions have been instrumental to the success of the organization’s three-decade history. Barbara Rhodenizer, cast as Big Mama, is a seasoned performer whose history with ACT spans countless productions, in which her performances have left a lasting impression on audiences. Terry Pratt, portraying Dr. Baugh, has worn many hats within ACT as a director, actor, benefactor and longtime member whose dedication has significantly shaped the organization.
Behind the scenes, Wallena Higgins is bringing her significant stage management talents (alongside Greg Ellard) to help the production shine. Higgins has been a cornerstone of the company’s productions for many years, with contributions to countless shows as a stage manager, organizer and mentor to ACT members. Rounding out the Lifetime Member roster is Pam Jewell, ACT’s accomplished costumer, who is curating and crafting costumes for this production, adding depth and authenticity to the visual storytelling of this emotionally charged drama.
The cast, which also includes Teresa Wright as Maggie, Adam Gauthier as Brick, Paul Whelan – who is also the show’s director – as Big Daddy, Mike Mallaley as Gooper, Amanda Rae Donovan as Mae and Aidan Gallant as Rev. Tooker, has spent months immersing themselves in the story’s layered dynamics. Rehearsals have provided a space to explore the tension and vulnerability that define the play, allowing the actors to build a nuanced portrayal of the Pollitt family’s struggles. “The cast has been incredibly thoughtful in shaping these complex characters, and it’s inspiring to watch their performances evolve in rehearsals,” said Whelan. “The themes in this play are as relevant today as when Tennessee Williams wrote it, and the team is working hard to bring those emotions to the stage.”
Excitement in the community is building as opening night draws closer. With performances scheduled for
Jan.17–19 and Jan. 23–25, 2025, at The Guild, tickets are already selling quickly, reflecting the strong
interest in the production.
