Velocity

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Everyone falls at the same rate. Isnt that amazing Everyone. Everything. A fat man. A little baby. A brick, a piece of paper, a penny. Amazing. Once acceleration gets a hold of you velocity just goes all fuckin nuts. Dot doesn't hate her father, she just wants to explode him out of his office tower to shake things up. Set him off. See what happens. And get an "A" on her science project...Daring to challenge the law of physics, Dot interviews her flailing father and neurotic mother, as their world crashes to the ground. Just imagine. Your life in six seconds.

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Velocity is an intelligent, clever and relevant piece of modern theatre. More from Daniel Macdonald, please. * What's On Stage *
Daniel Macdonald flouts the laws of theatre, of polite society, of time and space and maybe even of physics in creating a new kind of teen angst tragicomedy. * Saskatoon Star Phoenix *
Macdonald is developing a reputation for doing the unexpected. * Regina Leader Post *
Macdonald's writing pulls our subconsciousness back to the inevitable adolescent idiosyncrasies that we've all felt when trying to work out where we fit, who we are, and what we feel about people - an intricate and innovative high that theatre-goers should definitely experience - a fresh breath of air that we are all far too familiar with, if we let go for long enough! * Younger Theatre *
Macdonald has a great ear for the language that is the preserve of the next rising generation. * Public Reviews *
Interesting, engaging. * Everything Theatre *

Author Bio

Daniel Macdonald makes his professional UK debut with this production of Velocity. He is an award-winning playwright, teacher and director. Most recently, his play A History of Breathing received its world premiere at Persephone Theatre in Saskatoon and was shortlisted for the national Carol Bolt Award. Other plays include Pageant, MacGregors Hard Ice Cream and Gas, Mercy, Radiant Boy and Johnny Zed The Musical! (The Musical). His film series Redemption, SK was televised in Canada and nominated for a Canadian Independent Series Award. As a teacher, Daniel has co-written several plays with and for high school students including Blind Love which was performed at the 2013 Edinburgh Festival. He is a recipient of the Enbridge National PlayRites award (Alberta Theatre Projects), a two-time recipient of the City of Regina Writers Award, and a two-time recipient of the SMPIA award for acting. He continues to teach high school and university classes, and splits his time between Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island.