aLL MY SONS
During WWII, Joe Keller and Steve Deever ran a machine shop which made airplane parts. Deever was sent to prison because the firm turned out defective parts, causing the deaths of many men. Keller went free and made a lot of money.
The twin shadows of this catastrophe and the fact that the young Keller son was reported missing during WWII dominate the action. A script with unbearable power, the conclusion of the play is one of the most electrifying in theatre.
All My Sons is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
May 27 - June 12, 2022
8:00 PM – May 27, 28; June 3, 4, 9, 10, 11
2:00 PM – May 29; June 5, 12
General Admission: $25
Because the theatre is a small space, masks will be required in the audience. The theatre is equipped with 2 air scrubbers with charcoal filter systems; these clean and change the air in the entire theatre 4 times per hour.
All government and public health protocols will be followed.
Firehall Theatre
213 Second St.
Cobourg
This production is made possible through the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation
About The Show
During WWII, Joe Keller and Steve Deever ran a machine shop which made airplane parts. Deever was sent to prison because the firm turned out defective parts, causing the deaths of many men. Keller went free and made a lot of money.
The twin shadows of this catastrophe and the fact that the young Keller son was reported missing during WWII dominate the action. A script with unbearable power, the conclusion of the play is one of the most electrifying in theatre.
Cast & Creative Team
Kate - Kim Brouwer
Joe - Tom Quinn
Chris - Marc Ludwig
Ann - Emily Graham
George - Josh Graham
Frank - Reid Peirson
Lydia - Erin Newberry
Doc Bayliss - Don Mann
Sue Bayliss - Kelly Paron
Burt - Fraser McIntyre
Director - Bill Walker
Producer - Kaye Torrie
Stage Manager - Kara Besson
Set Designer - Leslee Argue
Lead Painter - Deirdre McIntosh
Sound Design - David Hoare
Light Design - David Hoare
Costume Design - Lisa Missen
Gallery
Reviews
Selena ForsythI was thrilled to be invited by Northumberland Players to review this play. Arthur Miller was an extraordinary playwright. Complicated and often frustrating his works always make you think and always leave an impression. I knew I was in for a treat.
All My Sons is a three-act play based on a true story. The action takes place in 1946 amidst the horrors of WW2. At the beginning of the war Joe Keller, married with two sons, and his friend and neighbor Steve Deever, married with a son and a daughter, ran a machine shop which made airplane parts.
In 1943, charged with shipping defective aircraft engine parts, which caused the deaths of many men, the two were sent to trial. Steve was found guilty and went to jail. Joe was exonerated.
Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They had built a home, raised two sons and established a thriving business. The American dream.
The play starts when Steve’s daughter Ann arrives at the Keller home. Ann had been engaged to marry Larry Keller but he died in the war in 1943. She and Chris Keller, Larry’s brother, announce they are about to marry.
Meanwhile Steve is still in jail. Inevitably, as a result of the marriage announcement, his crime is revisited. Long buried truths are forced to the surface and the price of Joe’s American dream is laid bare.
In true Miller fashion the play explores the Keller family’s complex relationships, which are burdened with shame, denial, guilt, and grief. It addresses issues of truth, loyalty, wealth, and love.
I had not seen All my Sons but I knew the storyline and I knew how it ended. Despite that I was in no way prepared for the experience I had at the Firehall Theatre.
There are too many names to mention but the direction is inspired and I cannot find the words to tell you how amazing the actors are. They are all perfectly cast and give extraordinary performances. The final Act is breathtaking, riveting and unforgettable.
Dear reader: I cannot remember the last time I had as extraordinary a theatre experience as this one.
To the Northumberland Players: bravo; brava; a tour de force.
The FIrehall Theatre
Location
The Firehall Theatre is located behind Victoria Hall in downtown Cobourg. Seating is general admission.
Address
213 Second St.
Cobourg, ON
K9A 2M2
Getting Here
Parking is available across Second St. in public lots – please note that this parking is only valid for two hours.
Street parking is available around the theatre.
Cobourg Transit stops less than a block away: Route 1 at :10 and :45, and Route 2 at :15 and :42. For more information, see cobourg.ca.