Jake's Gift

Jake's Gift

Jake’s Gift is an award winning one act, one woman plays about a ww2 veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy, France, for the 60th Anniversary of D-Day to find the grave of the brother who never came home. While roaming the shores of Juno Beach, Jake encounters Isabelle, a precocious ten years old from the local village whose inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to confront some long ignored ghosts; most notably, the war-time death of his eldest brother, Chester, a once promising young musician. At its heart, Jake’s Gift is about the importance of remembrance and makes personal the story behind one soldier’s grave.​

WORKING PERIODS

Quebec - To be discussed

France - June 2019​

AWARDS

• ​2015 | Calgary Critics Awards - Nomination - Outstanding revival
  
• 2012 | Betty Mitchell Awards -  Recipient - Outstanding performance by an actress in a drama
  
• 2012 | Betty Mitchell Awards - Nomination - Outstanding production 
  
• 2012 | Calgary Critics Awards - Nomination - Outstanding solo performance 
  
• 2011 | CAPACOA - Recipient - 2010 - 2011 Touring artist of the year 
  
• 2011 | Dora Mavor Moore Nomination (Toronto) - Nomination - Outstanding touring production  
  
• 2011 | British Columbia Touring Council - Recipient - 2011 Touring artist of the year Award
  
• 2010 | Contact East - Recipient - 2010 Touring Performers Award