Jack and Diane vs. Technology
Created by Karine Charland | Produced by Joint Puddle Productions | Origin: Ottawa, Canada
LabO
Show Details
A fast-paced, satirical comedy for technology lovers and haters. Technology makes our lives easier, right? Oldy-weds Jack and Diane unwittingly test this theory as they tackle a greedy virtual assistant, a disagreeable GPS, a no-technology camp run by misguided millennials, and plenty of aggressive wildlife. Who will prevail? You be the judge.
Content Notes
- Audience participation – actors will address the audience and may ask some audience members to handle props at certain times.
- Mature language – A small number of profane words appear in the script.
- Sexual content – No explicit sexuality other than consensual kissing, minor groping, and visible underwear. No full nudity.
Showtimes
- Thursday, June 1210:30pm
- Saturday, June 145:30pm
- Monday, June 167:30pm
- Tuesday, June 175:30pm
- Wednesday, June 189:30pm
- Saturday, June 217:00pm
A fast-paced, satirical comedy for technology lovers and haters.
Technology makes our lives easier… right? Join oldy-weds Jack and Diane as they unwittingly test this theory. Repeatedly. Mishaps and mayhem multiply as they tackle a greedy virtual assistant, a disagreeable GPS, and a no-technology camp run by misguided millennials. Through it all, Jack and Diane will fight to the death – if they must – as aggressive wildlife and unwelcome influencers continuously threaten their safety and sanity.
An interactive, physical comedy for anyone who has ever told off Alexa or Siri, urged to murder their GPS, or longed for simpler times when technology didn’t rule our daily lives. Who will prevail: our would-be heroes, or their technological foes? You be the judge.
Our Cast:
Jack – Josh Sparks
Diane – Karine Charland
Ava, Kipe, Deacon – Jonathan Morel
Willis, Greta, Candi – Chelsey Prince
Our Production Team:
Director – Stephanie Haines
Stage Manager – Kimberley Duncan
Producer & Costume Design – Karine Charland
Props Design – Wanda Sinclair
Sound Design – Bradford MacKinlay
Lighting Design – Roxanne Boucher
Stage Crew – Chisholm Pothier, Sophie Sinclair
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Hey, Fringers!
Check out our Jack and Diane interview in Broadway World Ottawa, and see you tomorrow at 10:30pm for Opening Night!
https://www.broadwayworld.com/ottawa/article/Interview-Karine-Charland-and-Stephanie-Haines-of-JACK-AND-DIANE-VS-TECHNOLOGY-at-LabO-during-Ottawa-Fringe-20250606
Happy Opening Night to all Fringers! Artists and volunteer comps and half price tickets available at the box office for Jack and Diane vs. Technology tonight only – 10:30 showtime!
Happy Opening Night! Artists and volunteer comps and half price tickets available at the box office for Jack and Diane vs. Technology tonight only!
A wonderful, feisty romp through the perils of Siri, Taylor Swift, and a resistant GPS! So much fun! Great show!
Funny and well performed. Congrats to all the team!!!
The Reviews are coming in! “Dynamic! Good Fun” Apt613: https://apt613.ca/fringe-2025-jack-and-diane-vs-technology/
A fun, zany and imaginative production. Everyone can relate to the technological perils faced by Jack and Diane!
This is a very funny show with great acting and fast pace. One to put in your Fringe schedule!