Jack and Diane vs. Technology
Created by Karine Charland | Produced by Joint Puddle Productions | Origin: Ottawa, Canada
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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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Really funny show with great performances! Watch out for that camp counselor!
If you have ever been overwhelmed and frustrated by technology (and technology companies) this is the play for you! Cathartic and funny, catch it if you can!
A quirky trip through the perils of relying on modern tech. Great performances during the sold out Saturday show! Congrats!
Sweet! So fun :) for all of us who are also frustrated with technology, an amazing opportunity to commune and let it all out!
Oh such a fun evening!! The energy and interaction with the audience was electric! BRAVO 👏🏼
Loved this show! A fun and poignant take on our love–hate relationship with technology. The superb cast kept me laughing while cleverly highlighting the ironies of our modern conveniences.
This fast-paced, satirical comedy is a laugh-out-loud journey through the chaos of modern technology. Jack and Diane, a charming middle aged couple, find themselves battling a greedy virtual assistant, a moody GPS, tech-obsessed millennials at a no-tech camp, and even aggressive wildlife—all with hilarious results.
Witty, relatable, and cleverly written, the play skewers our digital dependence while delivering nonstop laughs. Whether you love or hate technology, this show is a smart and wildly entertaining ride you won’t want to miss!
The play was very entertaining!!! Well performed by all… worth checking out!!