Lone Star and Laundry and Bourbon

Two one-act plays with big personalities, complicated relationships, plenty of laughs and enough bourbon to keep things interesting. Crown Point Players is thrilled to bring Lone Star and Laundry and Bourbon to the stage! Both one-act plays written by acclaimed American playwright James McLure, whose work explores the complexities of small-town life, relationships, identity and the connections that bind us together. Details • All performances will take place in the evening: doors open at 7:00 pm, the performance will begin at 7:30 pm • All performances will take place at Crown & Press - A Julia Veenstra Gallery and Cafe, 303 Ottawa Street N, Hamilton, ON Creative Team Director - Ronald DeBeck Assistant Director - Kirsten Feldner Producer - Devin France Stage Manager - Marissa Drake Design Team Costume Design - Alex Coates Set Design - Doug Veenstra Props Design - Chris Monachino Cast Lone Star Roy Caulder - Brian Bertolissio Ray Caulder - Sam Donovan Cletis - Brandon Lu Laundry and Bourbon Elizabeth Caulder - Hannah Ladwig Hattie - Amber Mills Amy Lee - Laura Almeida Executive Production Team President & Treasurer - Chris Monachino Secretary - Patricia Power Special Events & Fundraising - Kathryn Sears Sponsorship - Devin France Community - Abigail Veenstra Social Media & Marketing - Tavo Jimenéz About Lone Star Set in the backyard of a rural Texas bar, Lone Star centers on Roy, a charismatic but troubled Vietnam veteran, and his younger brother Ray as they spend an evening drinking beer and reflecting on life. As secrets emerge and tensions rise, the brothers confront issues of family, loyalty, masculinity and change. Blending humour with poignant emotional depth, the play paints a vivid portrait of working-class Texas life, while examining the impact of war and the complexities of personal relationships. About Laundry and Bourbon Set on a hot summer afternoon in a small Texas town, Laundry and Bourbon follows three women, Elizabeth, Hattie and Amy Lee, as they spend the day folding laundry, drinking bourbon and sharing gossip. Beneath their humorous conversations lie deeper frustrations about marriage, fidelity and unfulfilled dreams. Through sharp wit and heartfelt moments, the play explores friendship, resilience and the realities of small-town life, offering a candid and often comedic look at the challenges faced by women navigating relationships and personal identity. Lone Star and Laundry and Bourbon is presented in special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service www.concordtheatricals.com