Samuel Taylor (1) (1912–2000)

Typical mid-twentieth century fare with a totally predictable ending. And when I say predictable, I mean not by the end of the first act, but early in the first scene. It is not subtle. Long expository speeches that are a bit tortured, and overall, a story that lacks any originality or verve.

Horrible play. Then again, it's the dichotomy of reality and fiction where I play someone 20 years older than a man who is actually one year older than I am. I do get to throw out some snappy lines and use a cane. Memories of this show, done to death in movies/musicals, are a melange of the bittersweet. We watched one performer, minutes before curtain, have a stroke, another one continually mangle the "Lowest form of condescension, condensation, constipation" - whatever, and it was the show show more that brought my now husband and me together. Keep the Faith. show less

I just thought it was perfect! The characters are quirky and sly and i love everything. like the father- he entertains himself by going to funerals. and linus, the tycoon son, is reserved, and clever, and like a modern mr. darcy.... of sorts. I loved it.

A series of short stories by Robert Lafontaine about his childhood in Ottawa's Lower Town that were very popular in the 1940's and became a play. The play has since become a minor staple of high school productions.