OUR TOWN To Be Presented By Great Canadian Theatre Company For Lawyer Play Fundraiser

The Great Canadian Theatre Company, in partnership with the County of Carleton Law Association, will present OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder from April 15 through April 18, 2026 as part of the 26th Annual Lawyer Play Fundraiser. The production will be directed by GCTC Managing Director Hugh Neilson.

The production will feature a cast of 22 legal professionals portraying the residents of Grover’s Corners in Wilder’s play, which follows the lives of the Webb and Gibbs families. The story traces childhood, love, and family life while reflecting on everyday moments and community.

The fundraiser will include one preview performance and three gala performances, with proceeds supporting the Great Canadian Theatre Company and its 2026 charity partner, Upstream Ottawa, an organization that provides support to individuals living with mental health and substance-use challenges.

“This classic play, Our Town, reminds us that community is built through small acts of care, generosity, and attention to one another,” said director Hugh Neilson. “That is what makes this year’s Lawyer Play such a moving and memorable event, as our stellar cast from the legal community comes together in support of GCTC, Upstream Ottawa, and the cultural life of our city.”

Since its launch in 1999, the Lawyer Play fundraiser has featured more than 350 members of the legal community and has raised over $2 million through ticket sales and sponsorships.

OUR TOWN

April 15 – April 18, 2026

Preview: April 15
Gala performances: April 16–18

CAST

Brett Hodgins
Carolyn Elliott-Magwood
Dan Moore
Daniel Duyvelshoff
David Bannerman
David Murren
Falon Milligan
Geneviève Therrien
Hoori Hamboyan
Janice Payne
Jonathan Constable
Julia Kennedy
Kathleen Carkner
Leon Perez
Madison Craig
Maggie MacDonald
Natasha Chettiar
Rebecca Bromwich
Saagar Uppal
Siobhan Morris
Tara Berish
Ted Mann

CREATIVE TEAM

Hugh Neilson, Director
Ava Alavi, Stage Manager
Hannah Amerinejad, Assistant Stage Manager
Nik Fields, Sound Designer
Stephanie Brett, Set Designer
Ted Forbes, Lighting Designer
Vanessa Imeson, Costume Designer

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for gala performances (April 16–18) are $125 and include a post-show reception and a $75 tax receipt. A special $85 ticket for new lawyers is available for the April 17 performance. The April 15 preview performance, priced at $50, is sold out.