‘Maud’ returns to Leaskdale once more
Submitted by Corey Johnston-Flanagan
Jennifer Carroll as Maud of Leaskdale. Cosmos file photo
The Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario’s signature production Maud of Leaskdale is back for another season.
This August, experience the life of Canadian literary icon and author of Anne of Green Gables, L.M. Montgomery, on stage at the Historic Leaskdale Church. This critically-acclaimed, one-woman play is the pride and joy of both the Leaskdale Manse National Historic Site and the LMMSO.
Actress Jennifer Carroll brings L.M. Montgomery’s life in Leaskdale back to her original stage in the Historic Leaskdale Church where Maud’s husband Ewan Macdonald was the minister.
Maud of Leaskdale was created and directed by former Uxbridge resident Conrad Boyce, using the authentic voice of L.M. Montgomery: the entire script is composed entirely of direct quotes from her personal journals, penned in Leaskdale.
Her 15 years in Ontario, from 1911-1926, were a time of simple joys and heart-wrenching tragedy. She became a devoted mother, wife, and world famous author.
The Heirs of L.M. Montgomery (Montgomery’s descendants who manage her literary estate through the family corporation Heirs of L.M. Montgomery Inc.) commented that “We promise… you will laugh, you will cry, and you will leave in awe of Jennifer Carroll as Maud!” Further, they commented “You absolutely need to see this one woman show if you can.” In their words, “We know, we know… we keep saying ‘must see’ and ‘save the date’... but we really do mean it! Maud of Leaskdale is AMAZING!”
Tickets are going fast, so be sure to join the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario this August in the Historic Leaskdale Church to celebrate the life, works, and experiences of L.M. Montgomery in Leaskdale through Boyce’s critically-acclaimed, one-woman show, Maud of Leaskdale, starring Jennifer Carroll.
Maud of Leaskdale will be presented on Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 22 at 3 p.m., and Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. To book your tickets – only $25 per person – please call 905-862-0808.
Visit www.lucymaudmontgomery.ca for more information.