Fruitcake
By Heather Morrison
with production dramaturgy by Lenore Claire Herrem
December 8th – 18th, 2021
Fruitcake is a comedic family drama about the relationships we build with others, and with ourselves.
When a family gathers for their first Christmas without their mother, many tensions lie underneath the holiday cheer. Si has recently transitioned, but her father has asked her to go back in the closet “just for the holidays”. Jill and Michael are struggling with infertility, while their sister-in-law carries her new baby around on her hip.
There is also the pressing question – who will take the family heirloom their mother lovingly took care of for the past forty years – the 137 year old fruitcake?
It all comes to a head on Christmas eve.
Additional info
At the 2020-2022 Saskatoon & Area Theatre Awards, Fruitcake was nominated for The Excellence in New Work Award (Heather Morrison & Lenore Claire Herrem). Jalisa Gonie, was additionally nominated for The Technical Excellence Award for production management.
Watch the CTV News Media Coverage for Fruitcake 
Listen to CBC’s Garth Materie Speak with Dramaturg and Actor Lenore Claire Herrem
Read about Fruitcake in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Read the CBC Radio Canada (French) Article on Fruitcake
Want to hear more from our actors?
“Spotlight on Fruitcake” Series by Zach Greenhorn
About the Show
Thoughts on Fruitcake & Other Holiday Treats
Holiday Traditions
Why See the Show?
Cast and crew
CAST
Si – Oliver Claxton (he/they)
Katie – Lenore Claire Herrem (she/her)
Michael – Ed Mendez (he/him)
Henry – Bruce Sinclair
Jill – Anita Smith* (she/her)
Brad – Deneh’Cho Thompson (he/they)
CREATIVE TEAM
Playwright – Heather Morrison (she/her)
Dramaturg – Lenore Claire Herrem (she/her)
Director – S.E. Grummett (they/them)
Production Manager – Jalisa Gonie (she/they)
Stage Manager – Sam Fairweather (she/her)
Set Design – Jensine Emeline (they/she)
Lighting Design – Amberlin Hsu (she/her)
Costume Design – Logan Martin Arcand (he/they)
Props Design – Taegan O’bertos
Audio Design – respectfulchild (they/them)
Fight Choreographer – Jordie Richardson (he/him)
Set Carpenter – Jeff Kirzinger (he/him)
Production Assistant (Wardrobe) – Morgan Carter (she/her)
Production Assistant (Scenic Paint) – Philippa Williams (they/she)
* The participation of these Artists are arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance•Opera•Theatre Policy.