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Linda Wood Edwards

LINDA WOOD EDWARDS  

 Nationality:    Canadian
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Linda's first play Spring alibi appeared at the 2005 Edmonton Fringe Festival and garnered a Sterling award nomination for Best New Fringe Work. From there Spring alibi was invited to the 2006 Capital Fringe Festival in Washington DC and the 2007 Nakai Comedy Arts Festival in Whitehorse, Yukon. Linda also wrote Beans and Rice for young audiences and was stage manager on Gerald Osborn's Family Squabbles in 2007. When she's not writing or going to CFL games, Linda is a governance and bylaw specialist for industry and professional associations.

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 Spring Alibi         Support Ho's         True Grid

Spring Alibi

Synopsis:
Spring in the Yukon! The spectacular view from Marlene's window leads her to some private discoveries. But other people have windows, too. a romantic comedy about voyeurism, food, and the 8-track tape. Nominated for the Elizabeth Sterling Haynes award for Outstanding New Fringe Work.

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1st Produced:
Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival    2005

Organisations:
Northern Sabbatical Productions

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  1            Other:  -

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Support Ho's

Synopsis:
A waiter helps four women rediscover what is precious in their lives

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1st Published:
www.theatrealberta.com/library/escripts   -

Music:
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Genre:
One act

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  3            Other:  -

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True Grid

Synopsis:
4 guys x 20 football seasons = 80 years of bonding, rituals, and winning. Subtract 1 guy, add a lovely stranger, and risk breaking the streak. Join these devoted fans as they lose and rediscover their faith during an ill-fated season. Superstitious about anything? You'll relate to this comedy!

Notes:
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1st Produced:
Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival    2007

Organisations:
Northern Sabbatical Productions

1st Published:
www.theatrealberta.com/library/escripts   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  1            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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