Vagabond Productions presents “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” March 22-25

Would you answer a stranger’s cell phone? Well, Jean does, and so begins Dead Man’s Cell Phone, by Sarah Ruhl. The play is a funny take on relationships in the digital age. Jean’s decision to answer the phone is complicated by the fact its owner is dead. This simple action draws Jean into Gordon’s world, taking her places she never expected.

“The play explores a lot of timely issues, given people’s addiction to their cell phones. The play asks questions about how technology affects relationships,” says director Greg Doran.

Once Jean answers Gordon’s phone, she learns about his life and his dark secret. The play is both funny and dark. It asks questions about love in the digital age, when face-to-face contact has been reduced, “friend” has become a verb, and social media has made us anti-social. If you wonder where all of the cell traffic goes, this play is for you.

Dean Man’s Cell Phone runs March 22 to March 25 in the Faculty Lounge of UPEI’s SDU Main Building. The doors open at 7:00 pm for a 7:30 pm start. Admission is pay-what-you-can. The play contains adult language, so it may not be appropriate for younger audiences. For more information, contact UPEI Theatre Studies at 902-566-6013 or email gdoran@upei.ca.

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