ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT

David King has written extensively for the stage as well as for radio, television and film. Among his many works are Jessie Award-winning plays, Life Skills and Garage Sale. His script for his NFB film, For Gentlemen Only, earned him a Genie Award. His screenplay for the feature film, Harmony Cats, was nominated for a Genie Award. Mr. King has also acted on the stage and for film and T.V. and has also recorded 2 albums of his Music: Pop Wisdom and Manaboutmidnight Late Night Radio Show.

FROM NICOLA CAVENDISH

“I have stepped far back from stage work and am presently involved in a Netflix Series Virgin River. Characteristically, I portray the Town Gossip and owner of the General Store. We are shooting Season 3 now.

Overdale was written because I asked David to “write something for us to do together again please Dave. We are getting older fast.” So he did. It is a two-hander about a couple who meet on the Langdale Ferry and spark up a conversation that becomes the play. I have loved this COVID-19 time off. I’ve had a big taste of an unobligated life and love every minute of being shuttered away working in my garden and actually seeing results because I have the TIME to do so. Retirement beckons with a strong finger. OVERJOYED to do this with David whom I have loved since I was 26 when we met at the Banff Playwrights Colony and now I am 67 and love him even more.”

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