Gift of the Magi

Following a successful debut last year, Watermark Theatre is bringing back its heartwarming holiday production, The Gift of the Magi and Other Festive Stories, by Alan Kinsella and Robert Tsonos, to the stage in North Rustico, with performances running from December 13–22. 

Starring Rebecca Parent and Jacob Hemphill, these timeless Christmas stories are full of songs, laughter, and well-known tales of the season that explore themes of love, sacrifice, and the spirit of giving.

Alan Kinsella started his career as an actor, debuting at the Abbey Theatre in Ireland. He has since directed over 100 productions, including Gary Duggan’s Dedalus Lounge and TransEuro Express, as well as Spike Productions’ Decadence. His most recent work is directing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Al Green Theatre in Toronto. Kinsella is also the artistic director of Markham Theatre’s Discovery Program.

Jacob Hemphill, a PEI native, debuted at Watermark Theatre in 2018 and is no stranger to its stage. An actor, musician, and producer, his recent credits include Jersey Boys and Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™(The Charlottetown Festival), The Play That Goes Wrong (Neptune Theatre), and multiple productions at Watermark Theatre, including Boeing Boeing and Crimes of The Heart.

Rebecca Parent has performed at Watermark Theatre for six seasons, with roles including Eliza Doolittle in Pygmalion and Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. She has also directed A Christmas Carol and The Drawer Boy at Watermark. Other acting credits include W in LUNGS (Kitbag Theatre) and Anne Shirley in Anne & Gilbert (The Guild). As a director, she has worked on Loin du coeur (Sheatre) and multiple Kitbag Theatre productions. Parent is a co-founder of Kitbag Theatre.

Tickets can be purchased online at locarius.io/organizations/26 or by calling the box office at 902-963-3963. Group rates are available.