Ninety-three year old Bud, and his grandson-in-law, Paul, are going on a road trip from Calgary to Bud’s retirement trailer in Mesa, Arizona. Paul is hoping the adventure of the trip will lift him out of his writer’s block. Bud is hell-bent on visiting his favourite Motel 6 haunts along the way, and isn’t willing to veer off the beaten path. While travelling together these unlikely companions discover their comic disagreements make way for a heartfelt friendship.

MESA is directed by Charlie Rhindress, who recently directed the play for Neptune Theatre in Halifax. Bud, the ageing grandfather, is played by Bill McFadden and Paul, the young writer, is portrayed by Devin MacKinnon. Bill McFadden played Morrie in ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ which played to full houses last September and Devin MacKinnon performed in ‘Follow the Fiddler’ this summer. Multi-talented musician Mark Haines is creating an original score for the play and will provide musical accompaniment.

Artistic Director Erskine Smith commented, “I am pleased to have Charlie directing this production. His experience with the play at Neptune will benefit our production.  We always welcome Bill McFadden back to our stage and Devin is a young actor whose comic timing is very intuitive. The whole production will be enhanced by the musical talents of Mark Haines.”