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a hilarious comedy about a down-on-his-luck DJ, a local lottery, a high-speed car chase, and the search for truth in unprecedented times

photo by Terry Manzo
Chase the Ace

Chase the Ace

By Mark Crawford

Big-city radio personality Charlie King just lost his job hosting a hit morning show in the big city—and his long-term relationship just exploded in a spectacularly embarrassing on-air meltdown. When he's forced to take a job managing a small-town radio station, he has no idea what’s in store!

Not only does a global pandemic begin his first week in Port Belette, he quickly finds himself chasing a story of municipal corruption. With one actor playing seventeen roles, Chase the Ace is hilarious comedy about a down-on-his-luck DJ, a local lottery, a high-speed car chase, and the search for truth in unprecedented times.

Production History

Chase the Ace premiered in 2021 as a tour of outdoor theatre venues at Lighthouse Festival Theatre, Theatre Orangeville, County Stage Company, and Blyth Festival Theatre. The original production with dramaturged and directed by Miles Potter. 

Production Facts

  • Chase the Ace will receive a production at Ship’s Company Theatre in 2025.

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