loss, love, friendship, and the healing power of music

Kamyar Pazandeh, Megan Leitch, and Caitriona Murphy; Directed by Yvette Nolan; Set by David Roberts; Sound by Patrick Pennefather; Lighting by Kyla Gardener; Costumes by Jen Darbellay; Photo by David Cooper
The Piano Teacher

The Piano Teacher

By Dorothy Dittrich

When Erin, a classical pianist, experiences the loss of the life she knew, she finds herself dealing with the departure of her own musical expression. Navigating her way through this change, she meets Elaine, an unconventional piano teacher who gives her new hope for the future. As Elaine gently guides Erin, their friendship grows and other life changes naturally follow— not just for Erin, but for Elaine as well, when the teacher becomes the student. The Piano Teacher is a lyrical play, full of lessons on life, loss, friendship, love and the healing power of music. 

Kamyar Pazandeh, Megan Leitch, and Caitriona Murphy - photo by David Cooper

Production History

The Piano Teacher was commissioned and developed by The Arts Club Theatre Company through its Silver Commission program.

It premiered at The Arts Club Theatre Company BMO Theatre – April 26 – May 14 2017. The following fall The Piano Teacher was given an Arts Club Tour of theatres in BC’s lower mainland. It ran for October and November 2018.

The Piano Teacher ran in Winnipeg at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre – Warehouse Plays – Feb 28 – March 16, 2024.

It has also been produced at The Chemainus Theatre in BC and has upcoming productions at Thousand Islands Playhouse and GCTC in Ottawa. 

Awards

  • Winner - 2022 Governor General's Literary Award for Drama

  • Jessie Richardson Award for Outstanding Original Script

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