Join us in September to kick off our 32nd Season with - THE NORM EFFECT: A Three Day Adventure Through Foster’s World.

Get ready for three Norm Foster plays, read over three performances, all by and starring Norm Foster himself (yes, Norm is coming to YOUR stage)!

We’ve invited esteemed Theatre Orangeville actors and friends to join Mr. Foster in staged readings of three beloved Foster plays. Come to see and hear, On A First Name Basis, The Writer and Jonas & Barry in the Home (with our very own David Nairn), right here on your stage!

This unique presentation offers a different Norm Foster play at each performance. Buy an add-on ticket to one show, or to all three, what could be better than that?

Get your Foster fix (and tix) now! The Norm Effect is available as an add-on presentation to any five or three show subscription package. Single tickets for this show are also available.

The Norm Effect

by

Norm Foster

Sep. 17-Sep. 21

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On a First Name Basis

Wed, Sep 17th, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Norm Foster and Sheila McCarthy are coming to TOWN! Starring in one of Norm Foster's finest plays, On a First Name Basis, takes place over one evening between an aging gentleman and his housekeeper of 26 years. Having spent so much time together over the years, how well do they actually know one another?

Directed by Jennifer Stewart

Starring Norm Foster & Sheila McCarthy

The Writer

Fri, Sep 19th, 2025 at 7:30 pm

The Writer stars Norm Foster and Jamie Williams, as father and son, as they navigate a family secret that only the father knows and understands. This play is Foster at his storytelling best, with all of the intricate twists and turns along the way. This play was originally scheduled for our Theatre Orangeville 2020 season - come see the show that always should have been on YOUR stage!

Directed by David Nairn

Starring Norm Foster & Jamie Williams

Jonas & Barry in the Home

Sun, Sep 21st, 2025 at 2:00 pm

Written by Norm, while visiting Chartwell Montgomery Village in Orangeville, Jonas & Barry in the Home, follows the journey of two retired friends, finding their place, out of the workforce. Starring Norm Foster and David Nairn (real life friends), and Mairi Babb, this play celebrates friendship and the transitions of life.

Directed by Derek Ritschel

Starring Norm Foster, David Nairn & Mairi Babb

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The Norm Effect

Opera House

87 Broadway

For tickets visit www.theatreorangeville.ca

Photo: Norm Foster.