CONSTELLATIONS (2025)

By Nick Payne
Directed by Alison Crosby

Roland (a bee keeper) and Marianne (a theoretical physicist) meet at a party. In that single moment, an unfathomable multitude of universes unfold. In this clever, eloquent and moving story, these star-crossed lovers live a myriad of possible lifetimes, capturing the extraordinary richness of being alive in the universe.

“Who knew that higher physics could be so sexy, so accessible — and so emotionally devastating?” -The New York Times

Starring Tom Colford & Bhreagh MacNeil

Select Seats available for Free every performance while supplies last thanks to Radical Access.

DIRECTOR’S NOTE:

This play is, at its heart, about physics – how we experience physics. For instance, we have experienced gravity in that (thus far), we have happily not floated away into outer space where we would (presumably) die immediately. However, I believe we also experience gravity toward people. People who, for better or worse, change the direction of our personal collection of atoms and molecules into the life we find ourselves experiencing today and yesterday and tomorrow. Roland and Marianne, the two people we meet in Nick Payne’s Constellations, are inescapably pulled toward one another again and again. And maybe that’s the point of all of us being here together – to find the people we are inexplicably pulled toward and see what happens.

I am grateful to the Highland Arts Theatre for their work in bringing together this production and these artists, this particular configuration of atoms and molecules in the shape of people I care deeply about and deeply admire. Time is no small gift – thank you for spending some of yours here with us. I hope you enjoy the show.

    • Mature language

    • Depictions of Domestic Violence

    • Cancer

HERE’S WHAT PATRONS ARE SAYING:

"Incredible production. Both actors had me the whole way through." -SP

“The most unexpected, poignant and thought-provoking production on the human condition. The entire audience was spellbound throughout. So much to process and so well presented. Well worth the visit. Great job to all involved.” -CB

“We enjoyed this provocative play tonight very much. The Actors were amazing.” -HG

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TRAILER

CAST & CREW

  • Tom Colford (he/him) - Roland

    Favourite HAT Credits:
    Punch Up (Pat Wallace), See Jane Run (Tarzan), ‘Swonderful (Director), Penelopiad (Choreographer), The Return of the Cape Breton Liberation Army (Choreographer, Additional Story and Music), The 5th HAT-a-versary (Wesley Colford circa 2014)

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    Theatre:     Chiaroscuro (Performer, Director, & Choreographer), Twelfth Night (Network Theatre), The Best Brothers (Small World Centre), Creature (Frog In Hand), Fantastic Mr. Fox (CADS) TV: Backstage (Disney Channel, Family Channel), Mr D. (CBC), The Strain (FX), Ghost BFF (Babe Nation Films) Film: This Time (Zachary James), The Toll (4AM Film Studios), Sell Yourself (Charlie Pergusey Productions)

    Training:
    The Terry Knickerbocker Meisner Conservatory (New York City), Patsy Rodenberg (U.K.)

  • Bhreagh MacNeil (she/her) - Marianne

    Favourite HAT Credits:
    Little One (Claire), Mature Young Adults (Caitlin)

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    Theatre:     Salt-Water Moon (Rising Tide Theatre), West Moon (Rising Tide Theatre) Film: Queen of the Andes (Little Bear Productions), Werewolf (Grassfire Films), Further Than The Eye Can See (Jewelwing Pictures)

    Training:
    Memorial University of Newfoundland

    Awards:
    Canadian Screen Award - Nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Vancouver Film Critics Circle - Best Actress in a Canadian Film Atlantic Film Festival - Joan Orenstein Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress

  • Alison Crosby (she/her) - DIRECTOR

    Favourite HAT Credits:
    Little One, Sweet Enough, See Jane Run (Director), House, YAGA (Lighting Designer)

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    Downed Hearts (Lighting Designer, Ship's Company / Eastern Front / Matchstick Theatre), Dayboil, Still Dancing (Lighting Designer, Ship's Company), Leaving Home (Lighting Designer, Matchstick Theatre), Heathers, The Prom (Lighting Designer, Neptune Theatre YPCO)

    Training:
    Mount Allison University

    Other:
    Guinness Book of World Records Holder for Biggest Thank You (to Bhreagh, Tom, & Deepti)

  • Deepti Limaye (she/her) - STAGE MANAGER

    Favourite HAT Credits:
    TomorrowLove TM (Addison), A Christmas Carol (Gladys)

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Boardmore Playhouse)

    Training:
    Advanced Acting for Adults (HAT Academy)

    Other:
    I am delighted to be stage managing my first show at the HAT with this incredibly talented team!

  • Kayla Cormier (she/her) – COSTUME & SET DESIGNER

    Favourite HAT Credits:
    Cabaret (Costume), She Loves Me (Set), Little Shop of Horrors (Set), West Moon (Set), See Jane Run (Costume)

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    Matilda The Musical (Costume Designer, Savoy Theatre); Pillowman (Set Designer, Boardmore Theatre); Hamlet (Scenic Painter, Boardmore Theatre)

    Training:
    Production Management (CBU

  • Wesley J. Colford (they/them) - PRODUCER

    Favourite HAT Credits:
    The Wakowski Brothers, A Christmas Carol, Heart of Steel, Dream, Disco Nights, She Loves Me, The Drowsy Chaperone, Jack & The Beanstalk: A Musical Comedy Pantomime (Director)

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    Anie, Matilda the Musical (The Savoy Theatre)

    Training:
    Sheridan College Musical Theatre Performance, George Brown Theatre School