DO NOT DISTURB
by Vern Thiessen (Canadian)
A world premiere!
Rome. New York. Northern Canada. Beth and Mike, two upwardly mobile urban professionals criss-cross the globe to close deals for their companies. But does love stand a chance in a world ruled by technology and espionage? Enjoy a hilarious romp in the world premiere of a new play by an award-winning Canadian playwright.
Scotiabank - Production sponsor of the premiere of Do Not Disturb
Podcast: Vern Thiessen on the Business of Playwriting
In January 2012, Pat the Dog Playwright Centre had the pleasure of workshopping Vern Thiessen's script of DO NOT DISTURB with Theatre Collingwood. 
Vern is one
of the most produced playwrights in Canada. Thiessen’s plays have been
been staged across Canada, the US and Europe. His works include Shakespeare’s Will, Apple, Blowfish and Vimy. He won the Governor-General’s award in 2003 for Einstein’s Gift, and a GG nomination for Lenin’s Embalmers in 2011.
During
his 3-day stay in Kitchener-Waterloo, Vern met with members of Pat the
Dog to discuss the business of playwriting. In the comfortable yet
informal setting of the Seven Shores Urban Cafe, Vern
shared his expertise on a variety of topics ranging from how to survive
the workshop process to successful marketing practices.
Click Here for an edited podcast of the conversation. Grab a coffee and turn off the phone.