Parfumerie
A comedy adapted by E.P. Dowdall
From the Hungarian play, Illatszertar, by Miklos Laszlo
Matsqui Centennial Auditorium
It’s Christmas, 1937 in Budapest, Hungary.
George works in a parfumerie. Just before the holiday, his boss suddenly fires him just for mistakenly believing he’s having an affair with the boss’ unfaithful wife. Meanwhile, George’s actual love life is thrown into chaos when he discovers the stranger he has been corresponding with by mail is none other than Amaila, a co-worker he constantly fights with.
For the employees of the Parfumerie, only the truth can lead to a happy resolution in this old-fashioned, romantic Christmas tale that inspired the movie You’ve Got Mail and the Broadway musical, She Loves Me!
Performance Information
Running time
135 minutes, plus one twenty-minute intermission
Location
Matsqui Centennial Auditorium
32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford
Showtimes
December 13 & 14, 17 – 21, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Matinees: Dec. 14 & 21 @ 2:00 PM
Content Warning
Content Warning
Recommended for ages 14 & up. Contains discussions of suicide and marital unfaithfulness.
Romance and retail—who could ask for anything more from the holiday season?
—Sarasota Magazine
“... a festive entertainment... Parfumerie is entertaining and a great choice for adults looking for a romantic comedy with a holiday theme and a time-tested happy ending.
—L.A. Times
a sturdy piece of dramatic invention, sentimental yet surprisingly socially aware of workplace dynamics and the class system.
—The Hollywood Reporter
Video
Cast
Quinn Martens
Hammerschmidt
Liam Whatley
Horvath
Gerry Thom
Sipos
Angel Duran-Heon
Kadar
Victoria Zator
Amalia
Shayna Kerrie
Ritter
Tiani Foster
Molnar
Andrew Yousif
Arpad
Spencer Danek
Fritz/Ensemble
Evan Rachwalski
Detective/Ensemble
Cameron McKerchar
Policeman/Ensemble
Jessica Blanchard
Ensemble
Linda Wack
Ensemble
Sadie Thiessen
Ensemble
Artistic Team
Sarah Green
Director
Andrew Potts
Set Designer
Des Hale
Costume Designer
Madison Willoughby
Props Designer
Brenna Tinworth
Make-Up/Hair Designer
Gabe Kirkley
Lighting Designer
Sara Mayfield
Sound Designer
Stephen Elcheshen
Fight Coordinator
Mackenna True
Stage Manager
Sadie Thiessen
Assistant Stage Manager
Brighton Bitz
Assistant Stage Manager