february: a love story

"One of the most effective and poignant depictions of two young people looking for love."

Glenn Sumi (NNNN)

february: a love story

Created by Ellen Denny and Emilio Vieira

50 mins

Romantic Comedy

1 F / 1 M

Suitable for outdoor theatre

A young woman and man in winter clothing lean their backs against each other in a snowy courtyard
A young woman and man in winter clothing lean their backs against each other in a snowy courtyard

Synopsis

He's looking for feelings. She's looking for a rebound. To stave off pandemic blues, two mismatched millennials try their hand at "short-distance dating", but can they keep things from getting complicated?

A young man grins playfully at a young woman as she stands with her eyes closed and arms extended
A young man grins playfully at a young woman as she stands with her eyes closed and arms extended

"I'm looking forward to the sequel"

Tom Power (CBC q)

"A funny and moving tale for our times"

Glenn Sumi (NOW)

"A lovely, poignant, smart piece... full of wit and humour"

Lynn Slotkin (Slotkin Letter)

Production History

2020 - Sudden Spark Collective releases digital premiere of february: a love story, directed by Mairi Babb

2021 - Digital production streams with Magnus Theatre and STRATFEST@HOME

2021 - Globus Theatre presents the live outdoor premiere of february: a love story

2023 - AlvegoRoot Theatre produces indoor production

Watch the trailer!

A young woman in a black toque and fur trimmed hood looks to the side in concern
A young woman in a black toque and fur trimmed hood looks to the side in concern
A young man in a scarf and toque smiles softly
A young man in a scarf and toque smiles softly
A young man leans on one end of a park bench, while a young woman sits eyes closed on the other end
A young man leans on one end of a park bench, while a young woman sits eyes closed on the other end

HIM

No sex. No feelings.

HER

What's left? Meaningless companionship?

"It deserves a long life, even after we’ve all put away our masks"

Glenn Sumi

HIM

Exactly. We'll do that.