The Great(er) Maple Syrup Heist

It was the Canadian crime that shocked the world: 18 million dollars stolen… of maple syrup.

The Great(er) Maple Syrup Heist is an all-female musical comedy reimagining Canada’s stickiest caper as a copycat crime. This David vs Goliath tale pits rebel syrup producers against maple execs, and proves how embracing risk can teach us who we really are.

Background of red and black plaid with title The Greater Maple Syrup Heist in eclectic white fonts
Background of red and black plaid with title The Greater Maple Syrup Heist in eclectic white fonts

In-Development

The Great(er) Maple Syrup Heist

Book, Music & Lyrics

by Ellen Denny

2 Act Musical Comedy

Cast: 5 Female

Want a taste?

* First public reading of The Great(er) Maple Syrup Heist coming Fall 2025! (details to be announced)

* Listen to an early song demo from the show

* Scroll down for a mini script sample

A group of five diverse artists pose on the steps of a brick house, smiling at the camera
A group of five diverse artists pose on the steps of a brick house, smiling at the camera
Ellen, a white woman, sits at the piano and smiles at the camera
Ellen, a white woman, sits at the piano and smiles at the camera

Thanks to Driftwood Theatre for inviting me to work on the show at their Gillespie House Playwrights Retreat - what an inspiring group!

Thanks to Driftwood Theatre for inviting me to work on the show at their Gillespie House Playwrights Retreat - what an inspiring group!

After their reconnaissance mission goes sideways, the heist team gather to regroup, when Tab finds an unwanted guest.

AUDREY: Get your filthy hands / off of me!

TAB: Look who was lurking outside!

AUDREY: I wasn’t / lurking!

TIFFANY: What the hell is she doing here?

BRENDA: I’m surprised she didn’t combust. This is the lord’s house after all.

AUDREY: Brenda. Always a pleasure.

BRENDA: I wouldn’t call it that.

TAB: If you're here to collect your bullshit fines-

AUDREY: I know what you’re up to.

TIFFANY: Gathering like minded entrepreneurs? Welcome to Women in Maple.

AUDREY: Women in Maple.

BRENDA: Yeah. Need us to repeat it?

AUDREY: First of all, there could never be a Women in Maple without me. Second, I know you were in my warehouse last night.

BRENDA: We don’t have a stinking clue what you’re talking about.

AUDREY: Oh yeah?

Audrey stomps over to Tiffany’s open purse.

AUDREY: Then why does Tiffany have a balaclava in her purse?

TIFFANY: Shit. I stuff everything in there.

BRENDA: So her face gets cold! What’s your point?

AUDREY: My point is you’re lying! Just like you were last night when you claimed to be contractors.

Brenda gets up in Audrey's face.

BRENDA: What do you want, huh? Cause I think if you were gonna squeal on us... you’d have done it by now.

Script sample:

Life's a chance to take some liquid gold

Whatever you dream, make sure it's bold

And don't get too caught up in doing what you're told

Keep going after, going after liquid gold

Thank You

This project has received critical funding support from Lighthouse Theatre, Driftwood Theatre, and through Ontario Arts Council Recommender Grants from Musical Stage, Talk is Free Theatre, Magnus Theatre, Port Stanley Festival Theatre, Blyth Festival and Thousand Islands Playhouse.