PENNY & POUND THEATRE PRESENTS
HELLO, LOVE: A MUSICAL IN FOUR WARS
Music and Lyrics by Lori Robinson Distel
Book by Piper J. Distel
Arrangements by Lys Ashen Hill
Spanning a century of love, loss, and legacy, HELLO, LOVE is a sweeping new musical that follows four generations of one Canadian family, each defined by a different war: World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and Afghanistan. Told through four short plays, HELLO, LOVE explores the enduring human cost of conflict and the fragile threads of connection that bind families together across time and distance.
The journey begins with John, a young doctor from Toronto, who pens reluctant letters from the muddy trenches of the Somme to Mary, the spoiled heiress he is expected to wed following his return. Their son, Eugene, a talented USO performer during World War II, writes home to his childhood sweetheart Betty-Anne. Their son, Micheal, a slacker reluctantly drawn into the chaos of Vietnam, develops an unlikely love affair with Chi— a young woman caught in the midst of conflict. Finally, Michael’s daughter Morgan, a career soldier deployed to Kandahar, shares her reflections and fears with her Muslim partner back home in Toronto, revealing the emotional toll of modern warfare. As the letters are read aloud and come to life on stage, each voice becomes a song — a duet between past and present, duty and desire, pain and hope. Through rich harmonies, stirring choreography, and a hauntingly beautiful score, HELLO, LOVE celebrates the resilience of the human heart across generations.
THE DATES
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30th at 2:00 PM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30th, 2025 at 8:00 PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31st, 2025 at 2:00 PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31st, 2025 at 8:00 PM
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st, 2025 at 2:00 PM **
**= DISCOUNT PERFORMANCE
THE LOCATION
GUELPH LITTLE THEATRE
(176 Morris St. Guelph, Ontario, Canada)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS HELLO, LOVE APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES?
Although there is no official rating system for theatre, HELLO, LOVE features themes and moments that may be upsetting to some. Viewer discretion is advised.
IS GUELPH LITTLE THEATRE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Yes! If you require wheelchair-accessible seating, please email
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WHAT IS THE RUNNING TIME OF HELLO, LOVE?
HELLO, LOVE runs approximately 2.5 hours, with a 20-minute intermission between ACT I and ACT II.
WILL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BE AVAILABLE?
Yes! Alcoholic beverages, as well as non-alcoholic beverages and snack items, will be available for purchase in The Lobby prior to, during and after the performance.
IS SEATING GENERAL OR ASSIGNED?
Seating is general. Audience members will be admitted on a first come-first serve basis, with those who have pre-ordered tickets receiving priority.
CAN I BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR?
Yes! Tickets may be purchased at the door prior to the performances with cash or credit. E-Transfer is also accepted
WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?
Doors open a half-hour prior to the scheduled performance times (1:30 PM for a matinee performance, 7:00 PM for an evening performance.)
DOES PENNY & POUND OFFER REFUNDS?
Penny & Pound does not refund tickets, unless in the case of a cancelled performance. If you are unable to make the show, please email
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THE BOX OFFICE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $35
STUDENT ADMISSION (Under 25): $25
DISCOUNT DAY: $25
GROUPS (10+): $27.50
GET TICKETS HERE: HelloLove.eventbrite.ca
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THE CREATIVES
JOHN MONTGOMERY | Joshua Perry Fleming
MARY STRATTON | Shelby Goncalves
EUGENE MONTGOMERY | Tyler Hergott
BETTY-ANNE ABBOTT | Mya Leworthy
MICHAEL MONTGOMERY | Zachary Larsen
CHI LINH | Daisy Nguyen
MORGAN MONTGOMERY | Delaney Decker
RUHKSANA AMIR | Emaan Ansari
AUBREY | Mads Banman
MIDGE DUPOINTER | Melissa Ruegg
COMPANY
Lauren St. Onge, William Cooper, Susane Dang, Emmalee Bourque, Andrew Huisman, Emily Schnurr, Ariel Diamond, Jasmine Romany, Alice Oliveira, Bryan Rush, Peter Tudisco, Alessa Huisman, Jack Huisman, Jordan Graham, Jeremy Tarrington, Jenson David Tieng, Owen Swift, Phillip Lulic,
Cameron Samson, Leo Guo, Diana Thompson, Deb Leworthy, Melody Diamond, Jayden Bourque
DIRECTED by Lori Robinson Distel and Piper J. Distel
MUSICAL DIRECTION by Lys Ashen Hill
CHOREOGRAPHY by Mya Leworthy and Tyler Hergott
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