Rehearsals

First read-through: Monday September 22nd 7pm
Rehearsals start: Sept 23rd
Tuesday & Thursday 6:45pm
Sundays (time TBA)

Note: Young Ethan and young Martin will not be needed at all rehearsals,
for the first few weeks. Gloria will discuss that with the boys and
parents. A parent or adult will be asked to accompany your child to all
rehearsals.

Performance Dates

November 16–22
At FLATO MARKHAM THEATRE

Synopsis

Ethan Claymore is a family romantic comedy. It has charm and warmth found in rural communities, that is central to the play. Themes of chosen family, loss, forgiveness and taking chances. The unresolved sibling relationship that is finally resolved between brothers Ethan and Martin.

The heart of the play is the relationship of the two brothers in the past, played by the young Ethan and young Martin, and present day, the adult Ethan and (spirit/ ghost) Martin.

It is also the beginning of a romantic relationship between Ethan and Teresa, thanks to his neighbour Douglas.

Characters

Note: All ages are flexible, I just need you to look the age of the characters.

• Ethan 38 yrs up: A humble widowed egg farmer, and artist. A shy ,awkward ,naive man. Still mourning the death of his wife. He is reluctant to accept change in his life. We see his transformation in the 5 days that the play takes place. We see him open up to the possibilities of forgiveness and love.
• Martin 43 yrs up: Used car salesman
  Full of life.
  Died of a heart attack while selling a car.
  A bullying older brother sent to patch things up and right past wrongs. Comes back as a spirit (ghost) much to Ethan’s surprise.
  He blames Ethan for taking away his chance of a hockey career.
• Young Ethan 11-12 yrs: A quiet, shy, sensitive boy. A painter/ artist. Loves his older brother , looks up to him and would love to play hockey with him.
• Young Martin 15-16 yrs: Full of life, very outgoing.
  Bullies Ethan , he has no time for his younger brother. Calls him Nancy all the time . He loves hockey and hopes to make it his career , until he has an accident and blames Ethan .
• Douglas 50-60 Yrs: A farmer. Meddling neighbour, loud , boisterous, busybody , but has the purest of intentions, a heart of gold. He is determined to be matchmaker between Ethan and Teresa the new school teacher in town .
• Teresa 30 yrs: New in town. Teaches grades 4/5. Quiet and shy at first. But opens up as she gets to know and like Ethan.

Upcoming Auditions

Our Markham Little Theatre 2025/2026 Season will have something for everyone!
	Show Date: November 19-22, 2025	Ethan Claymore, by Norm Foster Purchase tickets now! More…
	Show Date: February 11-14, 2026	The Drowning Girls, by Graham, Tomlinson, Vlaskalic Purchase tickets now! More…
	Show Date: April 29-May 2, 2026	Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, by Ken Ludwig Purchase tickets now! More…