Overcoming fear & adversity with determination, grace, humour & love
“A mother doesn’t want a daughter to be her mirror; she only hopes to see her love reflected in her daughter’s life.”
~Anonymous
Book & Lyrics by LORI-ANN CLANCY
Music by JUSTIN LAPIERRE, IAN CUSSON, LORI-ANN CLANCY & EMMA REYNOLDS
Arrangements by JUSTIN LAPIERRE & IAN CUSSON
Story Conceived by LORI-ANN CLANCY
Based on her mother’s unpublished autobiography
Short Synopsis
FINDING HER VOICE is a full-length, two act musical written by GBMTC’s President & Founder Lori-Ann Clancy. It is a story based on her mother’s unpublished autobiography entitled “My Life’s Journey”. This musical turns a lens to abuse, family hood in its many shapes and sizes, betrayal and dementia. Her mother was an incredibly strong woman who dealt with many adversities in life by leading a courageous and inspiring life.
What Is a Workshop Production?
This workshop production will be staged with limited blocking and limited use of set pieces, props, costumes and lighting. For some scenes, the actors will be on stage with a script and vocal score in hand or on stands and they will be accompanied by a pianist, guitarist and fiddler. The purpose of this workshop production is to provide a preview to gauge audience and critical reaction, following which, parts of the script & score may be adjusted and/or rewritten before the official fully staged premiere!
Details
Date: Sunday, Oct 26, 2025
Time: Two shows: 1:30 pm & 6:00 pm
Location: Midland Cultural Centre in Rotary Hall
Tickets: Available to purchase in October…date TBD
