Doris & Ivy In The Home by Norm Foster

The Rotary Club of Gravenhurst proudly presents

Doris & Ivy In The Home by Canadian Playwright Norm Foster

In Support of The Gravenhurst Health Hub, A Community-led Initiative To Expand Access To Local Primary Care, Diagnostics, and Wellness Services For All Gravenhurst Residents. 

Doris and Ivy in the Home is a heartwarming and hilariously insightful comedy from celebrated playwright Norm Foster, bringing audiences into the lively world of Paradise Village, a retirement home where second chances bloom in the most unexpected ways. 

When Doris Mooney, a bold and spirited former prison guard, arrives with her trademark blunt charm, she immediately shakes up the quiet routines of her new surroundings. Her infectious energy quickly zeroes in on Ivy Hoffbauer, a reserved former world‑class skier whose past fame contrasts sharply with her desire for solitude.

As Doris chips away at Ivy’s icy exterior, the two women form an unlikely but deeply touching friendship, one built on honesty, vulnerability, and the shared surprises of aging. Their dynamic becomes even more entertaining with the arrival of Arthur Beech, a dapper retired professor whose romantic sights are set squarely on Ivy. His earnest pursuit adds a delightful layer of wit, warmth, and comedic tension to the trio’s evolving relationship.

Filled with Foster’s signature quick‑witted dialogue and generous heart, Doris and Ivy in the Home celebrates the joys, fears, and freedoms that come with growing older. It’s a story that proves life doesn’t slow down after 70, it simply gets funnier, richer, and more meaningful. Audiences will laugh, reflect, and fall in love with this charming tale of friendship, romance, and embracing every moment with courage and humour.

Doris and Ivy in the home is staged by arrangement with Pam Winter, Gary Goddard Agency - GG Agency