Real Dead Ghosts
written by Jonathan A. Goldberg
“Finely crafted drama... Thoroughly believable performances.”
“Entertaining and engaging. 5 STARS.”
“Strong acting. A witty script. Cool lights and set.”
“Superbly written, funny, crackling. The writing is incredibly believable and also philosophically penetrating. The performances are heated then tender. Heartfelt and authentic. And there is also a touching levity to these characters – a spark of humour that makes them so real. The audience is truly immersed from the get-go and the play doesn’t let up its grip. Do not miss it.”
“Gorgeous, evocative writing. Kent and Hillier bring the couple to life with intensity and intelligence.”
“Beautifully written, solidly performed. Goldberg’s dialogue rings of Edward Albee.”







“The dialogue pushed back and forth between Amber and Graham like a real argument. It was not an argument between enemies, but the fight of a long-term couple who find it too easy to forgive and too easy to blame their partner. The direction by Courntey Ulrich, along with Hillier and Kent’s portrayals, really made the script shine. Entertaining and thoughtful... More than your average comedy.”
“Hillier, with her tightly wound portrayal of the almost desperately controlling Amber, is amazing to watch. The script is a right corker. Nathaniel Kent’s joking everyman Graham makes a lovely slow turn. It’s a dark, hard journey to watch, and taking it with these two actors is a real treat. They each get some fabulous moments of monologue, and interaction ranging from sweet and funny to utterly vicious. It’s a dandy, and no fooling.”
“Goldberg’s writing is witty and distinctive. Actors Lara Hillier and Nathaniel Kent of New York’s Shelby Company are terrific.”
“Clever dialogue elicits laughs even in dark moments, and both Lara Hillier and Nathaniel Kent give energetic, emotional performances.”
Production Credits
directed by Courtney Ulrich
with Lara Hillier and Nathaniel Kent
scene design by April Bartlett
costume design by Deanna Frieman
sound design by Kevin Brouder
lighting consultant Dan Henry
Previous Productions
FRIGID New York
*Audience Choice Award Winner*
February 21-March 8, 2014
UNDER St. Marks Theatre, NYC
Montreal Fringe
FINALIST *Jeffrey Mackie Award for Best Text*
June 12-22, 2014
Montreal Improv, Montreal
Toronto Fringe
*TOP 5 Fringe* - The Grid, Toronto
July 2-13, 2014
Robert Gill Theatre, Toronto
Minnesota Fringe
August 1-9, 2014
Mixed Blood Theatre, Minneapolis