Pieces of Paradise is a beautiful audio play reaching beyond tragedy to hope and grace, from award-winning Canadian playwright Patti Flather.

Follow four animals as they watch over and guide their humans in connecting with each other.

This story explores difficult human experiences. For a content warning see ⁠www.piecesofparadiseplay.com⁠

Episode 1 Synopsis

We meet two dogs, a snake and a warbler, and the humans they’re connected with.

Wally is an unemployed logger struggling to get by with his beloved dog Lucky. George, a family doctor desperate to save his marriage, finds solace in birds. His daughter Rachel scratches her dog Pooks’ ears one more time, ready to leave her nest after the pandemic and fly away. Her childhood friend Kal is off volunteering across the world but with a secret plan. Sparks fly as they begin their journeys. Lucky shares the story of his rescue.

Credits:

Patti Flather – Creator, Director, Co-Artistic Producer & Linda

Wren Brian – Web Designer/Developer, Co-Artistic Producer & Chloe

Jordy Walker – Sound Designer & Audio Producer

Calla Paleczny – Composer

Jasmine Chen – Dramaturg

Carman Lam Brar – Kal

Jordan Kaltenbruner – Rachel

Ken Green – Wally

Roy Neilson – George

Antoinette GreenOliph – Pooks

Asad Chishti – Lucky

Christine Genier – Snake

Katherine McCallum – Yellow Warbler

Lillian Nakamura Maguire – Nana

Jenna Roebuck – Illustrator