Emily Richardson, a rising Canadian comedian and writer, is set to star as Merry in The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical, a laugh-out-loud parody musical running November 20 to January 4 at Toronto’s Royal Theatre. The show lovingly sends up classic Hallmark tropes with cookie contests, small-town romance, and even a runaway moose.
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical tells the story of heroine, Holly, an overworked city executive forced to return to her quirky hometown to help her mother run the family business. Holly reunites with Mark, an old flame (who is now the local Sheriff!) and discovers the town’s long-running cookie contest cheating conspiracy involves a moose on the loose. As Holly juggles romance, small-town drama, and a looming corporate merger, she learns that love and community might matter more than work. Packed with immersive holiday moments and original pop songs such as, “Tariffs for Christmas” and “It Feels Like Christmas Because it is Christmas”, the show offers a playful twist on the classic holiday movies you already know and love.
In her work, Emily brings sharp wit and heart to the stage. She’s the former head writer for The Sketchersons, an understudy alum of Second City, and the creator/star of It Girls (Toronto Fringe). Her writing credits include Battle of the Generations, Family Feud Canada, and the pop-culture blog DListed.
Come see Canadian humour at it’s finest for this sure to be exciting parody musical run!
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