Geez, Louise!
A Comedy by Shelley Lapkowski
For Louise, life at her condo complex is predictable and that’s exactly how she likes it. She knows every neighbour, every rule, and every crack in the pavement. But when a bold, carefree young woman moves in next door, Louise’s carefully maintained world begins to unravel one glass of wine at a time.
Set in a tightly knit condo community, Geez, Louise! is a sharp, character-driven comedy about generational tension, surface judgments, and the unexpected alliances that form when two very different women are forced to share a wall.
With quick-witted dialogue, strong female roles, and a setting audiences instantly recognize, the play blends sitcom energy with genuine emotional stakes.
Production Details
Run Time: Approximately 100 minutes
Cast Size: 6–9 actors (9 characters; minimum cast of 6 with doubling)
Development & Reception
Geez, Louise! was presented in 2025 as part of Theatre Aezir’s First Draft Staged Reading Series in London, Ontario, playing to a sold-out audience and enthusiastic response.
Director and dramaturg Alexandrea Marsh described the work as:
“Geez, Louise by Shelley Lapkowski is a thrilling, vibrant play which exhibits a refreshing narrative driven by well-developed female characters, sharp conflict, and an innovative setting a residential complex that many audience members can instantly identify with. The humour translates to the stage effortlessly, the settings and transitions are well thought out, and the pacing is perfect making it clear this piece is not only deserving of a full production, but ready for it. Its staged reading in London, Ontario played to a sold-out crowd and was met with enthusiastic laughter and acclaim.
Lapkowski’s writing is quick-witted, energetic, and heartfelt. In my opinion, theatre audiences don’t just deserve Geez, Louise they need it.”