"Once, We Were Four"
Sun, Nov 09
|Footlights Theatre
A new show from Susan Poulin, Islandport author and creator of the beloved Ida Leclair character. "A Celebration of Life, Loss and the Healing Power of Love"
Time & Location
Nov 09, 2025, 2:00 PM
Footlights Theatre, 190 U.S. Rte 1, Falmouth, ME 04105, USA
About the book
The Footlights Theatre celebrates National Family Caregivers Month with ONCE, WE WERE FOUR, the deeply moving and profoundly funny memoir by award-winning writer, performer, and humorist Susan Poulin. In this one-woman tour de force, Poulin creates an intimate and unflinching portrait of an extraordinarily close family forever reshaped by circumstances beyond their control. Through her trademark blend of humor and heart, she takes audiences on a journey that is as searingly honest as it is uplifting. ONCE, WE WERE FOUR will make you laugh, make you cry, and remind you to cherish the people you hold dear. This special event is one performance only — a must-see celebration of life, loss, love, and hope.
In Once, We Were Four, award-winning writer and performer Susan Poulin weaves together poignant vignettes reflecting on her family's journey through sorrow and resilience. With a deft blend of humor and honesty, she chronicles the profound…