The culmination of the Popcorn Plays programme: our squad of eight theatrical explorers present nine short plays, with every participant taking turns directing, acting, stage managing, and assisting behind the scenes.
Showcase performances will be August 28–30 with 8pm shows every night along with a 2pm matinee on Saturday August 30.
The plays
- Coaster
by Scott McMillan
Directed by Jake Strang
Relationship status: strapped in. - Dangerous Encounter
by Rachael McIntosh
Directed by Phoenix Schlupp
A game of Dungeons and Dragons goes wrong. - Eating Crayons
by Ryan M. Bultrowicz
Directed by Cassandra Little
What do crayons mean to you? A memory? A colourful inspiration? A snack?… - The Family Quest
by Anna Nero
Minoxidil – FDA approved, mythically ridiculous. - Gay Positive
by Norm Reynolds
Directed by Michaela Angemeer
Supporting queer identities shouldn’t be this hard. - The Gloriana
by Nikki Lust
Directed by Joy Zaia
A disaster relief tent. A dead world. Two stubborn hearts. - Sorting Through
by Zivy Hardy
Directed by Jodie vander Heide
The tension and love between a mother and her children. - Standard Contact
by Michael L. Davenport
Directed by Mar DeCiccio
Sometimes in the void of space, communication is hardest with your own crew. - Sure Thing
by David Ives
Directed by Anna Nero
Be yourself. Try again.
Coaster is produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC.
Eating Crayons is produced by special arrangement with Stage Partners. (www.yourstagepartners.com)
Gay Positive is produced by special arrangement with Playwright’s Guild of Canada.
Sure Thing is produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc..
All other plays are produced by special arrangement with their respective authors.