blood
wedding:
a trans fantasia
In Development
A happy/accidents production
in association with Neworld Theatre
Showcased as part of WhatLab's It's Not A Stage Residency
October 7 - 8, 2023
& Presentation House Theatre’s Creative HUB Residency
July 29 - August 9, 2025
adapted from the works of federico garcia lorca
Blood Wedding: A Trans Fantasia is a multidisciplinary drama inspired by Federico García Lorca’s ‘Blood Wedding’, and his avant-garde satire, ‘The Public.’ With surrealism and biting humour, it follows a group of queer and trans artists navigating the perils of working in institutionalized theatre. During a production of ‘Blood Wedding,’ a revolt begins in the company, forcing the trans assistant director to reckon with their ambition, their artistic integrity and their responsibility to the queer community. Blood Wedding asks: does the old theatre need to be buried, so that a new theatre can rise? It is a meta-theatrical love letter to a queer ancestor, using Lorca’s legacy to challenge transphobia and catalyze a better future.
Creative Team
Adapted from Federico García Lorca
Playwright/Co-creator: Anais Mateusz West
Director/Co-creator: Angelica Schwartz
Dramaturg/Co-Creator: Stephanie Wong
Featuring: Sara Vickruck, Faye Ludwar, Alen Dominguez, Rae Takei & Cheyenne Rouleau.
Musical Director: MJ Coomber
Musicians: Sally Zori & Kelsey Kanatan Wavey
Costume and Props Designer: Alexa Fraser
Video Designer: Andy Lloyd
Stage Manager: Maria Zarrillo
Technical Assistance: Brianna Bernard
Photography: Kimberly Ho
development
SUPPORTERS
Canada Council for the Arts, BC Arts Council, City of Vancouver, What Lab, Neworld Theatre and Presentation House Theatre.
workshop
contributors
Previous Workshop Performers: Camille Legg, Emily Jane King and Pedro Augusto Meza
Workshop Producer: Kimberly Ho