poly queer
love
ballad
Presented by Theatre Passe Muraille
November 26 - December 1, 2019
Presented by Skirts Afire Festival
March 13 - 17, 20219
Presented by the Queer Arts Festival
Co-produced by the frank theatre and Zee Zee Theatre
March 5 - 10, 2019
winner of the ptc fringe new play prize
Nominated for 2 Jessie Richardson Awards including Outstanding Original Script & Outstanding Production of a Musical - Small Theatre
Winner of Pick of the Fringe
Winner of the Fringe Critics’ Choice Award
Poly Queer Love Ballad is a bold, intimate new musical, merging slam poetry with catchy pop-folk tunes. Nina, a polyamorous bisexual poet, meets Gabbie, a monogamous lesbian songwriter, at a Cafe Deux Soleils. With two microphones, a loop pedal, and array of instruments, they struggle to reconcile their fierce mutual attraction with their opposing perspectives on love. The show explores polyamory and queerness, while aiming to create a new representation of intimacy that isn’t confined by genre, medium or societal obligations.
Creative Team
Created and Performed by Anais Mateusz West and Sara Vickruck
Directed by Julie McIsaac
Dramaturgy by Joanna Garfinkel
Original Production Design by Jessica Han
Costume and Set Design by Alaia Hamer
Lighting Design by Harika Xu
Stage Management by Sammie Hatch
Promotional Photography by Emily Cooper
development
SUPPORTERS
Canada Council for the Arts, BC Arts Council, the Hamber Foundation & Playwrights Theatre Centre.