[Queer] Blind Date
Mimi-the-clown has been stood up by her date for the evening. She picks a replacement date from the audience. Over the next ninety minutes, the two together improvise the story of their blind date.
Production Credits
Created by: Rebecca Northan In collaboration with: Evalyn Parry and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Produced by: Rebecca Northan Featuring: Julie Orton, David Benjamin Tomlinson, and Bruce Horak Stage Managed by: Marcie Januska Sound Improvisation by: Marcie Januska Associate Produced by: Marcie Januska and Chris Oldfield Lighting Design by: Adrien Whan |
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Production History
Premiered at Loose Moose (Calgary, Alberta) and Harbourfront’s WorldStage (Toronto, Ontario) in 2010. The show subsequently toured internationally with presentations in New York City (2010) and London, UK (2013).
Read more in PLAY: Dramaturgies of Participation THE MATRIX, OPT OUT, PROXIES, TOUR
Press
"A must-see performance … the theatrical equivalent of walking a tightrope." - The Calgary Sun
“One of the most daring and exhilarating undertakings in the scope of contemporary theatre.” - blogTO
“It’s a risky thing to do…. it wasn’t an ordinary evening. It made me want to see the show again. Each evening is unique because there’s a different date every night.” - Mooney on Theatre
“One of the most daring and exhilarating undertakings in the scope of contemporary theatre.” - blogTO
“It’s a risky thing to do…. it wasn’t an ordinary evening. It made me want to see the show again. Each evening is unique because there’s a different date every night.” - Mooney on Theatre