Description
Starring Tess Degenstein | A Spontaneous Theatre Creation | By Rebecca Northan
When Mimi’s date for the evening fails to show up, one willing audience member is invited to step into his shoes! What happens next is a thrilling, unscripted theatrical adventure offering a unique experience for the artist and audience each night — you’ll want to see it more than once! Adults only, please.
Saturday, December 9 at 8:30pm: Queer Blind Date will feature Mimi who will select a female presenting audience member.
Saturday, December 16 at 8:30pm: Queer Blind Date will feature Mathieu who will select a male presenting audience member.
Queer Blind Date was developed with Evalyn Parry at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in Toronto, in collaboration with Julie Orton and David Tomlinson.
RUNTIME
Approx. 90 min
Ticket Info
PAY-WHAT-YOU-DESIRE
The first Sunday of each GCTC production is a Pay-What-You-Desire performance. Available tickets can be purchased in person at the box office as of noon for the 2PM performance for whatever price suits your budget.
GROUP TICKETS
GCTC also offers adult & student group rates for groups of 10 or more, please call the box office or e-mail us for more information.
Why I chose this play
“Having never had the pleasure of a real life blind date, I love the idea of being a fly-on-the-wall. This is truly theatre on a tightrope. A sexy, exciting tightrope.”
— Eric Coates, Artistic Director
Creative Team
Rebecca Northan: Creator/Director/Producer
CAST
Tess Degenstein: Mimi
David Benjamin Tomlinson: Mathieu (Queer Blind Date)
CREATIVE TEAM
Kristian Reimer: Scenographer
David Benjamin Tomlinson: Scenographer
Emma Brager: Sound Improviser/Stage Manager
Marcie Januska: Associate Producer/Production Manager
Christopher Oldfield: Associate Producer
Gallery
Media
PREVIEWS
"GCTC opens season with a darkly funny look at dating culture, You Are Happy"
— Apartment 613
"Lisgar drama teacher Katie Bunting takes the lead in GCTC season-opener You Are Happy"
— Ottawa Citizen
You Are Happy on CBC's Ottawa Morning
REVIEWS
"This is a play for our times. Love not only thinks it can get away with anything but in You Are Happy, it actually does."
— Ottawa Tonite
"Together these people form an orchestra who never for one instant forgets that the audience is there to have fun."
— Apartment 613
"GCTC’s production delivers an enjoyable night at the theatre with solid acting and good directing and set design."
— Capital Critics Circle
"illustrates how the theatre experience, with minimal special effects and creative lighting, can still amaze and wow the audience, providing a satisfying and thrilling experience."
— New Ottawa Critics