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Oct 11 - 29, 2023
First Metis Man of Odesa

After meeting on a theatre research trip in Kyiv, Canadian Playwright Matthew Mackenzie and Ukrainian artist Mariya Khomutova spark up a romance, which takes them from the beaches of the Black Sea to the riverbanks of the North Saskatchewan River, through the onset of a global pandemic and the eruption of a brutal war, plus many moments of joy throughout, including marriage and the birth of their son.

Recommended for ages 13+
Content Advisory: strong language, theatrical haze

Writers and Performers: Matthew MacKenzie, Mariya Khomutova

Creative Team:
Lianna Makuch – Director
Daniela Masellis – Production Design
Amelia Scott – Projection Designer
Daraba – Composition
Aaron Macri – Sound Designer
Krista Lin – Choreographer
Matt McGeachy – Dramaturgy
Lore Green – Stage Manager
Trent Crosby – Production Manager & Technical Director
Cameron Fraser – Associate Designer
Dawn Marie Marchand – Design Consultation & Scenic Artwork
Maria Nelson, Krista Leddy – Beadwork
Sheiny Satanove – Producer
Alyson Dicey – Associate Producer

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