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My Pet Lizard, Liz: The Shakespearean Existential Crisis that Led to His Ultimate Demise ()

Produced by

The Lost Scribe Collective

Presented by

The Toronto Fringe Festival

Playwright: Shaharah Gaznabbi
Director: Anand Rajaram

Venue

The Solo Room

Run

July 2nd, 2025 – July 12th, 2025

Synopsis

Gaz performs a whimsical, puppet-filled musical comedy whilst reconciling, one year later, with the grief of losing their friend and pet lizard, Liz. Who’s responsible? Shakespeare. That blasted balding bisexual.

The theatre industry and creative process itself becomes part of this not-so-typical solo-show. From character and accent work, puppets of found materials, and music from local Toronto artists, this show invites a fresh approach to storytelling. (fringetoronto.com)


Cast

Shaharah Gaznabbi Performer
Shaharah Gaznabbi Puppeteer

Creative Team

Shaharah Gaznabbi Playwright
Anand Rajaram Director
Malika Daya Dramaturge
Shaharah Gaznabbi Puppet Design
Natasha Ross Puppet Design
Lindsey Griffith Puppet Design
Vasilisa Filippova Lighting Designer
Hannah Smith Sound Designer
Lindsey Griffith Set Designer
Michelle Qadir Composer

Music

Giuliana Mormile Musician

Production

Maxwell Cowan Stage Manager
Shaharah Gaznabbi Puppet Builder
Natasha Ross Puppet Builder
Lindsey Griffith Puppet Builder
Lindsey Griffith Set Builder
Sumaya Bahur Social Media Manager
Jeya Nkrumah Social Media Manager
Ashley Loyst Graphic Designer
Marishka Soo Outreach Coordinator
Marishka Soo Fundraising Coordinator
Marishka Soo Front of House Manager