
My Pet Lizard, Liz: The Shakespearean Existential Crisis that Led to His Ultimate Demise (2025)
Produced by
Presented by
Playwright: Shaharah Gaznabbi
Director: Anand Rajaram
Venue
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 |