My Pet Lizard, Liz: The Shakespearean Existential Crisis that Led to His Ultimate Demise (2025)

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)

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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

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