Will You Be My Friend (2018)
Produced by
Presented by
Playwright: Janice Jo Lee
Director: Matt White
Venue
Bob Nasmith Innovation Backspace
Run
October 25th, 2018 – November 11th, 2018
Synopsis
Dr. West, Pluto’s leading expert on Earthian Friendiology, presents the findings from his latest experiment on Lonely Entity 1, the patient Janice Joanne Sung Hae Lee. Janice volunteered to be a part of the program because she was lonely and out of options. Mike is a charming and handsome white guy who is always looking for a way to “give back”, and so volunteers to be a part of the program and is paired with Janice despite Janice’s friend, Leila’s protestations.
The play is largely inspired by Janice’s personal experiences living in Waterloo Region. This is a satire exploring how a dominant culture can program people to erase their sense of self, their ancestors, and their identity. (greenlight-arts.com)
Cast
| Janice Jo Lee | Performer |
Creative Team
| Janice Jo Lee | Playwright |
| Matt White | Director |
| Matt White | Dramaturge |
| Janice Jo Lee | Composer |
| Julia Kim | Set Designer |
| Julia Kim | Costume Designer |
| Paul J. Cegys | Lighting Designer |
| Joni NehRita | Musical Arrangments |
Production
| Lin-Mei Lay | Stage Manager |
| Carin Lowerison | Producer |
| Carin Lowerison | Movement Coach |
| Laura Johnson-Sheratt | Production Manager |
Staff
| Joey Morin | Venue Technician |
