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a surrealist exploration of the self through the warping of thought and confusion of other. the play tracks Devin, their routine, and the brutalities they face, attempting to chase happiness.

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Developed and premiered in 2020 by the New Works Festival at the University of Alberta. 
Winner of the 2020 Wildfire National Playwriting Competition. 
Developed and workshopped with the Major Matt Mason Collective, zoom workshop presented in November 2020. Dramaturgy by David Gagnon Walker. 

Major Matt Mason Collective Workshop team:

Dramaturgy and Directed by David Gagnon Walker

Cast: Holly Wandler, Sheldon Stockdale, Sue Goberdhan, Jordy Wiens

New Works Festival team:

Directed by Cassie James

Dramaturgy by Kenneth T. Williams

Cast: Jasmine Hopfe, Kristin Unruh, Marissa Gell, Mackenzie Paterson

Stage Managed by Charlotte Braid

Set Design by Kelsie Howlett and Michael Jenkins

Props Design by Matthew Anderson

Light Design by Shayla Higgins

Sound Design by Joe Semenoff

Photos by Jordy Wiens.

happy now (2020)