As youngsters, Joey and Michel love putting on shows, performing for family and friends. How else to express their true colors in the working-class Quebec of the 60s and 70s where they grew up? To break free and survive, the two brothers each find their own way. One becomes an actor in Vancouver, the other shines on the Montreal drag scene before becoming the woman she always felt she was. But can one truly blossom when their identity tragically clashes with the roles society imposes upon them?
Joey Lespérance’s first solo show, of autobiographical inspiration, paints a portrait full of contrasts, depicting a brave, marginal and tumultuous journey. By breathing new life into the lost dream of his sibling Michel(le), the Vancouver artist’s unique and vibrant voice carries onward the memory of singular destinies, too often forgotten.
Production Théâtre la Seizième
Ideation, text and performance Joey Lespérance
Direction Esther Duquette
Set design & props Patrice Charbonneau-Brunelle
Costume design Linda Brunelle
Sound design Pierre-Luc Clément
Movement Noam Gagnon
Lighting design Sophie Tang
Makeup Florence Cornet
Dramaturgy Esther Duquette, Craig Holzschuh
Surtitles translation Leanna Brodie
External advisors Dave Deveau, Joëlle Perras, Jaylene Tyme
Stage management Dominique Cuerrier
Technical direction Pierre Tripard
Production direction Clémence Doray, Jessie Dumais, Mélina Mariotte
Support for creation Centre de service du Théâtre Aux Écuries
Production photos Gaëtan Nerincx
With the support of Y.P. Heung Foundation
This show addresses some sensitive topics that may not be suitable for everyone.
