Mar 31 – Apr 12 | Firehall Theatre

Canadian Psycho

Running Time: 80 mins approx.

by Marlene Ginader
a ITSAZOO and vAct Production
a Firehall Arts Centre Presentation

What came first, the psychological crime thriller… or the crime itself? While Hollywood congratulates itself on “diversity”, the juiciest, darkest, most complex roles still seem reserved for white men — because they’re based on the world’s most infamous people: American serial killers. There’s only one way to change that…

Blending original electronic music, dynamic movement and striking video design, this satirical solo show, produced by Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre (vAct) and ITSAZOO Productions, is a provocative takedown of the model minority myth and an unhinged interrogation of who gets to be seen, centered, and mythologized.

Playwright Marlene Ginader adds, “Mostly, it’s about a half-Asian woman who’s frustrated by the lack of inclusion in the serial killer space, and is finally ready to do something about it.”

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Event Details

Showtimes

Wednesdays – 1PM (PWYC) & 7:30PM

Thursdays – 7:30PM

Fridays – 7:30PM

Saturdays – 3PM & 7:30PM

Sundays – 3PM

Special Performances

Pay-What-You-Can Matinee – Wednesday 1 pm

Previews: March 31 7:30pm & April 1st 1pm

Opening Night: Wednesday, April 1st at 7:30pm

Talkbacks: Thursdays after the performance

Ticket Prices

Centre $39

Sides $32

Student/Senior $30

Tuesdays 7:30pm $20

Wednesdays Matinees PWYC

Credits

by Marlene Ginader
a ITSAZOO and vAct Production
a Firehall Arts Centre Presentation

Written & Performed by: Marlene Ginader
Directed and Dramaturged by: Jenna Rodgers
Set & Props Designer | Costume Consultant: Ryan Cormack
Composer, Costume, & Co-Projection Designer: Marlene Ginader
Lighting Designer: Jonathan Kim
Assistant Lighting Designer: Shila Amin
Co-Projection Designer: Andie Lloyd
Sound Designer: June Hsu
Choreographer: Amanda Testini
Stage Manager: Jasmin Sandhu
Apprentice Stage Manager: Vicki Santos
Production Manager: Jamie Sweeney
Produced by: Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre & ITSAZOO Productions

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Canadian Psycho

Mar 31 – Apr 12 | Firehall Theatre
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