A Sliver of a Moment

A Sliver of a Moment is a showcase of the work that The Queeriosity Collective (Noah Boonov, Parker Koepnick, Madyson Richard, and Ethan Stark) has developed over 2 months. Through various workshops with queer artists in the Winnipeg community the collective has begun developing daily artistic practices, expanding their artistic toolbox, creating collaboratively, & developing work from scratch. During this residency, Program Facilitator / Director Tanner Manson guided the collective through various exercises exploring stage composition, devising new material, and playing with physical theatre / dance. A Sliver of a Moment is the culmination of the month of learning, workshopping and creating that the One Trunk Theatre Artists-In-Residence 2022 have done together.

Each performance will also feature short performances from other local 2SLGBTQIA+ artists!

This public presentation will last no longer than 90 minutes with no intermission.

Saturday September 3rd, 2022: Doors - 7pm Show Starts - 7:30pm

Sunday September 4th, 2022 Doors - 2pm Show Starts - 2:30pm

Tickets are Pay-What-You-Decide, and can be paid with CASH at the door (you can reserve your ticket ahead of time and pay at the door).

Please enter Portage Place Mall through the Edmonton Court Doors from Portage Avenue. Prairie Theatre Exchange is located on the 3rd Floor.

Masks are required at the venue.

We acknowledge the generous support from: Canada Council for the Arts, Manitoba Arts Council, Prairie Theatre Exchange, RBC Emerging Artists, the Thomas Sills Foundation and Canada Summer Jobs.

A Broken Solo

By Madyson Richard

“My piece is called A Broken Solo. It is about a child who wants to be normal and fit in with the rest of the world but encounters a strange Being who attempts to prevent this from happening. The Child tries to get rid of the Being but the Being wants to play with them and get them to stop taking everything so seriously. The Child succeeds in getting rid of the Being and is left alone where they realize that the Being was a part of them the whole time. This piece is about learning to recognize and accept parts of yourself that you may not initially like. It is also about learning to be yourself and accepting that you don’t have to conform to what the world expects of you.”

To Forget Once More

By Parker Koepnick

“To Forget Once More is an abstract play about people living monotonous lives who begin to realize they are in a play/story. The characters wrestle with their given roles and identities and fight to challenge the author of their story. The play experiments with the roles we are given in society, as well as questioning why we dress or behave certain ways and what happens when we allow ourselves the freedom to explore who we are.”

The Brave Buccaneers

By Noah Boonov

“Jones is a pirate-in-training, but they’re feeling conflicted. Jones always thought they would join Captain Pinque’s crew. When Captain Buhloo’s crew seems like a better fit for Jones, they’re told that someone like them isn’t allowed to join the Buhloo crew. Feeling lost, Jones takes a journey through the Coral Sea to Cato Island. Cato is known for its loving and accepting culture, perfect for pirates just like Jones. The island is governed by the kind, wise, and accepting Rainbow Ruler. Through their journey they meet three fellow pirate-trainees. Each of them has a unique skillset, perfect for fixing any problem that might arise at sea. But, what happens when they reach Cato? Will Jones find the right crew for them? This nautical musical is about queerness, chosen family, and pirate fun!”

Sinking Ship

By Ethan Stark

“Sinking Ship takes the old adage: ‘Don’t rock the boat’ and attempts to literalize it. Two characters, trapped in a boat, in the middle of the ocean, in a world where all they have are the things they have caught while fishing. This is reflected in the set design, costume designs, and props. From a small puppet show using objects the two characters have found, to the boat almost capsizing, we explore how one small space can be used in many ways. Funny, magical, bizarre, this piece is an exploration of two people trying to entertain themselves to stay sane and avoid fights, while something more sinister brews below the surface of the ocean and of their relationship. Their avoidance of talking through difficult things and disagreeing keeps the boat from capsizing, but at what cost?”

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Jean van der Merwe

Jean van der Merwe is a graduate of the University of Manitoba, where they obtained both an Undergraduate Degree, and a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Music, Vocal Performance. Whether it’s their home-town of North Battleford, SK, or their new home in Winnipeg, MB, Jean takes pride in their prairie roots. Jean has performed on stages across Winnipeg, Saskatoon and beyond in shows such as Saskatoon Opera in Schools 2019 production of The Brothers Grimm (Jacob Grimm), Jacob Herd Productions’ award winning 2019 Fringe show The Cause (Jovan Musk) and The Village Conservatory of Musical Theatre & Keep Theatre’s 2020 production of Twelfth Night (Duke Orsino). Most recently, they performed as a painter in their third consecutive round of One Trunk Theatre’s Knock Knock Ginger show, bringing theatre to front lawns all over Winnipeg. Jean’s love for music is only rivaled by their love for house-plants, of which they have far too many.
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