First Métis Man of Odesa
Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova
Punctuate! Theatre in Association with The Theatre Centre
Matt and Masha’s love spans continents, but distance can’t tame their passionate connection. After meeting on a theatre research trip in Kyiv, a Canadian Playwright and a Ukrainian artist spark up a romance that takes them from the beaches of the Black Sea to the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, through the onset of a global pandemic and the eruption of a brutal war, plus many moments of joy through it all including marriage and the birth of their son.
A World Premiere from the creator of the critically acclaimed play, Bears. Based on actual events, this captivating real-life love story is set against the backdrop of the COVID pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Award-winning playwright Matthew MacKenzie joins forces with his wife, award-winning Ukrainian actress Mariya Khomutova, to tell the story of their COVID courtship and share an intimate perspective on the personal impacts of the war in Ukraine.
Credits
Written and Performed by: Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova
Directed by: Lianna Makuch
Set/Lighting Design by: Daniela Masellis
Projection Design by: Amelia Scott
Composition by: Daraba
Sound Design by: Aaron Macri
Choreographed by: Krista Lin
Dramaturgy by: Matt McGeachy
Stage Managed by: Lore Green
Rehearsals Stage Managed by: Kiidra Duhault
Production Managed & Technical Directed by: Trent Crosby
Produced by: Sheiny Satanove
Associate Produced by: Alyson Dicey
Associate Produced by: desirée leverenz
Head Scenic Painting by: Emily Randall
Drape Stitching by: Theatre Garage
Fabrication by: art lab
Tickets are $27.50 Adult, $17.50 Student/Senior/Arts Worker
Venue
Franco Boni Theatre
Performance Dates
Thursday, March 30 – 8pm (Preview)
Friday, March 31 – 8pm (Opening)
Saturday, April 1 – 8pm
Sunday, April 2 – 3pm
Sunday, April 2 – 8pm
Tuesday, April 4 – 8pm (PWYC)
Wednesday, April 5 – 8pm
Thursday, April 6 – 8pm
Friday, April 7 – 8pm
Saturday, April 8 – 3pm
Saturday, April 8 – 8pm
This performance is 1 hours 30 min with no intermission