The Virgin, Mary
Presented by Sheep’s Clothing Theatre and Doormouse Productions
In 1994, lesbians Mary and Jo travel from their hometown in rural Newfoundland to the ruins of the Temple of Hera in Samos, Greece. Although Jo believes they have taken this journey for the sake of studying for her oh-so-important archaeological dissertation, Mary has a different plan- to pray to the goddess Hera for a biological child. Unable to adopt or marry, this baby is Mary’s last chance to prove that her and Jo can be a “real family.” However, Hera has other plans, and the trio are thrust into a confrontation that forces them to reckon with the definitions of family, faith and the miracle of love.
The Virgin, Mary explores queer parenthood through the eyes of two young women who navigate a society that refuses to recognize them as a family. A whirlwind one-act that examines queer motherhood, The Virgin, Mary asks the question- will our world ever truly change?
By Brianna Russell
Directed by Catie Thorne
Produced by Abigail Sullivan, Julia Mak, Bella Hudson, Catie Thorne and Brianna Russell
Starring Heather Thomas, Bronwyn Keough and Mya Wong
Stage Managed by Claire Smith
Assistant Stage Managed by Jess Morcombe
Technical Direction by Morgan Angus
Costume Design by Grace Delamere
Lighting Design by Nathan Burg
Sound Design by Anna Simmons
Set Design by Amanda Michele
Intimacy Coordination by Hadley Abrams
Promotional Photography by Audrey Persaud
April 30
to May 3, 2026
Tickets are Students/Arts Worker: $11.50 Adult: $21.50 Patron: $31.50
BMO Incubator
Thursday, April 30th: 7:30pm
Friday, May 1st: 7:30pm
Saturday, May 2nd: 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, May 3rd: 2:30pm
Content Warnings: Strobe lighting, sexual content, strong language, references to religion
This performance is 75 minutes
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