Queer & Trans Playwrights Unit Showcase

QUEER & TRANS PLAYWRIGHTS UNIT

JUNE 26th and 27th, 2026

Tickets for this event are free of charge thanks to support from:
The Calgary Arts Development

ABOUT THE SHOWCASE

Over the course of Verbs 2025/2026 season, four Queer & Trans playwrights and two mentors have been gathering monthly to discuss their work, the industry, community, and queerness.

Now we are excited to present two evenings of new play readings for the community to show you what these writers have been working on! 

June 26th: Show at 7:30pm

The Last Mortal Age

By Madeline Hunter Smith

Directed by Heids MacHawk

Mentored and Dramaturged by Natalie Meisner

Something in the Garden & The Garden at the End of the World

By Camille Pavlenko & Kathryn Smith 

A new work offering by the Verb Theatre artistic team.

June 27th: Show at 7:30pm

Interior Blue

By Ryan Danny Owen

Directed and Mentored by Marshall Vielle

Untitled

By Taylor Williams

Directed and Mentored by Marshall Vielle

Accessibility notes for Bonny Boom:

• The entrance to the theatre is in the fenced in, back lot of Bonny Boom. The entrance to the building is wheelchair accessible and two accessible parking spots will be reserved for those who require them.
• One accessible, single stall washroom will be available. Three other single stall washrooms will be available up a set of stairs.
• This event is alcohol free.