Sissy Fit: Battle Cry
Created by Brett Dahl
“Sissy Fit: Battle Cry’ is a drag spectacle of pure, cathartic release— for your heart, soul, and body. It revels in the joy of self-expression and the tension of navigating a world full of inequality, heteronormativity, and societal absurdity. Sissy invites the audience to channel rage, delight, and defiance into an empowering, communal experience. Part lip-sync, part protest, part cabaret spectacle, Battle Cry reaches out to anyone who’s ever felt too much or not enough to embrace their inner ‘Sissy’ and unleash an outrageous, radical transformation dripping with spectacle.
What Is the Inspiration For Your Piece? (The seed of inspiration)
This show reveals the challenges I have faced, struggling to understand how I identify and struggling to feel safe and seen as a queer person in this industry – especially in our current political climate. This show is a direct response to what is happening right now in our legislature – a queer battle cry. I want to actively contribute to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community by addressing important issues gender non-conforming people face. ‘Battle Cry’ creates opportunities for others affected by similar challenges to be seen and represented.
What Point In Process Is Your Piece At? (What stage of growth is your piece at, sapling, sprout, tree, shrub, whatever you feel)
It is a sprout ready to blossom!
Approximate or Estimated Duration:
90 min
Warnings or Content Advisories:
Feelings of transphobia and body dysmorphia BUT the play will end happily – like we are going to talk about trans issues/the premiere in ways which may be triggering but, I got you, we go through the shit to find the light and then we will party.
Also, loud noise, haze, and flashing lights.
Artist Credits (Whole Team Involved):
Creator, Playwright, and Performer – Brett Dahl
Performer -Hunny Moon
Performer – Felicia Bonée
Performer – Orpheus
Performer – Voula Callas
Stage Manager – Curtis Gautier
Costume Designer – Benjamin Toner
Lighting Design – Rory Turner
Projected Media and Scenic Designer – T. Erin Gruber
Sound Designer – Kena León
Dresser – Andraya Diogo
Producers – Brett Dahl and T. Erin Gruber
Special thanks:
University of Alberta, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Edmonton Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts
All tickets are Pay What You Will (PWYW). The suggested price is $35 but any amount is accepted.Described Performances and ASL Available for select performances
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