FireWorks Festival 2025 at Alumnae Theatre
Get ready for three weeks of groundbreaking theatre! Alumnae Theatre’s FireWorks Festival returns April 23 – May 11, 2025, showcasing three powerful, brand-new plays by talented women writers. Experience the energy of emerging artists and inventive staging in this celebration of new Canadian stories.
Gunplay: This gripping play explores the devastating fallout when a pellet gun incident by school kids ignites an active shooter response, forcing characters to navigate the complexities of justice, public opinions, and the enduring scars of PTSD. Running from April 23-27, 2025.
Days Since Bo's Been Gone: Based on a true story, this wacky comedy follows Jade's raw journey through grief after losing her boyfriend. Witness her attempts to keep it all together, one chaotic day at a time, in search of solace. Running from April 30-May 4, 2025.
The Green House: Dive into the world of magical realism where Susanne unravels a mysterious family history, confronting childhood trauma through moments of unexpected humor. As she pieces together a puzzle, prepare to question reality in a play that's a surreal mix of supernatural and dreamy. Running from May 7-11, 2025.