The Mosquitos – New Absurdist Theatre

A group of old friends get together for a dinner party, while rumours of an unimaginable change swirl around them. How will they face total transformation?

An absurd comedy of manners with an existential heart, The Mosquitos is original new theatre written and directed by Slocan Valley playwright Marya Folinsbee.  With equal parts humour and pathos, The Mosquitos reconsiders our place in the ecosystem, asking;

How do we create a coherent life together when we understand the world so differently?

A meditation on politics, relationships, (mis)information and the role of art in making meaning, The Mosquitos is inspired by absurdist classics like Eugene Ionesco’s Rhinoceros and Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days (and, by life in these times).

This world premiere features a talented ensemble of local performers and artistic team:

Written and Directed by Marya Folinsbee

Featuring Performances by:

Emily Ryan

Kozmo Sammartino

Roger Carter

Patricia McLaughlin

Karmelle Spence-Sing

Lindsay Clague

James Shaw

Aaron Pickett

Mike Funergy

Sound Designer Jeremy Sauer

Projection Designer Brian Lye

Mask & Puppet Designer Elaine Weryshko

Stage Manager Martina Avis

Technical Director Terry Brennan

Production Designer Marya Folinsbee

Creation support from The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance.

Production support from The BC Arts Council.

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.