Pacific Theatre, in collaboration with Eastside Story Guild, Presents
the World Premiere of
CHILD-ish
Written by Sunny Drake
A Pacific Theatre Production
February 9-March 9, 2024 | Pacific Theatre | 1440 W. 12th Avenue
Opening Night: Friday, February 16 at 8:00pm
Previews: February 9 at 8:00pm | February 10 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm | February 14 at 7:30pm | February 15 at 7:30pm
Performance Times: Wednesday-Thursday at 7:30pm | Friday-Saturday at 8:00pm | Saturday-Sunday at 2:00pm
Matinees: February 10, 17, 24, & 25 at 2:00pm | March 2, 3, & 9 at 2:00pm
Wine Wednesday: February 21
Pacific Theatre Club Talkback: February 17 (post-matinee)
Post-Show Talkback: February 23
Tickets: $15-$40 available online at www.pacifictheatre.org or by phone at 604.731.5518
(Vancouver, B.C.) – Pacific Theatre, in collaboration with Eastside Story Guild, is thrilled to present the world premiere of CHILD-ish from Friday, February 9 to Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Adults speak children’s exact words about love, life, and the big questions in this fun, fresh, and joyous new work by celebrated Canadian playwright Sunny Drake. Drawn from interviews with over 40 whip-smart and brutally honest kids and youth from the local community, CHILD-ish offers insights on everything from the climate crisis to how long it takes to build a spaceship, and from mental health to unicorns. These unflinching conversations provide a grown-up audience with surprising and hilarious insights into the world and our place in it.
Produced by Pacific Theatre, directed by Lois Anderson and presented by Fluevog Shoes, CHILD-ish features performances by Tasha Faye Evans (Spine of the Mother), Craig Erickson (Wakey, Wakey), James Yi (Kim’s Convenience), Tom Pickett (The Whipping Man), Maki Yi (Kim’s Convenience), and Sara Vickruck (Peace Country).
“We need joy mid-winter,” says Pacific Theatre’s Artistic Director, Kaitlin Williams. “And what better way to be reminded of life’s beauty and fun than to spend some time with children’s thoughts and words?! This artistic experiment has been a playful intergenerational project and we cannot wait to share it with our audience.”
CHILD-ish is a celebration. Its innovative creation process and intergenerational community collaboration makes it a truly unique and magical piece.
Credits for CHILD-ish:
Playwright: Sunny Drake (he/him)
Director: Lois Anderson (she/her)
Assistant Director: Heids MacDonald (they/them)
Stage Manager: Jethelo Cabilete (he/him)
Performers: Tasha Faye Evans (she/her), Craig Erickson (he/him), James Yi (he/him), Tom Pickett (he/him), Maki Yi (she/her), and Sara Vickruck (they/them)
Kids’ Coordinator: Jenn Sneller (she/her)
Set & Costume Designer: Brian Ball (he/they)
Lighting Designer: Jono Kim (he/him)
Sound Designer: MJ Coomber (they/them)
Poster Illustration: Yvonne Fabian (she/her)
Produced by: Pacific Theatre
About Pacific Theatre:
Founded in 1984 on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xwməθkwəyəm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, Pacific Theatre aspires to delight, provoke, and stimulate dialogue by producing theatre that rigorously explores the spiritual aspects of human experience. With over 150 productions ranging from established classics to original premieres, our theatre engages top talents from Vancouver and beyond, aiming to inspire dialogue and reflection. Behind the scenes, Pacific Theatre’s reach stretches far beyond the plays we produce. We are also committed to nurturing emerging artists and cultivating new works, providing a creative haven for novices and seasoned practitioners. Through our apprenticeship program, young theatre talents receive training, shadow professionals and contribute to mainstage events, often springboarding them to successful careers. www.pacifictheatre.org