A field trip like no other
Some girls have a razor sharp edge that cuts deep. And it’s girls on the outside that endure the bloodletting.
In Northern Light Theatre’s production Flora & Fauna’s Field Trip (with Fleurette), now running at ATB Financial Arts Barn until Jan. 23, two nine-year-old girls form The Naturelles, a club-like sanctuary for bullied outsiders.
The fabulous cross-dressing actors Trevor Schmidt (also Northern Light’s artistic director), and Darrin Hagen star as two best friends Flora and Fauna.
Schmidt and Hagen have a decade-long creative partnership as Guys in Disguise. Playing off each other’s creative juices, they’ve presented experimental shows that included Tranne of Green Gables, BitchSlap!, Dragula and Two Queens and a Joker to name a few.
And in Flora & Fauna’s Field Trip, they’ve added L'UniThéâtre's Brian Dooley as their third.
Inspired by a trip to the Yukon, the duo discovered that the vast landscape was packed with nature’s flora and fauna. They documented the visit and a new play was created.
Tickets are $23 to $25.
Improvised musical comedy
The 11 O’Clock number is up and kicking every Friday night until June 24. Hosted at the Backstage Theatre, the improvised musical comedy is based on suggestions from the audience.
Admission is $15, and $10 for students.
