As children, Joey and Michel loved to dress up and put on shows for their family and friends. It would’ve been otherwise difficult for them to show their true colours in the working- class Quebec of the 60s and 70s where they grew up. Seeking an escape, the two brothers each went their separate ways. One became a liberated actor in Vancouver, the other shone on the Montreal drag scene before transitioning to the woman she always wanted to be. But can we blossom freely when our identity tragically clashes with the roles society imposes on us?

This first autobiographical solo by Joey Lespérance paints a contrasting portrait of a marginal, courageous, and tumultuous journey. By bringing to life the lost dream of his “froeur” Michel(le), this unique and vibrant statement from the Vancouver artist honours the memory of unique destinies, too often forgotten.

ALL PERFORMANCES ARE ENGLISH SURTITLED. YOU ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO TRY ON OUR AUGMENTED REALITY GLASSES FOR A MORE IMMERSIVE SURTITLING EXPERIENCE. TOGGLE BETWEEN ENGLISH OR FRENCH. YOUR PREFERENCE! OF COURSE, IT'S FREE OF CHARGE.

A THÉÂTRE LA SEIZIÈME PRODUCTION

Michel(le)

May 21 to 24, 2025

DURATION: 70 MINUTES

LOCATION:

Berkeley Street Theatre

DISTRIBUTION:

Joey Lespérance

CREATIVE TEAM:

Written and performed by Joey Lespérance

Director Esther Duquette

Set and props Patrice Charbonneau-Brunelle

Costumes Linda Brunelle

Sound design Pierre-Luc Clément

Movement Noam Gagnon

Lighting Design Sophie Tang

For tickets visit www.theatrefrancais.com