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Mustard shouldn’t still be here… but he is.
Imaginary friends don’t normally stay with their Person until that Person is a troubled teenager, exhibiting strangely violent behavior. Imaginary friends don’t suddenly become visible to their Person’s mom and then go on a date with them, either. But Mustard is special. At least that’s what he thinks. And he’s not ready to leave his best friend, Thai, even though he’s in deep trouble with some unsavoury characters who are ready to enforce some serious rules. And, oh yeah, he’s falling in love with Sadie, Thai’s recently separated, wine-guzzling mom, who doesn’t believe he’s real.
Directed by the multi-talented Tim Bratton, Canadian theatre’s indie darling Kat Sandler’s Mustard is a twisted fairy tale about friendship, love, growing up, moving on and finding magic where you least expect it. This darkly comedic bedtime story blurs imagination with reality in order to save a family from its own destruction.
Content Advisory
Please be aware that this show contains the following:
Strong language. Stage violence. References to suicide, drug abuse, and sex.
Recommended viewer rating – PG 13
“The delight of Sandler’s work comes from both her fanciful scenarios and her playfulness with language, and both of these are present in abundance. ” —Ilana Lucas, Mooney on Theatre
“Kat Sandler writes such incongruous, funny dialogue.” —Lynn Slotkin, The Slotkin Letter
“[Mustard] strikes a brilliant balance of whimsy and trauma-informed comedy . . . doesn’t provide any tidy resolutions or easy answers about love, family, and the lies we tell ourselves about loneliness, feeling needed, and the reality of growing up. Mustard is wonderful and weird, and it signals a powerful and welcome new voice in contemporary theatre. ” —Andrea Warner, The Georgia Straight
Cast and crew
CAST
Mustard – Kayvon Khoshkam* (he/him)
Sadie – Anita Smith* (she/her)
CREATIVE TEAM
Playwright – Kat Sandler
Director – Tim Bratton* (he/him)
* The participation of these Artists are arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance•Opera•Theatre Policy.
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