What’s On Stage
Event Calendar
Gift Certificates
Mustard shouldn’t still be here… but he is.
When teenager Thai’s imaginary friend suddenly becomes visible to her Mom, and the two start dating, things have officially gone too far. But Mustard is special. At least that’s what he thinks.
Indie theatre darling Kat Sandler’s Mustard is a twisted fairy tale about love, growing up, and finding magic where you least expect it. This hilarious exploration of the line between the imaginary and reality is a night of theatre that will really have you talking.
Content Advisory:
Please be aware that this show contains strong language; stage violence;
partial nudity; depictions of attempted suicide and drug abuse; references to 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
Jay – Braden Butler (he/she)
Mustard – Kayvon Khoshkam* (he/him)
Bug – Danny Knight (he/him)
Sadie – Anita Smith* (she/her)
Leslie – Danielle Spilchen (she/her)
Thai – Mara Teare (they/she)
CREATIVE TEAM
Playwright – Kat Sandler (she/her)
Director – Tim Bratton* (he/him)
Intimacy Director – Peace Akintade (she/her)
Stage Manager – Katie Blackburn-Dust (she/they)
Costume Designer – Jensine Emeline (she/they)
Audio Designer – Oli Guselle (they/he/she)
Set Designer – Rory Jewiss (he/him)
Props Designer – Nicole Kidder (she/her)
Co-Fight Director – Ed Mendez (he/him)
Co-Fight Director – Danielle Spilchen (she/her)
Lighting Designer – Luke von Eschen (he/him)
Set Construction Lead – Cody Brayshaw (he/him)
Costumes Assistant – Morgan Carter (she/her)
Set Construction Assistant – Kelson Cunningham (he/him)
Media Publicist – Britainy Zapshalla (she/her)
* The participation of these Artists are arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance•Opera•Theatre Policy.
Proudly supported by
