"After a dinner party with her fellow widows, Vivian goes home feeling particularly lonely. In an attempt to reconnect with the memory of her late husband, she takes a mysterious blue pill she found among his belongings. Initially, nothing happens—but the next morning, she wakes up to an unexpected and shocking transformation. Turning to her quirky and conspiracy-obsessed friend Edna for support, the two embark on a hilarious journey of discovery, questioning gender stereotypes, the nature of companionship, and the unique challenges of aging. Through witty dialogue and comedic misunderstandings, the play subtly explores themes of loneliness, self-discovery, and the humor in unexpected life changes. At its heart, Crystal Blue Persuasion is a lighthearted yet thought-provoking comedy that uses humor to challenge traditional ideas of masculinity and femininity while celebrating the power of friendship." - from the publisher
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2025
Canadian Play Outlet
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Content notes: Contains mature themes, mild adult language/humour, mentions of grief/loss
Content notes: Contains mature themes, mild adult language/humour, mentions of grief/loss
Realistic
Clad in mid-century lingerie reminiscent of architecture as much as erotica, Dempsey recounts the mysteries, discomforts and delights found in the taboo subject of childhood sexuality. These stories tell tales of growing up lesbian: the allure of sleepovers; the frisson of “unmentionables” in the Eaton’s catalogue; the uncertain world from ages five to fifteen, marked by equal parts wonder and confusion. -- artist website
Realistic
In this comedy, a lesbian couple attempts to have a child through artificial insemination.
