SOLO CREDITS
SMASHES
originally titled Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Secret Bisexual? An Analysis of the (Love) Letters of Feminist Author Charlotte Perkins Gilman Written to Her Closest Female Friends (1880-1910) And Maybe Some Comments on Anne of Green Gables, Too
"Smashes": same-sex crushes; slang, late 1800's. Growing up queer is a messy business, whether you're a renowned feminist writer in Victorian-era Rhode Island or an overalls-wearing Alanis Morissette superfan living in the 'burbs. This solo history/comedy show examines feminist literary icon Charlotte Perkins Gilman ("The Yellow Wallpaper", "Herland", "Women and Economics") as a queer pioneer through Franny's own queer identity and coming-out story.
The first reading was presented at Too Queer: A Bi Visibility Cabaret, June 2015. A video of that reading is available here. Workshop performances have since been presented at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (Toronto) as part of Toronto Pride programming and at the Monocle Centre for the Arts (Peterborough), to coincide with Peterborough Pride. Recent productions include a highly successful run at the Fundy Fringe Festival (Saint John, NB) and sold out shows at the inaugural Toronto Bi Arts Festival. For more info on SMASHES, please click here: SMASHES MEDIA,
Playwright/Performer: Franny McCabe-Bennett
Director/Dramaturg: Christopher Legacy
These Aren't My Real Boobs (And This Isn't My Real Stomach)
A one-woman-show about eating, bodies, baking and being the perfect hostess. A workshop version was performed under the guidance of Tracey Erin Smith (SOULOTheatre) in 2014 followed by a presentation at the SOULO-NYC Showcase at Theaterlab in New York City, April 2015. This piece is continuing to be developed.
Playwright/Performer: Franny McCabe-Bennett
Birthday
A young girl throws a birthday party in her room. Quick, save the stuffed animals before they are strangled to death by streamers and ribbons! A ten minute monologue play, originally performed as part of The Theatre Relay at The Box Toronto, June 2014. Performed by Shea Wojtus, directed by Franny McCabe-Bennett.
Playwright: Franny McCabe-Bennett
Bite
A work-in-progress exploring sexuality and life as a bisexual woman. Excerpts were read by the playwright at the inaugural Too Queer: A Bi Visibility Cabaret to a standing room only audience at Videofag, May 2014. Too Queer is a semiannual cabaret event curated by bisexual artist Katie Sly.
Playwright/Performer: Franny McCabe-Bennett
"Help Me Maybe"
A parody of the popular song "Call Me Maybe". Written as a theme song for If I Were You, an advice podcast hosted by Jake & Amir. Listen now!
Lyrics: Franny McCabe-Bennett
Performed by: Two Juliets (Meghan Chalmers & Franny McCabe-Bennett)
originally titled Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Secret Bisexual? An Analysis of the (Love) Letters of Feminist Author Charlotte Perkins Gilman Written to Her Closest Female Friends (1880-1910) And Maybe Some Comments on Anne of Green Gables, Too
"Smashes": same-sex crushes; slang, late 1800's. Growing up queer is a messy business, whether you're a renowned feminist writer in Victorian-era Rhode Island or an overalls-wearing Alanis Morissette superfan living in the 'burbs. This solo history/comedy show examines feminist literary icon Charlotte Perkins Gilman ("The Yellow Wallpaper", "Herland", "Women and Economics") as a queer pioneer through Franny's own queer identity and coming-out story.
The first reading was presented at Too Queer: A Bi Visibility Cabaret, June 2015. A video of that reading is available here. Workshop performances have since been presented at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (Toronto) as part of Toronto Pride programming and at the Monocle Centre for the Arts (Peterborough), to coincide with Peterborough Pride. Recent productions include a highly successful run at the Fundy Fringe Festival (Saint John, NB) and sold out shows at the inaugural Toronto Bi Arts Festival. For more info on SMASHES, please click here: SMASHES MEDIA,
Playwright/Performer: Franny McCabe-Bennett
Director/Dramaturg: Christopher Legacy
These Aren't My Real Boobs (And This Isn't My Real Stomach)
A one-woman-show about eating, bodies, baking and being the perfect hostess. A workshop version was performed under the guidance of Tracey Erin Smith (SOULOTheatre) in 2014 followed by a presentation at the SOULO-NYC Showcase at Theaterlab in New York City, April 2015. This piece is continuing to be developed.
Playwright/Performer: Franny McCabe-Bennett
Birthday
A young girl throws a birthday party in her room. Quick, save the stuffed animals before they are strangled to death by streamers and ribbons! A ten minute monologue play, originally performed as part of The Theatre Relay at The Box Toronto, June 2014. Performed by Shea Wojtus, directed by Franny McCabe-Bennett.
Playwright: Franny McCabe-Bennett
Bite
A work-in-progress exploring sexuality and life as a bisexual woman. Excerpts were read by the playwright at the inaugural Too Queer: A Bi Visibility Cabaret to a standing room only audience at Videofag, May 2014. Too Queer is a semiannual cabaret event curated by bisexual artist Katie Sly.
Playwright/Performer: Franny McCabe-Bennett
"Help Me Maybe"
A parody of the popular song "Call Me Maybe". Written as a theme song for If I Were You, an advice podcast hosted by Jake & Amir. Listen now!
Lyrics: Franny McCabe-Bennett
Performed by: Two Juliets (Meghan Chalmers & Franny McCabe-Bennett)
WITH 'TWO JULIETS'
XOXO (25 min) & XOXO: The Relationship Show (60 min)
We’ve all heard nice guys finish last, but what about nice girls? XOXO is a comedy cabaret exploring the highs and lows of dating in the modern world, from first kiss to first dis, break-ups to make-ups and everything in between. Two Juliets (Meghan Chalmers & Franny McCabe-Bennett) proudly present this high-energy, fast paced hybrid of sketch comedy, theatre and music, including scenes, monologues, original songs, and some re-imagined classics. XOXO: The Relationship Show - winner of the 2014 People's Choice Award at the SpringWorks Festival in Stratford, Ontario; in residency at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club (Hamilton), 2014-2015; touring to the Toronto and Winnipeg Fringe Festivals, July 2015.
Written, Directed and Performed by: Two Juliets (Meghan Chalmers & Franny McCabe-Bennett)
More information, including upcoming performances of XOXO and XOXO: The Relationship Show, can be found at www.Two Juliets.com.
We’ve all heard nice guys finish last, but what about nice girls? XOXO is a comedy cabaret exploring the highs and lows of dating in the modern world, from first kiss to first dis, break-ups to make-ups and everything in between. Two Juliets (Meghan Chalmers & Franny McCabe-Bennett) proudly present this high-energy, fast paced hybrid of sketch comedy, theatre and music, including scenes, monologues, original songs, and some re-imagined classics. XOXO: The Relationship Show - winner of the 2014 People's Choice Award at the SpringWorks Festival in Stratford, Ontario; in residency at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club (Hamilton), 2014-2015; touring to the Toronto and Winnipeg Fringe Festivals, July 2015.
Written, Directed and Performed by: Two Juliets (Meghan Chalmers & Franny McCabe-Bennett)
More information, including upcoming performances of XOXO and XOXO: The Relationship Show, can be found at www.Two Juliets.com.
