Carrying Capacity by Jess Amy Shead
Wed, Jun 24
|The Canadian Play Thing
Annie and Les are sisters. They have just found out that Annie is pregnant as a surrogate with Les’ child. Annie brings up her climate anxiety, and deep concerns about bringing another child into the world. (CLOSED READING)
Time & Location
Jun 24, 2020, 7:30 p.m.
The Canadian Play Thing
About the Event
Please note: at the request of the playwright this is a CLOSED reading, by invitation only.
ABOUT THE PLAY
Annie and Les are sisters. They have just found out that Annie is pregnant as a surrogate with Les’ child. Annie brings up her climate anxiety, and deep concerns about bringing another child into the world. What unfolds is an unraveling of their relationship, and their connection to chronic illness, immigration, achievement, and the future.
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT
JESS AMY SHEAD immigrated to Canada from South Africa when she was two years old. She grew up on the traditional territory of the K’omoks and Hamalco Nations, and currently lives on the unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations. She is an actor, creator and producer, with a focus on site-specific micro-performance, puppetry, theatre for young audiences, ASL/English theatre, collective creation, and musical theatre. Jess was the Community Engaged Producing…
