Les Waitress sont tristes
Les Waitress follows one nomadic man’s journey through a labyrinthine universe as he constantly confronts the status quo… Meanwhile, the waitresses are constantly asking themselves: “Why are we sad? Why are we mad?” Music and escapism are the life rafts that these characters cling onto as they repeat the same gestures over and over again.
Like a modern-day Western, Les Waitress takes us on a wild ride that features a mountain, a bar, and a railway track. There are stories of drunken cats; shoes; souvenirs; beer bottles, and line dancing… all set to the music of John Denver.
Michael Nimbley, who has previously collaborated on four of Joe Jack & John’s productions, is the company’s first-ever Artist-in-Residence.
Presented during season 2022-2023.
Devised by the company
Original Concept/Co-Director: Michael Nimbley
Co-Director and creative ally: Catherine Bourgeois
Cast: Anna Atkinson, Guillermina Kerwin, Marilyne Cherry, Michael Nimbley, Anne Tremblay, Nathasha Thompson
Contributing Writer: Pénélope Bourque
Costume Designer and Set Designer: Amy Keith
Sound Designer: Andréa Marsolais-Roy
Lighting Designer: Audrey-Anne Bouchard and Flavie Lemée
Audiodescription: Claudette Lemay
In 2022, Les waitress sont tristes will be available with audio description for two performances, while all performances will be partially performed in LSQ. The opening words of welcome by Violette are not subtitled, but a written version can be sent prior to the show.
Relaxed performances will also be announced.
Stay tuned!
