History and Mythology packaged for today's audiences

Founded in 2000 Monster Theatre creates original plays that challenge preconceptions, excite imaginations and embody the way of the Monster: strange, twisted and bizarre on the outside, but always with a noble heart. Monster Theatre produces work that engages the hearts, brains and guts of all audiences; comedies that excite intellectuals, histories that shock teenagers, and theatre for young audiences that makes adults roll on the floor laughing.

Upcoming Events!

Juliet: A Revenge Comedy is going to NEW YORK CITY!!!!

Help Monster Theatre take Juliet: A Revenge Comedy to New York!

It’s our 25th Anniversary and we need your help to take our biggest leap yet!

Monster Theatre has been invited to the SoHo Playhouse, in New York City to perform our hit play, Juliet: A Revenge Comedy off-Broadway in February 2025. 

It’s our biggest opportunity ever. But we can’t do it without your help.

DONATE NOW

The cost of taking a show to New York City is astronomical. Even with accommodation assistance from Soho Playhouse, we need funds to cover our airfare and daily expenses for 12 days in New York City for our team of 3 actors. Not to mention getting the costumes and props there and a gazillion other things.

This opportunity is so important to us, and anything you can give will help us reach our goal. Even if we don’t reach our full goal, every dollar will still help us take this next big leap forward in Monster history.

We can’t do it without your help. We tried.

We Monsters tend to stay in the shadows. That’s why in 25 years, we’ve almost never asked for financial help. We pride ourselves on living off our box office, and it’s a great achievement. But making that next big move doesn’t happen without the support of our community.

If you don’t have $$ you can still help!

We understand if you aren’t able to contribute financially, and we would still appreciate your help. Use the Indiegogo share tools to spread the word about our campaign. Talk us up to your friends. If someone isn’t on social media, send them an email. Every little bit helps.

Thank you!

DONATE NOW!!!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

ERIKA THE RED

An Epic One-Woman Viking Saga

Created by Tara Travis and Ryan Gladstone

When Erika’s peaceful village is ransacked and burned to the ground by Vikings she sets out on a LEGENDARY QUEST for REVENGE! But how does an innocent farm girl wreak havoc on the fiercest warriors of all time? By becoming one of them.

Here is a mini rockumentary that we made, it’s a spin-off from the actual inspiration for the show: the Birka Grave and Warrior. Since being discovered in the 1890’s, it has stood as the prime example of a Viking Warrior Grave, but when scientists in 2018 proved that the occupant was a female, experts were thrown for a loop!

Next touring dates are January 2025 at the FESTN4 in Orlando Florida!

 

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

JULIET: A REVENGE COMEDY

“Monster Theatre is money in the bank. Don’t miss out on this sure to sell-out gem!” ★★★★★                 -CBC

“Juliet: A Revenge Comedy is an example of the new heights that can be achieved when we
rethink tropes as old as time.” ★★★★★ – Winnipeg Free Press

What if Juliet doesn’t kill herself?

Stuck in an endless loop of turning a dagger on herself, Juliet (played by Lili Beaudoin) tears herself from the fabric of her tragedy in search of a reason for her untimely demise. Juliet recruits a team of the Bard’s most famous female characters (all played by Jessie Award-winner Carly Pokoradi). Together, they embark on an uproarious adventure through the canon, pursued by Shakespeare himself (played by Ryan Gladstone).

Can they alter their fate, or are they doomed to play out the same tragic tales for eternity?

Starring Lili Beaudoin as Juliet

Ryan Gladstone as Shakespeare

and Carly Pokoradi as EVERYONE ELSE!

Costume Design by Nita Bowerman, Original Score by Drew Jurecka, Lighting Design by Jude Weismiller, Set Design by Alexandra Caprara, Stage Management by Jon Paterson

Directed by Ryan Gladstone

Written by Pippa Mackie and Ryan Gladstone

https://youtu.be/iAU-nsnsZE0

TOURING

  • SoHo Playhouse, Off-Broadway New York City
    • Feb 19-Mar 1, 2025
  • Kamloops – Western Canada Theatre
    • Mar 3-9, 2025
  • Nelson – Capitol Theatre
    • March 13, 2025
  • Revelstoke – Revelstoke Arts Council
    • March 14, 2025

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

WE MADE A PODCAST!

MONSTER THEATRE: THE PODCAST

Find it HERE.

Season One is a radio play version of Who Killed Gertrude Crump?

Available anywhere you get your podcasts!

Season Two is being edited as you read! Stay tuned!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Our AGM is fast approaching. 6pm on Tuesday November 19th. All are welcome, if you are interested in attending email info@monstertheatre.com for the Zoom link and access to the Agenda.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

INSTAGRAM @monstertheatre

FACEBOOK @monstertheatre

 


Latest Shows

Crisis on Planet Z!

Crisis on Planet Z! is an environmental, science-fiction play for young audiences. Zephyr and their alien species the Alphabetians... read more

We’re making a podcast!

We’ve decided to use the COVID crisis to expand our reach and audience. So, we’re making a podcast creatively... read more

Meet the Companies for TUG 2020 Social Distancing Edition!

read more

ANNOUNCING THE COMPANIES for Theatre Under the Gun 2020 – Social Distancing Edition!

The show takes place April 21st @ 7pm PST – you have to “buy” a ticket from TheatreWire to... read more