A storyteller’s playground
May 11 ~ 8:30pm | May 12 ~ 8:20pm | May 13 ~ 6:50pm | May 14 ~ 5:40pm
IMPROVISED THEATRE ~ ARTS COMMONS, MOTEL THEATRE
photo of Islay and Ciarán by Hi Bertie Photography
Feast your eyes, ears, and hearts on bar dogs Islay McKechnie and Ciarán Volke as they interview local queer artists and creators, and from their stories fashion a completely improvised musical before your very eyes. What will you discover in the Secret Saloon?
Islay McKechnie (she/they) is a theatre artist/improviser/tortured bisexual currently based on unceded lək̓ʷəŋən Territory. She is greatly interested in collaborating with other artists to skill-share, blend mediums, and create original works. She is fueled by a love of mischief, whimsy, music, and dark humour. Islay trained at Rosebud School of the Arts, specializing in acting. Past theatrical adventures have included collaborations with Paper Street Theatre, Impulse Theatre, and Downstage. You can find them on instagram @islaymckechnie
Ciarán Volke (he/they) is an actor/writer/filmmaker/alien based in unceded lək̓ʷəŋən Territory. He is interested in work that is sexy, surreal and most importantly, silly. His raison d'etre is COWBOY, and he hopes it will be yours as well. He holds a BFA in acting from the University of Victoria, and has recently collaborated with Intrepid Theatre, Paper Street Theatre, the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival, and Impulse Theatre. You can find them on instagram @ciaranvolke
Islay Mckechnie: Co-Producer and Performer
Ciarán Volke: Co-Producer and Performer
Maezy Reign: Lighting Designer
