GO GROW GLOW!
October 8–12, 2025
Motel Theatre, Werklund Centre
Created and Performed by Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda
Directed by Clare Preuss
Produced by Purple Tamarind I Presented by Downstage
Back by popular demand, this sharp, hilarious, and moving political pop-art piece returns to Calgary! In The F Word, Keshia and Bianca unpack their friendship as two fat women on a journey to self-acceptance and fat liberation. With bold humour, radical vulnerability and even some songs, this impactful show is equal parts joy and gut-punch. Following its acclaimed premiere at Alberta Theatre Project’s Martha Cohen Theatre, this powerhouse duo brings their show to Downstage’s Motel Theatre for a more intimate experience you won’t want to miss.
AUDIENCE RESPONSE
“The F Word is a funny, heartwarming, and educational show that is well worth your time. We all deserve to go, grow, and GLOW!!” Maddy Quinn
CREATIVE TEAM
CREATOR-PERFORMERS – Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda
DIRECTOR – Clare Preuss
STAGE MANAGER – Marcia Liber
DRAMATURG – Donna-Michelle St. Bernard
SET DESIGNER – Andy Moro
PROJECTION DESIGNER – Maezy Reign
PROJECTION MENTOR – Noriko Marumo
SOUND DESIGNER & COMPOSER – KP Smith
PUPPET DESIGNER & BUILDER – Ali DeRegt
LIGHTING DESIGNER AND PRODUCTION MANAGER – Alexandra Prichard
PROPS DESIGNER & BUILDER AND COSTUME CONSULTANT – Sarbkali Hayer
SET PAINTERS – Chloe Diochnos and Noriko Marumo
SET BUILDERS – Barry Eldridge and Mike Skwara
AUDIENCE RESPONSE
“A beautiful, goofy, meaningful, hilarious, touching, sad, and triumphant journey that left me so appreciative of Keshia’s and Bianca’s talents vulnerability, and voices.” Simon Mallett