THE PROJECT

MAN and his dog Sheldon have recently moved but never quite got the chance to say goodbye. As MAN settles into his own apartment and starts unpacking, he can’t help but look back on his life. He decides to write a couple of letters to say goodbye or to make amends with the different people who have made an impact in his life.

But the process is anything but smooth because, after twenty-eight years, it's difficult to understand what really happened and to decide who to contact. MAN is relying on a new acquaintance to assist him with the process and to help him understand the truth.

Mr. Wonderful and I is a journey about looking back and moving on, an exploration into discovering one’s own mental health, how to thrive beyond a diagnosis, and the power of unconditional love.

*Note - the full show is 60 - 70 minutes in length. We are presenting a 40 min condensed version.

Initial dramaturgy for Mr. Wonderful and I was supported by Kira Meyers-Guiden

This is a Canadian Actors’ Equity Association production under the Festival Policy and is produced with the co-operation of ACTRA Toronto.

Our first REVIEW from Steel City Girl

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“It’s difficult to not spoil anything with a piece as raw and honest as this. I first thought it was about a man and his dog finding a new home after a breakup. I was pleasantly surprised to find more depth as the show progressed.”

“This method of filmed performance, usually distances and disassociates but remarkably, this time, makes the journey far more accessible and relatable.”

An interview with Artistic Director and playwright Isaac Mulè

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Article by Halifax Presents

EVELYN LONG
DIRECTOR

Evelyn is a director, writer and all-around cool guy from Calgary, Alberta. She takes pride in focusing her work on queer stories, mental health, environmentalism and anti- capitalism, and how all these things weave together. Her most recent (non virtual) show, Omen: The Musical, that she wrote and directed won patrons pick in the 2019 Toronto Fringe. She has been so honored to direct the reading and now Fringe production of Mr. Wonderful and to share this unique theatre experience captured at home with you.

ALLISTEr MACDONALD
MAN

Allister (Allie) MacDonald is a Cape Breton born Actor based in Toronto. 2020 ACTRA Award Winner for Outstanding Lead Performance for his portrayal of Drag Queen JOAN of Arkansas in the Feature Film Stage Mother (eOne/Momentum), starring alongside Lucy Liu & 2x Academy Award Nominee Jacki Weaver.
Theatre Credits (Selected): Whale Riding Weather (TheatreOutre); This London Life (The Grand/Morris Panych); Will Shakespeare in Shakespeare In Love (Neptune); Foreign Tongue the Musical (Factory/NSTF); Rope Running Out (Lemon Tree Creations); Kitsault (Price/Pucl); The Weekend Healer (Kazan Co-op)

ISAAC MULE
PLAYWRIGHT

Isaac is a playwright and producer who studied at the University of Waterloo’s Theatre and Drama program, completed one year at Humber College studying Film and TV, and has a Diploma in Child and Youth Work through Sheridan College. Since 2015, Isaac has been the Artistic Director of Page1 Theatre, which has been his main artistic focus. During that time he has expanded the company's main project, an annual festival OutFest, and secured grants which allowed the company to launch two other projects, Queer-prov, an improv comedy show and OutLoud, a music show for indie musicians. He also expanded the company's seasonal capacity to present Queer artists and shows. As well as secured funding from a variety of sources, including Canada Council, to develop the company's most ambitious project yet, There Are No Gays In Chechnya, about the ongoing gay purge in that country.