This Canadian adaptation pairs Marlowe’s tragedy down to a personal interplay between Doctor Faustus and Mephistopheles, the conjured demon, played by drag king Coyote Ugly. Once the deal is struck and Faustus has surrendered heaven for worldly pleasures, the two become everything to each other: servants, lovers, enemies, trapped in an eternal dance.
The adaptation centres magic and queerness as modes to explore the themes of transformation and damnation. Offering unique and accessible interaction, the audience is invited to participate in Faustus’ downfall by donning devil horns if they wish to join in, or a masquerade mask if they would rather remain unseen.
Doctor Faustus’ Mephistopheles, played by Augusta “Gus” Monet as their drag persona Coyote Ugly, won ‘My Entertainment World’s Outstanding Performance (Supporting)’ for their national premier in Toronto. Dandelion Theatre’s production of Doctor Faustus at Small World Centre has secured them the position as resident theatre company at the venue.
Apothecary Theatre is grateful to have the support of Dandelion Theatre in developing, producing, and performing art that centres disabled artists and theatre creators.
“Doctor Faustus is exactly the sort of vibrant, accessible art this city needs to revitalize its independent theatrical landscape.” – My Entertainment World
Creative Team/Artists:
Writers/adapters: Augusta “Gus” Monet, James Llewyllen Evans
Director: Max Ackerman
Cast – Doctor Faustus: James Llewyllen Evans
Cast – Mephistophilis: Augusta “Gus” Monet
Lighting design: Za Hughes
Sound design: Ben Airton
Intimacy and fight director: Jessi Elgood
Stage manager, producer: Beth Airton
Genre: Theatre, adaptation, queer, immersive, disability art
Cast Size: Two
Touring Party Size: Three – two cast, one stage manager/tour manager
Length: 60 minutes, no intermission
Premiere: October 25th, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario
Seeking: International touring and presenting/producing partnerships. Interest in development/residency opportunities for original script in progress from writers with similar settings and themes.
Performance Fee: Fees are negotiated with the presenter/programmer based on number of venues and presentations, travel, accommodation and per diem arrangements.
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