Waiting for the Sun

An OUTstages Residency Program showing

A one-act posthumanist play, Waiting for the Sun traces Ryan’s journey from growing up queer in the rural prairies to his early encounters with other men and eventual foray into sex work. Through interwoven reflections on intimacy, loneliness, grief, nature, communication, and renewal, the piece confronts the unspoken —the hard, taboo truths we often avoid— and asks what we are willing to risk or surrender in pursuit of transformation.

Commissioned by Intrepid Theatre as part of their OUTstages artists-in-residence program and written at the Mother Tongue Publishing writers cottage, Waiting for the Sun is a one act play by && and performed by Tony Adams with visuals by Paul Robles.

One night only!

Run-time: 45 minutes, no intermission.

A talk-back will follow the presentation.

Credits

Written by &&

Performed by Tony Adams

Visuals by Paul Robles

Accessibility

Sensory warnings: Strobe/flashing lights, sudden loud noises

Content warnings: Adult language, sexual content, themes of consent, drugs or alcohol use, depictions or mentions of violence (description of assault).

About the Artist

PLAYWRIGHTS

&& is the collaborative pseudonym of artists Dillon Lew’chuk (he/him) and Kegan McFadden (he/him). Inspired by queer artistic partnerships of the past who blurred lines of life and art, particularly the playful spirit of the Fluxus movement, && make drawing, bookworks, and printmaking through an experimental lens. Rooted in documenting their love affair, &&’s practice strips back to the essentials—materials, form, and process—while centering queer visibility and joy. && positions their work in response to a politically-regressive moment in which queer rights are under siege, and so the only response is to take up space, present images of love and rebellion, and document their time together in resistance to those who would have them erased. In 2025, they expanded into film and theatre, responding to the increasing erasure of queer existence. This shift embraces risk and experimentation, positioning live performance and cinema as intimate yet far-reaching forms of activism.

CAST

Tony Adams (they/them, he/him) is a theatre creator, facilitator, and performer. They are the Co-Artistic Director of May Can Theatre, with whom they created over 15 original pieces. Notable shows include Happiness™ (rEvolver Festival, Wildside Festival, Tactics Series), and Wolves > Boys (CBC top ten shows of 2014) and It’s About Our Goldfish (subDevision, Magnetic North Theatre Festival 2013). Tony has received awards for Outstanding Duo, and Outstanding Ensemble from the Ottawa Fringe Festival. In 2024, Tony premiered their solo show, tony wrestles a stranger, in Victoria and Vancouver, and more recently performed in SNAFU Society of Unexpected Spectacles’ New Earth Bandits 2 and Atomic Vaudeville’s DOPPELGÄNGER.

ARTIST

Born in the Philippines, Paul Robles (he/him) is based in Treaty One / Winnipeg. Recognized for his intricate cut paper works, Robles combines the delicacy associated with traditional handwork that addresses psychological and emotional states ranging from animist familiars, folklore, spirits, trauma, and grief. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from University of Manitoba School of Art and Bachelor of Arts degree (Sociology) from University of Winnipeg. Having exhibited widely in Canada, USA, and France, Robles was artist in residence at aabijijiwan New Media Lab/University Of Winnipeg (2024), and honored with the Provincial King Charles III – Gold medal by the Premier of Manitoba, Wab Kinew.

• Event Types - Residency Showing
• $0.00
• December 16, 2025
• 45 minutes
• 19:30
• Intrepid Studio
• Intrepid Studio
• Adults Only
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  Sensory warnings: Strobe/flashing lights, sudden loud noises Content warnings: Adult language, sexual content, themes of consent, drugs or alcohol use, depictions or mentions of violence (description of assault).