

ABOUT
An urban fantasy that explores love, betrayal, friendship, and identity.
Kate and Sam are best friends, but there’s a tension building in their relationship. When Kate’s sister falls victim to an act of violence, they are determined to bring the perpetrator to justice. On a summer evening, their actions tear a hole in reality as the assailant’s heart falls out of his chest and onto the pavement, just as it begins to snow. Their relationship crumbles in the aftermath and the girls are left to question whether any of us are truly worthy of forgiveness.
The Kissing Game was developed as part of Toronto’s Young People’s Theatre 2017-18 Leaps and Bounds National TYA Play Creation Initiative. As part of the development process, YPT and Youtheatre partnered with the Banff Centre Playwrights Lab to bring The Kissing Game to the 2018 Lab.
Awards
2021 Winner - Best Young Actress - Amsterdam International Film Festival
(J'ai jamais… - YouDigital version)
2021 Official Selection - Best LGBT+ Film - Amsterdam International Film Festival
(J'ai jamais… - YouDigital version)
2019 META winner – Outstanding New Text
(The Kissing Game – Rhiannon Collett)
2019 META nominee – Outstanding Emerging Artist
(The Kissing Game – Rhiannon Collett)
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Testimonials
"I just wanted to thank you for the great performance. I was very pleasantly surprised that a LGBTQ+ perspective was being presented. It's great to have some of our more invisible students access stories that speak directly to them."
Educator at École Secondaire Jeanne-Mance
Production History
2022+
YouDigital version streaming on Télé-Québec
November 27 ― 30, 2018
Théâtre Rouge du Conservatoire
Featuring Rhiannon Collett
December 03 ― 14, 2018
Montreal School tour
Featuring Rhiannon Collett
Team 2021 YouDigital Version
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Executive Producer
Youtheatre

Translation
Pénélope Bourque

Head Technician
Emlyn VanBruinswaardt

Assistant Camera
Frédérik Giguère

Set Documentation
Théo Gagné

Sound Mix
Pako Mamouni

Produced by
Productions UP

Featuring
Éléonore Loiselle

Assistant Director
Pénélope Bourque

Sound Operator
Lynne Trépanier

Set Designer
Martin Sirois

Craft
Les Boîtes à lunch d'Edgar

Direction
Véa

D.O.P
Martin Amiot

Editing & Color
Elodie Lorrain-Martin

Technician
Alain Patry

Costume Styling
Maia Day

Photos by
Robert Desroches

Text
Rhiannon Collett

Production Manager
Maude Lafrance

Makeup & Hair
Maude Lafrance

Subtitles
Elodie Lorrain-Martin

Sound Designer
Sarah Magnan

Special Thanks
Nicolas Tomassini
Hotel ALT Montréal
Dana Syke
Partners
Lead Production Sponsor

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