Ottawa 
Events Description
Beth is struggling to stay afloat as a single parent, a working professional, and the 45-year-old resident of her mother’s basement. As her child explores their gender, Beth confronts her idea of what a ‘good mom’ looks like, balancing the urge to protect her child with the desire to support her kid as their authentic self. Why It’s imPossible explores the complex relationship between mother and child, life’s transitions, and parenting in precarious times.
New plays are constantly in development. As this project evolved, the play found a new title: Why It’s imPossible. This show doesn’t offer answers, but asks questions about how Beth can support her child as they grow into a full expression of themselves. Previously titled Why It’s Impossible to Raise a Girl, the creation of this play has been a four-year process which has taken place in collaboration and consultation with queer and trans individuals. We feel that the new title more clearly captures the intention of the show: to empower parents and caregivers to let go of their expectations of who their children will be and support their children as they are; to make life beyond the gender binary a place of safety and flourishing – in short, possible.
A play about parenting in precarious times
co-created by Sophia Fabiilli & Zoë Sweet
by Sophia Fabiilli
directed by Evalyn Parry
starring Zoë Sweet
A SweetnFab Collective production
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $28.00 – $57.00
How to get tickets?
Phone: (613) 236-5196
Email: boxoffice@gctc.ca
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Tuesday January 21, 2025 to Sunday February 2, 2025
Tuesday – Friday | 8:00 PM
Saturday | 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Sunday | 2:00 PM
Venue & Address
Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre, 1233 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, ON
Wheelchair accessible
Street Parking
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
