The Belfry premieres Kindred, a “seriously funny” play by Rosa Dolores.

Victoria, BC...From May 17 to June 12, 2022, the Belfry Theatre will premiere Rosa Dolores's new comedy, Kindred. This new play is directed by Lauren Taylor and stars Medina Hahn (as Soleil), Stephen Lobo (as Mo), Andrew McNee (as Troy), and Celine Stubel (as Elise).

Can you snatch happiness from the jaws of discontent?  Elise and Troy, Mo and Soleil: two couples search for the answer to that very question in this new romantic and dramatic comedy. 

When your world turns sour and the future you dreamt of disappears, what happens next? Words and recriminations don’t get you far but maybe there is a silver lining. Could one date change fate? And could one chance encounter change it all again?

Rosa Dolores is a writer from Vancouver, BC, who studied at Langara College. She runs a bed and breakfast with her RMT husband and has two children. She is a published poet and screenwriter. 

Kindred will be performed for in-person performances from May 17 to June 12, 2022, with simultaneous live stream broadcasts from May 31 to June 5.

Why I Chose This Play

I love this play—it surprises me—and it is unlike any other play I know.  It has romance, and villains, and tests and traps and lessons—and a chance to find what you’re looking for in unexpected places. And it’s real and believable.  Michael Shamata

Creative Team
Rosa Dolores - Playwright
Lauren Taylor - Director
Pam Johnson - Production Designer
Emily Friesen - Costume Designer
Brad Trenaman - Lighting Designer
Mary Jane Coomber - Sound Designer
Treena Stubel - Intimacy Director
Liam Kearns - Stage Manager
Becca Jorgensen – Assistant Stage Manager

Accessible Performances & Audience Engagement Events

B4PLAY (In-person + Online)
Saturday, May 14 at 11 am

Our live talk show is hosted by CBC Radio’s Gregor Craigie and will feature interviews with Lauren Taylor (Director), Stephen Lobo, (Actor), Chivonne Graff (Early Childhood Pedagogy Network) and Alfredo Garcia (Ph.D. student, UVic Department of Political Science).

TALKBACK THURSDAY (On Stage + Online / Hybrid)
Thursday, June 2 following the performance

Join actors Medina Hahn, Stephen Lobo, Andrew McNee, Celine Stubel, and director Lauren Taylor for a Q & A Session – hop in and they’ll answer your questions about creating Kindred.

VOCALEYE (Online)
Almost Live Event Matinee
Sunday, June 5 at 1:30 pm

Experience Kindred online with VocalEye audio description on Sunday, June 5. The virtual Zoom lobby opens at 1:30 pm for community socializing with host Amy Amantea followed by a pre-show introduction at 1:45 pm.

The feature presentation begins at 2 pm. You’re invited to stay for the post-show chat with special guests and a prize draw. This event is designed to be accessible for people who are blind and partially sighted and is free to attend.

This VocalEye performance will take place over Zoom.

Supported by Disability Alliance BC.

Ticket Information
This year we are offering Pay What You Want tickets for both in-person attendance and live streams. Tickets are available at 250-385-6815 or online at tickets.belfry.bc.ca.  

While masks and proof of vaccination are no longer mandatory, we strongly encourage all audience members to wear masks and take all publicly recommended health precautions.

Show Sponsors
Kindred is generously supported by Parc Retirement Living and Used.ca.

Season Sponsors
The Belfry is generously supported by The Times Colonist and Helijet.

Public Funders
The Belfry is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Heritage, the Province of BC, BC Arts Council, CRD Arts Development and the City of Victoria.

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