The Belfry presents Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, winner of the 2021 Governor General’s Award, by Hannah Moscovitch.

Victoria, BC...From March 29 to April 24, 2022, the Belfry Theatre will present Hannah Moscovitch’s play, Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, This gripping new play is directed by Michael Shamata, and stars Vincent Gale (Jon) and Sara Canning (Annie).

“Powerful and clever and funny.” TRNTO

Jon is a prize-winning novelist and star professor. Annie is a clever, imaginative, first-year student, and a huge fan of Jon’s work. Jon’s third marriage is going about as well as his first two when he finds himself fixated on an image: a girl in a red coat.

Who’s the hunter—? Who’s the hunted—? Who will take the next step—?  And who can unravel this complex dance—? When the dust has settled—who controls the narrative—? And who owns this story—?

“Beyond providing her signature sharp sense of humour…the intrigue in Moscovitch’s script is in discovering why she’s playing with such traditional tropes, so out of character for the playwright who has written so frankly about female sexuality.” Toronto Star

Hannah Moscovitch (What a Young Wife Ought to Know and The Children’s Republic) has set the international theatre scene alight with her fiery wit and incisive ability to tackle complex subjects with humour and intelligence.

Why I Chose This Play
“During my time at the Belfry, Hannah Moscovitch has become a frequent voice on our stages.  As a writer—she is incredibly direct—while approaching her subjects from oblique angles.  This play is no exception.  Hannah gives us a fresh and unusual way of addressing an all-too-familiar scenario.  This is simply a marvellous and captivating play.” - Michael Shamata

Creative Team
Hannah Moscovitch - Playwright
Michael Shamata - Director
Shawn Kerwin - Set & Costume Designer
Leigh Ann Vardy - Lighting Designer
Tobin Stokes - Composer & Sound Designer
Treena Stubel - Intimacy Director
Caryn Fehr - Stage Manager
Becca Jorgensen - Assistant Stage Manager
Hailee Jake Friesen - Assistant Set Designer
Tianxu Zhao - Assistant Director

Accessible Performances & Audience Engagement Events

B4PLAY
Saturday, March 26 at 11 am (Live in-person & live-streamed)

Our live talk show hosted by CBC Radio’s Gregor Craigie and featuring interviews with:

* Michael Shamata, Artistic Director

* Vincent Gale (Jon) Actor

* Dr. Alexandra Sasha Kovacs, Assistant Professor at the Department of Theatre, University of Victoria.

* Reem Girgrah, Sexualized Violence Education and Prevention Officer with the Equity and Human Rights Office at the University of Victoria. 

We will be hosting this live event at 50% capacity – masks and proof of vaccination required. To attend in person please register below. We will be streaming live to Facebook too. Register Here >>

TALKBACK THURSDAY (On Stage + Online / Hybrid)
Thursday, April 14 (15 minutes after the end of the play)

Join the actors for a Q & A Session – hop in and they’ll answer your questions about creating Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes.

Featuring Vincent Gale (Jon), Sara Canning (Annie), and Michael Shamata (Director).

VOCALEYE (ONLINE)
Almost Live Event Matinee (1:30 pm)
Saturday, April 16, 2022

Experience this Belfry production online with VocalEye audio description on Saturday, April 16. 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.

Register here: https://bit.ly/VEZoomReg

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.  

We will be performing at no more than 75% capacity for this production and adhering to all of the Covid protocols https://www.belfry.bc.ca/covid-19/. 

Show Sponsors
Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes is generously supported by Gabriel Ross 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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