The Gig
TERRI: We are not here to get political, Fonda,
we’re here to do drag.
FONDA: News flash, lady! They’re the same thing.
About the play
Please welcome to the stage Terri Tucker, Fonda deBehrs, and Ms. XXXBox!
Three drag queens have been hired to perform at a private function. The catch? Tonight’s event is a campaign launch for Laura Nelson, a brand new Conservative candidate in the upcoming election. And Laura just so happens to be Terri's sister.
As the queens struggle to agree on how to proceed, the campaign manager Karyn attempts to send a message of inclusivity to voters and win the seat. Throw in an unimpressed venue technician and a long-standing Member of Parliament who’s been forced into retirement and, honey, this gig will have you “gagging!”
The Gig is a contemporary comedy-drama about politics, drag, family, and what we do when we don’t see eye-to-eye.
Staging Requirements
Cast: Seven actors
Two Acts: 1 hour, 50 minutes including interval
Flexible Interior Set
Press
"Wildly entertaining, not to mention thought-provoking. Riotous, often campy fun serrated with sharp conflict and sharp ideas around deeply felt, powerfully relevant issues."
- Hamilton Spectator
✭✭✭✭✩
“A serious play about drag wrapped in a comedy about politics."
- Stage Door
“A wonderfully constructed comic confection that also has something quite profound to say.”
- View Magazine
“Wildly humorous.”
- Ontario Stage
“Incredibly entertaining.”
- Beyond James
“A cheeky, witty, often moving play. Heart, great laughs, and something important to say.”
- Slotkin Letter
“Both hilarious and poignant.”
- In The Hammer
Production History
The Gig premiered at Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton, Ontario) in 2023. The World Premiere was directed by great Canadian playwright and director Morris Panych.
The play was originally commissioned by Alberta Theatre Projects and developed in the ATP Playwrights’ Unit.
Please check back for news about upcoming productions of The Gig!
Get the script
To receive a perusal copy of the script, please contact Colin Rivers at Marquis Literary.
Stay tuned for updates about publication of The Gig.
Gallery
The Gig is available to professional theatres. To inquire about licensing, please contact us.
Photo Credits on this page:
All photos by FrameWork from the Theatre Aquarius production. Banner Photo: Neil Barclay, Steven Gallagher, and Jaime "Lucinda Mui" Lujan. About the Play Photo: Steven Gallagher and Philippa Domville. Staging Requirements Photo: the cast of the Theatre Aquarius World Premiere. Press Photo: Steven Gallagher. Production History Photo: Lisa Horner, Philippa Domville, and Jim Mezon. Get the Script Photo: Jim Mezon. Gallery 1: Jaime "Lucinda Mui" Lujan. Gallery 2: Lisa Horner and Philippa Domville. Gallery 3: Jaime "Lucinda Mui" Lujan, Steven Gallagher, and Neil Barclay. Gallery 4: Natascha Girgis and Neil Barclay. Gallery 5: Jim Mezon and Philippa Domville.