About • À propos
a one-woman show • un solo de théâtre
Artist•e: Magalie (bio)
Directed by•M.e.s: Marie Queenan
Duration•Durée: 45 minutes
Languages•Langues: English or Français
A woman loses her orgasms and loses herself. In this tumultuous, tragic, fun, sexy and genuine tale, she strives to rediscover her joie de vivre.
Although orgasms are the inciting element (and an entertaining one), they mainly open the door to a much deeper reflection on mental health and self-esteem. This isn’t a play about sex (well, a little 😉)—it’s a journey, a return to the joy of living. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, your joy, or yourself—Homecumming is for you.
The show has already strongly resonated with audiences and critics in Canada and internationally, winning the Best Narrative Award at the Montreal Fringe 2025, earning a nomination for Best Text, and receiving two Frankie Award nominations for Most Promising Comedy and Most Promising Production at the Montreal Fringe 2024.
Français
Une femme perd ses orgasmes et se perd. Dans cette aventure tumultueuse, tragique, drôle, sexy et sincère, elle s’efforce de retrouver sa joie de vivre.
Bien que les orgasmes soient l’élément déclencheur (et un élément divertissant), ils ouvrent surtout la porte à une réflexion beaucoup plus profonde sur la santé mentale et l’estime de soi. Ce n’est pas une pièce sur le sexe (enfin, un peu quand même 😉) — c’est un cheminement, un retour vers la joie de vivre. Si vous vous êtes déjà senti(e) déconnecté(e) de votre corps, de votre joie ou de vous-même — Homecumming est pour vous.
Le spectacle a déjà fortement résonné auprès du public et des critiques canadiens et internationals, remportant le prix Art Narratif au Montreal Fringe 2025, obtenant une nomination pour le Meilleur texte, et recevant deux nominations aux Frankie Awards pour la Comédie la plus prometteuse et la Production la plus prometteuse au Montreal Fringe 2024.
Director • M.e.s Marie Queenan
Marie Queenan, a graduate of the University of Calgary's Theatre School, has swiftly made her mark in the world of entertainment. Beginning her career as a producer and actress in theatre, Marie's creative journey evolved into writing and directing. Since embarking on her directing journey, she's been on a quest to draw genuine, embodied truth from her performers, influenced by her teachings and collaboration with Carmel Amit, as well as the principles of Jerzy Grotowski.
In 2019, she founded Rude Girl Entertainment, her independent film production company. Under her leadership, Rude Girl Entertainment has produced three remarkable short films: "Jane Doe," "Rollergirl," and "Reunited." "Reunited" received critical acclaim, winning "Best Narrative Short" at the New York Arthouse Film Festival and “Best Director” at LA’s & Toronto’s LGBTQ film festivals, while "Rollergirl" secured "Best Comedy Short" awards at the Berlin International Art Film Festival and the California Indies.
Marie has recently completed the web series "Rejection" and is now in the development phase of her first feature film. Her dedication to storytelling is what drives Marie to continue contributing to independent cinema & theatre. Combining physical practice with her love of words, Marie hopes to create a unique experience with each performance she directs.
“When I received the script, I saw it as an excellent opportunity to explore the shame that so many people feel. Everyone has felt shame as a result of their past decisions, which pushes them to make challenging choices to change and evolve. This story explores all the decisions that lead a person to change; to let go of their past and become the version of themselves they so desire.”
— Marie Queenan