The Gas Station At The
Edge Of The Universe
Show Description
The Gas Station at the Edge of the Universe, written by Trinity Tacknyk, was presented at York University’s Playground Festival. The play follows Sawyer, a recent university graduate who returns to their hometown in rural northern Canada and reunites with their childhood best friend, Casey. As masked creatures begin seeking them out and their once-familiar hometown becomes increasingly unrecognizable, the two are forced to confront their past, their relationship, and the realities they have tried to leave behind. The production explores friendship, forgiveness, change, and learning to let go.
Presented At:
York University, Toronto ON
CREDITS
Playwright: Trinity Tacknyk
Director: Trinity Tacknyk
Stage Manager: Zach Giardine
Assistant Stage Manager: Ashley-Marie Guerrin, Natalia Vahl, Samantha Derbyshire
Lighting Design: Jade Showers
Sound Design: Amber Bean
Costume Design: Rachel Van Staalduinen
Props Design: Sophie Cheung & Jenny Yang
Set Design: Vic Lusby & Olivia De Wilde
Fight Coordinator: Matt Finnigan
Photo Credit: Maggie Stempt