Maskulin(e) follows two actors who perform and critique a series of masked scenes that explore masculine stereotypes. Gradually it is revealed that the actors perpetuate the same behaviour that they are condemning. The tension rises between them as they continue to carry out their tasks as narrators and fight for higher status.

This bilingual theatre performance uses half-mask theatre and the actors as protagonists to explore manifestations of stereotypical masculinity and how they can be harmful to our thoughts, actions and society. It poses the questions: How can we be both perpetrator and victim of toxic masculinity? It was first presented in 2018 at Mainline Theatre, then in 2019 at Monument National with Festival Vue sur la Releve.

Text: Alexandre Lang, Curtis Legault, Michelle Rambharose
Direction: Michelle Rambharose
Performers: Alexandre Lang and Curtis Legault

Stage Management: Lyanna Labelle-Rocha
Lighting Design: Alizee Millot, Diana Chui
Sound Design: Joseph Browne
Set & Mask Design: Nalo Soyini Bruce
Costume Design: Nicolas Ruzza
Artistic Advisors: Anthony Kennedy & Nathaniel Justiniano

Mainline Photos: Svetla Atanasova
Vue Sur la Relève Photos: Festival Vue sur la Releve