NO GOLD STAR with special guest Forrest Mortifee

No Gold Star, an ever-evolving one person play, is Alison's autobiographical tale of being a late-blooming lesbian!

No Gold Star is the unofficial sequel to Alison’s hit play '¼ Life Crisis' (“Revealing, relatable and had the audience falling out of their chairs with laughter…” Plank Magazine, TO).

True to their signature style, Alison's autobiographical tale of being a late-blooming lesbian is fabulously frank and candid, with moments of poignancy amid the laughs. Don't miss this inspiring show about finding truth in the first day of the rest of your life.

The Birdhouse
44 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1G3
Friday, July 12 · 7:30 - 9pm PDT

Alison Ward (they/she) is an actor and creator/producer of independent film and theatre with a specific interest in LGBTQIA+ and women’s stories. They hold a B.F.A degree in Theatre from York University, a diploma from Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts and was a member of The Second City’s esteemed Conservatory program in Toronto. Alison has written three full plays, including No Gold Star and performed and produced each in various cities – winning an Audience Choice Award at New York City Fringe (formerly FRIGID Festival). Their work in film includes writer/director/co-producer of “It’s Not About Kate” (HerStory Cinephelia Society Festival Nashville, Mesa International Film Festival), and writer/producer/co-director of the Feature “Writing Kim” (QFlix Philadelphia, L.I.M.P.A. Finalist (Best Supporting Actress - Alison Ward). In recent years, she has performed in The Café (itsazoo/Aphotic Theatre) for PUSH International Festival, SLACKS (Little Basket Theatre), and A Christmas Carol in Gay Apparel (Leaping Thespians). Currently, Alison lives, works and writes in Vancouver.

Forrest Mortifee (he/him) is a transgender recording artist, ancient futurist, and healing arts facilitator hailing from the unceded lands known as Vancouver, Canada. His interdisciplinary approach has led him to create a diverse range of works, including paintings, meditations, and an NFT museum of his life’s creative output. As a songwriter, he draws from a range of influences including indie-soul and alt. RnB, with his original songs having garnered close to 40 million streams across platforms. Featured on BBC Radio 1, The FADER, and Forbes, Forrest channels music and messages poignantly suited for our times. Photo credit: Sophia Alvarado (@sophiaaphoto)

The Birdhouse
44 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1G3
Friday, July 12 · 7:30 - 9pm PDT