Burning Mom

An inspiring comedy based on real life events, Dorothy realizes that life is too short to delay your aspirations. After losing her husband, she decides to take their RV on the road trip of his retirement dreams: she’s going to Burning Man. After all, it’s only a 21-hour drive to a weeklong culture festival and party with no plumbing in the middle of a desert—how hard can it be?

Burning Mom is a stirring odyssey of self-discovery and tale of how art, everlasting roads, and human connection propel her along the way. You'll laugh and cry as Dorothy's story, based on the playwright's mother's life, invites you to take risks and enjoy the small moments in life – come along for the ride!

"Burning Mom shows why Mieko Ouchi is one of Canada's best playwrights. A hilarious, touching roller-coaster ride through grief, joy, and all the hills, drops, and turns in between.” – Vern Thiessen, Governor General's Literary Award–winning author of Einstein's Gift

Content Advisory

This production may contain flashing lights and water-based haze and fog.

Creative and Production Team

Director – Mieko Ouchi
Set Designer – Patrick Rizzotti
Costume Designer – Kirsten McGhie
Lighting Designer – John Webber
Projection Designer – Kim Clegg
Sound Designer – Ashley Au
Assistant Set Designer – Ana Camacho