In the wake of the suicide of her friend and fellow theatre artist Jordan Mechano, performer and playwright Laura Anne Harris (Destiny, USA; Pitch Blonde) discovered more than 700 pages of his writing. Have Fun Kids is the result — a raw, tender, and quietly radical solo show that blends Jordan’s text with Laura’s own stories of grief.
Each performance is unique and unrepeatable, with content chosen by the audience before the show begins. Have Fun Kids offers a gentle and deeply human space to talk about what we often avoid: death, love, and what we leave behind.
This production has been created in a relaxed environment, which means that our team has worked hard to incorporate many elements which you might be familiar with from the practice of relaxed performances. Please take care of yourselves. ​
“Though the things I will talk about may be difficult, they are necessary. Like tearing off a bandaid. Like giving birth. Like a memory.” - from Have Fun Kids
As part of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call to actions, both numbers 19 and 21 refer to offering support for mental health and funding for Indigenous health centers, which is why we as a company are donating part of our show’s proceeds to Anishnawbe Health Toronto, which focuses on those areas.
For more on this organisation please visit their website www.aht.ca
Convection Productions is thrilled to be partnered with The Hearth Initiative for the official Have Fun Kids FUNdraiser.
All donations come with tax receipt and will be used to support the artists and creative team of Have Fun Kids.
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