Parasocial By Rebecca Driedger	Metanoia Theatre Co. - Winnipeg, MB  metanoiatheatre.ca/	V.25 - The Gargoyle Theatre
	Parasocial follows two video game streamers as they navigate the streaming world. In an effort to gain followers, Mia joins Zach's stream but soon encounters a devoted fan who crosses boundaries by commenting on her personal life and discovers where she works. Initially dismissing it as harmless, Mia soon realizes the fan's obsession is escalating. The play delves into online privacy, vulnerability and the dangers of being an internet personality, illustrating the dark consequences of blurred lines between public and private life. Cast: Sasha Dyck, Josh Pinette Director: Rebecca Driedger	Show Info: 45 minutes Genre: Play-Dramedy Audience: Parental Guidance Coarse Language, Gunshots	Wed July 16 6:00 PM Thu July 17 6:45 PM Fri July 18 8:30 PM Sat July 19 9:45 PM Mon July 21 6:45 PM Tue July 22 8:30 PM Wed July 23 5:00 PM Thu July 24 6:45 PM Fri July 25 8:30 PM Sat July 26 9:45 PM Sun July 27 12:00 PM

Parasocial

Metanoia Theatre Co.—The Gargoyle Theatre

As someone familiar with videogame streaming, the concept is intriguing, but the overall affect was closer to YouTuber than a streamer. Stalking and doxxing are ever present dangers, and this show does a reasonable job explaining and presenting them to audiences who might be unfamiliar. Arguments between our two streamers frequently result in the actors yelling over one another, resulting in muddy dialogue, and hard to follow scenes. In addition to shaky acting and a weak ending, it maybe isn’t the best introduction to the online world.

Josh Fidelak

---