EVERYBODY

EVERYBODY was a fourth-wall-defying contemporary adaptation of the 15th-century morality play, EVERYMAN. Jacobs-Jenkins’ secular take on the idea of morality and the journey to one’s demise was brilliantly written as a comedic adventure to the grave, where the protagonist, EVERYBODY, had to answer to DEATH and bring a presentation of their life to GOD. EVERYBODY, terrified of completing this endeavour alone, sought out the help of various figures in their life to accompany them into the unknown potential afterlife.

Director Tanja Jacobs believed that this play was a modern plea for awareness, decency, and kindness and was an offered reprieve for a life still-to-be-lived. With William Schmuck (set/props), Logan Raju Cracknell (lighting), Nadine Grant (costumes), and Colin Labadie (sound), the design team created a landscape with a multitude of possibilities for the unexpected, the hilarious, and macabre.

The digital program and dramaturgy hub can be found at uweverybody.ca. The website was an interactive resource for audience members, providing information on the play, program and production team. The dramaturgy class authored articles on the themes and concepts explored in the play, providing context to better understand the choices made by the author, creative team and actors.