Content warning: This play alludes to and depicts sexual violence and assault. These scenes are handled with care and the actors are not being harmed. If you find yourself needing a moment, please don’t hesitate to step outside of the theater. However, if you do step outside, you will not be able to re-enter.
Director's Note: This is a play about moving through the world as a young woman. It was inspired by many women I hold dear to my heart and more specifically, by their anger. I’d encourage you not to rush into judging any character in this play, but instead to reflect on the moral repercussions of the story: How would you have acted in the characters’ situations? What would you have done differently? How have these characters been failed by institutions of justice, and how can we change that? Most importantly, this is not a fable or a fairytale. It doesn’t reflect every survivor’s story, but it’s Honey’s story, and speaking for all of us involved, we love her.
I started crafting Honeytrap in early 2025, and it’s surreal to see it on tonight, with so many people I adore in the room. I want to thank the crew and production team for all their hard work, and the actors for all the emotional and physical energy they have given to this production. Over the months of preparation and rehearsals, every single person has poured their heart and soul into making tonight happen, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I would also like to thank our financial backers, who allowed us to put on a production with total creative freedom. Lastly, thank you to everyone who has shown up tonight. My two main goals in mounting this production were the ability to pay young artists for their time and commitment, so half of your ticket will be going towards that, and my second goal was to donate a large portion of the profits to charity. The Montreal Centre for Sexual Assault, given the play’s topic, felt like the obvious choice. They do incredible work, and I’d encourage anyone reading to make a personal donation if they can.
Honeytrap has been a labour of love, and being surrounded by people who bring such light, joy, and talent to the table has made it incredibly rewarding. Thank you for coming tonight and thank you for your open minds. Enjoy the show!