Postcards to My Younger Transexual Self (or YTS), Ages 0-119
A fantastical work of trans autofiction by Governor General’s Award nominee Christina Cook, Postcards traces a lineage of women through time travel, live music and epistolary narrative.
Meet Spiling, a PhD student who sends postcards to her dead grandmother to distract herself from her never-ending studies—only to receive replies that change absolutely everything.
Postcards to My Younger Transexual Self (or YTS), Ages 0-119, invites you to be part of a transformational storytelling experience. In this tender, whimsical, non-linear work of autobiography and fantasy, it turns out higher education isn’t that much fun when you have to fight to be recognized for who you are. Easier to have a conversation with your dead grandmother, even if it means leaving your (very much alive) mother on read.
Playwright Christina Cook (Governor General’s Award nominee) takes us on a journey across time and space, showing that love—for family, for our past and future selves—can be sent care of (C/O) the present. A funny, heartfelt meditation on connection and trans joy, complete with live music and a homemade robot.
Produced by the playwright and collaborators
a Playwrights Theatre Centre Company Collaboration
in association with Neworld Theatre
August 25-30, 2026
2-for1 Preview - August 25 @ 7:30 PM
Opening Night - August 26 @ 7:30 PM
Evening Shows - August 27-29 @ 7:30 PM
Matinee Shows - August 29 & 30 @ 2:00 PM
Talkbacks - August 27 & 28 @ 7:30 PM
Trans Femme Community Night (All are welcome) - August 27 @ 7:30 PM
For questions about tickets, seating accommodations, or access requests, please email boxoffice@playwrightstheatre.com.
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