What’s Eating You?
New play by Jay Gallant
Sometimes, it takes an apocalypse to find yourself.
What’s Eating You?, a powerful and comedic play written by playwright and activist Jay Gallant, is coming to The Guild in Charlottetown next month.
Featuring cast members Ash Arsenault, Cameron MacDonald, Graham Putnam, Kassinda Bulger, Marli Trecartin, and Noah Nazim, this groundbreaking production explores themes of gender identity, mental illness, and resilience—all set against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse.
Gallant’s semi-autobiographical play follows the journey of a trans man confronting his gender identity in middle age while navigating a complex reunion with an estranged childhood friend. As zombies close in, What’s Eating You? serves up a compelling tale of survival, self-empowerment, and forgiveness—with just the right dose of undead mayhem.
Drawing inspiration from his own experiences as a trans man and advocate, Gallant uses the play to weave together personal storytelling and timely social commentary. For over 20 years, Gallant has championed gender and sexual diversity, working with schools, organizations, and government institutions across PEI.
What’s Eating You? has been years in the making, beginning as a selection in the 2020 Island Fringe Festival’s Pounding the Pavement event and later evolving through the Fresh from the Island: A New Works Festival in 2021. After a sold-out staged reading in 2022, this full production promises to captivate and inspire.
Performances run on March 27, 28, and 29. Doors open at 7 pm. Audiences can enjoy the pre-show event at 7:30 pm featuring performances by local artists each evening, creating a dynamic and community-focused atmosphere. The main show begins at 8 pm.
Visit island-fringe.tickit.ca for tickets. Rates are available for students, seniors, and those under waged, general seating, and complimentary for those needing financial support.