“Although the show is a parody on the absurdity of stereotypes pertaining to the queer community and the general horrors of online dating,” says Lesbian Speed Date From Hell! cowriter Christina Saliba in a promotional email for the play, “it also highlights how disconnected we are from honesty.” Part camp and part social commentary, this horror comedy follows Jackie as she gives speed dating a try — only to run into a former online conquest looking for revenge. Described as “a cross between John Waters’ Serial Mom and Stephen King’s Misery,” this hilarious examination of modern-day courting plays out as part of the 10-day Montréal Pride festival.
