In this hilarious and provocative one-woman show, true-crime-obsessed Marlene’s infatuation with serial killers sends her on a collision course with her own identity.
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Firehall Theatre (280 E Cordova St, Vancouver)
by Marlene Ginader
a ITSAZOO and vAct Production
a Firehall Arts Centre Presentation
The Firehall Arts Centre presents the world premiere of Canadian Psycho this spring from Tuesday, March 31 to Sunday, April 12, 2026.
What came first, the psychological crime thriller… or the crime itself? While Hollywood congratulates itself on “diversity”, the juiciest, darkest, most complex roles still seem reserved for white men — because they’re based on the world’s most infamous people: American serial killers. There’s only one way to change that…
Blending original electronic music, dynamic movement and striking video design, this satirical solo show, produced by Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre and ITSAZOO Productions, is a provocative takedown of the model minority myth and an unhinged interrogation of who gets to be seen, centered, and mythologized.
Playwright Marlene Ginader adds, “Mostly, it’s about a half-Asian woman who’s frustrated by the lack of inclusion in the serial killer space, and is finally ready to do something about it.”
Content warning: This performance explores themes of racism, sexism and mental health, shows and references documentary footage of serial killers, and depicts acts of violence.
Credits for Canadian Psycho:
Written & Performed by: Marlene Ginader
Directed by: Jenna Rodgers
Set & Props Designer | Costume Consultant: Ryan Cormack
Composer, Costume, & Co-Projection Designer: Marlene Ginader
Lighting Designer: Jonathan Kim
Co-Projection Designer: Andie Lloyd
Sound Designer: June Hsu
Choreographer: Amanda Testini
Stage Manager: Jasmin Sandhu
Apprentice Stage Manager: Vicki Santos
Production Manager: Jamie Sweeney
Produced by: Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre & ITSAZOO Productions
