“A fast-food fueled dadaist poet” - VICE
She’s Not Special combines musical theatre and comedic storytelling to explore the pressures of Black Excellence. As a Black Muslim Woman (a triple threat!), creator Fatuma Adar is on a mission to free you from the clutches of exceptionalism and teach you how to relish in the joys of mediocrity.
“Fierce, frank and uncompromising… Satire at its best.”
Glenn Sumi | NOW Magazine
Creative Team
Written and performed by Fatuma Adar
Directed by Fatuma Adar and Graham Isador
Music Supervisor: Ben Elliott
Music Director: Adrian Hogan
Videographer: Roya DelSol
Set and Lighting Design: Joe Pagnan
Sound Design: Christopher Ross-Ewart
Hair by That Girl Lola
Stage Manager: Lucy McPhee
Production Manager: Deb Lim
Production Assistant: Avery Jean Brennan
Produced by HomeMadeIt Productions and Pressgang in association with Pandemic Theatre
“The humour in She’s Not Special exists on so many levels that it really requires multiple viewings.”
Christopher Hoile | Stage Door
Production History
January 2022 • Next Stage Theatre Festival • Toronto, ON
Supporters
This project has been made possible through the generous support of the Toronto Fringe Festival, Canada Council for the Arts, and Toronto Arts Council.
