It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, but we’re always running out of time. Two friends grapple with a different theme each night, searching for answers about how to live through ancient Greek poetry. Topics change, but there’s always beer.

Il est 17 h quelque part, mais nous sommes toujours à court de temps. Chaque soir, deux amis se penchent sur un thème différent, cherchant dans la poésie grecque antique des réponses sur l’art de vivre. Les sujets changent, mais la bière est toujours au rendez-vous.

Upcoming Performances:

Montréal, Canada: 2026

@ Fringe Festival

Dates: June 11, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21

Run time: 30 minutes. 

Where: Ctrllab (3634 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2V4)

Tickets and show times can be found here.

Trento, Italy: 2026

@ Academic conference (Audience in Archaic Lyric Performance and Classical Theatre: A Synaesthetic Continuity?)

Date: October 1

What critics have said:

“These two actresses blushing, trying to articulate ancient truths in a tiny room…were thoroughly magnetic.” Lyla McQueen Shah, Montreal Rampage

“the incredible chemistry between these two friends was refreshing, and the poetry itself was, for the most part, captivating…my only complaint? Too short!” – Scott Humphrey, Blood Underrated

“the hilarious conversation that resulted was one I was glad to witness. De Klerk effortlessly quotes Greek tragedy over a beer, her eloquence beautifully complemented by her casual (if a little nervous) demeanor. I would happily listen to her spout ancient poetry for much longer than this short piece allowed.” – Victoria Laberge, Bloody Underrated

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Past Performances:

Fringe Festival (May 28-June 1, 2025), Montréal

Wildside Offside Festival (January 8, 2015), Montréal

Bowery Poetry Club (September 21-22, 2014), NYC

Fringe Festival (June 5-8, 11, 13-15, 18-20, 2014), Montréal

ShortStanding Festival of Short Performances (February 12-23, 2014), Montréal