Dark Glass Theatre

Dark Glass Theatre And that action can change the world.

Dark Glass Theatre exists to tell stories that enable us to see, face to face, people we might not otherwise meet, thereby decreasing judgement, increasing compassion, and fostering empathy. We believe that one of the most damaging forces at work in our world is the demonizing of the “other.” Whether separated by trauma, social standing, religion, race, sexual orientation, geography, age, or gende

r, breaking down barriers begins with a willingness to see beyond labels like “oppressed” and “oppressor.” As we come face to face with another’s perspective, without judgement, we are empowered to act in love. We aspire to tell stories that build bridges between groups or individuals separated by discord or trauma, and to equip individuals to explore and express their own stories of forgiveness and healing.

We can't wait to see this show! ONE NIGHT ONLY - Wednesday, September 2 @ 7pm."A q***r ex-preacher tracing their way bac...
08/27/2026

We can't wait to see this show! ONE NIGHT ONLY - Wednesday, September 2 @ 7pm.

"A q***r ex-preacher tracing their way back through faith, identity, and the life they once thought they were meant to lead..."

Hope to see you there!

Check out this fabulous Contact Improv workshop from our friends at The Fort Gallery! Saturday, August 22 @ Fort Langley...
08/14/2026

Check out this fabulous Contact Improv workshop from our friends at The Fort Gallery! Saturday, August 22 @ Fort Langley Community Hall.

Contact improvisation is a movement practice that explores listening through the body, using touch, weight-sharing, momentum, and attention to ourselves, our partners, and the space around us. It is less about learning choreography and more about developing awareness, curiosity, and responsiveness. No experience necessary!

Tickets are only $10 and available on Eventbite.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/intro-to-contact-improvisation-exploring-spirals-in-movement-tickets-1994477779729

Our workshop presentation of CREAMPUFF on Saturday, May 2 was a huge success! Thank you to all those who came out, those...
05/08/2026

Our workshop presentation of CREAMPUFF on Saturday, May 2 was a huge success! Thank you to all those who came out, those who stayed for talkback, and those who have dropped us a line to share their thoughts. Your engaged response will help us make the script even stronger as we head to the world premiere in spring of 2027.

CREAMPUFF is Kyle Jespersen's baby, his story of working in harm reduction on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. It's riveting, funny, surprising... well, you don't have to listen to us, check out what some of the first witnesses had to say.

And stay tuned for infor on the full production of CREAMPUFF in 2027!

We asked Kyle Jespersen what was his inspiration for writing CREAMPUFF and here's what he said:"A whole lot of love and ...
04/25/2026

We asked Kyle Jespersen what was his inspiration for writing CREAMPUFF and here's what he said:

"A whole lot of love and a whole lot of rage. Spending 10 years with a community of people who are very underserved or entirely ignored. It gave me a chance to see people’s hearts and their humanity. How could I not? Spending that much time with people. That’s where the love comes in. The rage – we just marked a decade – April 16 – since the government declared a public health emergency because of the toxic drug crisis. Things have just gotten worse. Over 50,000 Canadians have died, nearly 20,000 of those here in British Columbia. That’s where the rage comes in. The inspiration is just to try to move public opinion."

Be one of the first to witness CREAMPUFF, Kyle's powerful and personal story of working on the Downtown Eastside. Saturday, May 2nd at Studio 16 in Vancouver. You must be a Member of Dark Glass Theatre to attend - see our website or the link in the bio to sign up. See you there!

10 sleeps until CREAMPUFF and tickets are going fast! CREAMPUFF is a play in progress about a health worker's experience...
04/22/2026

10 sleeps until CREAMPUFF and tickets are going fast!

CREAMPUFF is a play in progress about a health worker's experiences with harm reduction and supervised consumption sites on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Playwright and performer Kyle Jespersen brings a whole lot of heart and humanity to this important story. You won't want to miss it!

Kyle says...
"I think that people will see the world of drug use and drug users in a new light because my source material was a decade of hard-earned, intensely personal, direct experience. There’s very little info out there about harm reduction and supervised consumption sites to draw on. We have misperceptions to draw on that have stuck with us for decades – you know, people in movies tying leather belts around their arms and slapping their veins – all these misperceptions about how people manage this health issue. Writing this play has taken time and thoughtfulness, a lot of doubt, but a deep conviction that I’m sharing something that MUST be shared."

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CREAMPUFF is a play by Kyle Jespersen, based on his experience working in Vancouver's vibrant yet distressed Downtown Ea...
04/17/2026

CREAMPUFF is a play by Kyle Jespersen, based on his experience working in Vancouver's vibrant yet distressed Downtown Eastside in a continuum of health and social services, from supportive housing to harm reduction and detox withdrawal management, for more than a decade.

We asked Kyle "Why should people see Creampuff?" and here's what he said:

"We all walk by people in our city who are bent over, slumped, unconscious, uncared for. Getting to know some of these people through this little play will give us a sense of understanding why and seeing how there might be a better way forward. People should see Creampuff because it’s utterly relevant."

Join us Saturday, May 2nd for the first look at this important play.

04/16/2026

We love you, let's make it official!

04/14/2026

Wanna get in on our Members Only Creampuff staged reading next month?

04/08/2026

I know, I know, we've said it before and we'll say it again: we want you to come see our play in progress: Creampuff!

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