Beyond Belief

Written by Sarah Danielle Pitman
Directed by Jimmy Blais*
Recommended for Elementary and older

Presented at Geordie Theatre Fest
January 19-25, 2025

A field guide to dragons, grown-ups, and other impossible creatures.

Nine-year-old Rowan is on a mission: to prove that dragons are real—and maybe, just maybe, save their older sister Abbey in the process. When Rowan discovers a mysterious egg on the beach, a whirlwind of adventure begins, and an unlikely friendship forms with Margot, a shy but brilliant classmate who knows everything about birds, books, and being different. Together, they embark on a quest full of imagination, danger, and deep emotional discovery. But when the line between fantasy and reality begins to blur, Rowan must confront a truth even harder to believe than dragons: the people we love can sometimes need help we don’t know how to give. Funny, heartfelt, and brimming with childlike wonder, Beyond Belief tackles big questions with humour and empathy. It’s a story about friendship, mental health, and what it means to hold hope when things feel uncertain. With dazzling theatricality and warmth, this play invites young audiences to imagine boldly, speak honestly, and believe in the impossible.

Themes and Concepts

➜   Friendship & Compassion

➜   Mental Health

➜   Curiosity & Adventure 

All performances are presented at 
La Maison Théâtre

245 Ontario St E,
Montreal, Quebec H2X 1X6

Getting Here:

By metro: Berri-UQAM or Saint-Laurent
By bus: 24, 55, 125
By car: Street parking, Cégep du Vieux-Montréal ($), La Grande Bibliothèque ($), Cinéma Quartier Latin ($), Horoparc de la Ville de Montréal ($)

For Educators

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Cast and Team

Luigi Tiberio

Performer

Sarah Danielle Pitman – Playwright
Jimmy Blais* – Director
Diana Uribe – Set/Costume Design
potatoCakes_digital – Video Design
Heather-Ellen Strain – Composer

* The participation of the Artist is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance•Opera•Theatre Policy