Period Problems
I've got 99 problems and my period is most of them. A one person show about dealing with periods & chronic illness while navigating life and the medical system. Everything you wanted to know about periods but were too afraid to ask. If you have a period or know someone with a period, this show is for you!
Period Problems is a lively and heartfelt show that mixes music, humour, and storytelling into an experience that feels both personal and universal. Lita’s sharp wit and openness turn everyday struggles into moments of laughter and connection, while also sharing touching stories about living with chronic illness. Christina’s visuals add playful bursts of creativity, making the show dynamic and fun to watch. It’s funny, uplifting, and full of heart, a celebration of resilience and honesty that will leave you smiling.
The show is a combination of a deeply personal and heartfelt journey through the Alberta medical system and the broader issue of the patriarchy and "women's health".
I found myself enjoying the show as I clapped, laughed and sang along. There is a sharp detour to a heartfelt and intimate moment of reflection on the artist's struggle to get a diagnosis and find treatment. I found myself, and noted others in the audience, tearing up as the performer lays her emotions bare on the stage. This turn may be jarring to some, but the performer does an admirable job bringing the audience back to the light-hearted and edutainment performance I enjoyed at the start.
I think the unsung hero of the show is the visual gags and projected art that accompanies the performance. The projectionist does not simply sit idly by, but is a key contributor to the performance. I think the projectionist accidently stole the show on my viewing, with having a laugh out loud moment that many may miss. I cannot stress this enough, the live art elevates this show from being good to excellent.
Though this show title may scare many people away, specifically those without a uterus, I believe this show does a good job in making the subject approachable and safe for someone coming from someone who lacks the experience outlined in the title.
Thanks to you two for creating this show. Relatable, potent and affirming AF ❤️🔥 loved every moment of it!
As I sit here, a woman who gets her period, I reflect on this show in disbelief... I've had my period for 20 years! How am I only learning some of the things I learned in this show NOW?!
Lita wrote something approachable, joyful, honest, and grounding. This show was really exciting not just because of the live projection art (WOAH!) but because every single person in the room learned something new and, frankly, vital about having a uterus, whether that applied to you or not. It was funny, it moved quickly, and it was well worth the ticket!
Period problems consisted of hilarious song and dances with witty lyrics, relatable stories that make you laugh and also emotional anecdotes of Lita’s struggles. Similar to a menstrual cycle this show will make you laugh, cry, inform and question society. To add to Lita’s performance, Christina adds some unique and sometimes humorous visuals to the performance. A must see for all people who have a period but if you don’t that’s okay because you will definitely learn something new and laugh along the way!
If you’ve ever had a period or know anyone who’s ever had a period, this show is a must see. Poignant, funny, informative, and at times, heartbreaking. Lita brings a special brand of humour to this touchy subject and Christina is a masterful visual storyteller. Period.