FUNNY, YOU DON’T LOOK AUTISTIC
PRESENTED BY GREEN THUMB THEATRE
WRITTEN BY
MICHAEL MCCREARY
DIRECTED BY
PATRICK MCDONALD
NOVEMBER 9, 2025
Photo by Pete Paterson Photography
2025-2026 VARIETY SERIES
FUNNY, YOU DON’T LOOK AUTISTIC
PRESENTED
BY
GREEN THUMB THEATRE
NOVEMBER 9, 2025
EVERGREEN CULTURAL CENTRE - STUDIO THEATRE
CREATIVE TEAM
Written & Performed by Michael McCreary
Directed by Patrick McDonald
Produced by
Green Thumb Theatre creates and produces plays that explore social issues relevant to the lives of children, youth and young adults. We provide theatre that celebrates the language and stories of today’s generation and culture to stimulate empathy, debate and critical thinking.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic is a theatrical adaptation of Michael’s autobiographical book of the same name, published in 2019 by Annick Press. The show blends Michael’s trademark deadpan delivery with Green Thumb’s history for bringing socially conscious theatre to the stage. The show will touch audiences deeply, while making them laugh out loud. Michael’s story is one of challenge, growth, and ultimately triumph.
MICHAEL MCCREARY
Michael McCreary is an autistic comedian, actor, author, and TEDX speaker who’s been performing stand-up comedy since age 13. In the past 10 years, he has performed standup shows and keynote addresses in every province in Canada – plus the Yukon - and across the United States. He has done shows for tech giants IBM and SAP International; for universities such as McMaster, Queen’s, McGill, Montana State U and the University of Texas; and for many agencies and autism organizations: Autism Ontario, Autism Canada, Autism Nova Scotia, Autism Asperger’s Friendship Society (Calgary), Firefly Autism (Denver), Autism Yukon, Geneva Centre for Autism, Autism Society Newfoundland & Labrador, Pacific Autism Family Network; and for schools and school boards across the continent.
PATRICK MCDONALD
Patrick McDonald served as Artistic Director of Green Thumb Theatre from 1988 to 2020; prior to that he was the Artistic Director of Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa. He has directed over 75 productions for Green Thumb and has overseen the commissioning and development of more than 50 new plays for children, teens and young adults. He has commissioned work from emerging writers like Dave Deveau and Michelle Riml and established writers Morris Panych, Joan MacLeod and George F. Walker. During his tenure Green Thumb productions have won numerous Jessie Richardson Awards, several Betty Mitchell Awards, and three Canada Council Awards for Outstanding Production for Young Audiences. McDonald has been nominated for many awards and has received Jessie Richardson Awards for both directing and “Continued Excellence in the Field of Theatre for Young Audiences”. In 2009, he received the Jessie Richardson Award for Career Achievement, and in 2013, he was a recipient of the Vancouver Mayor’s Arts Award. He has directed across the country at theatres including The Belfry, The Grand Theatre, Alberta Theatre Projects, National Arts Centre, Vancouver Playhouse, Gateway Theatre, Manitoba Theatre for Young People and Arts Club Theatre.
