Flashback to When Keanu Reeves Played a Werewolf Who Liked Boys

Wolfboy was a 1984 musical directed by Leon Parris with a book by Russell Labey, based on the play by Brad Fraser.

Its story concerns two teenagers committed to an asylum: Bernie has tried to commit suicide and David believes he is a werewolf. The musical addresses psychiatric disorders, abuse, sexuality and loneliness. The original play was staged in Canada; a 1984 production is reported as Keanu Reeves’ first stage role.

Canadian queer auteur Bruce La Bruce posted on Instagram today: “In 1984 a theatrical production of playwright Brad Fraser’s “Wolfboy” premiered in Toronto co-starring two young unknown actors named Carl Marotte and Keanu Reeves. My friend John Porter, who, twenty years later, adapted my hustler short stories from my J.D.s fanzine for a movie called “Sugar,” directed the original production.”

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