“The year after all of my scoliosis treatments and my surgery, my mom took me to a circus show…. And as soon as I saw it, I thought, that’s so cool. That’s what I want to do.” ~ Angola Murdoch
“This Toronto production earns its voice in the conversation, offering clarity, courage, and unmistakable resonance.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
“Stephens’ lyrics demand more of the audience… it often feels like his characters are daring people to engage in the conversation.” ~ Anita La Selva
“The idea of ‘divorcing a dead husband’… it’s not just about leaving a relationship, it’s about reclaiming identity and autonomy after a lifetime of emotional, cultural, and societal expectations.” ~ Sanskruti Marathe & Davinder Malhi
“This one-woman show starring Vanessa Sears and directed by Cherissa Richards is an exquisitely acted, beautifully calibrated and highly affecting production.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
“I hope readers will take a chance on Detective Aunty, which is a sweet, charming and very binge-worthy cosy mystery.” ~ Uzma Jalaluddin
“Books can and do provide a magical way of escaping and an incredible way of understanding the world better.” ~ Jael Richardson
“Only after taking my first lessons and learning what classical singing was about did I realize that this was something I even liked – much less wanted to pursue.” ~ Korin Thomas-Smith
“It’s rare for women my age to have the opportunity to play someone so complex, intelligent, wild, and spiky — someone who feels things on an epic scale.” ~ Charlotte Dennis
