“Not A Cult: The Musical, a campy, retro thrill ride blending 80s aesthetics, slasher horror, and dark comedy… dives headfirst into the absurdity and dangers of self-help culture and cult-like devotion – all set to a nostalgic pop soundtrack.”
“These programs feed the company with a community of dancers and choreographers who bring their best, enabling us to continually evolve while fostering a vibrant ecosystem of dance in Canada.” ~ Roberto Campanella
“I remember during the lockdowns, I used to fantasize about being in front of an audience again. I told myself that if I ever got to do it again, I’d never take it for granted.” ~ Elena Eli Belyea
“The musical uses plot, character, and action in a radically different way from the plays most people tend to encounter. It asks the audience to experience the accumulation of details through adjusting their own assumptions, expectations, and internal rhythms.” ~ Ilana Khanin
“There’s a pressure to stay the same, an invisible ask to stunt your own growth to keep the group dynamic intact,… The play definitely explores the cost of holding back essential truths to maintain status quo friendships” ~ Anita Majumdar
In the show, the duo navigates the highs and lows of their relationship with humour, exploring everything from fleeting moments of genius to the everyday absurdities of life.
“If your roots are intact, no one can shake you. You know who you are…. You’re better. You can better look up to the horizon and imagine what your future looks like.” ~ Tawiah M’Carthy
“I love doing this series. The performers are amazing. Singing at Koerner [Hall] is such a treat.” ~ Andrew Penner
“I have to narrow it down to what will resonate the most with the audience, and will showcase a diverse selection… from around the globe.” ~ Matthew Downs
