YPT’s The 26 Letter Dance is not for you, adults – and that’s a good thing
The 26 Letter Dance, showing at Young People’s Theatre (YPT) until March 16, has a singularly well-chosen title. The show, […]
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Millennial job seekers retreat to advance in Hart House Theatre’s RETREAT
Kat Sandler’s RETREAT, a satire of millennials vying for a job, is on stage at Hart House Theatre March 1-9. Our interview with director Claire Burns and Pearle Harbour, unforgettable as Scoutmaster Candace
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Arlen Aguayo Stewart talks ARC’s “Human Animals”
“This play… is unfortunately timeless, and so relevant right now.” Interview with Arlen Aguayo Stewart who plays Alex in ARC’s production of Stef Smith’s HUMAN ANIMALS.
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Crafting art from loss with Shira Leuchter and Michaela Washburn
“You can expect a warm and inviting space.” Our feature on Shira Leuchter about “Lost Together”, her live art performance with co-creator Michaela Washburn at Progress Festival
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E.B. Smith and Catherine Rainville on the enduring debate about OTHELLO
Is OTHELLO a racist play or a play about racism? You decide. Shakespeare BASH’d’s new production of OTHELLO runs Feb 5 – 10. We chatted with E.B Smith (Othello) and Catherine Rainville (Desdemona)
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Kate Ross on the “beautiful and accessible” WWI drama MARY’S WEDDING
There’s something about Mary… Stephen Massicote’s exquisite WWI play MARY’S WEDDING makes its Toronto debut, starring Kate Ross & Fraser Elsdon. Our interview with Kate Ross!
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Ellen Denny and the “Wonder” of Harriet Brooks’ life and legacy
Ellen Denny’s play WONDER combines movement, science and history to tell the story of trailblazing scientist Harriet Brooks, the first female nuclear physicist in Canada and Denny’s great-great aunt.
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Saga Collectif’s Iphigenia and the Furies surprises and moves
Scott Sneddon on IPHIGENIA AND THE FURIES (ON TAURIAN LAND): “This inventive and intense work provides an audience-friendly lesson in Greek myth and Greek theatre, conjures a fantastical narrative realized by strong performances,…and surprises with laughter and insight”
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Marie Barlizo’s “Lucky” explores the model minority myth
How much is too much? Marie Barlizo’s LUCKY draws on the true story of Jennifer Pan to explore the effects of extreme parental expectations on the children of Asian immigrants.