Review: Alumnae Theatre’s “Other Desert Cities” emphasizes family, love and truth
“The ensemble rises admirably to the challenge of this 2012 Pulitzer Prize finalist, offering a compelling evening of theatre.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
“The ensemble rises admirably to the challenge of this 2012 Pulitzer Prize finalist, offering a compelling evening of theatre.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
“Director Dylan Trowbridge’s visionary staging transforms the industrial venue into an arena of raw emotion…” ~ Scott Sneddon
“…a theatrical puzzle that wraps laughter and melodrama around a sinister, timely warning.” ~ Scott Sneddon
“It was one play pre-pandemic. And it seemed to have more riches after the pandemic. Things we did not see before. And in the light of the current shifting political tides we are experiencing, it makes even more sense …” ~ Alexander Thomas
“While the piece isn’t optimistic about the future, it isn’t overly pessimistic about people, either. It’s a vision of the world as I’d like to see it…” ~ Adam Paolozza
“As part of Soulpepper’s tradition of inventive musical concerts, ‘Alligator Pie’ is a wonderful example of theatre that seamlessly bridges generations…” ~ Arpita Ghosal
“A core purity of redemptive imagination and honest expression powers Funeral Al Fresco – and the fearlessness of the three performers and their commitment to the premise carry the day.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
“Are we necessarily the sum of our experiences, circumstances, socializations, genetics? Can we fight for the tabula rasa, or are we forever predestined by how and who we were born?” ~ Rouvan Silogix and Rafeh Mahmud
“In each role I play, I want to be able to show the world that representation matters and yes, Rapunzel can be Filipina!” ~ Interview with Lia Luz
“Every word and phrase in this play is a love letter to Toronto and its people. I am endlessly in love with this city and its residents.” Interview with Catherine Maleikova