“In my many attempts at making what I was feeling into a theatrical story… I came up with the story of a theatre troupe that is trying to put up an adaption of Antigone, and ends up having Antigone happen to them.” ~ Banafsheh Hassani بنفشه حسنی
“The production’s greatest strength lies in the cast’s obvious enthusiasm for the material and the songs.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
“This is not just the story of one man’s heritage, but a shared human story — a language older than words.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
“HANS: My Life in Fairy Tales is a carefully crafted and visually inventive production recommended for ages four and up that honours both the storyteller and his stories.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
“This is a joyously escapist and visually stunning revival that crackles with eye-popping choreography, dynamic performances, and elegant design.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
“Visually, the production adopts a minimalist aesthetic: it aims to leave scope for imagination but challenges audiences in its spareness.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
““I’d dreamed of taking the production to Toronto, and the Coal Mine was always my #1 target. I’m incredibly grateful.” ~ Jake Planinc
“It is so important that people feel like they belong at the PAC, and further, that they see themselves on our stages,” Colleen A. Smith
“I think sound discovery-based works are excellent choices for new ears… As long as we discover together, they are ready for it.” ~ Xin Wang
“I wanted to write a book where the coming-of-age arc explored the dynamics of growing up between two cultures.” ~ Noreen Nanja
“We really wanted to embrace this idea of democratizing music – of making it something that is for everyone….a piece of four-minute, bite-sized music is kind of a miracle.” ~ Rose Napoli and Suzy Wilde
