Dandelion Theatre’s “Timon of Athens” is deliciously immersive and eerily timely
“This play is about consumption and overconsumption… the audience is part of that consumption, which adds another layer to the experience.” ~ Max Ackerman
Review: What the Constitution should mean to us: Heidi Schreck’s acclaimed play arrives in Canada
“Whose lives and rights does the US Constitution serve—and whose do they leave behind? And should we feel better . . . or worse, about the lives and rights protected by Canada’s Constitution?”
New “Not A Cult: The Musical” is a darkly humorous, retro journey to ReJoyce Camp Retreat
“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.”
Roberto Campanella & ProArteDanza celebrate two beautiful decades of dance
“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
Elena Belyea on crafting solitude, AI, and 90s nostalgia in “I Don’t Even Miss You”
“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
Exploring girlhood and identity: Ilana Khanin’s innovative direction in “I Was Unbecoming Then” at Next Stage
“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
Anita Majumdar on navigating friendship, the complexities of midlife and Toronto living in Rosa Laborde’s new play “Interior Design”
“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
Rakhee Morzaria & Hannan Younis: Brains, wit, and absurdity unite in “I’m with Stewwwww pit”
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”: Tawiah M’Carthy on directing new work, “Sankofa: The Soldier’s Tale Retold”
“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