Interview with Maev Beaty and Liisa Repo-Martell about “You, Always,” the world-premiere play by Governor General’s Award-winning playwright Erin Shields,
“That little girl I created in Pyaasa wants to be heard again. It was such a thunderbolt revelation for me.” ~ Anusree Roy
“I see a lot of myself in Rosina. Of all the characters I’ve portrayed, her temperament and qualities align most closely with my own. She’s playful, quick-thinking, and fiercely determined.” ~ Ariana Maubach
“Immigration here is not a single event: it’s an ongoing process of negotiation: with the self, with others, and with the twin powers of aspiration and reality.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Ripe Fruit showcases modern dance artists working at a professional level, and offering a snapshot of work that has been researched and is now ready for presentation.
“There’s an easy generosity in the ensemble’s chemistry that keeps the work elastic, even as the play probes hard questions about justice, remembrance, and what it means to find your place in a world…” ~ Arpita Ghosal
“What struck me about Troilus and Cressida before we started the work was the perspective and opinion Shakespeare invites his audience to consider, regarding one of our most famous and influential ancient Greek stories.” ~ Austin Eckert
“In a moment when conversations about marriage, motherhood, and autonomy are painfully alive and important, Canadian Stage offers us a production that is bracing, nuanced, and clear-eyed,” ~ Arpita Ghosal
“I truly believe that everyone is an artist at heart, even if we express ourselves in different ways.” ~ Karina Zhou
“I love how Sarah expresses her love and devotion to Harry through competition and combat. It’s infectious, and so much fun to play.” ~ Krystin Pellerin
“Fusing contemporary dance with the techniques of Wing Chun martial arts, the production achieves an awe-inspiring balance of technical virtuosity, gravity-defying dance sequences, and narrative complexity.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
“I feel honoured that our director Rachel Peake saw this in me: the ability to carry the weight of what Elsa is for so many kids…” ~ Kelly Holiff
