“These are amazing songwriters. And so as far as contemporary musical theatre goes, the music is really strong—even put up against all the great musical theatre canon.” ~ Jesse LaVercombe
“Jazz dance education is important and always urgent for me: helping people understand that this practice is a living and breathing art form…” ~ Natasha Powell
“It’s quite incredible, crazy even, that we think Shakespeare is all about words. But here we are … able to tell the story without them” ~ Sonia Rodriguez
“Capping off its season of Canadian musicals, Shifting Ground Collective’s revival at Theatre Passe Muraille taps into that ebullience with an obvious affection for both the musical and the form it parodies.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
“I am re-imagining my ancestral visions and experiences by channeling them into a heroine’s journey that resonates universally.” ~ Esie Mensah
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.
“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
“You’ll find spectacle and slow ache in this sharply tuned revival that finds freshness in a classic tale.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
“Writing sketch comedy made me a better team player…. Comedy works better when the whole ensemble shines.” ~ Emily Richardson
“The production honours the original’s loose, vignette-driven structure. Rather than seeking to tighten or channel it, Cesari leans into the show’s collage-like quality.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
