Review: New “Takwahiminana” blends memory, movement, and multicultural identity
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Review: In the dark heart of the fairy forest, YPT’s “Wicked Nix” makes magic
“Ultimately, what sets Wicked Nix apart is respect for its young audience’s emotional intelligence. The production never shies away from presenting genuine danger or complex moral dilemmas.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Anita La Selva brings “bold and daring” steampunk verve to “The Threepenny Opera”
“Stephens’ lyrics demand more of the audience… it often feels like his characters are daring people to engage in the conversation.” ~ Anita La Selva
Review: “FLEX”s amazing ensemble, killer set deliver nothing but net
“As Toronto looks ahead to the Toronto Tempo joining the WNBA in 2026, FLEX conjures a pivotal moment in sports history, which resonates with contemporary discussions about race, gender, aspiration and opportunity.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Sanskruti Marathe and Davinder Malhi’s new play “The Roof Is Leaking” centers Punjabi mothers
“The idea of ‘divorcing a dead husband’… it’s not just about leaving a relationship, it’s about reclaiming identity and autonomy after a lifetime of emotional, cultural, and societal expectations.” ~ Sanskruti Marathe & Davinder Malhi
Review: Vanessa Sears captivates in powerful one-woman “Shedding a Skin”
“This one-woman show starring Vanessa Sears and directed by Cherissa Richards is an exquisitely acted, beautifully calibrated and highly affecting production.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Charlotte Dennis confronts tech, trauma, and identity In JOB
“It’s rare for women my age to have the opportunity to play someone so complex, intelligent, wild, and spiky — someone who feels things on an epic scale.” ~ Charlotte Dennis
Review: King Theatre Company’s “ART” explores friendship, ego, and the value of art
“What begins as an argument about art spirals into a deeper confrontation: about values, validation, and the roles the men play in one another’s lives.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Opera meets epic: Meher Pavri sings the Gita in “Mahabharata”
“It feels like a dream every time I get to sing it.” ~ Meher Pavri
