Inspired by true events, this comedic romp is a collection of songs and monologues about our obsession with the scale, our image of our bodies and the yearning to be less horizontally challenged. Written and directed by Lesley Carlberg, “How I Lost One Pound, The Musical” is Toy Box’s fourth comedy production in the Toronto Fringe Theatre Festival. Lesley teams up with 8 chronic dieters, 4 talented musicians and 2 esteemed choreographers, one amazing stage manager and a cute little assistant and invites the audience to sit back, relax and become inspired to believe that we are all beautiful and awesome despite our shape or size.

“How I Lost One Pound, The Musical”

Presented by Toy Box Productions in association with The Toronto Fringe Festival
Written & Directed by Lesley Carlberg

Music composed by Hillary Thomson, Stephen Targett, Tony Smith

Featuring the talents of Barbara Weigelt, Chiamaka Ugwu, Kate Abrams, Lauren Wolkowski, Melissa Verwey,
Megan O’Kelly, Michelle Paré, and Rosaleen Kavanagh

Theatre Pass Muraille 16 Ryerson in Toronto (northeast of Bathurst & Queen W)

Thursday, July 5, 2012 – 8:15pm                        Friday, July 6, 2012 – 5:15pm                          Sunday, July 8, 2012 – 12:00pm
Monday, July 9, 2012 – 10:30pm                       Tuesday, July 10, 2012 – 6:15pm                    Friday, July 13, 2012 – 2:15pm
Saturday, July 14, 2012 – 10:30pm

Tickets: $10 for adults at the door. Advanced tickets also available.

To reserve tickets, call: The Fringe Hotline 416-966-1062 or online www.fringetoronto.com

Fringe Publicist: Heather Ervin, media@fringetoronto.com

Production Media Reference: Lesley Carlberg, lcarlberg@rogers.com Phone: 416-726-0130

(Note: No Latecomers seating)

www.toyboxproductions.ca