TORONTO, June 15, 2011 – Expect Theatre proudly presents AWAKE, a site-specific theatre piece based on a series of interviews with those who have been affected by gun violence in the at-risk area of Jamestown/Rexdale. The piece includes verbatim theatre, dancehall, gospel music and hip hop and underscores the struggles faced by those living in that troubled neighbourhood as well as their hopes and aspirations. AWAKE runs Wednesday, July 6 to Sunday July 17 at the Walmer Road Baptist Church as part of The Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival.
A.H. Dance Company presents Chameleon, the Experience of Global Citizens in Toronto Fringe Festival
Exploring the notions of home, cultural identity and relationships through dance with film, spoken word,music, photography, and jewelry design. Chameleon draws on the insight and experience of Third Culture Kids: those who have spent a significant period of time in a culture other than their own.
Pocket Alchemy presents three dances inspired by bodily organs, the Mayfly and dialectical theory in the Toronto Fringe show, Scienceography. I talked to the three collaborators about theory and artistry coming together. (Interview participants Brittany Duggan, Susan Kendal and Krista Posyniak are all referred to by first name for easier reading. I shall remain good old LR.)
Mickey & Judy, starring recording artist, Michael Hughes (David Foster & Friends), will receive World Premiere at the 2011 Toronto Fringe Festival produced by Random Hero Entertainment.
Mickey & Judy, is a hilarious, pseudo-memoir, chronicling Hughes’ childhood obsession with musicals and his journey from psychiatric ward to Off-Broadway. Chock-full of comical anecdotes about his childhood spent cross-dressing and channeling Judy Garland, dramatic readings from his actual doctor’s charts, and a musical score that borrows from Broadway classics and the Judy Garland songbook. Mickey & Judy is about falling in love and following your dreams.
The outdoor setting is perfect for this Oscar Wilde classic. The Casa Loma grounds are breathtaking, creating an intimate setting which is quite romantic. The first act takes place on the patio above the gardens and after a brief intermission the second act is moved down to the garden itself, with chairs lined up to face a lawn with a gazebo that acts as the stage. Continue reading Review: The Importance of Being Earnest (Brant Theatre Workshops)→
