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Jess is an East coast transplant to Toronto who stumbled into her love of theatre via her social media gig at Ballyhoo Push Pin Media, and stumbled into review writing via an open call to cover the 2015 Fringe Festival for MoT. In addition to writing for MoT, she also blogs about dating, white supremacy, fat politics, theatre, graphic design, and sex at thejessgillis.blogspot.com. She’s a self-taught freelance graphic designer by trade, and a visual artist by passion. She sells and displays her wares at jessgillis.com. She’s passionate about laughter, anti-oppression, sex workers’ rights, body positivity, vegan food, cycling, good TV, and swimming. If you want to follow her foodie, nail art, and pet sitting posts, you can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @TheJessGillis

SCAT – Toronto Fringe 2017 Press Release

From the press release:

SCAT​ by Laugh Serious Theatre will be premiering at the 2017 Toronto Fringe Festival,​ this summer, from July 5th – July 16th, 2016 at Queen West Community Health Centre, 168 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5V 2R4.

Laugh Serious theatre takes audiences to the bathroom with SCAT, a site-specific show about the history of bathrooms and how they are used and misused.

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Animated – Toronto Fringe 2017 Press Release

The Bad Dog Youth Academy presents

Animated! at the 2017 Toronto Fringe

An improv show that brings your objects to life!

Whether it’s our up-and-coming youth performers or our hilarious professional players, the Bad Dog Theatre Company produces world class improv. Animated! is the latest in the Bad Dog series of youth and adult crossover shows, combining top level adult improvisers and standout teen performers from its Youth Academy. Audiences get the best of both worlds- younger players with creative new ideas, and professionals who know how to create seamless improvised stories.

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Hyena Subpoena – Toronto Fringe 2017 Press Release

From the press release:

If I could be a hybrid species, here’s what I would be

A creature who’s one half hyena and one half me

And when I’m called to testify upon my own behalf,

I’ll take the stand and be sworn in and laugh and laugh and laugh.

Hyena Subpoena is a masterwork by one of Canada’s most unique and accomplished creators for the page and stage. 

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