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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

Playlistings in Toronto for the week of December 12th

Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of December 12th

Tis the season for Christmas themed shows, murder mystery dinner theatre, puppets, children’s shows, and so much more! To help you narrow down your selections, our editor Samantha is here to highlight a fews shows that caught her eye in red text. Check them out below the cut:

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Preview: Monologue Slam, Season Five Finale (Toronto Monologue Slam)

Monologue Slam Participants Photo

The Toronto Monologue Slam started in 2011, and is one of Canada’s largest acting showcases, where local actors perform live monologues and compete for the coveted Heavy Weight Champ title belt.

The Season Five Finale will not only give audiences a chance to enjoy an evening of live performances at The Den, but also offers participants a night to share their talents and network with industry professionals.

I spoke to co-founder and executive producer Andre Newell about the event, and here’s what he had to say:

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Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of December 6th

Five Shows Under $25 in Toronto this Week

Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of December 6th, 2016. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. To titillate your theatre tastebuds this week we have a Burlesque show, the music of Andrew Lloyd Weber (different events!), and—amongst others—the season finale of the Toronto Monologue Slam. Check out our full listing below the cut:

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Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of November 29th

Five Shows Under $25 in Toronto this Week

Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of November 29th, 2016. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. As befits the recent snowfall(s) in Toronto, we have a Christmas classic (with proceeds going to a wonderful cause) and more! Check out our full listing below the cut:

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