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
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of October 3rd.
We have some post-apocalyptic doom on stage this week in Toronto, playing right alongside stories of war, identity, and oppressive regimes. And as usual much, much more. This week we have our editor Samantha here to choose her most-anticipated shows in red text.
This year’s Gay Play Day is the fifth such annual festival showcasing established, emerging, and solo LGBTQ playwrights and artists. It’s now back in its original home at the Alumnae Theatre.
I had a chance to ask Darren Stewart-Jones, Artistic Director of Gay Play Day, a few questions about the show. Check out his answers below the cut.
This week features one freebie about abortion (set as a Western), and a host of other budget-friendly choices delving mostly into darker territory. Lots of choices for fans of solo shows. Check out the listings below the cut.
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of September 26th.
There’s a great selection of themes to choose from on stage this week in Toronto: Burlesque! Comedy! Politics! A whole lot of musicals! And much, much more. We have a huge list this week, but don’t worry: Our Publisher Meghan is here to help you choose by picking out her most-anticipated shows in red text.