A much-needed wake-up call on the realities of Black existence
The Negroes are Congregating opens with a sermon and ends with a dialogue. In between, the three-person cast uses a series of sketches to say all the things Black folks do not usually say in front of folks who aren’t Black.
Drag Ballet Troupe Treat Toronto With “Particular Pleasures”
Few things are as delightful as accomplished, stylish drag performance, and in an uncertain world, it’s a considerable relief that we can still count on Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo to deliver a flawless, high tone, high-test performance every time. With a well-established repertoire of ballet classics, the venerable all-male comic ballet troupe remains in excellent form.
Installation is full of “joyous chaos” but invites thoughtful consideration
Slow Death is a visually stunning dance installation that took place at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) on March 4 & 6. The performance is a joyful movement (I would say romp, but romp implies fast movement which this piece was not) surrounded by shimmery, brightly colored fabrics and paper.
Shows that Caught Our Eye in Toronto for the Week of March 9, 2020
Mid-March has already snuck up on us. March Break starts on Saturday, and many of you (me included!) are already working on figuring out what we’re going to do with the kids for the week if we don’t have daycare arranged. One of the things we’re looking at doing is taking the kids out to see some live theatre – we are definitely going check out YPT, but there is other great kids theatre opportunities coming up!
Even if you aren’t looking to plan for the young people in your lives there is a lot of fantastic theatre to see this week. And it is our Editor Samantha who gets to let you know what shows she has her eye on. Take a scroll down to take a look at her ‘reds‘ picks.
Donna Summer biopic musical will please long-time fans
Installation is full of “joyous chaos” but invites thoughtful consideration