Set before the rise of Black Lives Matter, and inspired by interviews conducted with individuals in Toronto and Halifax, Other Side of the Game is a time-spanning work that tells the story of silenced Black women who organize communities, protect loved ones, battle institutions, and live each day by a ride-or-die philosophy. This first-time partnership between Cahoots Theatre and Obsidian Theatre also marks the professional playwriting debut for Amanda Parris.
As part of my 5 Questions With... series, I asked Ms. Parris to share more about this piece, and the importance of telling these types of stories.
