This week’s Theatre Crawl includes some drama pieces, musical theatre, dance, and more.
Hooked
Written by Carolyn Smart
Adapted by Nicky Guadagni
Directed by Layne Coleman
Starring Nicky Guadagni
Theatre Passe Muraille
Runs until May 10, 2015
Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30pm | Saturday & Sunday Matinees at 2pm
Tickets: $17 to $33
PWYC: Saturday & Sunday Matinees on sale at noon.
Tickets: available online and by phone: 416-504-7529
Drugs. Sex. Alcohol. Controversy. Seven scandalous women of the past are Hooked. Meet Myra Hindley, Unity Mitford, Zelda Fitzgerald, Dora Carrington, Elizabeth Smart, Carson McCullers and Jane Bowles – Their tumultuous lives brought to life by Nicky Guadagni.
Therefore Choose Life
Written By Kathy Kacer & Jake Epstein
Directed by Rachel Slaven
Starring Jake Epstein, Lisa Horner, Sheila McCarthy, Avery Saltzman, Amelia Sargisson
The Greenwin Theatre
Toronto Centre for the Arts
Runs until May 10, 2015
Tuesday-Thursday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm & 7pm,
Wednesday at 1pm
Tickets: $25 – $67.24 | available online and by phone: 1-855-985-2787
Holocaust survivor Joseph moved to Canada and made a life for himself, settling down with Evelyn, a charming Canadian woman. When a letter from Joseph’s past arrives unexpectedly, he is faced with the heartbreaking dilemma of leaving his family for his first and true love, Chava, who he thought perished in the Holocaust; or choosing to stay with his wife of 25 years, their son, and the life they have built together. Inspired by true events.
Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company
Letters to Spain
Part of Harbourfront Centre’s NextSteps
Choreography: Esmeralda Enrique and others
Dancers: Piotr Biernat, Pamela Briz, Virginia Castro Durán, Paloma Cortés, Esmeralda Enrique, Ilse Gudiño, Noelia La Morocha, Margarita Rigó
Musicians: Nicolás Hernández (guitar), Benjamin Barrile (guitar), Chris Church (violin), Rosendo “Chendy” León (percussion)
Singers: Tamar Ilana, Fernando Gallego Torres
April 24 – Sunday, April 26, 2015
Harbourfront Centre’s Fleck Theatre
Friday and Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 3pm
Tickets: $23-$45; available online and by phone: 416-973-4000
Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company (EESDC) remounts cherished works from its repertoire as it pays homage to the birthplace of flamenco.
The first half of the program, Poeta celebrates and explores the life, loves, exile and return of iconic Spanish poet Rafael Alberti. The second half, EESDC presents an all-flamenco mixed repertoire showcasing the range and inseparable components of music, song and dance that flamenco offers.
DanceWorks Presents
Paratopia
Part of Harbourfront Centre’s NextSteps
Choreographed by Bageshree Vaze
Performed by Daniel Gomez, Danny McArthur, Samantha Schleese, Bageshree Vaze and special guest Kathak dance star Anuj Mishra
Composers: Phil Strong, Vineet Vyas, KillaBeatz
April 23 – April 25, 2015
Harbourfront Centre Theatre
Performances: 8pm nightly
Tickets: $28 – $37; $15 CultureBreak (under 25); $5 HipTix for students
Tickets available online or by phone: 416-973-4000
A full evening of works featuring the world premiere of the title piece from award-winning dance and music artist Bageshree Vaze and her company Raagini Dance. Paratopia combines classical Indian and urban/hip hop dance styles and highlights the signature qualities of Kathak dance: complex footwork, sparkling pirouettes, intricate facial and hand gestural language and dynamic movements.
CrazyLady Presents
A George F. Walker Double Bill: Parents Night and The Bigger Issue
Written by George F. Walker
Directed by Wes Berger
Parents Night Stars: Sarah Murphy-Dyson, Matthew Olver, Dana Puddicombe
The Bigger Issue Stars: Julia Heximer, Sarah Murphy-Dyson, Matthew Olver, Dana Puddicombe
April 23 – May 17, 2015
Theatre Passe Muraille
Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2 pm
Tickets: Wednesday-Friday $35, Saturday $42.50, Sunday PWYC or $17.50 in adv.
Tickets available online and by phone at 416-504-7529
In his new cycle of work entitled After Class, the award-winning George F. Walker turns his incisive eye towards the crumbling education system, and finds a stimulating and important new arena for his ferocious and finely honed wit. Two funny, touching, truthful new plays for anyone who’s ever been a teacher. Or had a teacher. Or had a parent. Or wanted another kind of parent.
These are just a few of the shows opening this week at various theatres in Toronto. Be sure to check their individual links for full details.
